Dr. Eric Riggs

Associate Professor

E-mail: emriggs@purdue.edu

Associated Website(s):
Center for Research & Engagement in Science & Mathematics Education (CRESME); Geodynamics & Active Tectonics (GAT), Indigenous Earth Sciences Project (IESP), Riggs Group Lab Website

Education

B.A., English Lit, Pomona College

B.S., Geology, University California-Riverside

Ph.D., Earth Sciences, University California-Riverside

Research Interests

Geoscience education, specifically in the influence of culture and language on science learning. He is also interested in teacher education and the development of constructivist strategies in earth science teaching

Awards and Honors

  • Nominee, Outstanding Undergraduate Advisor, San Diego State University, Spring 2005

  • Outstanding Teaching Assistant, University-wide award, University of California, Riverside, Spring 1994

  • Outstanding Faculty & Staff Award-SDSU Mortar Board Chapter, 2001-2002

Professional Experience

  • 2005-present, Associate Professor, San Diego State University

  • 2005-2006, Assessment Coordinator, Divisiion of Undergraduate Studies, San Diego State University

  • 2004-present, Special Doctoral Faculty, School of Education, Colorado State University

  • 2000-2005, Assistant Professor, Geological Sciences & CRMSE, San Diego State University

  • 1999-2000, Adjunct Professor, Geological Sciences, San Diego State University
Selected Publications

  • Riggs, E.M., 2005, "Field-Based Education and Indigenous Knowledge: Essential Components of Geoscience Education for Native American Communities:, Science Educastion, V89, 296-313.

  • Riggs, E.M. and H.W. Green, II, 2005, "A New Class of Microstructures Which Lead to Transformation-Induced Faulting in Magnesium Germanate", Journal of Geophysical Research, 110, B03202-B03217.

  • Mellors, R.J., E.M. Riggs, J. Eakins and F. Vrnon, 2003, "A Real-time Interactive Educational Seismology Exhibit", Seismological Research Letters, V74, N5, 635-640.

  • Riggs, E.M. and Riggs, D.M., 2003, "Cross-cultural Education of Geoscience Professionals: The Conferences of the Indigenous Earth Sciences Project", Journal of Geoscience Education, V51, N5, 527-535.

  • Riggs, E.M., 2003, "Global Science Literacy in an Indigenous Context--A Perspective from North America", pg. 33-52, in Implementing Global Science Literacy, Victor Mayer (ed.), The Ohio State University Press.

  • Riggs, E.M., and Kimbrough, D.K., 2002, "Implementation of Constructivist Pedagogy in a Geoscience Course Designed for Pre-Serice K-8 Teachers: Progress, Pitfalls, and Lessons Learned", Journal of Geoscience Education, invited article in the special issue on Geoscience Education Research, V50, N1, 49-55

  • Riggs, E.M. and S.C. Semken, 2001, "Earth Science for Native Americans", Geotimes, 49, 9, 14-17.