Don Reed

Don Reed I teach courses in oceanography, tectonics, geophysics, and marine geology. My research interests focused on the geophysical imaging of convergent plate boundaries in Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Taiwan, and Central America. I developed and offered the first fully online course at SJSU in the fall of 1998, and pioneered the use of virtual research experiences in undergraduate education. I served as the Faculty-in-Residence in Technology with the SJSU Center for Faculty Development for many years in the early 2000’s and was a member of the NSF-MARGINS Steering Committee. I served as a faculty mentor in the SJSU 2020 Summer Online Teaching Workshops and was the recipient of the 2020 College of Science Innovation in Teaching Award in 2020. I am currently participating in the SJSU Faculty Early Retirement Program and therefore only teaching in the fall semester through 2023. In my free time, I enjoy riding road bikes and mountain bikes on Mount Tamalpais and along the coast in Marin, watching youth sports, and spending time with my family.

Professor: Marine Geology, Geophysics

Phone: (408) 924-5036
Office: DH 305
Office Hours: By appointment.
E-mail: donald.reed@sjsu.edu


Dr. Reed is participating in the faculty early retirement program and is no longer accepting graduate students.

Education

  • Ph.D. 1985, University of California, Scripps Institution of Oceanography

Research Interests

  • Research involves study of modern subduction collision complexes in Central America, the western Pacific, as well as the structure of offshore California.

Recent Classes

  • General Oceanography (GEOL 105)
  • Tectonics (GEOL 127)
  • Marine Geology (GEOL 130)
  • Introduction to Applied Geophysics (GEOL 147)
  • Drilling Seismogenic Faults- Past, Present, and Future (GEOL 285)

Recent Activity (2011-2017)

Books

  • Reed, D. L., 2012, Geology 105 Course Workbook – Course Reader for Geology 105: 241 p.

Media Publications

  • Reed, D. L., 2012, Online lectures, Geology 112, Risks and Hazards of Earthquakes and Volcanoes, 21 video lectures on YouTube channel; (https://www.youtube.com/user/oceansjsu1).

Grants

  • Reed, D.L., 2013, "GEOL 112, Hazards and Risks of Earthquakes and Volcanoes Activity Workbook," SJSU Textbook Alternative Program, ($1,000, 7/31/13-12/31/13).
  • Reed, D.L., 2013, "SJSU Innovative Teaching – Course Redesign Award," Office of Provost, SJSU Center for Faculty Development ($4,500, 7/1/13-6/30/14).
  • Reed, D.L., 2012, "Using COAST Research to Promote Ocean Science Foundation through Integrated Video Podcasting, Research Data-Driven Exercises and Social Media: Curriculum Development Across the CSU system, COAST Faculty Research Incentive Program" ($12,000, 1/1/12-5/31/12).

Published Abstracts

  • Reed, D.L., 2013, Online teaching and learning in oceanography: A look back at 15 years of undergraduate general education: 2013 Fall Meeting, American Geophysical Union, San Francisco, CA, Abstract ED23E-07 (Invited).
  • Treece, B., Catchings, R., Reed, D., and Goldman, M., 2013, Seismic imaging of a slope stability mitigation project at Newby Island Sanitary Landfill, San Jose, California: 2013 Fall Meeting Program, American Geophysical Union, San Francisco, CA, Abstract NS33A-1692.
  • Reed, D.L., 2011, Online resources encourage role-playing in a self-paced learning environment in the ocean sciences, Abstract ED52A-02: American Geophysical Union Meeting (Invited).
  • Reed, D.L., Edwards, B.E., and Gibbons, H., 2011, Mapping the Arctic: Online undergraduate education using scientific research in international policy: Abstract ED21D-0603, American Geophysical Union Meeting

Technical Presentations

  • Reed, D.L., December 12–16, 2016 Attendance at 2016 Fall Meeting of the American Geophysical Union, San Francisco.
  • Reed, D.L., December 2013, "GEOL 112 – Course Redesign Using Canvas, Panel Member: High touch, high tech, high impact" Teaching and Learning Conference," SJSU Center for Faculty Development, SJSU King Library (invited presentation).
  • Reed, D.L., June 2013, "Online teaching and learning in oceanography," NSF-NAGT On the Cutting Edge workshop on Teaching Oceanography, San Francisco, CA, (invited presentation).
  • Reed, D.L., 2012, Leveraging COAST research for use in the undergraduate classroom across the CSU, 2012 CSU COAST Annual Meeting, Office of CSU Chancellor, Long Beach, CA, (invited presentation)

Reviewing and Editorial Service

  • Reed, D.L., Peer reviewer for Institute of Earth Sciences, Academia Sinica, Republic of China
  • Reed, D.L., Peer review of National Science Foundation proposals (5)
  • Reed, D.L., Proposal review, M.S. Student Research Award, CSU COAST program
  • Reed, D.L., 2013, Judge for the GeoPRISMS Best Student Paper Award, 2013 Fall Meeting Program, American Geophysical Union, San Francisco, CA.

Other Professional Service

  • Reed, D.L., 2017, Summer course offering - GEOL112, Hazards of Earthquakes and Volcanoes, online, July 10-August 11, 2017, 19 students, $25,650 in fee revenue
  • Reed, D.L., 2017, Summer course offering - GEOL105, General Oceanography, online, July 10-August 11, 2017, 20 students, $27,000 in fee revenue
  • Reed, D.L., 2017, Summer course offering - GEOL112, Hazards of Earthquakes and Volcanoes, online, June 5-July 7, 2017, 20 students, $27,000 in fee revenue
  • Reed, D.L., 2017, Summer course offering - GEOL105, General Oceanography, online, June 5-July 7, 2017, 20 students, $28,350 in fee revenue
  • Reed, D.L., 2017, Spring Spartans Online Special Session course offering - GEOL105, General Oceanography, online, March 13-May 26, 2017, 22 students, $23,100 in fee revenue
  • Reed, D.L., 2017, Winter Intersession course offering - GEOL112, Hazards of Earthquakes and Volcanoes, online, January 3-20, 2017, 35 students, $37,750 in fee revenue
  • Reed, D.L., 2017, Winter Intersession course offering - GEOL105, General Oceanography, online, January 3-20, 2017, 44 students, $46,200 in fee revenue
  • Reed, D.L., October 10 – December 16, 2016 Fall Spartans Online Special Session Course Offering – GEOL105, General Oceanography, online, 19 students, $19,950 in fee revenue
  • Reed, D.L., July 11 – August 12, 2016 Summer Course Offering – GEOL105, General Oceanography, online, 21 students, $28,875 in fee revenue
  • Reed, D.L., July 11 – August 12, 2016 Summer Course Offering – GEOL112, Hazards of
    Earthquakes and Volcanoes, online, 22 students, $30,250 in fee revenue
  • Reed, D.L., June 6 – July 8, 2016 Summer Course Offering – GEOL105, General Oceanography, online, 20 students, $27,500 in fee revenue
  • Reed, D.L., June 6 – July 8, 2016 Summer Course Offering – GEOL112, Hazards of Earthquakes and Volcanoes, online, 21 students, $28,875 in fee revenue
  • Reed, D.L., March 7 – May 19, 2016 Spring Spartans Online Special Session Course Offering – GEOL105, General Oceanography, online, 20 students, $21,000 in fee revenue
  • Reed, D.L., January 4 – 22, 2016 Winter Intersession Course Offering – GEOL112, Hazards of Earthquakes and Volcanoes, online, 36 students, $37,800 in fee revenue
  • Reed, D.L., January 4 – 22, 2016 Winter Intersession Course Offering – GEOL105, General Oceanography, online, 45 students, $47,250 in fee revenue
  • Reed, D.L., December 12–16, 2016 Attendance at 2016 Fall Meeting of the American Geophysical Union, San Francisco.
  • Reed, D.L., October 10 – December 16, 2016 Fall Spartans Online Special Session Course Offering – GEOL105, General Oceanography, online, 19 students, $19,950 in fee revenue
  • Reed, D.L., July 11 – August 12, 2016 Summer Course Offering – GEOL105, General Oceanography, online, 21 students, $28,875 in fee revenue
  • Reed, D.L., July 11 – August 12, 2016 Summer Course Offering – GEOL112, Hazards of Earthquakes and Volcanoes, online, 22 students, $30,250 in fee revenue
  • Reed, D.L., June 6 – July 8, 2016 Summer Course Offering – GEOL105, General Oceanography, online, 20 students, $27,500 in fee revenue
  • Reed, D.L., June 6 – July 8, 2016 Summer Course Offering – GEOL112, Hazards of Earthquakes and Volcanoes, online, 21 students, $28,875 in fee revenue
  • Reed, D.L., March 7 – May 19, 2016 Spring Spartans Online Special Session Course Offering – GEOL105, General Oceanography, online, 20 students, $21,000 in fee revenue
  • Reed, D.L., January 4 – 22, 2016 Winter Intersession Course Offering – GEOL112, Hazards of Earthquakes and Volcanoes, online, 36 students, $37,800 in fee revenue
  • Reed, D.L., January 4 – 22, 2016 Winter Intersession Course Offering – GEOL105, General Oceanography, online, 45 students, $47,250 in fee revenue
  • Reed, D.L., June 2013, NSF-NAGT On the Cutting Edge Workshop on Teaching Oceanography, San Francisco, CA.
  • Reed, D.L., April 2013, EarthCube Education End User Workshop, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, La Jolla, CA.
  • Reed, D.L., April 2013, COAST Annual Meeting, CSU Office of Chancellor, Long Beach, CA.
  • Reed, D.L., 2013, Six courses taught in Winter Intersession, Summer Session and Fall 2013 Spartans Online Special Session (Total Revenue to SJSU - $129,117).
  • Reed, D.L., 2013, GEOL 112, Hazards and Risks of Earthquakes and Volcanoes Activity Workbook, SJSU Textbook Alternative Program, version 1; 137 p.
  • Reed, D.L., 2012, Online teaching, General Oceanography, Winter Intersession 2012, 54 students (fee proceeds to university: $45,360).
  • Reed, D.L., 2012, Online teaching, General Oceanography, Summer Session, 58 students (fee proceeds to university: $67,500).
  • Reed, D.L., 2012, Best Student Paper Judge, NSF-MARGINS-GeoPRISMs, 2012 Fall Meeting of American Geophysical Union Meeting, December, 2012, San Francisco, California.
  • Reed, D.L., 2012, Advisory Committee, Ship to Shore Program, Deep Earth Academy, Consortium for Ocean Leadership, Washington D.C.
  • Reed, D.L., 2012, Learning Management System (LMS) Committee, Office of the Provost, San Jose State University.
  • Reed, D.L., 2012, Globalyceum Review Team, San Jose State Foundation, July 2012.
  • Reed, D.L., 2011, Session Chair, Games, Interactive Simulations, Virtual Labs, and Effective Online Tools for Diverse STEM Student Skills, 2011 Fall Meeting of American Geophysical Union Meeting, San Francisco, CA
  • Reed, D.L., 2011, Best Student Paper Judge, NSF-MARGINS-GeoPRISMs, 2011 Fall Meeting of American Geophysical Union Meeting, December, 2011, San Francisco, California.
  • Reed, D.L., August 2011-January 2012, Sabbatical leave at Romberg-Tiburon Center for Environmental Studies, San Francisco State University, Tiburon, CA