Nick Zentner      nick@geology.cwu.edu

BS in Geology, 1986, University of Wisconsin - Madison

MS in Geology, 1989, Idaho State University - Pocatello

1989-1992, taught geology at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio

1992-present, teaches geology at Central Washington University

In 2015 (GSA meeting in Baltimore), Nick received the prestigious James Shea Award, a national award recognizing exceptional delivery of Earth Science to the general public. Past recipients include John McPhee, Jack Horner, and Robert Ballard.

In 2021, the PBS-TV geology show ‘Nick On The Rocks’ won two Emmy awards from the Northwest Chapter of the National Association of Television Arts and Sciences.

In 2023 (GSA meeting in Pittsburgh), Nick received the prestigious Geological Society of America Public Service Award, a national award recognizing contributions that have materially enhanced the public’s understanding of the earth sciences. Past recipients include Lucy Jones, Richard Alley, and Stephen Jay Gould.

In 2024, Nick received the prestigious the Neale Medal from the Geological Association of Canada at their Annual Meeting in Brandon, Manitoba. The Neale Medal, named after the legendary E.R. Ward Neale, is awarded to an individual for sustained outstanding efforts in sharing Earth science with Canadians.

In 2024, Nick received the Outstanding Achievement Award (Major Contribution to the Profession) from the American Institute of Professional Geologists at their National Conference in Durango, Colorado.