DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY
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Robert M. Hordon Associate Professor Department of Geography hordon@rci.rutgers.edu Voice 732 445-3107, FAX 732 445-0006 Curriculum Vita |
| Research Interests: | Robert M. Hordon is a physical geographer in the Department of Geography at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey. His major research interests are in hydrology, water resources, and the application of quantitative techniques in the analysis of hydrologic data. Related areas of specialization include the study of ground water yield from consolidated rock formations, wetland hydrology, water supply issues in urbanizing watersheds, and water-related impacts associated with urbanization. He holds a Certificate from the American Institute of Hydrology as a Professional Hydrologist. |
| Education: | B.A. Brooklyn College 1959 M.A. Columbia University 1965 Ph.D. Columbia University 1970 |
| Courses Offered: | Undergraduate and graduate courses taught in recent years include physical geography, maps and map analysis, conservation of natural resources, quantitative methods, and advanced physical geography with a focus on drinking water issues. |
| Recent Publications: | Professional activities include serving on the Finance Committee of the Association of American Geographers, the Technical Advisory Committee to the Source Water Assessment Program of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, the Geography Review Panel for the U.S. EPA, and the Public Advisory Committee to the New Jersey Statewide Water Supply Plan. Additional professional services include being elected a Director of the Water Resources Speciality Group of the Association of American Geographers and Treasurer of the American Institute of Hydrology. |
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