Virgil W. Lueth - Professional Experience

New Mexico  Institute of  Mining  & Technology
 

Senior Mineralogist/Economic Geologist 2006-current 

Mineralogist/Economic Geologist 1994-2005
   Pursue mineralogical and geological research  for the benefit of the citizens of New Mexico. Serve as director and curator of the Mineralogical Museum.

Assistant Director - Public Outreach 2000-2004
    Develops and maintains contacts with a wide range of public citizens. Primary communications office for the Bureau. Coordinates and expands educational outreach activities. 

Adjunct Curator 1996 - current

   Responsible for  the authenticity and rational of exhibits to promote an accurate understanding of the natural world, and of scientific facts and principles. Serve as a consultant to the museum.

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, Texas

Assistant Professor 1988-1992
Associate Professor 1992-1994

Courses Taught: (12-15 contact hours/semester) 
GEOL 4113 Economic Geology 
GEOL 3143 Geochemistry 
GEOL 3123 Structural Geology 
GEOL 2063  Igneous & Metamorphic Petrology 
GEOL 2053 Introduction to Field Geology 
GEOL 1064  Historical Geology 
GEOL 1054  Physical Geology 
ES 3503   Environmental Science
ES 3403   Oceanography 
ES 3303   Meteorology 
ES 3203   Astronomy 
PSC 1014 Physical Science Survey 

Committees: 
Faculty Senate
Library 
Faculty Advisory 
Departmental Travel
Gifted and Talented Students 
Recycling
Instructional Media
University Planning Task Force 
Master of Science - Environmental Science

Advising: 
Geology and Earth Science Majors 
General Studies 
Tarleton Geological Society 
Geology Internship Program 
Students Against a Vanishing Environment