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- Conrey Hydrogeology
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Events and Announcements

Geology Department Chair Dr. Rick Behl is President-Elect of the Pacific Section of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG).
Read more about the election.
The Geology Department Alumni camping trip was held on April 29-30 at Lake Cachuma and included several field trips.
Read more about the Alumni campout.
Several CSULB Geology students have been awarded PSAAPG and LABGS scholarships, including John Farrell, Joseph Gutierrez and Cesar Mejia.
Read more about the scholarships.
The Geology Department hosted the South Coast Geological Society dinner in March. Dr. Matt Becker spoke on "Where Groundwater Meets Ocean: California, Easter Island, Hawaii, and Tahiti."
Read more about this meeting.
Geophysicist Dr. Jayne Bormann joins the Geology Department. Dr. Bormann received her PhD from the University of Nevada, Reno and was most recently at the Nevada Seismological Laboratory as a Postdoctoral Fellow.
Read more about Dr. Bormann.
Dr. Francis presented his new book "Black Gold in California: the story of the California petroleum industry" to Sue Ollweiller at the annual Johnson-Conrey Fellowship luncheon.
Read more about the presentation and book.
Carla Weaver has been selected to develop a study-abroad course with the University of Ca' Foscari of Italy.
Read more about this grant.
Read about other CSULB Geology Department news.

Welcome to The Department of Geological Sciences at California State University Long Beach!

Since 1955, our program has a proud tradition with a continuing commitment in preparing our students for professional careers or further post-graduate education. Our program is based solidly in fundamental geological skills with an emphasis in field experiences. We offer the degrees at both the Bachelor's and Master's level.

We are located 10 minutes from the beach, one hour from the mountains and the San Andreas Fault, and two hours from the desert!

Department Spotlight

Los Angeles Basin Geological Society Scholarship Winners.

Left to right: Karla Tucker (LABGS Scholarship and Awards Chair), Bert Vogler (LABGS President), Ryan Weller (CSULB grad student), Kristan Watkins (SDSU undergrad student), Jenifer Leidelmeijer (recent CSULB graduate and CSUF grad student), Cesar Mejia (CSULB grad student), Jack Farrell (CSULB grad student), Ariella Goldstein (SDSU undergrad student), Alex Laws (SDSU grad student), and Joseph Gutierrez (CSULB undergrad student).

Student winners that could not attend are: Kelsey Doiron (CSULB grad student), Mounga E'kahau Nonu (CSULB grad student), Melissa Lizarraga (CSULB undergrad student), and Tyler Hamilton (SDSU undergrad student).

Chair: Dr. Rick Behl, Richard.Behl@csulb.edu, Hall of Science (HSCI) Room 322, California State University Long Beach, 1250 Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90840, Phone: (562) 985-5850