Raymond Anderson

Raymond Anderson is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Iowa, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. His work is closely affiliated with the Iowa Geological Survey, where he has contributed to foundational geological mapping and impact structure research in the Midcontinent region.

His primary research interests include Precambrian geology, impact cratering events, and the geological history of Iowa across the Paleozoic, Mesozoic, and Cenozoic eras. He has conducted extensive studies on the Manson Impact Structure and Jurassic evaporite deposits in Iowa, contributing critical data to regional geological understanding.

The available publications reflect a strong focus on geological mapping and impact studies, particularly in the central United States. His work bridges field geology, stratigraphy, and planetary science, with applications in both academic and state survey contexts.

Scientific Contributions:

• Editor, The Manson Impact Structure: Anatomy of an Impact Crater (GSA Special Paper, 1996)
• Author, Geology of the Precambrian Surface of Iowa (Iowa Geological Survey, 2006)
• Co-author, Bedrock Geologic Map of Iowa (2009)

Raymond Anderson advises no known students and there is no public mention of grants or awards. His role appears to be research-focused and adjunct, likely part-time, with strong ties to state geological survey efforts and academic collaboration.