Associate Professor of Structural Geology and Tectonics

Dr. Steven Whitmeyer researches the geologic processes that gave rise to the mountains we see today.  Mapping the orientation of the rocks beneath and around us serves many practical purposes, from identifying areas that are susceptible to sinkholes, to locating natural resources, to understanding how geologic foundations influence the building of roads.  Dr. Whitmeyer participates in the JMU Geology Field Course, which provides students the opportunity to apply what they learn in the classroom to the natural environment of western Ireland.  


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