Jeffrey B. Noblett

Associate Dean of the Faculty

Curricular Development (extensive research beyond normal course development)

Earth Systems Science - used sabbatical and other time to explore systems approach to geology, develop upper-level environmental courses, alternative paradigms for science (1988-present; esp. 1994)

Women and Science - used sabbatical, Mellon Block and other time to research issues in gender and science including feminist critiques, pedagogy and history of women in geology. Led to major revisions of introductory geology classes, especially the unique liberal arts and science approach to environmental geology and two-block feminist approach to introductory geology as well as teaching Gender and Science class in Women's Studies (1986-present; esp. 1991, 1994-96)