15 More Faculty News CAMELIA KNAPP ASSOCIATE DEAN FOR RESEARCH Professor - V. Brown Monnett Chair in Petroleum Geology: Geophysics, Crustal Studies, Energy Resources, Carbon Storage, Gas Hydrates and Project Management Big things are happening for Dr. Camelia Knapp! In October 2023, she stepped into a major leadership role as Associate Dean for Research in OSU’s College of Arts and Sciences, where she supports research across 24 departments and six interdisciplinary programs. Despite the promotion, she remains deeply connected to BPSoG, continuing to teach Seismic Data Processing and Environmental Geophysics—two courses she launched at OSU—and leading over $5 million in DOEfunded carbon storage research. In 2024, Dr. Knapp received the prestigious SEG Outstanding Educator Award, recognizing her impact in the classroom and beyond. She also earned the RMFMS Honorary Scholarship Award and nominated two deserving Ph.D. students, Lauren Haygood and Silas Samuel, for scholarships. A champion of community outreach, Dr. Knapp helped launch the Spring Swap through the Oklahoma State Council of Mineralogical Societies. Now a favorite tradition, it returns April 5, 2025—come join the fun in Stillwater! JIM KNAPP PROFESSOR Boone Pickens Distinguished Chair of Geoscience: Structural Geology, Geophysics, Crustal Studies and Carbon Storage Dr. James Knapp is the Boone Pickens Distinguished Chair of Geoscience. Despite navigating significant health issues during most of 2024, Jim focused his efforts on university service and research. As a member of the OSU Faculty Council, he is Chair of the Faculty Committee and a member of the Career-Track Faculty Committee, which he helped to establish. He led the addition of more than 800 Career-Track faculty as voting members of the General Faculty of OSU. Jim also served as the OSU Faculty Fellow for Energy, serving with nine other OSU faculty to advance the We Are Land Grant strategic plan for the university. The Wichita Mountains Task Force (WMTF), co-led with Dr. Brandon Spencer, welcomed four new members, graduated two undergraduate students, and conducted field work on Fort Sill. Six undergraduate students gave their first professional presentation at the South-Central GSA meeting in Springfield, MO. spring.2025
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