Richard Baker

Dick Baker in his prairie restoration, Cedar Co., Iowa
Professor Emeritus
Ph.D. Geology, University of Colorado, 1969
M.S. Geology, University of Minnesota, 1964
B.A. Geology, University of Wisconsin, 1960
Email: 
dick-baker@uiowa.edu
Phone: 
(319) 335-1805
Office: 
120G TH
Office Hours: 
By appointment
Curriculum Vitae: 
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Research Interests: 
Plant-macrofossil analysis, Quaternary environments of the Midwest and Rocky Mountains

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • Professor Emeritus, 2000-present
  • Chairman, Department of Geology, University of Iowa, 1992-1995
  • Professor of Biology, University of Iowa, 1992-present (Joint appointment)
  • Professor of Botany, University of Iowa, 1988-1992 (Joint appointment)
  • Professor of Geology, University of Iowa, 1982-present.
  • Associate Professor of Geology, University of Iowa, 1975-1981.
  • Assistant Professor of Geology, University of Iowa, 1970-74.
  • Geologist (intermittent), U.S.G.S., 1980-1985.
  • Geologist (intermittent, temporary), U.S.G.S., 1972-79.
  • Project Associate in Meteorology, University of Wisconsin, 1969-70.
  • Teaching Associate, Geology Dept. University of Colorado, 1967-69.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

  • Geological Society of America (Fellow)
  • American Quaternary Association (Councilor, 2000-2004)
  • Editorial Board, Plant Ecology, 2001
  • Geological Society of Iowa
  • Iowa Academy of Science (Fellow)