Kimberly Howell

Kimberly Howell, Ph.D., serves as a Visiting Faculty Lecturer in the Department of Environmental, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Lowell’s Kennedy College of Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. in Geological Oceanography and dual bachelor’s/master’s degrees in Geology from Old Dominion University. Prior to her academic roles, she worked as a petroleum geologist for BP in Alaska and in Houston, Texas. Currently, she contributes to IHRDC, developing online courses in geology and related fields for the oil and gas industry.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Geological Oceanography, Old Dominion University
• M.S. in Geology, Old Dominion University
• B.S. in Geology, Old Dominion University

Professional Experience:

• University professorships at Old Dominion University, Tidewater Community College, and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas
• Petroleum geologist at BP (Anchorage, Alaska)
• Industry roles in Houston, Texas
• Current affiliation with IHRDC for online course development

Research Interests: Focus on Sedimentology, Stratigraphy, and Petroleum Geology, informed by her industry and academic experience.