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Dr. Brigitte Dillet is a Professor of Geology and Geography at Western Nevada College (WNC), where she has taught since 1995. Originally from France, she earned her PhD in geology from the University of Clermont II and conducted research at the U.S. Geological Survey in Menlo Park, California. She transitioned to full-time academia after brief stints in industry and teaching at Lake Tahoe Community College.
- Affiliations: Full-time faculty at WNC’s Fallon campus; part of the Department of Geology and Geography.
- Education: Doctorate in Geology from University of Clermont II, France.
Her teaching focuses on Earth sciences, including courses like Earthquakes and Volcanoes, Physical Geography, and Physical Geology. She emphasizes hands-on learning through field trips (e.g., exploring Nevada’s Basin and Range Province via the V&T Railroad trail) and interactive classroom methods like 'low-tech clickers.'
Research interests span geology’s practical and environmental applications, leveraging Nevada’s geologically visible landscape. Beyond academics, she is an avid rock climber and cyclist, often drawing parallels between her outdoor passions and geological studies.
Awards: None explicitly mentioned in text.
Advising/Grants: No specific grants or advising details provided, though she mentors students through course activities and career guidance.
Labs/Teams: No formal lab affiliation noted, but leads field expeditions as part of coursework.
