Assistant Professor
Chancellor's House (602 E. Poindexter St.)
Dr. Lorrie Carnes is an Assistant Professor of Geomorphology. She earned a B.S. in Earth and Environmental Sciences from Lehigh University and a doctorate in Geological Sciences from Arizona State University. She specializes in pairing quantitative field techniques, such as cosmogenic radionuclides, and computational analyses to constrain ages and rates of landscape evolution. Her research explores the influence of tectonics on the dynamic relationship between erosion rates and soil production rates across a range of diverse landscapes.
Her courses at UMW include:
– Surface Processes
– Hydrology
– Soil Science
– Environmental Remote Sensing and ArcGIS
– Introduction to Geology
Beyond the course curriculum, students learn how to plan fieldwork campaigns, navigate challenges associated with working in variable conditions, and collect original datasets to explore the natural processes underpinning Earth’s landscapes. Additionally, industry-standard software, such as ArcGIS, Excel, and MatLab, are integrated into courses to develop technical skillsets that are needed by the environmental science workforce.
