Joan Smyth is a licensed geologist (PG) who spent many years as vice president and senior hydrologist at Smith + Gardner Engineers. At Appalachian, Smyth teaches hydrogeology, engineering geology labs and senior seminar, and interacts with GES majors to better prepare them for the geoscience work force. In her role at Smith-Gardner, Ms. Smyth oversaw hydrogeological investigations for a variety of clients in the region which included subsurface investigations for solid waste facility siting and permitting. Her water quality assessment experience extends from underground storage tank removal to contaminant delineation at pre- regulatory landfill facilities. Her remediation experience includes monitored natural attenuation, in-situ remediation, source removal, and groundwater extraction and ex-situ remediation. She advises the Appalachian student chapter of the Association of Environmental and Engineering Geologists.
Education
- B.S. Northern Arizona University
Courses Taught
- GES 4210 - Geology Senior Seminar
- GES 4630 - Hydrogeology
- GES 4705 - Engineering Geology (labs)
Title: Lecturer: Hydrogeology and Engineering Geology
Department: Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences
Email address: Email me
Phone: (828) 262-7540