Dan Kelley

I am trained as an igneous petrologist with research that aims to use geochemical data from analysis of volcanic rocks to characterize magma evolution in the crust prior to eruption.  My research has focused on active volcanic zones in Iceland, the Ecuadorian Andes, and the Galapagos Islands.  My training has afforded me the chance to travel to many geologically significant locations and to meet and work with a lot of wonderful colleagues and students.  Over the years, my academic focus has shifted to include the design and execution of educational opportunities.  My own education was greatly influenced by learning in the field.  There is no substitute in geoscience education.  I work to provide field-based learning opportunities that are second-to-none. This has included field experiences in incredible localities around the world, as well as virtual tools to bring the field to the classroom.

For many summers I worked for South Dakota School of Mines and Technology as the director of the Ecuador Andes Volcanology Field Camp program.  Since 2013, this annual camp offers three credits in three weeks for a senior level Field Geology course. 

I have also offered an introductory level Field Experience in Geology through the BGSU Office of Education Abroad.  In 2014 and 2017 we went to Iceland, in 2015 we went to Galapagos.

I have also worked as an instructor at the Ohio State University geology field camp in Ephraim, UT from 2013-2017.

My field teaching continues to lead to ongoing student research projects investigating volcanoes in Iceland and Ecuador.

Through travelling the world to establish teaching and research efforts, I have come to appreciate the need for protection of sites of geoheritage. There exist places on earth that are uniquely suited for research, tourism and overall inspiration and understanding for the general public with regard to geologic features and processes.

I'm originally from northwest Ohio and earned my BS, MS, and PhD from The Ohio State University.  I now work in southeast Ohio at Hocking College contributing to the educational mission of my home state.