Geomorphology, Surface Processes, & Hydrogeology
Geochronology, Landscape Evolution, Neotectonics, Paleoclimatology, Quaternary Geology
Research
Geomorphology & Surface Processes research includes the study of climate, tectonic, and anthropogenic controls on landscape change, erosion, and sedimentation. Specific projects include landscape evolution of the Colorado Plateau and Grand Canyon, dating of archeological sites in Canyonlands, arroyo formation, dendrochronology and paleoclimate and the history of Lake Bonneville.
Geosciences Faculty
Thomas E. Lachmar
Associate Professor & Undergraduate Mentor
Hydrogeology
Dennis L. Newell (he/him)
Associate Professor & Graduate Director
Geochemistry
Joel L. Pederson (he/him)
Professor & Department Head
Geomorphology
Tammy M. Rittenour (she/her)
Professor & Director of Luminescence Lab
Paleoclimatology and Quaternary Geology
Dr. Joseph Wheaton | Watershed Sciences | joe.wheaton@usu.edu
Dr. Jack Schmidt | Watershed Sciences | jack.schmidt@usu.edu
Dr. Colin Phillips | Utah Water Research Lab | colin.phillips@usu.edu
Dr. Belize Lane | Utah Water Research Lab | belize.lane@usu.edu
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