Professor Gary L Peterson Announces His Retirement

Dr. Peterson has been a Professor of Geological Sciences here at San Diego State University since 1963. Gary started his career here as a stratigrapher / sedimentologist providing thousands of geology students with a sound basis in geology. During his career Peterson has published more than 40 articles and advised numerous thesis projects. Over the last 15 years, Peterson has used his extensive knowledge and field experience to develop his early interests in extraterrestrial geology. He began the Department's general education planetary geology course and the very popular "Independant Planetologist" lecture service, sharing his passion for for the planets throughout the local science community. Dr. Gary Peterson will be taking part in the Faculty Early Retirment Program starting Fall 2007.