B.S., Mathematics, California State University, Fresno, 1965
B.A., Geology, California State University, Fresno, 1968
M.S., Geology, University of California, 1969
Ph.D., Geology, Purdue University, 1973

Accolades
Donald J. Easterbrook Distinguished Scientist Award,
Geological Society of America (2004)

Textbook Excellence Award,
Text and Academic Authors Association

Fellow, Geological Society of America