Geoscience & Agriculture Department

Work outdoors in forests, fields, streams, and lakes to evaluate and preserve natural resources.
Federal data shows steady sector growth and abundant job opportunities for geoscience and agriculture careers.
The median annual salary for agriculturalists and geoscientists ranges from $33,000 to $87,000.

source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

We are the 'Outsiders'; because our labs are outdoors.

Assistant Professor

Jannatul Ferdush Assistant Professor Geoscience & Agricultural jannatul.ferdush@vinu.edu

Associate Professor

Andrew Smith Associate Professor Geoscience & Agricultural asmith@vinu.edu

Adjunct Faculty

Hans Schmitz Adjunct Faculty Geoscience & Agricultural hschmitz@vinu.edu

Abigail Heidenreich Geoscience & Agricultural abigail.heidenreich@vinu.edu

Amanda Mosiman Geoscience & Agricultural amanda.mosiman@vinu.edu

Justin Lewis Geoscience & Agricultural justin.lewis@vinu.edu

Randy Staley Geoscience & Agricultural rstaley@vinu.edu

Ryan Barnes Geoscience & Agricultural ryan.barnes@vinu.edu