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EARTH Systems Laboratory Directors & Staff

EARTH Systems Laboratory

Office: 206 Morris Hall
Phone: 507-389-2617
Email: Phillip.larson@mnsu.edu
Areas of Study: Earth Science, Anthropology, Geography, Geoarcheology Certificate, Geomorphology & Earth Surface Processes Certificate

Mark Bowen, Associate Professor

College of Humanities and Social Sciences | Earth Science | Geography

Address: 222L Morris Hall
Phone: 507-389-5187
Email: mark.bowen@mnsu.edu

Andy Brown, Geospatial Research Data Manager

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Phillip Larson, Professor

College of Humanities and Social Sciences | Earth Science

Address: 335 Trafton North
Phone: 507-389-2617
Email: phillip.larson@mnsu.edu

Ronald Schirmer, Professor

College of Humanities and Social Sciences | Anthropology

Address: 354 Trafton Science Center N
Phone: (507)-389-6612
Email: ronald.schirmer@mnsu.edu