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Dr. Steven W. Anderson |
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Professor of Geology and Planetary Science, Black Hills State University |
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Associate Research Scientist, Planetary Science Institute |
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Professor of Geology and Planetary Science USB 9102 Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD 57799-9102 (Office: 605 642-6506) |
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Associate Research Scientist Planetary Science Institute 1700 E. Ft. Lowell, Suite 106 Tucson, Arizona 85719 |
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My research interests currently lie in the following areas:
1. Misconceptions in the Earth Sciences
2. The development of textures and structures on lava flow surfaces
3. Flow morphology and isotopic studies of Sabancaya Volcano, Peru
4. Fracturing on lava flow surfaces
5. Stable isotopic studies of magmatic degassing
6. Studies of planetary lava flows
Click on the areas listed above for more complete descriptions of my main research projects and some of the publications resulting from them.
1. Hydrology Labs and Tutorials (Funded by a State of SD Governors Technology Grant)
3. Center of Excellence in Science and Mathematics Education (Black Hills State)
Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona 85287 (1985-1990)
Doctor of Philosophy - Geology (9/90)
Dissertation -
Areas of specialization: Volcanology, fracture mechanics, stable isotope geochemistry.
Master of Science - Geology (5/88)
Thesis - "The Development and Distribution of Surface Lava Textures at the Mount St. Helens Dome"
Cornell College, Mount Vernon, Iowa 52314 (1981-1985)
Bachelor of Special Studies, Phi Beta Kappa (1985) Major: Geology
Personal Interests
2. Steve's cycling and running page
3. K-Z Guest Ranch (cool place run by great people)
Last Revised 3/22/05
