Department Faculty

Faculty and students in the Department of Geoscience encompass a broad array of disciplines. Here you will find information on their areas of specialization, current research, teaching, and outreach.

Emeritus Faculty

In Memoriam

  • David L. Weide
    Geomorphology, Quaternary Geology, Environmental Geology

    Deceased June 25, 2008

    UNLV Geoscience Faculty Member 1973-2004

  • John R. Wilbanks
    Structural Geology (Namesake of Mount Wilbanks in Antarctica)
    Deceased June, 1990

    UNLV Geoscience Faculty Member 1971-1990

  • Anne Wyman
    Mineralogy

    Deceased June 23, 2009

    UNLV Geoscience Faculty Member 1966-1994