James Rougvie

James Rougvie is an Associate Professor of Geology at Beloit College, where he teaches courses in Mineralogy, Petrology, Structural Geology, Field Methods, and Physical Geology. He also contributes to the Environmental Studies Program by teaching courses on rural sustainability in Japan. His research focuses on fluid-rock interactions in Earth's crust using petrology and geochemistry, particularly in metamorphic and low-temperature environments. He actively involves students in his research on geological processes and mineralogical analysis.

Education: BS from the University of Iowa, MA and PhD from the University of Texas-Austin. His publications explore topics such as K-metasomatism in tuffs, Proterozoic rock evolution in Texas, and geology of the Park Range in Colorado. He holds no listed scientific awards but maintains an active teaching and research profile.

Rougvie advises students in geological field methods and petrology studies. His office is located in Room 433 of the Sanger Center for the Sciences.