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Paul Pinet
Professor of Geology


Ph.D. University of Rhode Island

Teaching Specialties: Oceanography, coastal geology, marine geology, wilderness ethics

Research Interests: Bluff development and shore erosion along Lake Ontario; how geologic principles can help inform an ethics for wildlands.

Distinctions: Colgate Presidential Scholar in the Department of Geology (2003-05); Distinguished speaker for the National Association of Geoscience Teachers (1994-99); The Sears-Roebuck Foundation Teacher Excellence and Campus Leader Award (1991); Phi Eta Sigma Professor of the Year (1986); Recipient of Congressional Medal for Antarctic Service (1970)


  Last updated 8/08