Education
1978 PhD Geology; Indiana University, Bloomington
1975 MA Geology; Indiana University, Bloomington
1973 BS Geology; Auburn University
Academic Appointments
1976 - 2004 Professor, University of West Georgia
1995-2002 Chair, Department of Geosciences (UWG)
2004-2016 Professor, Department of Geology and Environmental Sciences, Appalachian St. University
2004-2012 Chair, Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences, (ASU)
2016 - Professor Emeritus, Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences, (ASU)
2016 - Research Professor , Department of Geology and Environmental Sciences, (ASU)
Honors & Awards
2022 Fellow, Paleontological Society
2021 Gilbert Harris Award for career commitment to excellence in systematic paleontology, Paleontological Research Institution.
2020 Grand Patron, Paleontological Society
2018 Explorers Club, Atlanta Chapter, Expedition of the Year
2015 Explorers Club, Legacy Society
2014 Teacher of the Year. Honors College, Appalachian State University
2013 100 Scholars Award, Appalachian State University
2012 Temminck Fellowship, NCB Naturalis, Leiden, Netherlands
2006 Patron, Paleontological Society
1997 Regents Teaching Excellence Award - Department of Geology, $5000
1997 Regents Distinguished Professor, University of West Georgia, $70,000
1996 Regents Distinguished Professor, University of West Georgia, $70,000
1975 Texaco Fellowship, Department of Geology, Indiana University
1973 Texaco Fellowship, Department of Geology, Indiana University
1973 President’s Award, School of Arts and Sciences, Auburn University
1973 Graduated with Honors, Auburn University