Brian W. Zimmer

Department of Geology, Appalachian State University

114 Rankin South, Boone, NC 28607
Phone: (828) 262-2749, Fax: (828) 262-6503
Email: Zimmerbw@appstate.edu

Publications:

Zimmer, B.W., Riggs, N.R., Carrasco-Nuñez, G., 2010. Evolution of a tuff ring –
dome complex; case study of Cerro Pinto, eastern Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt,
Bulletin of Volcanology DOI: 10.1007/s00445-010-0391-6

Abella, S.R. and Zimmer, B.W., 2007. Estimating organic carbon from loss-on-ignition in
Northern Arizona Forest Soils, Soil Science Society of America Journal. 71: 545-
550.

Zimmer, B.W. and Miyake, Y., 2007. Research Report; Yakedake Volcano. Japan
Society for the Promotion of Science. Tokyo, Japan. 3; 212-216.

Abstracts

1. Hewitt, S., Zimmer, B.W., Liutkus, C., Carmichael S.K., and McGinnis, K., Field-mapping and petrographic analysis of volcanoes surrounding the Lake Natron Homo sapiens footprint site, northern Tanzania. American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting, Dec. 2010.
   
2. Zimmer, B.W., and Miyake, Y., Effusion and collapse, pyroclastic-flow forming lava flows. Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Symposium, Tokyo, June, 2006.
3. Zimmer, B.W., Riggs, N.R., and Carrasco-Nuñez, G. Evolution of Cerro Pinto dome complex, Puebla, Mexico. Cities on Volcanoes 4, Jan. 2006.
4. Zimmer, B.W., Riggs, N.R., and Carrasco-Nuñez, G. Eruptive variations during the emplacement of Cerro Pinto dome complex, an ambitious rhyolite dome. American Geophysical Union Fall meeting, Dec. 2006.
5. Riggs, N.R., Duffield, W.A., Zimmer, B.W., and Cashman, C. Conduit changes and eruptive styles at Red Mountain cinder cone, AZ, USA. American Geophysical Union Fall meeting, Dec. 2006.
6. Riggs, NR, Carrasco-Nuñez, G, andZimmer, BW, 2006, Life spans of rhyolite domes: short- or long-term hazards?: Cities on Volcanoes Meeting, Quito, Ecuador, 1/2006.

Education:

• M.S. (2007) Geology, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ.

-Thesis: Evolutionary history of Cerro Pinto dome complex, Puebla, Mexico.

• B.S. (2003) Geology & History, Allegheny College, Meadville, PA.  GPA: 3.48 (Cum Laude)

- Honors Project: Cation exchange capacity in northern hardwood spodosols.

Relevant Professional Work Experience:

• Lecturer of Geology, (08/2008 – Present) Department of Geology, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC.

Classes instructed
Environmental and Applied Geology Lecture 1103
First Year Seminar: A Walk in the Woods
Physical Geology Lab 1101
Environmental and Applied Geology Lab 1103
Water: Mountains to Sea Lab 1104
Historical Geology Lab 1102

• Teaching Assistant, (1/2005 – 5/2007) Department of Geology, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ.

Introduction to Geology Lab
Historical Geology Lab
Field Camp
Field Geology
Online Intro to Geology Lab

• Research Associate, (2/2004 – 12/2005) Ecological Restoration Institute, Flagstaff, AZ.

• Research Assistant, (5/2002 – 10/2003) Department of Soil Ecology, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY.

Honors / Awards:

• Board of Trustees Research Grant, Appalachian State University, 2010.
• National Science Foundation, East Asia Pacific Summer Institute (EAPSI) Fellowship. June – August, 2006.
• Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Fellowship, Tokyo, Japan. June, 2006.
• Honorable Mention, Top Senior Composition, Allegheny College, 2003
• Academic Team All-American (Cross-country and track, 2002-2003)

Synergistic Activities:

• Geology Department Recruitment Committee (Aug 2009 – present)
• Geology Department Infrastructure Committee (Aug 2009 – present)
• Faculty Advisor – Appalachian State Juggling Club (Sept 2009 – present)
• Overseer of all things GeoWall – ASU (2007 – present)  
• Organizer – Spring Sustainability Film Series (Fall 2009 – present)
• Panel Member, National Science Foundation, East Asia Pacific Summer Institute (EAPSI) Program. 2007 & 2010, Washington, DC.