The Geomorphology Lab facilitates investigations into stream and river systems, soils, and paleoenvironments of the southeastern US, with current research centered around two main themes: 1) investigating stream and river response to environmental change, including past climatic change, and 2) using geomorphic techniques to evaluate rates and pathways of soil formation, assess causes of soil variability, and identify soil properties useful for geologic mapping applications.
The Geomorphology Lab is housed in Room 108 of the KSU Visual Arts Building on the Kennesaw campus and is equipped for standard analysis of soil and sediment in support of faculty and student research related to this work. The lab contains a full size fume hood, sinks with hot and cold water, a top-freezer refrigerator, two sonic sifter sieving devices, multiple sieve sets, one analytical and two precision balances, three reciprocating shakers, two drying ovens, a benchtop muffle furnace, a centrifuge, a stereomicroscope, an ultrasonic bath, standard glassware, and other laboratory hardware. Field equipment includes various augers for soil sampling, a Russian peat corer, handheld GPS units, and surveying equipment.
Contact: Dr. Bradley Suther
