Specialization
Geochemistry, Metamorphic and Igneous Petrology, Tectonics, and Environmental Geology

Research Interests
Low-temperature fluid/rock interaction of mafic rocks, Geochemical behavior of toxic heavymetals during fluid/rock interaction, Metamorphism of island arc complexes and mid-ocean ridges, and Crystal chemistry and petrologic phase equilibria of calc-silicate minerals

Certificates/Awards

• Certificate in College Teaching from the Teaching Resources Center and Graduate Division, University of California at Davis (1991).
• YSU Distinguished Professorship in Teaching (1998)
• University Scholars Provost Award for Teaching (1997)
• YSU Distinguished Professorship in Scholarship (1997)
• National Science Teachers Association Ohaus Award for College Science Teaching (1995)

• NASA-ASEE Summer Faculty Fellowship Program Grants (total of $24,500) 1997 - 1998  -  Calcium solubility and cation exchange properties in zeoponic soil.

Contact:
Ray Beiersdorfer
Professor
Dept. of Geology
Youngstown State University
Youngstown, Ohio 44555

ray@cc.ysu.edu
phone: (330) 941-1753
FAX (330) 941-1754
 

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