Directory | Water, Earth, & Environmental Sciences
Department Head
Dennis L. Newell
Department Head | Professor | Water, Earth, & Environmental Sciences (WEES)
435.797.0479
Geology 210
dennis.newell@usu.edu
Faculty
Kelly K. Bradbury
Professional Practice Associate Professor & Graduate Director
Dennis L. Newell
Department Head | Professor | Water, Earth, & Environmental Sciences (WEES)
Staff
Graduate Students
Emeriti
Dr. (John) Jack C. Schmidt
Professor Emeritus, Janet Quinney Lawson Chair in Colorado River Studies
WEES Advisory Board
The USU WEES Advisory Board consists of former students and friends of the Department representing the following geoscience areas: environmental/engineering geology, state and federal agencies, mining, petroleum industry, and secondary education. Members need not be graduates of Utah State University. The purposes of the Board are to promote the recognition, welfare, and progress of the Department, to encourage financial and other support of the Department, and to advise the Department in matters regarding the status of economic, regulatory, or other factors that impact the department’s teaching and research mission.
The Specific objectives of the Board are:
- To provide advice and act as an independent consulting body for faculty, students and staff on departmental issues.
- To provide input to the Department from a wide range of groups in an effort to maintain high-quality curricula and degree programs in the Department.
- To inform alumni, friends of the University, and the public about the Department and to promote its work and services.
- Act as an independent voice to communicate with alumni, governmental officials, and industry officials regarding issues that impact the Department.
- To assist in fundraising and development activities, as necessary.
Current Advisory Board Members
| Name | Organization | |
|---|---|---|
| Corey Barton | Ryder Scott | corey_barton@ryderscott.com |
| Ben Belgarde | Geosyntec Consultants | mrbelgarde@gmail.com |
| Rodney Buttars | Cache County School District | rodney.buttars@ccsdut.org |
| Paul Inkenbrandt | Utah Geological Survey | paulinkenbrandt@utah.gov |
| Al Jones | Browning Foundation | aallocthon@yahoo.com |
| Mike Lowe | Utah Geological Survey | mikeloweugs@gmail.com |
| Christina Morrisett | Henry's Fork Foundation | christina@henrysfork.org |
| Craig Nelson | Western GeoLogic LLC | cnelson@westerngeologic.com |
| Dan Rogers | Amsted Industries Inc | DROGERS@amstead.com |
| Sarah Springer (chair) | RSI | sarah.springer@orcc.doe.gov |
View the Advisory Board Bylaws.
GeoProfessional Career Council
Join Alumni LinkedIn GroupOur Career Council members are alumni of the department in key geoscience workforce pathways. The Council was formed in concert with our GeoProfessional degree program. Members volunteer to interact with our undergraduate students, especially in our classes, to provide career perspectives and professional advice.
Current Career Council
| Name | Organization | |
|---|---|---|
| Chris Ballard | Exploration Geologist, Rio Tinto | christopher.ballard@riotinto.com |
| Faye Geiger | Geologist, Carbon Capture, Occidental Petroleum | faye.geiger@outlook.com |
| Stefan Kirby | Mapping Director, Utah Geological Survey | stefankirby@utah.gov |
| Skyler Sorsby | Hydrogeologist, WSP Global | skyler.sorsby@wsp.com |
| Laura Symmes | Senior Geologist, Practical Mining LLC | symmes88@hotmail.com |
| Christopher Tressler | County Engineer, Coconino County, AZ | ctressler@gmail.com |
| Cianna Wyshnytzky |
Project Manager, Bureau of Reclamation |
cia.wysh@gmail.com |