Maurice Testa

Maurice Testa is an Associate Professor in the School of Physical Sciences at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith. His academic journey began with a B.S. in Geology from Austin Peay State University, followed by M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Geoscience from Mississippi State University, completed in 2017.

• Education:
  • Ph.D. in Earth and Atmospheric Science (2017), Mississippi State University
  • M.S. in Geoscience (2015), Mississippi State University
  • B.S. in Geology (2013), Austin Peay State University

Research Interests:

• Sedimentology and carbonate precipitation in marine environments
• Stratigraphy and basin analysis, focusing on the Laborcita Formation and Permian Reef Complex
• Field imaging techniques
• Paleontology