Garihan et al., publish the Geologic Map of Campobello Quadrangle, SC

The South Carolina Geological Survey recently published the Geologic map of Campobello, South Carolina (GQM 51). It is available to the public at:

http://www.dnr.sc.gov/geology/publications.htm#gqm

This publication is the result of geologic mapping done in Summer 2010 by Earth and Environmental Sciences majors Alyssa Wickard and Rhonda Chan Soo, supervised by Dr. Ranson and Dr. Garihan.  This research was funded by Furman Advantage Research Fellowship and logistical support was provided by SC Geological Survey. The students spent the summer time mapping the geology and structure in this area including tracing of the extent of the known brittle faults eastward within this quadrangle. In addition, Alyssa Wickard and JMG have submitted a manuscript to South Carolina Geology with emphasis on the polyphase folding in Campobello and its relationship to folding in the Inner Piedmont.

TJ Fleming’s “The Good House”

photoThe department congratulates our very own TJ Fleming (Class of 2010) for the publication of his first book – The Good House.  This book is TJ’s reflections on the topics of nature, conservation, design principles, green culture, environmental movement, public perceptions, challenges ahead, and some solutions to current problems.  TJ also has an art studio where he creates custom artwork for people on demand.

Take a moment to visit his virtual workspace/gallery – www.tjfleming.com

Student Publication – Amy Williams

Amy Williams, class of 2007, is the lead author of a paper just published in the Journal of Hydrology:

Williams, A.J., C.B. Andersen, and G.P. Lewis, 2009, Evaluating the effects of sample processing treatments on alkalinity measurements, Journal of Hydrology, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhydrol.2009.09.007
Brannon Andersen and Greg Lewis (Biology) are the co-authors.

The paper is based on NSF-REU sponsored RBRI research she completed as part of her senior thesis.  Amy just completed her master’s thesis at the University of New Mexico and is now a PhD student at the University of California-Davis.