Geidel, Gwendelyn

Academic Affiliate

Prediction, prevention and remediation of ground and surface water contamination caused by mining and other anthropogenic disturbances of the earth's surface.

Biographical Profile

College
McCausland College of Arts and Sciences
Department
School of Earth, Ocean & Env.
Tenure Status
Non-Tenure Track

Interest Background

Do you include students in your research?
None
Interest Keywords
ground water contamination, mining, sulfide oxidation, carbonate buffering, acid mine drainage
Institutional Focus Areas
Environmental Sciences, Science and Engineering (Other)
Personal Focus Areas
Geological Sciences, Aqueous Geochemistry, Earth Resource Management

Professional Preparation(Education & Training)

Dates Institution Location Degree Field of Study
1989 University of South Carolina Columbia, South Carolina JD Law
1982 University of South Carolina Columbia, South Carolina PhD Geology
1976 University of South Carolina Columbia, South Carolina MS Geology
1974 University of South Carolina Columbia, South Carolina BS Geology

Memberships & Professional Activities

Dates Type Description Institution/Entity
1980 - Present Membership American Society for Mining and Reclamation ASMR
2012 - Present Membership Council of Environmental Deans and Directors, Ex-Comm 2014-2016 NCSE
Membership International Association of Land Reclamationists
Membership Sigma Xi, Scientific Research Society
Membership International Association of Geochemistry and Cosmochemistry
2010 - 2012 Professional Activity Panel Member US Environmental Protection Agency, Science Advisory Board Panel for Mountaintop Mining and Aquatic Ecosystems. US EPA

Positions & Appointments

Dates Description Institution/Entity
1979 - 1983 Research Specialist, Department of Geology, University of South Carolina
1983 - 1987 Research Assistant Professor of Geology, University of South Carolina
1989 - 1995 Attorney, Woodward, Leventis, Unger, Daves, Herdon & Cothran, Columbia, South Carolina
1992 - 1995 Adjunct Professor, Earth Science Resources Institute, University of South Carolina
1993 - 2001 Research Associate Professor of Geology, University of South Carolina
1997 - 2001 Assistant Dean, School of the Environment, University of South Carolina
2001 Research Professor of Geology, University of South Carolina
2001 - 2006 Associate Dean, School of the Environment, University of South Carolina
2006 Assistant Director, Environment & Sustainability Program (former SOE)
10/2012 Director, Environment and Sustainability Program USC
1987 Law Clerk, South Carolina Water Resources Commission, Columbia, South Carolina

Recognition Awards, Honors, & Fellowships

Dates Type Description Foundation/Entity
2012 Award Richard B. and Lela Barnhisel Reclamation Reseacher of the Year American Society for Mining and Reclamation
2017 Award Ada B. Thomas Advisor Award University of South Carolina
Award Teacher of the Month Award, Patterson Hall, University of South Carolina
Award Member of Sigma Xi
Award Order of the Wig and Robe
Award Member of Phi Beta Kappa
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