Earth and Atmospheric Sciences Faculty and Staff

Welcome to the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Central Michigan University, where discovery meets dedication. Our faculty and staff are at the forefront of scientific exploration, climate research, and geoscience education. We cultivate an environment that challenges students to think critically, ask bold questions, and engage with real-world issues.

Our team is not only shaping the future of earth and atmospheric sciences, they’re also shaping the next generation of scientists. From mentoring undergraduate researchers to leading global field studies, our faculty are passionate about creating a supportive academic community. Explore the profiles below to learn more about the people driving innovation, advancing knowledge, and building a better tomorrow.


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Faculty

WENDY ROBERTSON

CHAIRPERSON

Earth & Atmospheric Sciences

RACHAEL AGARDY

FIXED-TERM FACULTY

Earth & Atmospheric Sciences

JOHN ALLEN

FACULTY

Earth & Atmospheric Sciences

MARTIN BAXTER

FACULTY

Earth & Atmospheric Sciences

ANTHONY CHAPPAZ

FACULTY

Earth & Atmospheric Sciences

MARIA GONZALEZ

FIXED-TERM FACULTY

Earth & Atmospheric Sciences

JASON KEELER

FACULTY

Earth & Atmospheric Sciences

DARIA KLUVER

FACULTY

Earth & Atmospheric Sciences

LAWRENCE LEMKE

FACULTY

Earth & Atmospheric Sciences

MONALIZA SIRBESCU

FACULTY

Earth & Atmospheric Sciences

NATALIA ZAKHAROVA

FACULTY

Earth & Atmospheric Sciences

Graduate students

  • Kyle Brooks
  • Kaleb Clover
  • Carlos Cuervo Lopez
  • Aaron Zeeb

Faculty advisors

Geology

Mona Sirbescu
sibe1mc@cmich.edu
989-774-4497

Natalia Zakharova
zakha1n@cmich.edu
989-774-4496

Environmental Science

Rachael Agardy
agard1rv@cmich.edu

Meteorology

Meteorology doesn't assign students to an advisor. You choose who you would like to work with.

Daria Kluver
kluve1db@cmich.edu
989-774-3179
John Allen
allen4jt@cmich.edu
989-774-1923
Martin Baxter
baxte1ma@cmich.edu
989-774-2055
Jason Keeler
keele1j@cmich.edu
989-774-3179