Gerry Clarkson
Associate Professor of Physics
Howard Payne University
gclarkson@hputx.edu
Office: Winebrenner 106
Phone: (325) 646-2502 ext. 5407
Education
A.A., in Physics, Potamac State College, Keyser, West Virginia, 1976.
B.A., in Physics, Oberlin College, Oberlin, Ohio, 1978.
M.S., in Geophysics, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, Socorro, New Mexico, 1980.
Ph.D. in Geophysics, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, Socorro, New Mexico, 1984.
Experience
Associate Professor of Physical Sciences at Howard Payne University since 1990.
Assistant Professor of Geophysics at Western Michigan University from 1984-1990.
Responsibilities at HPU
Main responsibilities are teaching Physics, Physical and Environmental Geology, Physical Science for Elementary Education, Science of Music, and Science and Theology.
Professional Organizational Memberships
American Geophysical Union
American Scientific Affiliation
Sigma Xi
Society of Exploration Geophysicists
Interests
Academic
philosophical issues in science, particular those relating to the interaction of science and theology
science education
history of science
geophysics
Other Activities and Hobbies
Sunday School teacher and deacon at Coggin Avenue Baptist Church
Reading, basketball