Draft:Carl N. Drummond

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Carl Drummond
c. 2024
Born	Carl Norman Drummond, Jr. May 7, 1966 Lynchburg, Virginia, USA
Education	B.S. Geology, Minor Mathematics, James Madison University, 1988 M.S. Paleoclimatology, University of Michigan Ph.D. Quantitative Stratigraphy and Light Stable Isotope Geochemistry, University of Michigan
Organization	Purdue University Fort Wayne
Awards	Fellow, Geological Society of America James Lee Wilson Award, Society for Sedimentary Geology James Shea Award, National Association of Geoscience Teachers Councilor, History of Earth Sciences Society International Commission on the History of Geological Sciences
Scientific career
Fields	Quantitative Stratigraphy, Paleoclimatology, History of Geology
Thesis	Stable isotopic and stratigraphic proxy records of local, regional, and global climate.
Doctoral advisor	Bruce H. Wilkinson
Other academic advisors	Kyger C. Lohmann
Website	Carl Drummond‬ - ‪Google Scholar‬‬‬‬‬‬‬

Carl N. Drummond (born May 7, 1966) is an American geologist and university administrator. He is Professor of Earth and Planetary Science and Provost at Purdue University Fort Wayne.

Early life

Drummond was born in Lynchburg, Virginia on May 7, 1966. His parents were Carl N. Drummond, Sr., a mechanical engineer in the commercial nuclear power industry and Catherine V. Drummond (née McCormick.

Drummond attended Heritage High School in Lynchburg where he was active in clubs and sports. He was a four-year varsity letter winner in tennis and was statistician for the basketball team. Upon graduation in 1984 he enrolled at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, initially intending to major in business.

Education

Graduating from JMU in 1988 with a bachelor’s degree in Geology and a minor in Mathematics, Drummond completed a senior thesis based on a field study of the Brock’s Gap sequence of late Ordovician through early Silurian sedimentary rocks located just west of Broadway, Virginia. Drummond’s undergraduate education was highly influenced by the paleontologist and stratigrapher Lynn S. Fichter. Upon Fichter’s recommendation, as preparation for graduate studies, he enrolled in a variety of chemistry, physics, and mathematics courses in addition to the standard geology curriculum. In the summer of 1987, again upon Ficher’s recommendation, Drummond attended the University of Michigan’s field course in Jackson Hole, Wyoming where he had the opportunity to meet many members of the Michigan faculty including his future dissertation director and collaborator of over three decades Bruce Wilkinson.

Under the direction of Wilkinson at the University of Michigan, Drummond completed a master’s thesis on the light stable isotope geochemical record preserved within the Cretaceous Peterson Limestone, a sequence of foreland basin lacustrine limestones and dolostones of western Wyoming and southeastern Idaho, utilizing the stable isotope laboratory of Kyger C Lohmann.

The study of paleoclimate using light stable isotope proxies became a significant part of his doctoral work. Drummond and Wilkinson also undertook a series of field and modeling studies of stratigraphic organization within peritidal marine carbonate sequences. In addition to working with Wilkinson and Lohmann, Drummond completed a study of the paleoclimatic record of temperate region marl lake sediment geochemistry under the guidance of James C. G. Walker while a Rackham Pre-Doctoral Fellow.

Professional Career

After completing requirements for the Ph.D. at Michigan, Drummond joined the faculty of Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) as an assistant professor of geology in August of 1994. IPFW was an academic and administrative collaboration between the two Big Ten schools to establish a regional comprehensive university, primarily focused on undergraduate and professional graduate education in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Drummond was promoted to associate professor in 1998, and professor in 2003. In 2016 IPFW was restructured by the trustees of Indiana University and Purdue University. As part of the associated realignment process, the department of geological sciences was closed and Drummond’s tenure home moved to the department of physics as Professor of Earth and Planetary Science within Purdue University Fort Wayne (PFW).

Administrative appointments

In 2000, under the leadership of Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs Susan B. Hannah, Drummond served a two-year term as Office of Academic Affairs fellow where he was afforded the opportunity to undertake a series of administrative tasks and broaden understanding of university operations. From 2002 until 2009 Drummond served as Associate Vice Chancellor for Research. From 2009 until 2014 Drummond was Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. In February of 2014 Drummond was appointed Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs. In July of 2024 that title of changed to Provost and Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs by Chancellor Ronald Elsenbaumer.

Teaching and geoscience education

Throughout his career Drummond has been committed to providing outstanding learning experiences in the classroom, laboratory, and field. He has taught a wide variety of classes in the Earth Sciences and remains active in the classroom, teaching Introduction to Physical Geography every fall to over 100 students. Early in his career, Drummond was active in research in geoscience education, eventually serving two terms as editor of the Journal of Geoscience Education from 2001 to 2008 for which he received the James Shea award in 2009.

Honors and awards

2024 Elected member, International Commission on the History of Geological Sciences. 2024 Councilor, History of Earth Sciences Society. 2024 Associate Editor, Geosphere, Geological Society of America. 2009 James Shea Award, for Outstanding Contributions in the form of Writing and/or Editing of Earth Science Materials, National Association of Geoscience Teachers. 2004 Rod Rose Outstanding Paper Award, for the manuscript: Strategic Planning for Research Administration, Journal of Research Administration, Society of Research Administration International. 2001-2008 Editor, Journal of Geoscience Education. 2000 Elected Fellow of the Geological Society of America 2000 Enhancement of Learning Award, School of Arts and Science, IPFW. 1998 James Lee Wilson Award, for Outstanding Achievement in Sedimentary Geology by a Young Scientist, Society for Sedimentary Geology (SEPM). 1998 Outstanding Paper Award, for the 1996 manuscript: Facies successions in peritidal carbonate sequences, co-authored with B.H. Wilkinson and N.W. Diedrich, Journal of Sedimentary Research. 1997 Sigma Xi Science Researcher of the Year, IPFW. 1995 Supervised John Meyer, Sigma Xi Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher, IPFW. 1993 Rackham Predoctoral Fellow, Rackham School of Graduate Studies, University of Michigan. 1993 John A. Dorr Memorial Award, University of Michigan, Department of Geological Sciences. 1992 Ermine Cowles Case Student Award for Outstanding Scholarship and Attainment in Research, University of Michigan, Museum of Paleontology & Department of Geological Sciences, for the manuscript: Long term patterns of changing accommodation space, real or random? 1991 Ermine Cowles Case Student Award for Outstanding Scholarship and Attainment in Research, University of Michigan, Museum of Paleontology & Department of Geological Sciences, for the manuscript: Extremely ¹⁸O depleted lacustrine carbonate as an indicator of paleo-elevation. 1988 Outstanding Geology Major, James Madison University, Department of Geology.

Research

Drummond’s research has evolved through several phases throughout his career. Initially focused on studies of paleoclimate in lacustrine settings using light stable isotopes work was expanded into the quantitative analysis of patterns of organization in marine carbonate sequences. Both research vectors were represented in his doctoral thesis. Upon arriving in Fort Wayne, research focused shifted towards quantitative stratigraphy in a variety of sedimentary systems as well as expanding interest in geoscience education. Growing administrative responsibilities led to a decade hiatus in scientific research. Participation in a surprise 75th birthday celebration for Bruce Wilkinson provided the spark necessary to reignite a focus on research. Contributions in a variety of fields (tectonics, biodiversity, mineralogy, crystallography) have been interwoven with a growing interest in the history of the origins of major concepts in the Earth Sciences. The post-covid years have been the most rewarding and production interval of his career.

Publications

Scientific Research Publications

Drummond, C.N. 2025. Norman L. Bowen and the order of crystallization of igneous rocks: The foundation of a career. Earth Sciences History, in press. Drummond, C.N. and Sarpong, P.N. 2025. Characteristics of the distribution of minerals among the space groups. American Mineralogist, in press. Drummond, C.N. 2024. Abundances, distributions, and patterns of discovery of new minerals. Mineralogical Magazine 88: 421–429. Drummond, C.N. 2024. Origins and outcomes of the 1961 SEPM/AAPG carbonate rock classification symposium. Earth Sciences History 43: 423–452. Drummond, C.N. 2024. Some characteristics and causes of changes in the rate of discovery of new minerals since 1800. Earth Sciences History 43: 118–139. Drummond, C.N. 2023. On the classification of sandstones. Earth Sciences History 42: 215–232. Wilkinson, B.H., Drummond, C.N. and Ivany, L.C. 2021. Dimensions of sedimentary lithotopes and taxonomies of fishes. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology Miscellaneous Publications 209: 1–26. Wilkinson, B.H. Ivany, L.C. and Drummond, C.N. 2021. Estimating vertebrate biodiversity using the tempo of taxonomy – a view from Hubbert’s peak. Biological Journal of the Linnean Society 134: 402–422. Wilkinson, B.H., McElroy, B.J. and Drummond, C.N. 2018. Broken sheets – On the numbers and areas of tectonic plates and other geologic tiles. GSA Today 28: 4–10. Drummond, C.N. and Marlow, L.A. 2008. Evaluating validity and reliability in high-resolution stratigraphic analysis. In: Perspectives in Carbonate Geology: A Tribute to the Career of Robert Nathan Ginsburg, edited by P.K. Swart, G.P. Eberli and J.A. McKenzie, 361–372. Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell. Drummond, C.N. and Wilkinson, B.H. 2006. Interannual variability in millennial climate proxy data. Journal of Geology 114: 325–339. Wilkinson, B.H. and Drummond, C.N. 2004. Facies mosaics across the Persian Gulf and around Antigua – Stochastic and deterministic products of shallow-water sediment accumulation. Journal of Sedimentary Research 74: 513–526. Drummond, C.N. and Sheets, H. 2001.Taphonomic reworking and stratal organization of tempestite deposition: Ordovician Kope Formation, Northern Kentucky. Journal of Sedimentary Research 71: 621–627. Drummond, C.N. and Dugan, P.J. 1999. Self-organizing models of shallow water carbonate accumulation. Journal of Sedimentary Research 69: 939–946. Wilkinson, B.H., Drummond, C.N., Diedrich, N.W. and Rothman, E.D. 1999. Poisson processes of carbonate accumulation on Paleozoic and Holocene platforms. Journal of Sedimentary Research 69: 338–350. Drummond, C.N. 1999. Bed thickness structure of multi-sourced ramp turbidites. Journal of Sedimentary Research 69: 115–121. Wilkinson, B.H., Diedrich, N.W., Drummond, C.N. and Rothman, E.D. 1998. Michigan hockey, meteoric precipitation, and rhythmicity of accumulation on peritidal carbonate platforms. Geological Society of America Bulletin 110: 1075–1093. Drummond, C.N. and Sexton, D.N. 1998. Fractal Structure of Stylolites. Journal of Sedimentary Research 68: 8–10. Wilkinson, B.H., Drummond, C.N., Rothman, E.D., and Diedrich, N.W. 1997. Stratal Order in Peritidal Carbonate Sequences. Journal of Sedimentary Research 67: 1068–1082. Wilkinson, B.H., Drummond, C.N., Diedrich, N.W. and Rothman, E.D. 1997. Biological mediation of stochastic peritidal carbonate accumulation. Geology 25: 847–850. Wilkinson, B.H., Diedrich, N.W. and Drummond, C.N. 1996. Facies successions in peritidal carbonate sequences. Journal of Sedimentary Research 66: 1065–1078. Drummond, C.N., Wilkinson, B.H. and Lohmann, K.C. 1996. Climatic control of lacustrine deposition in a tectonically active foreland basin: Cretaceous Peterson Limestone, Wyoming-Idaho Overthrust Belt, U.S.A. Sedimentology 43: 677–689. Drummond, C.N., and Wilkinson, B.H. 1996. Stratal Thickness Frequencies and the Prevalence of Orderedness in Stratigraphic Sequences. Journal of Geology 104: 1–18. Drummond, C.N., Patterson, W.P. and Walker, J.G.C. 1995. Climatic forcing of carbon-oxygen isotopic covariance in temperate region marl lakes. Geology 23: 1031–1034. Drummond, C.N., and Wilkinson, B.H. 1994. Aperiodic Accumulation of Cyclic Peritidal Carbonate: Comment and Reply. Geology 22: 480. Drummond, C.N., Wilkinson, B.H., Lohmann, K.C, and Smith, G.R. 1993. Effect of regional topography and hydrology on the lacustrein isotopic record of Miocence paleoclimate in the Rocky Mountains. Palaeogeography Palaeoclimatology Palaeoecology 101: 67–79. Drummond, C.N. and Wilkinson, B.H. 1993. Carbonate cycle stacking patterns and hierarchies of orbitally forced eustatic sealevel change. Journal of Sedimentary Petrology 63: 369–377. Drummond, C.N. and Wilkinson, B.H. 1993. On the use of cycle thickness diagrams as records of long-term sealevel change during accumulation of carbonate sequences. Journal of Geology 101: 687–702. Drummond, C.N. and Wilkinson, B.H. 1993. Aperiodic Accumulation of Cyclic Peritidal Carbonate. Geology 21: 1023–1026. Drummond, C.N., Wilkinson, B.H. and Lohmann, K.C. 1993. Rock-Dominated Diagenesis of Lacustrine Magnesian Calcite Micrite. Carbonates and Evaporites 8: 213–223.

Pedagogical Research Publications

Drummond, C.N. and Markin, J.A. 2008. An analysis of the bachelor of science in geology degree as offered in the United States. Journal of Geoscience Education 56: 113–119. Drummond, C.N. 2000. Analyzing Fossil Morphology – Part I. Journal of Geoscience Education 48: 587–588. Drummond, C.N. 2000. Analyzing Fossil Morphology – Part II. Journal of Geoscience Education 48: 588–589. Drummond, C.N. and Coates, J.W. 2000. Exploring quantitative stratigraphy – Two case studies. Journal of Geoscience Education 48: 487–499. Drummond, C.N. 2000. Technology and Teaching: Transforming instructional design in a general education science course. Journal of the Art of Teaching 7: 59–70. Drummond, C.N. 1999. Skills for the future. The Science Teacher 66: 30–33. Drummond, C.N. 1999. Facilitating Scientific Thoughtfulness for Non-Science Majors. Journal of Geoscience Education 47: 35–45. Drummond, C.N. 1998. Foundations in Earth Science: Adventures in Nature and Mathematics. Dubuque, Iowa: Kendall/Hunt. Turflinger, J. and Drummond, C. 1996. Analysis of bubble sizes in vesicular basalt. Journal of Geological Education 44: 22–26.

Academic Administration Publications

Dragnev, P., Drummond, C., Vandell, R. 2020. Lowell Beineke: five decades of excellence. AKCE International Journal of Graphs and Combinatorics 17: 638–640. Drummond, C.N. 2020. Academic Program Prioritization: An Existential Threat to Geoscience Departments. GSA Today 30: 42–43. Drummond, C.N. 2006. Visualization of academic efficiency and productivity. Planning for Higher Education 34: 18–26. Drummond, C.N. 2003. Strategic Planning for Research Administration. Journal of Research Administration 34: 4–10.

Essays

Drummond, C.N. 2002. Immanence and Configuration – Scale Dependence and the Transition from Periodic to Quasi-Periodic Behavior of Dynamic Systems. Journal of Geoscience Education 50: 346–348. Drummond, C.N. 2002. Immanence and Configuration – Superposition and Soil Formation a Stratigraphic Paradox. Journal of Geoscience Education 50: 232. Drummond, C.N. 2002. Immanence and Configuration – Assessing Proxies of Climate Change. Journal of Geoscience Education 50: 117–118. Semken, S., Drummond, C.N. and Harder, V. 2001. In the spotlight: NAGT. GSA Today 11: 53. Drummond, C.N. 2001. Immanence and Configuration – Global Biogeochemical Cycling of Oxygen. Journal of Geoscience Education 49: 501. Drummond, C.N. 2001. Immanence and Configuration – Orders, Organizations, and Hierarchy. Journal of Geoscience Education 49: 414–415. Drummond, C.N. 2001. Immanence and Configuration – The Quest for Cause. Journal of Geoscience Education 49: 329. Drummond, C.N. 2001. Immanence and Configuration – Temporal Fidelity and Time Partitioning in Stratigraphy. Journal of Geoscience Education 49: 218–220. Drummond, C.N. 2001. Immanence and Configuration – Patterns, Processes, and the Uniqueness of Time. Journal of Geoscience Education 49: 92–93.