William Maurice Harris

Background

Harris, William Maurice was born on October 26, 1958 in San Antonio, Texas, United States. Son of William Maurice and Marilyn (Gann) Harris.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Baylor University, 1980; Master of Science, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical U., 1982; Doctor of Philosophy, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical U., 1987.

Career

Project geologist, Sun Gas Company, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 1980; project geologist, Sun Gas Company, Corpus Christi, Texas, 1981; geology and survey consultant, Beacon Mining & Mineral, Christine, Texas, 1982-1983; assistant professor, Kansas State University, Manhattan, 1989-1991; assistant professor, U. St. Thomas, Houston, since 1991; founder environmental studies Department, University St. Thomas, Houston, since 1992. Visiting assistant professor Texas Agricultural and Mechanical U., College Station, 1989-1991.

Achievements

• William Maurice Harris has been listed as a noteworthy Geology educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member NSTA, ASCD, National Earth Sciences Teachers Association (member editorial board since 1993, ad hoc board 1987, computer committee 1987), Geological Society American.

Interests

• Avocations: computers, theatre, reading, painting.

Connections

Father:

William Maurice Harris

Mother:

Marilyn (Gann) Harris