White, Scott M

Professor

Scott White studies the geology and tectonics of the oceans and coasts to understand the Earth processes that form and shape the seafloor. Scott has worked on projects ranging from seafloor rifts in the Pacific to tidal creeks on the South Carolina coast,and participated in nearly 20 oceanographic cruises.

Biographical Profile

College
College of Arts and Sciences
Department
School of Earth, Ocean & Env.
Tenure Status
Tenured

Interest Background

Do you include students in your research?
Undergraduates and Graduates
Interest Keywords
earthquake, volcano, lava, coastal, faults, seafloor, coastlines
Institutional Focus Areas
Environmental Sciences, Science and Engineering (Other)
Personal Focus Areas
Geophysics, Earthquakes, Water

Professional Preparation(Education & Training)

Dates Institution Location Degree Field of Study
1995 - 2001 University of California Santa Barbara Ph.D. Geological Sciences
1994 University of California, Davis Davis, California BS Geology

Memberships & Professional Activities

Dates Type Description Institution/Entity
07/2012 - 07/2014 Professional Activity Graduate Studies Director School of the Earth, Ocean, and Environment
02/2021 - 10/2023 Professional Activity Director of South Carolina Seismic Network USC

Positions & Appointments

Dates Description Institution/Entity
1994 - 1995 Geophysics Intern, USGS Hawaiian Volcanoes Observatory
1995 - 2001 Graduate Research Assistant, Earth Sciences Department, University of California, Santa Barbara
2001 - 2003 Research Assistant Professor, Geological Sciences Department, University of South Carolina
2003 - 2009 Assistant Professor, Geological Sciences University of South Carolina
2009 - 2018 Associate Professor (with tenure), Earth and Ocean Sciences University of South Carolina
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