PhD - Geology
Harvard - 1977
Professional Preparation
MS - Geology/Statistics
Louisiana State University - 1974
Louisiana State University - 1974
BS - Geology
The Ohio State University - 1971
The Ohio State University - 1971
Research Areas
Stratigraphy
Including General Stratigraphy, Sequence Stratigraphy, and BiostratigraphyClastic Depositional Systems
From terrestrial to deep water systemsSedimentology
Overview of fluid dynamics with emphasis on sedimentary structures both physical and biologicalMicropaleontology
General Micropaleontology and specifically Cenozoic Diatoms and Calcareous nannofossilsAppointments
Executive Director
SEPM Society for Sedimentary Geology [2001–Present]
SEPM Society for Sedimentary Geology [2001–Present]
Board Member
Geoscienceworld [2021–2023]
Geoscienceworld [2021–2023]