معرفی
Dr. Bryan N. Shuman is a Professor and Wyoming Excellence Chair in the Department of Geology and Geophysics at the University of Wyoming. His research focuses on paleohydrology, paleoclimatology, and paleoecology, with an emphasis on reconstructing past climatic changes and their impacts on water resources, vegetation, and human societies. He holds a PhD from Brown University and has authored numerous influential studies on Holocene climate dynamics.
Education:
- PhD in Geological Sciences, Brown University, 2001
- MS in Geological Sciences, Brown University, 1997
- BA in Geology, Colorado College, 1994
Research Interests:
- Quantifying Holocene lake-level fluctuations across North America
- Linking paleoclimatic data with fire regimes and vegetation dynamics
- Assessing climate-water-ecosystem interactions using isotopic and sedimentary proxies
- Developing paleoenvironmental baselines for modern climate change context
Teaching:
- Course instructor for GEOL 1070, 2100, 3500, and 5200
- Focuses on Earth System science, environmental change, and scientific methodology
- Advocate for integrative undergraduate education and graduate mentoring
Advising & Outreach:
- Current advisees: 4 PhD/MS students
- Leads the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail environmental education initiative
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on climate assessments (e.g., Greater Yellowstone Climate Assessment)
Labs/Teams:
- Paleoenvironmental reconstruction laboratory
- Member of the Wyoming Center for Environmental Hydrology and Geophysics
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