Dr. Ethan Grossman

Research Interests

• Earth system history and Paleoclimate
• Stable isotope geochemistry
• Biogeochemistry and geomicrobiology of aquifer systems

Experience

• 2010–present, Michel T. Halbouty Chair in Geology, Department of Geology and Geophysics
• June 2008–August 2008, Acting Deputy Director of Science Services, Integrated Ocean Drilling Program (IODP)-US Implementing Organization (USIO)
• August 2007–August 2008, Acting Executive Associate Dean, Acting Associate Dean for Research, College of Geosciences
• 2002–2010, Mollie B. and Richard A. Williford Professor, Texas A&M University, Department of Geology & Geophysics
• 1994–2002, Professor, Texas A&M University, Department of Geology & Geophysics
• Fall 2001, Visiting Professor, Pennsylvania State University, Dept. of Geosciences and the Environment Institute
• 1988–1994, Associate Professor, Texas A&M University, Department of Geology
• 1982–1988, Assistant Professor, Texas A&M University, Department of Geology
• 1977–1978, Teaching Assistant, Petrology and Oceanography, University of Southern California
• 1976–1977, 1979–1982, Research Assistant, Supervisor of Stable Isotope Laboratory, University of Southern California

Recent Publications

RECENT PUBLICATIONS (2008+) (*student author) (All publications with pdfs)

• Strauss*, J. Grossman, E.L., Carlin*, J.A., Dellapenna, T.M., 2012. 100 years of benthic foraminiferal history on the inner Texas shelf: faunal indications and stable isotopes. Continental Shelf Research (in press).
• Strauss*, J., Grossman, E.L., DiMarco, S.F., 2012. Stable isotopes in mollusk shells as indicators of benthic respiration and freshwater penetration on the Texas-Louisiana Shelf. Bull. Marine Sci. (in press).
• Grossman, E.L., 2012. Ch. 10. Oxygen isotope stratigraphy. In Gradstein, F.M., Ogg, J.G., Schmitz, M., and Ogg, G., eds., The Geologic Time Scale 2012, Elsevier, p. 195-220 (invited, in press).
• DiMarco, S.F., Strauss*, J., May*, R., Mullins*, and Grossman, E.L., 2012. Texas coastal hypoxia: Linkages to the Brazos River: Aquatic Geochemistry, v. 18, p. 159-181.
• Romanek, C.S., Morse, J.W., and Grossman, E.L., 2011. Aragonite precipitation kinetics in dilute solutions: Aquatic Geochemistry, v. 17, p. 339-356.
• Tao*, K.., and Grossman, E.L., 2010. Origin of high productivity in the Pliocene of the Florida Platform: Evidence from stable isotopes and trace elements. Palaios, v. 25(11), p. 796-806.
• Ruebush*, L.E., Grossman, E.L., Miller, S.A., North, S.W., Schielack, J.F., and Simanek, E.E., 2009. Scientists’ perspective on introducing authentic inquiry to high school teachers during an intensive three-week summer professional development experience. School Science and Mathematics, v. 109 (3), p. 162-174.
• Grossman, E.L., Yancey, T.E., Jones*, T.E., Chuvashov, B., Mazzullo, S.J., and Mii, H-S., 2008. Glaciation, aridification, and carbon sequestration in the Permo-Carboniferous: The isotopic record for low latitudes. Palaeogeog., Palaeoclim., Palaeoecol., v. 268, p. 222-233.
• Gentry*, D.K., Sosdian*, S., Grossman, E.L., Rosenthal, Y., Hicks, D.W., Lear, C., 2008. Seasonal isotope and trace-metal profiles of serially-sampled Conus gastropods: Proxies for paleoenvironmental change. Palaios, v., 23, p. 195–209.

Recent Awards (2000+)

• Awarded Michel T. Halbouty Chair in Geology (2010)
• Elected Fellow of the Geological Society of America (2007)
• Dean's Distinguished Achievement Award for Faculty Research, College of Geosciences (2005)
• Awarded Mollie B. and Richard A. Williford Professorship (2002 to 2010)
• Advisor to recipient of a University-wide Association of Former Students Distinguished Graduate Student Research Award (W. Cory Beck, M.S., 2005)
• Advisor to recipient of a University-wide Association of Former Students Distinguished Graduate Student Research Award (Takuro Kobashi, M.S., 2001)