Richard James Batt

Background

Batt, Richard James was born on August 5, 1957 in North Tonawanda, New York, United States. Son of Melville J. and Gene A. Batt.

Education

Bachelor in Geology, State University of New York, Buffalo, 1979; Master of Science in Geology, U. Wyoming, 1981; Doctor of Philosophy in Geology, U. Colorado, 1987; Master of Science in Hydrogeology, Western Michigan U., 1989.

Career

Visiting assistant professor, Hope College, Holland, Michigan, 1987-1988; teaching faculty, Western Michigan U., Kalamazoo, 1988-1989; assistant professor of geology, Buffalo State College, since 1989. Faculty advisor Buffalo State College Geology Club, since 1989. Guest speaker on paleontology, regional geology, and dinosaurs.

Achievements

• Richard James Batt has been listed as a noteworthy Geology educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Niagara River Action Committee for New York Department of Environmental Conservation, since 1990. Member Geological Society American, National Ground Water Association, National Wildlife Federation, American Museum Natural History, Buffalo Geological Society (editor newsletter since 1990), Buffalo Association Professional Geologists, Buffalo Zoological Society, Buffalo Society Natural Sciences.

Interests

• Avocations: dance roller skating, ballroom dancing, art, hiking, fossil collector.

Connections

Married Suzanne E. Frusci, 1989. 1 child, Erika L. Battalion.

Father:

Melville J. Batt

Mother:

Gene A. Batt

Spouse:

Suzanne E. Frusci

child:

Erika L. Battalion Batt