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Jake Crandall, an instructor in the Geology-Geography department and NASA contractor, demonstrates an extinct rock, Komatilte, Sunday afternoon, Jan. 22, 2023, in the Physical Science Building on Eastern Illinois University campus in Charleston, Ill. Crandall said he loves geology, because he can create a historical book dating back billions of years. Komatilte is associated with gold and nickel deposits in Australia, Canada, South Africa, and the Guiana shield, South Africa.

Geology, geography professor works for NASA

Adriana Hernadez-Santana, Junior Feature Editor January 25, 2023

Whether it be working on campus or working for NASA, this Eastern professor shows that he can really do it all.  Jake Crandall, a professor from the geology and geography department at Eastern and...

Rob Le Cates is a sophomore journalism major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: Craig’s class is a staple of what Eastern can offer to its students

Rob Le Cates, Photo Editor December 13, 2022

As a professor, Cameron Douglas Craig is what all professors need to aspire to. He has been the only person that has made me interested in possibly switching my major to pursue a science degree. And...

Meet Chair of Geology and Geography

Meet Chair of Geology and Geography

News Staff September 13, 2021

Editor's Note: This is part of a series introducing various members of the campus community to Eastern for a better understanding of those who maintain the operations of the university. Where did you...

Geology, geography departments open new display

Tony Elias-Cadena, Contributing Writer February 21, 2019

The geology and geography departments unveiled a new mineral and meteorite display Thursday in the Physical Science Building. The mineral and meteorite display showcases a wide variety of Earth minerals...

Geology, Geography Department to host 2 presenters

Hannah Shillo, Staff Reporter October 31, 2018

Two geographers will give presentations Thursday at 3:30 p.m. in Room 3040 of the Physical Science Building. The Department of Geology and Geography is hosting Margaret Gripshover and Thomas Bell as part...

Dr. Francis Odemerho, a professor of geography at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville lectures about erosion Monday in the physical science building in observance of National Geography Awareness Week.

Geography Awareness week starts with soil

Cassie Buchman, Administration Editor November 16, 2015

National Geography Awareness week started off with a lecture called “Soil Erosion Risks and the changing Cropping Choices in Shoal River Watershed, Illinois,” Monday night in the Physical sciences...

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