Tyler G. Smith

Ph.D. candidate at Auburn University studying geoscience education/geocognition and environmental geology, with experience in the environmental consulting field.

Research Expertise

Geoscience Education

Geocognition

Environmental Geology

About

Tyler G. Smith is a highly educated and experienced geoscientist with a passion for Earth system science. He received his Bachelor of Science in Geology and Master of Science in Environmental Geosystems from Middle Tennessee State University in 2016 and 2018, respectively. He is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Earth System Science at Auburn University and is expected to graduate in August of 2024. During his time at Auburn University, Tyler has gained valuable experience as a researcher and graduate teaching assistant. He has also worked as a geologist at AECOM, where he gained hands-on experience in the field. Additionally, he has held positions as a student intern and teaching assistant at Middle Tennessee State University, and as a tutor and environmental field technician at other companies. With his extensive education and experience, Tyler has developed a strong understanding of Earth system science and a wide range of skills in geosciences. He is dedicated to furthering his knowledge and expertise in this field and is committed to making a positive impact on the environment through his work.

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Publications

Assessing motivations, benefits, and barriers of implementing virtual field experiences in geoscience-related disciplines

Journal of Geoscience Education

2023

Education

Auburn University

Ph.D., Earth System Science / August, 2024 (anticipated)

Auburn, Alabama, United States of America

Middle Tennessee State University

M.S., Environmental Geosystems / August, 2018

Murfreesboro, Tennessee, United States of America

Middle Tennessee State University

B.S., Geology / May, 2016

Murfreesboro, Tennessee, United States of America

Experience

Auburn University

Ph.D. Candidate / August, 2019 — Present

Ph.D. candidate in Earth System Science with research foci in geoscience education/geocognition and environmental geology.

Graduate Teaching Assistant / August, 2019 — Present

Lecture and lab section instructor for Physical Geology and Physical Geography courses in the Department of Geoscience

AECOM

Environmental Scientist 2/Geologist / November, 2014 — August, 2015

Groundwater sampling and reporting, Phase I environmental site assessment

Civil and Environmental Consultants, Inc.

Student Intern / June, 2018 — July, 2018

Groundwater sampling and reporting, landfill gas monitoring, Phase I environmental site assessment

Middle Tennessee State University

Teaching Assistant / August, 2016 — August, 2018

Lecture and lab section instructor for Introduction to Earth Science classes, mineralogy and petrology field trip teaching assistant

Tutor / August, 2014 — August, 2016

Tutor for Introduction to Earth Science classes

AquAeTer, Inc.

Environmental Field Technician / January, 2000 — January, 2009

Phase I environmental site assessment, NEPA reporting, litigation support field work, long-term BOD study support, soil sampling

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