Instructor
Centennial Hall 112
719.255.4055
ebillmey@uccs.edu
curriculum vitae

Education:

• MA, University of Colorado Colorado Springs, 2004

Research Interests:

• Fluvial geomorphology
• Sedimentology
• Fire ecology
• Landscape restoration

Research Projects:

• Examining sediment transport and gully formation in alpine environs
• Assessing the effectiveness of restoration treatments in post-fire areas
• Characterizing topographic change through terrestrial 3D laser scanning

Courses Taught:

• GES 4100/5100 GPS in GIS
• GES 4310/5310 Geomorphology
• GES 4480/5480 Environmental Problems of Colorado
• GEOL 3700 Environmental Geology
• GES 2050 Digital Earth
• GES 1050 Map and Compass
• GES 1010 Environmental Systems: Landforms and Soils

Awards and Honors:

• 2012 Outstanding Teaching Award Lecturer; UCCS Dept. of Geography and Environmental Studies

Selected Publications/Reports/Presentations:

• Jennings, S. and E. Billmeyer. Modeling subalpine and upper montane forest-climate interactions in Colorado: a comparative study using GIS. International Journal of Applied Geospatial Research. In Review.
• Jennings, S. and E. Billmeyer. 2012. Modeling subalpine and upper montaine forest-climate interactions in Colorado.  Papers of the Applied Geography Conferences 35:327-335. 
• Billmeyer, E., Lempit, H. Hassler, A. 2011. Upper South Platte/Hayman Effectiveness and Baseline Monitoring Year 1. Report prepared for the South Platte Ranger District, U.S.D.A.
• Billmeyer, E., 2010. Severy Creek Basin Analysis, Pikes Peak, CO. Report prepared for the Pike and San Isabel National Forest, U.S.D.A.
• Billmeyer, E., Clouse, W. 2008. Evaluation of Gully Erosion Control and Restoration Techniques in the North Crystal Creek Basin, Pikes Peak. Proceedings of the 18th High Altitude Revegetation Workshop. In Press.

Outreach and Service:

• Research Director, Rocky Mountain Field Institute