DONALD J. STIERMAN
Associate Professor of Geology, Department of Geology
The University of Toledo, Toledo, OHIO 43606

EDUCATION

Ph.D. (Geophysics), 1977, Stanford University (Dissertation: A study of stress-induced velocity variations in situ; Robert L. Kovach, principal advisor).

M.S. (Geophysics), 1974, Stanford University.

B.S. (Physics), 1969, State University of New York at Brockport.

PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS

1987-present: Associate Professor of Geophysics, Department of Geology/Department of Environmental Sciences, The University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio 43606.

1992-present: Associate Director, Latin American Studies Institute, The University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio 43606.

1984-1987: Assistant Professor of Geology, Department of Geology, The University of Toledo.

1977-1984: Assistant Professor of Geophysics/Assistant Research Geophysicist, Department of Earth Sciences/Institute of Geophysics and Planetary Physics, The University of California, Riverside, CA.

1972-1977: Graduate student, teaching and research assistant, Geophysics Department, Stanford University.

1969-1972: Peace Corps Volunteer; physics instructor, Escuela Superior del Profesorado "Francisco Moraz<n", Tegucigalpa, Honduras.

1985-1992: Geophysicist (part-time), U.S. Geological Survey, Menlo Park, National Center for Earthquake Research.

1982-1987: Associate, Geophysicist (part-time), Applied Geomechanics, Inc., Santa Cruz, CA 95062.

1980-present: Consultant (part-time) to various clients, applied environmental and engineering geology and geophysics.

1974-1975: Geophysicist (part-time), U.S. Geological Survey, Menlo Park, CA, National Center for Earthquake Research.

HONORS & AWARDS

Fulbright research and teaching fellowship, Honduras, Autumn 2002.

TEACHING

Courses Taught During Semesters:

EEES 1010 Physical Geology

EEES 1050 Geological Hazards (Distance Learning)

Geol 2020 Water and Mineral Resources and the Environment (no longer offered)

Geol 2030 Environmental Geology & Resources Laboratory (no longer offered)

EEES 2100 Fundamentals of Geology

EEES 2500 Computer Applications in Environmental Sciences

EEES 4610 Introduction to Geophysics (WAC)

EEES 4620/5620: Environmental & Engineering Geophysics

EEES 4630: Numerical Methods in Geophysics

EEES 6100: Glacial Stratigraphy & Geophysics

EEES 6800/8800: Digital Field Mapping

Other Teaching Responsibilities:

EXCEL summer program for high school students, science and math enrichment (3 days)

Academic advising, Latin American Studies majors since 1992.

In addition to teaching equivalents to courses listed above under the academic quarter system, courses listed below were taught on the quarter calendar:

ALS 312 - The Geology of Earthquakes (Adult Liberal Studies Science Seminar)

Taught Geology 121 as writing-intensive.

Individual work with students:

Senior honors thesis supervisor:

Master of Science thesis supervisor, University of Toledo:

Development of Curricular Materials:

2009 New course developed, EEES 4400/5400: Environmental Impacts of Alternative Energy. Proposal approved at all levels Spring 2009, will probably be taught for the first time Autumn 2010.

2005 Taught EEES 1050 (Geological Hazards) in distance learning format; ALS 3060 (Earthquakes) taught in DL format, 2005.
2005 New course developed: Digital Field Mapping (EEES 6800/8800)

2004 New course developed: Central America (interdisciplinary Honor's seminar).
2004 New course developed: Glacial Stratigraphy & Geophysics (EEES 6100).

2002 New course developed: Fundamentals of Geology (EEES 2100).

Converting (1999) lectures to PowerPoint format: Geology 1010, 2020 (now 1050), 4610 and Adult Liberal Studies class on Earthquakes. 

Developing collection of topographic, geological and geophysical maps from Central America, some used in laboratories.

Member of Environmental Studies Task Force that developed curriculum for new interdepartmental undergraduate majors in Environmental Sciences and Environmental Studies. Led Geology Department revision of course offerings to better meet the needs of students enrolled in these programs.  Secretary of Executive Committee

Member, Arts & Science Council Curriculum Committee during semester conversion (1 quarter released time).

Supervisor, Seismograph station UTO as educational display, now available on-line.

Member of Advisory Board of SciMaTEC from 1989-1995.

Participant in mentoring high school students via e-mail experiment, 1995-1996.

Awarded $2500 from Center for Teaching Excellence to purchase slide scanner so that transparencies showing geological features can be scanned to CD and downloaded to classrooms, integrating visual aids with lecture (1996)

Awarded $27,900 ($13,950 from National Science Foundation plus $13,950 Presidential match) for "Positioning and Mapping Instruments for Environmental Science Majors." Proposal includes plans (curriculum) for new laboratory experiences for undergraduates (1996).

Research and Scholarship

Published Articles - Reviewed and Refereed

TECHNICAL OR OPEN-FILE REPORTS (Not refereed unless otherwise noted)

1990 Stierman, Donald J. and S. Biehler, The Bouguer Gravity Map of Cajón Pass; Subsurface Data Center Open-file Report 90-1, Geology Department, The University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio 43660 (10 pp., 3 plates).

1990 Stierman, Donald J., testimony at Hazardous Waste Landfills Hearing before the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives, August 9. 1989, Serial No.101-89, pp. 143-156.

1989 Stierman, Donald J., Deep Drilling for Earthquake Research at Cajón Pass; Jurupa Mountains Cultural Center Quarterly, Riverside, CA, Vol. 21, 23 pp.

1989 Armstrong, Baxter H. and Donald J. Stierman, Acoustic emission from foreshocks and secular changes prior to earthquakes; in Proceedings, Fourth Conference on Acoustic Emission/Microseismic Activity in Geological Structures and Materials; Trans Tech Publications, Clausthal- Zellerfeld, F.R. Germany, 309-326.

1986 Stierman, Donald J., L.C. Ruedisili and J. Stangl, The application of surface geophysics to mapping hydrogeologic conditions in a glaciated area of northwest Ohio; in Proceedings, Surface and Borehole Geophysical Methods and Ground Water Instrumentation National Water Well Association Conference and Exposition, October 15-17, Denver, CO, 581-600.

1986 Stierman, Donald J. and A.E. Williams, Geophysical, geological and geochemical characterization of granitic rocks associated with the San Andreas fault; (in) Summaries, National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program, Technical Reports Vol. XXII; U.S.G.S. Open-file Report 86-383, 461-464.

1986 Stierman, Donald J., Drilling logs and wireline geophysical logs of the Cajón Pass well, San Bernardino County, California; U.S.G.S. Open-file Report 86-349, 167 pp.

1985 Simpson, Robert W., R.E. Bracken and D.J. Stierman, Bouguer Gravity and Aeromagnetic Maps of the Sheep Hole- Cadiz Wilderness Study Area (CDCA-305), San Bernardino County, California; U.S.G.S. Miscellaneous Field Studies Map MF-1615-B, 4 sheets, 1:48,000 (internally reviewed by U.S.G.S.).

1985 Stierman, Donald J. and A.E. Williams, Geophysical, geological and geochemical characterization of granitic rocks associated with the San Andreas fault system; (in) Summaries of Technical Reports, Vol. XIX, Open-file Report 85-22, 468-471.

1984 Cramer, Chris H., D.J. Stierman and T.C. Lee, A detailed microearthquake survey of Long Valley, California, Known Geothermal Resource Area, July - September, 1981; California Dept. Conservation, Div. Mines and Geology Open-file Report 84-53 SAC, 240 pp., 14 plates (internally reviewed by CDMG).

Abstracts

OTHER PRESENTATIONS, PEER REVIEWS OF PAPERS AND PROPOSALS: records have not been kept.

GRANTS AND CONTRACTS DIRECTED AS PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR:

($ amounts indicate extramural funding share to Dr. Stierman's account.) Internal awards not listed unless competitively selected. Declined proposals are too numerous to list.

Positioning and Mapping Instruments for Environmental Science Majors ($13,950 from National Science Foundation, matched by $13,950 from President's Office), 1996.

Transportation and expenses (estimated value >$4000) for 3 persons, 16 days, archaeological research (geophysical applications) in Catacamas, Honduras; financed by Mr. Larry August (documentary producer), June 12-28, 1996.

Seismic refraction/depth to bedrock study, Monroe County, Michigan ($2,553), 1994.

Watershed protection study of the Rio Guacerique, Honduras ($2,500 gift from private citizen), 1993.

Undergraduate research internship: Analysis of Gravity Data from Honduras (University of Toledo) 1993.

Methods of Verifying Sealing Integrity in Geotechnical Boreholes ($46,794; S.A. Smith Consulting, subcontract to perform research for U.S. Department of Transportation), 1993.

Geophysical Investigations of a Proposed Solid-Waste Landfill Site in Ohio ($5000; Milliron Industries), 1990.

Real-time electrical monitoring of shallow hydraulic fractures; University of Toledo Faculty Research Fellowship (FRAF), 1989.

Gravity investigation of Cajon Pass ($12,000: sponsored by the NSF through DOSECC), 1987-1989.

Geophysical monitoring of shallow hydraulic fracturing ($8,500: sponsored by the USEPA through the University of Cincinnati), 1988.

A numerical simulation of transient strain-induced pore-pressure increase and associated strength decrease on a fault surface as a mechanical model for the earthquake instability; U. of Toledo Faculty Research Fellowship (FRAF), June-August, 1985.

Geophysical, geological and geochemical characterization of granitic rocks associated with the San Andreas fault system ($48,000: U.S.G.S. Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program), 1983-1984.

In situ studies of seismic wave velocities and attenuation in basement rocks in southern California ($42,000: NSF), 1979-1984.

Characterization of in situ physical properties of rocks associated with active faults (SCAR: Statewide Critical Applied Research - measurements of the geophysical properties of rocks underlying a liquid chemical waste dump), 1980-1983.

Homestead Valley Earthquake Sequence ($5,000: California Div. Mines & Geology), 1979.

Microearthquake studies in the Mammoth Lakes KGRA ($9,000: joint project with California Div. Mines & Geology, sponsored by the D.O.E.), 1980-1982.

Seismic refraction and gravity study of the Dale Lake-Sheephole Mts. Area, California ($9,500: sponsored by the U.S.G.S.), 1981-1982.

SERVICE

UNIVERSITY:

Associate Director for Latin American Programs and Latin American Studies Institute; responsibilities undefined (promote Latin American-related activities on campus and involvement of faculty and students in Latin American activities and projects; monthly meetings with Director of CISP and other Areas Directors; correspond with Latin American Studies directors at other universities; meet with Latin American dignitaries visiting campus when requested by Administration.).

Member, Faculty Senate: 2006 - 2008.

COLLEGE

Elected to College Committee on Academic Personnel: 2003 - 2005 (served as Committee Chair 2004-2005)
"Outside" member, search committees for Physics & Astronomy and for Geography & Planning departments.
Departmental representative to Arts & Sciences Council: 1991-1997, 2009-2010; member of Rules Committee 1992-1993, Elections Committee 1993-1994; Curriculum Committee 1994-1997, 2009-2010; Executive Board, 1996-1997.

DEPARTMENT

Library Representative since 1991; Chair, Search Committee for 2 new faculty members, 1993-1994; Chair of Departmental Curriculum Committee 1994-1998; Member of Departmental Personnel Committee 2001 - 2003, 2005 - 2010; Chair, Dept. Computer Committee 2008 - 2010; Chair, Dept. Assessment Committee 2008 - 2010;

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Departmental liaison with American Association of University Professors.

Member, UT-AAUP Executive Board 2009 - 2010.

STATE AND LOCAL BOARDS

Member, State of Ohio Seismic Safety Council (since 1992); Member, Hoffman Road Chamber of Commerce Task Force, 1989-1993.

PRO BONO PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING

Have, on numerous occasions, provided professional opinions to Ohio Geological Survey, Ohio Department of Natural Resources (Ground Water Division), City of Toledo and other state, regional and local government representatives, in the areas of applied geophysics, environmental issues and seismic safety.

PRIVATE PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING

Professional geophysical services to local environmental consultants: seismic refraction, magnetometer, electromagnetic and electrical resistively surveys for groundwater quality variations, locating buried wellheads and storage tanks, and characterizing seismic safety hazards: 1985 to present.

Environmental consultant to citizen organizations concerned with ground water or waste disposal issues: 1996.

Environmental consultant to City of Milan, Augusta Township and York Township, Michigan, regarding issue of permit to develop underground wastewater injection wells: 1994-1995.

Directed electrical exploration for polluted ground water and provided other professional services at the Stringfellow SUPERFUND site, southern California, 1984-1987.

CIVIC AND COMMUNITY SERVICE

Member of Hurricane Mitch Relief Mission from City of Toledo, March, 1999.

Volunteer coach, Gesu Elementary school CYO teams: Cross country, boy's basketball, soccer, track, 1985-1995.

Elected member, Gesu School Board and Gesu Community Council, 1986-1991.

Appointed member, Gesu Pastoral Council, 1998 - 2007.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES: Seismological Society of America (since 1973); Society of Exploration Geophysicists (since 1975); American Geophysical Union (since 1973); Geological Society of America (since 1975);

Congress of Latin Americanist Geographers (1996-1997).

Other

Recognized for Outstanding Service in Coaching by Diocese of Toledo's Catholic Youth Organization (1995).

Married - father of 4, grandfather of 6.

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