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James E. Quick

Dr. James E. Quick is the Associate Vice President for Research and Dean of Graduate Studies at SMU. His responsibilities include guiding and supporting SMU’s externally funded research initiatives, and serving as Dean for graduate studies at SMU.  To visit the Office of Graduate Studies, click here.

 Dr. Quick holds a Ph.D. in Geology from the California Institute of Technology, a Master’s degree from the University of Minnesota, and a bachelor’s degree in geology from UCLA. He is a member of the American Geophysical Union, the Geological Society of America, and the International Association of Volcanology and Chemistry. Immediately preceding his appointment as SMU’s Associate Vice President for Research and Dean of Graduate Studies, he was a noted volcano expert at the U.S. Geological Survey, serving as program coordinator of the Volcano Hazards Program at the US Geological Survey. This program researches volcanic processes and monitors all active volcanoes in the United States to provide early warning of eruptions. He also served as chief scientist, project chief, and staff geologist at the United States Geological Survey.

Contact Information

Physical Address: Phone: (214) 768-4345
Southern Methodist University Email: smugrad@smu.edu
Office of Research and Graduate Studies  
3225 University Blvd. Phyllis Payne, Assistant to the Dean
Dallas, Texas 75205 (214) 768-4336
   
Mailing Address:
Southern Methodist University
Office of Research and Graduate Studies
P.O. Box 750240
Dallas, Texas 75275-0240

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