RESEARCH IN THE DEPARTMENT
| LAB | RESEARCHERS |
| Coastal Geology | Shelley Whitmeyer |
| Geochemistry | Baedke, Johnson |
| Geomorphology | Eaton |
| Geophysics | Courtier |
| Geoscience Education | Pyle, St. John |
| Meteorology | Ulanski |
| Mineralogy | Lance Kearns, Cindy Kearns |
| Paleoclimatology & Paleoceanography | St. John |
| Paleontology | Fichter, Leslie |
| Sedimentary Petrography | Haynes |
| Soils | Sherwood |
| Structure | Steve Whitmeyer |
Information for Student Researchers
All BA (Earth Science) and BS (Geology) students are required to complete a research project as part of their degree. Currently, final requirements vary by professor, so you should talk with potential research advisors about exactly what is expected.
Here are some useful links:
Frequently Asked Questions
Honors Research Project Information
Coming Soon:
Research Proposal Information
Guidelines for Research Presentations
Guidelines for Written Reports
For now, see: http://csmres.jmu.edu/geollab/Fichter/studresrch/studresrch.html
Student Research Symposiums
Each year, the Department hosts a Student Research Symposium at which students give presentations summarizing the research projects they have completed. Choose a year to view a pdf summary of undergraduate research in the Department of Geology & Environmental Science...
