Department of Geology

Education & Experience:

 M.S., Geology, (Geoarchaeology) University of Georgia, 2002
 B.A., Anthropology, Summa Cum Laude, with Highest Honors, University of Georgia, 1998 
Lecturer, Department of Geology, Bowling Green State University (2006 to present)Instructor, Department of Geology, Bowling Green State University (2003 to 2006)Director, GeoJourney (2007 to present)
Associate Director, GeoJourney (2004 to 2007)

Specialty Areas of Interest:

Field-based Geoscience Education
Archaeological Geology
Environmental Geology

Current BGSU Courses:

GEOL 100:  Introduction to Geology (undergrad; Chapman))
GEOL 104:  Earth Environments (undergrad)
GEOL 250:  Field-based Physical Geology (undergrad; GeoJourney)
GEOL 251:  Field-based Historical Geology (undergrad; GeoJourney)
ENVS 253:  Introduction to Earth Environments (undergrad; GeoJourney)
ACS 252:  Indigenous Cultures of North America (undergrad; GeoJourney)
RESC 200:  Field Experiences – Wintergarden Nature Preserve (undergrad; Chapman)

Recent and Current Research or Grants:

Speed Grant (Professional Development), Bowling Green State University, 2004 ($350
University of Georgia -Wheeler Watts Fund, 2000 ($1500)
Geological Society of America, 2000 ($500)
University of Georgia Center for Archaeological Sciences, 2000 ($500)

Recent Peer Reviewed Publications and Submissions:

Elkins J. and Elkins, N.M.L.: " GeoJourney: A nine-week  introductory field program with an interdisciplinary approach to  teaching geology, Native American cultures, and environmental  studies" Journal of College Science Teaching accepted (January, 2007)

Elkins, J. and Elkins, N.M.L.  "Teaching Geology in the Field:  Significant geoscience concept gains in entirely field-based introductory geology courses " Journal of Geoscience Education v.55, n. 2, pp. 126-132, 2007

Elkins, J., and Elkins, N.M. L., "Improving student learning during travel time on field trips using an innovative, portable audio/video system"  Journal of Geoscience Education v. 54, n. 2, pp. 147-152, 2006.