8/08 – present Associate Professor, Earth Sciences and Science Education Department, Buffalo State College
8/02 – 8/08 Assistant Professor, Earth Sciences and Science Education Department, Buffalo State College
9/00 – 5/02 Lecturer, Department of Geology and Millard Fillmore College, University at Buffalo
9/96 – 9/00 Teaching Assistant, Department of Geology, University at Buffalo
9/97 – 5/99 Graduate Student Association, University at Buffalo, Council Member of the Mark Diamond Research Fund
9/92 – 5/95 Teaching Assistant, Department of Earth and Environmental Science, University of Rochester
EducationPh.D., Geological Science, 2002, University at Buffalo, New York.
Dissertation – Effect of Changes in Wettability on Non-Aqueous Phase Liquid (NAPL) Flow in Single Natural Fractures. Principle Advisor: Dr. John Fountain
M.S., Earth and Environmental Science, 1995, University of Rochester, New York.
B.S., Geomechanical Engineering, 1992, University of Rochester, New York.
Peer-Reviewed Publications
Bergslien, E.T., Bush M. A. and Bush, P.J. (2007) Identification of cremains using x-ray diffraction spectroscopy and a comparison to trace element analysis, Forensic Science International (in press).
pdf file of uncorrected proof
Bergslien, E.T. and J.C. Fountain (2007) Examining the utility of epoxy replicas of single, natural fractures in dolostone for visualization experiments, Hydrogeology Journal (in press).
pdf file of uncorrected proof
Bergslien, E.T. and J.C. Fountain (2006) The effect of changes in wettability on two-phase saturated flow in horizontal replicas of single natural fractures, Journal of Contaminant Hydrology, 88(3-4), 153-180.
Author's pdf copy of article - copyright Elsevier
Bergslien, E.T., Fountain, J.C. and Giese, Jr. R. (2004) Characterization of the surface properties of epoxy-type models used for multiphase flow studies in fractured media and creation of a new model, Water Resources Research. Vol. 40 (5), W05112.
pdf copy of article - copyright Water Resources Research
Invited Presentations Application of Field Portable X-ray Fluorescence (FPXRF) Spectrometry in Forensic and Environmental Geology. December 20th, 2006, Geoscientists at Crime Scenes, Geological Society of London.
Rocks, Soil and Bones: Characterization of Geologic Trace Evidence. November 2nd, 2006, Edinboro University, guest of Sigma Gamma Epsilon and the EUP Geosciences Department.
Forensic use of x-ray diffraction for the identification of geologic trace evidence. November 29th, 2005, Western New York American Chemical Society Section.
Speaker in the 1999 Pegrum Lecture Series at the University at Buffalo
Presentations (speaker in italics)
Gerovac, C.M. and E.T. Bergslien (2007) Forensic and environmental analysis of lead distribution in Erie and Niagara County soils, Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, Vol. 39, No. 6, p. 458.
Klinshaw II, R.J., G.D. Smith and E.T. Bergslien (2007) Spectroscopic geo-sourcing of lapis lazuli used in artists’ pigment production, Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, Vol. 39, No. 6, p. 30.
Bergslien, E.T. and J.C. Fountain (2001) Effect of Changes in Wettability on NAPL Flow in Single Natural Fractures in Fractured Rock 2001 Conference, Proceedings, Toronto, Ontario, March 26 – 28, CD-ROM.
Bergslien, E.T. and J.C. Fountain (1999) Effects of Aperture Distribution and Wettability on NAPL flow in Fractures, Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, 31(7), 216.
Bergslien, E.T., J.C. Fountain, R.D. Jacobi and C.E. Renshaw (1997) Experimental Investigation of Two-Phase Flow in Rough-Walled Fractures, Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, 29(6), 187.
Grants (for a full listing of grant activity click here) • 2006–2007 Bergslien, E.T. Acquisition of X-ray Diffraction Standards and Materials Necessary for Spectra Submission to the International Centre for Diffraction Data (ICDD).
Research Council Incentive Award $6,807
• 2005–2006 Bergslien, E.T. An Experimental Analysis of Clay Mineral-Organic Compound Interactions. Research Council Incentive Award $6,945
• 2004–2007 Bergslien, E.T. Development of a Novel, Problem-Based Forensic Geology Laboratory for Earth Science and Forensic Chemistry Students Utilizing XRD Analysis. NSF, $87,403
• 2003 Bergslien, E.T. Experimental Investigation of the surface Chemical Interaction Between Clays and Liquid Organic Contaminants. Provost Incentive Grant from Buffalo State College $750.00
• 2000 Mark Diamond Research Grant from the University at Buffalo
Awards and Honors • Recipient of a Dr. Nuala McGann Drescher Affirmative Action/Diversity Leave Award, Fall 2006.
• Research Foundation Recognition Award, 2005.
• Awarded Pegrum Professional Development Grant, 2001.
• Winner of the 1999 Pegrum Award for Excellence in Teaching.
Affiliations and Memberships • A founding member of the Laboratory for Forensic Odontology Research at the University at Buffalo.
• Member, American Geophysical Union (AGU), National Ground Water Association (NGWA), Geological Society of America (GSA), Clay Mineralogy Society (CMS), National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT)
Offices (click here for a more complete listing of service activities)
• College Senate Representative for the School of Natural & Social Sciences (2005 – 2008).
• Member of the Academic Plan Standing Committee (2006 – 2008).
• Appointed to be a Senate Representative to the Academic Quad/Bulger Renovations Committee (2006).
• Associate Chair of the Buffalo State College Research Council (2006 – 2007), Member (2004 – 2008).
• Member of the Buffalo State College Radiation Safety Council (2005 – present).
• Active member of Buffalo State College’s Women in Science and Mathematics Group
• Chair of ad hoc Course Evaluation Form Revision Committee in the Earth Science and Science Education Department (2004 – 2005).
• Chair of Analysis and Planning/Undergraduate Committee in the Earth Science and Science Education Department (2004 – 2005; 2006 – 2007); Member (2004 – 2008).
• Member of the 2004 and 2005 President’s Medal for Outstanding Graduate Student, and Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence Committee.
• Member of the 2004 Who’s Who and Mildred Campbell Awards Committee.
Activities • Moderator of Forensic Geoscience Public Forum at the 2007 Geological Society of America Annual Meeting.
• Co-chair of Forensic Geoscience technical session at the 2007 Geological Society of America Annual Meeting.
• Co-chair of Forensic Geoscience technical session at the 2006 Geological Society of America Annual Meeting.
• Attended UUP sponsored Scholarly Writing Workshop, May 18, 2006.
• Attended Geological Society of America workshop on Designing Effective Geoscience Education Research: Qualitative and Quantitative Methods, October 16, 2005.
• Participant in the Geological Society of America workshop on Teaching Introductory Geology with Art: Sharing Effective Materials and Activities, October 15, 2005.
• Attended National Science Foundation sponsored Forensic Chemistry workshop June, 2005 in Williamstown, MA.
• Attended National Science Foundation sponsored Chemistry of Art workshop June 6 – 11, 2004 in Millersville, PA.
• Completed the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 40-hour Health and Safety Training Course, May 21st, 2004. Attend the yearly required 8-hour refresher course, 2005, 2006, 2007.
• Completed Hazardous Waste Identification and Management Training course, September 23, 2005.
Courses Taught
Advanced Level - Hydrogeology, Hydrogeology Laboratory, Environmental Field Methods, Environmental Geochemistry, Forensic Geoscience.
Graduate Level - Clay Mineralogy Laboratory, Environmental Geochemistry, Forensic Geoscience
link to 2005 syllabus, Restless Earth (Historical Geology for Masters students getting a teaching certification).
Year-End Reports
Current Projects • Geologic distribution of trace elements in western New York State and relationship to biological loads in human and deer populations (Timothy Spierto, Sr. Wildlife Biologist, NYS DEC; Jennifer Prutsman, Graduate Student in Anthropology, University at Buffalo; Peter Bush, University at Buffalo)
• Distribution of heavy metals in western New York recreation areas
• Provenance of geologic mineral pigments – currently anomalous FTIR peaks in lapis; oriental titanium dioxide sources and authenticity of ceramics; iron oxide pigments (ocher pigments)
• Surface chemistry of geologic materials – application of XDLVO theory for characterization and affect of long term exposure to non-aqueous phase liquids (NAPLS)
• Forensic Geoscience – identification of cremated human remains (Jennifer Prutsman, Graduate Student in Anthropology, University at Buffalo; Peter Bush, University at Buffalo) ; Class characteristics of soil and forensic applications (Sergeant Erich Junger, PhD. Fauquier County Sheriff's Office)
