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Geosciences Diversity and Graduate Development Blog:

http://tamu-geo-diversity.blogspot.com/

The latest updates and commentary on ongoing events and activities in the College about Diversity and Graduate Student Development.

Dr. Eric M. Riggs

Assistant Dean for Diversity and Graduate Student Development Research Associate Professor of Geoscience Education

University of California at Riverside, Ph.D., 2000, Geological Sciences - Mineral Physics and Rock Deformation

Indiana University Geological Field Station, 1995

Pasadena City College and University of California at Riverside, B.S. coursework, 1991-1994, Geology

Pomona College, B.A., 1989, English Literature

Teaching and Research

2006-2011 Purdue University
- Co-Director, Center for Research and Engagement in Science and Mathematics Education
- Associate Professor of Geoscience Education and Geology, Departments of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences and Curriculum & Instruction
2000-2006 San Diego State University
- Assistant/Associate Professor, Department of Geological Sciences
1994-2000 University of California at Riverside
- NSF Graduate Research Fellow

Recent publications

Alles, M. and E.M. Riggs, 2011, Developing a Process Model for Visual Penetrative Ability, in Feig, A. and Stokes, A, eds, Qualitative inquiry in Geoscience Education Research: Geological Society of American Special Paper 474, p. 63-80
Riggs, E.M., R.N. Balliet, Lieder, C.L, 2009, Effectiveness in Problem Solving During Geologic Field Examinations: Insights from Analysis of GPS Tracks at Variable Time Scales, invited paper: in Whitmeyer, S.J., Mogk, D.W., and Pyle, E.J., eds, Field Geology Education: Historical Perspectives and Modern Approaches: Geological Society of America Special Paper 461, p. 323-340
Riggs, E.M., C.C. Lieder, and R.N. Balliet, 2009, Geologic Problem Solving in the Field: Analysis of Field Navigation and Mapping by Advanced Undergraduates, Journal of Geoscience Education, V57, N1 (January)
Tretinjak, C.A. and Riggs, E.M., 2008, Enhancement of Geology Content Knowledge Through Field-Based Instruction for Pre-Service Elementary Teachers, Journal of Geoscience Education, V56, N5 (December) Special Edition on Preparing Future Teachers of Geoscience.
Riggs, E.M., Robbins, E.I., and Darner, R, 2007, Sharing the Land: Attracting Native American Students to the Geosciences – Special Edition on Broadening Participation in the Earth Sciences, Journal of Geoscience Education, V.55, N. 6, 478-485
Riggs, E.M., and Alexander, C.J., 2007, Broadening Participation in the Earth Sciences (editorial) – Special Edition on Broadening Participation in the Earth Sciences, Journal of Geoscience Education, V.55, N. 6, 445-446