Heather Macdonald
Initial Publication Date: August 15, 2012
Chancellor Professor of Geology
Department of Geology
College of William & Mary
PO Box 8795
Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795 rhmacd@wm.edu
Phone:757-221-2443
Background Information
Heather Macdonald has been teaching in the Department of Geology at the College of William and Mary since 1983. She was Dean of Undergraduate Studies in Arts and Science from 1994-1996; during that time she also served as the Chief Transfer Officer at the College. She has been Chair of the Geology Department and is currently Co-Director of the Marine Science Minor Program. Her awards include the Thomas Jefferson Teaching Award given by the College of William and Mary, an Outstanding Faculty Award given by the State Council of Higher Education in Virginia, the Biggs Award given by the Geological Society of America, and the Neil Miner Award given by the National Association of Geoscience Teachers.Related Pedagogical Projects
She is involved in the following projects:- On the Cutting Edge: Professional Development for Current and Future Geoscience Faculty
- Building Strong Geoscience Departments
- Supporting and Advancing Geoscience in Two-Year Colleges (SAGE 2YC)
- STEM teacher preparation at the College of William & Mary: the recruitment, preparation, and retention of Math and Science Teachers: Noyce Scholars Program and the Teachers for a Competitive Tomorrow (TCT) Teaching Fellows Program.
She worked with Mark Maier and Katherine Rowell on a project on Supporting community college faculty across the STEM disciplines.
She is also on the Advisory Board of COACh for Scientists and Engineers, which assists in the success and impact of women scientists and engineers. As part of COACh International, she is working with Geraldine Richmond and Kathy Cashman on a project on Developing Sustainable Networks of Women Scientists for Addressing Issues of Tectonic Hazards.