Environmental Geology – Geomorphology – Glacial Geology
Research Professor of Geology
Union College, Schenectady NY
Ph.D. Geology – Syracuse University (2005)
M.S. Geology – University of Washington
B.A. Geology – University of Maine
Area of Specialization:
Environmental geoscience, geomorphology, glacial geology, and paleoclimatology
Field Areas:
New York State Watersheds, San Juan Mountains of Colorado, Peruvian Andes
Research Interests:
My primary research interests lie in the fields of environmental geoscience, geomorphology, glacial geology, and paleoclimatology. I am currently investigating 1) microplastic pollution in New York State watersheds; 2) the timing and extent of landsliding, glaciation, and fluvial terrace development in the southern San Juan Mountains, Colorado; and 3) the long-term record of glaciation, climate change, and faulting in the Peruvian Andes.
Office: F.W. Olin 317
Mailing Address: Geology Department, Union College, 807 Union Street, Schenectady, NY 12308
Fax: 518-388-6417
Office Phone: 518-388-7195
Email: smithj4@union.edu
