Areas of Interest
- Fluvial geomorphology
- Geology / Paleontology
- Landscape restoration
Education
- MA, UCCS, 2004
Courses Taught
- GES 4900 Geography Summit
- GEOL 4660 Field Studies in Geology
- GES 4480/5480 Environmental Problems of Colorado
- GES 4460 Field Studies in Geography: Ireland
- GES 4310/5310 Geomorphology
- GES 4100/5100 GPS in GIS
- GES 4050 Introduction to GIS
- GES 3900 Historical Geography of the British Isles
- GEOL 3700 Environmental Geology
- GES 2050 Digital Earth
- GEOL 1530 Geology of Colorado and the West
- GES 1050 Map and Compass
- GEOL 1020 Historical Geology
- GEOL 1010 Physical Geology
- GES 1010 Our Dynamic Planet: Landforms and Water
Selected Publications
- Havlick, D. G., Billmeyer, E. R., Huber, T. P., Vogt, B. J., Rodman, K. 2016. Informal Trail Creation: A Comparison of Initial Impacts of Hiking, Trail Running, and Mountain Bicycling. Journal of Sustainable Tourism.
- Jennings, S. and E. Billmeyer. 2014. Modeling subalpine and upper mountain forest-climate interactions in Colorado: A comparative study using GIS. International Journal of Applied Geospatial Research. October-December 2014, Vol. 5, No. 4.
- Jennings, S. and E. Billmeyer. 2012. Modeling subalpine and upper mountain 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.
Honors and Awards
- Certificate from The Knapsack Institute: Transforming Teaching & Learning
- 2016 LAS Outstanding Teaching Award - Full Time Instructor
- 2012 LAS Outstanding Teaching Award - Lecturer
Volunteer and Service
- Faculty Director of Geology Minor Studies
- UCCS Recreational Trails Committee Member
- LAS Policy and Procedures Committee Member
- City of Manitou Springs Hazard Mitigation Planning Workgroup
- Western Interior Paleontology Society Member
Faculty Q/A
What do you value and care about outside of your professional duties?
I love being in the outdoors and interacting with nature whether locally or in some farflung place. Protection of our natural ecosystems is very important and in my adventures I have seen a wide range of landscapes that have wildly different approaches to conservation. Some effective, some less so, but all offer a lesson to be learned.
What encouraged you to go into (and stay in) higher education?
Curiosity! Learning never ends and I feel very fortunate to be able to share my learning experiences with students and to learn from my students as well!
What are your own professional goals and aspirations?
To be the best person I can while living in the present moment, basically the philosophy of being here now.
What is your favorite place?
Honestly, anywhere that helps me re-center and be connected to the greater world in all of its forms.