University System of Georgia Shining Star for excellence in Research and Teaching: http://www.usg.edu/site/stars
 

Sigma Xi: The Scientific Research Society, Certificate for Full Member Status Awarded in 2005.
 

Long Distance Learning Geology: Developed the first long distance laboratory courses in physical and historical geology in the United States (Geotimes, 1996, v. 41, no. 4).
 

Who's Who in American Education: 2006-2007, 7th edition listing; 2007-2008, 8th edition listing.
 

Who's Who Among America's Teachers: 1998-1999, 5^th edition listing; 2002-2003, 7^th edition listing.
 

Who�s Who in Science and Engineering: 1999-2000, 5^th edition millennium listing; 2006-2008, 9^th and 10th edition listings.