Faculty at ISU Geology Field Camp
Idaho State University, Department of Geosciences Field Camp
Dr. Paul Link is the current director of ISU's geology field camp. Paul teaches sedimentology and stratigraphy, and mapping at field camp. The rest of the year he teaches sedimentology and stratrigraphy as well as number of regional geology and historical courses. |
Dr. Scott Hughes is the current chair of the Geosciences Department at Idaho State University. At field camp, Scott generally directs three volcanology projects during the third week of camp. In his spare time he teaches petrology, volcanology, and environmental geology at ISU. |
Dr. David Rodgers teaches structure and tectonics at Idaho State University. Dave was the chair of the Geosciences Department from 1992 to 2001 and director of ISU's field camp for over 15 years. He teaches the structure component of field camp every year. |
Glenn Thackray teaches geomorphology and Quaternary geology at ISU and at field camp. Recent research has included chronology of alpine glaciation in central Idaho and Quaternary lacustrine sedimentation in northeastern Snake River Plain. |
Dr. Michael McCurry specializes in geochemistry, volcanic and magmatic processes, and low-T alteration of igneous rocks. Classes he teaches at Idaho State University include mineralogy, geochemistry, and environmental geochemistry. While at field camp Mike leads projects focused on igneous and metamorphic petrology. |
Dr. Nancy Glenn teaches remote sensing and GIS techniques for one of the Field Camp exercises. |
Leif Tapanila Dr. Leif Tapanila teaches courses in paleontology and sedimentary geology, as well as introductory and historical geology. At field camp, students will learn to apply the fossil record as a practical tool for correlating sedimentary rocks and discriminating subtle differences among depositional environments. |
Dr. Ben Crosby studies the physical processes that shape the Earth's surface. At field camp students will learn how to use the morphology of a landscape to better understand the tectonic, climatic and erosional history of a region. He also enjoys working with students to develop digital tools for field geology. |
