Sid P. Halsor
Professor OF Geology
Ph. D. 1989 Michigan Technological University

Research interests:
Geochemistry and petrology of calc-alkaline volcanic rocks
Volcanic sector collapse and debris avalanche deposits
Global positioning systems and ground deformation monitoring at active volcano/tectonic settings:
Yellowstone National Park
Annual summer GPS survey of Yellowstone caldera beginning 1999
Survey utilizes NGS control and assistance from students in Field Camp, Eastern Illinois University
Kilauea and Mauna Loa volcanoes
Sabbatical leave award, Fall semester, 1994
Visiting scientist at the U.S. Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, Hawaii

Honors and awards:
Wilkes University Excellence in Teaching Award 1989,1991,1997