Geology 409 / 509: Reviews
Positive reviews just keep coming in....

- Very useful and enjoyable course"
- "I never knew hydrology could be so fun!"
- "All instructors, demonstrators and guest lecturers were excellent"
- "This is one of the best courses I've taken here at ISU"
- "It was so helpful to be in the field and actually see equipment use and demonstration of techniques"
- "I really loved this class"
- "There were a lot of drill rigs but they were good to see"
- "I enjoyed the trip to NE Iowa, the hog lagoon/ADW, and USGS days the most"
As a result of these and many other positive reviews, Dr. Simpkins received a Master Teacher Award from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University in 2002. The award was specifically for his "off-campus" teaching experiences.