James B. Harris

Professor and Chair, Department of Geosciences

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Professor and Chair, Department of Geosciences

I am a geosciences professor at Millsaps, specializing in near-surface geophysics. I teach introductory geology courses as well as upper-level courses in structural geology and geophysics. My teaching extends beyond the classroom, as I have led field courses in various locations including Southwest Montana, the Pacific Northwest, the Appalachians, Yellowstone, Alaska and Scotland. In 2006, I was honored as Millsaps Distinguished Professor, and in 2009, I received the Mississippi Professor of the Year award from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. My academic journey began at Eastern Kentucky University, where I earned my undergraduate degree in geology. I furthered my studies with a geophysics degree from the University of Houston, and completed my M.S. and Ph.D. degrees at the University of Kentucky.

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