Benjamin Tanner

Biography

Ben Tanner's education and background--beginning with an anthropology degree (Florida State University), then continuing into Quaternary and climate studies (University of Maine), and culminating in geology (University of Tennessee) -- relate to how humans interact with the environment. He currently uses the tools of geology to study wetlands and how they respond to climate and environmental change. He also uses wetland deposits to elucidate past climate changes, including temperature, precipitation and sea level changes. He has involved undergraduate students in all aspects of his research and has mentored over 30 undergraduates in research experiences outside of class. Many of these experiences have led to co-authored conference presentations and a journal article publication with the students. He is delighted to be at Stetson University, which is surrounded by wetland environments to study.

Research Interest

Wetland environments, Global climate change, Stable isotope and organic geochemistry