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Joan Smyth serves as an Adjunct Research and Teaching Professor in the Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences at Appalachian State University while holding the position of Vice President and Senior Hydrologist at Smith Gardner Engineers. Her dual roles bridge academic instruction and professional hydrogeological practice.
Her educational foundation includes a Bachelor of Science degree from Northern Arizona University.
Dr. Smyth's expertise centers on applied hydrogeology and environmental remediation, with extensive field experience in subsurface investigations for waste facility siting, water quality assessment across diverse contamination scenarios, and implementation of remediation strategies including monitored natural attenuation and in-situ techniques. Her current professional emphasis targets emerging contaminants, reflecting evolving industry challenges.
Through her adjunct role, she directly engages with Geological and Environmental Sciences (GES) majors at Appalachian State University, providing practical industry insights to prepare students for geoscience careers. While specific student supervision details aren't documented, her industry position offers valuable experiential learning connections for students.
