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Daniel Horns

Faculty Member

Dr. Daniel Horns

Biography

Dr. Horns serves as Dean for the College of Science and he teaches geology courses for the Department of Earth Science at Utah Valley University (UVU). As Dean, Dr. Horns helps faculty members develop their skills as excellent teachers, helps members of the faculty and staff develop extracurricular learning opportunities for students, and facilitates initiatives to attract ever more excellent and diverse students, faculty, and staff to the college.

Prior to joining UVU, Dr. Horns worked for several years as a geologist at a geotechnical and environmental engineering firm. As a consulting geologist, he provided expertise on issues related to geologic hazards, water resources, and groundwater pollution. Thanks to this experience as an applied scientist, Dr. Horns promotes development of pratical skills for our students and cultivation of industry partnerships for our students, faculty, and staff.

Education

PhD, U.C. Davis, 1992

Major: Geology

BS, UCLA, 1985

Major: Applied Geophysics

Teaching

GEO 101H

Introduction to Geology PP, Fall 2024

GEO 101H

Introduction to Geology PP, Spring 2024

Presentations

Lewis, Yudi (Author Only), Horns, Daniel (Author Only), Understanding Innovations Annual Conference, "Navigating the Path to Become an Emerging Hispanic-Serving Institution_ Insights from Asset Mapping Strategies and Collaborations", Understanding Innovations, Salt Lake City. (August 26, 2023)
Horns, Daniel , Utah Economic Outlook Summit, "Higher Education and its Influence on the Employment Market ", Utah Business Magazine, Salt Lake City. (November 17, 2022)
Horns, Daniel , Array, "Earthquake hazards in Utah", Thanksgiving Point , Lehi, Utah. (April, 2020)
Horns, Daniel , Utah Valley University Roots of Knowledge Lecture Series, "I Feel the Earth Move - Evolving Thoughts on the Dynamic Planet", Roots of Knowledge/UVU Library, Bingham Galley, Utah Valley University, Orem, Utah. (March 28, 2019)
Horns, Daniel , Provo Library STEM lecture series, "Earthquake Hazards in Utah", Provo Utah Library , Provo Utah . (June 14, 2018)
Horns, Daniel , Timpanogos Gem and Mineral Society Monthly Meeting, "Earthquake Hazards in Utah", Timpanogos Gem and Mineral Society, Springville, Utah. (February 28, 2018)

Scholarly/Creative Works

Bunds, Michael , Uribe, alexander , Harris, Ron A, Berrett, Bryce , Horns, Daniel , Prasetyadi, Carolus , Andreini, Jeremy , (2019) "Three Years of UAS-Based High Resolution Topographic Surveys of a Coastal Boulder Deposit to Monitor Change and Assess Tsunami vs Storm Wave Deposition in Java, Indonesia" . American Geophysical Union 2019 Fall Meeting Scientific Program. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/338083969_Three_Years_of_UAS-Based_High_Resolution_Topographic_Surveys_of_a_Coastal_Boulder_Deposit_to_Monitor_Change_and_Assess_Tsunami_vs_Storm_Wave_Deposition_in_Java_Indonesia
Horns, Daniel , Harris, Ron , Hall, Sarah , (2016) "A Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Tsunami Disaster Prevention in Java, Indonesia" . American Geophysical Union 2016 Fall Meeting Scientific Program.
Horns, Daniel , Harris, Ron A., Hall, Sarah , Array, Array , "A Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Tsunami Disaster Prevention in Java, Indonesia" . American Geophysical Union. https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm16/meetingapp.cgi/Paper/167103
Horns, Daniel , Harris, Ron , Bunds, Michael , Fellows, Steven , A., Valenzula , Jeremy, Andreini , Hall, Sarah , (2016) "Historic and Prehistoric Tsunami Deposits in Java_ Implications for Preparation and Evacuation Planning" . Association of Environmental and Engineering Geologists Program with Abstracts .
Hall, Sarah , Harris, Ron , Horns, Daniel , (2016) "Tsunami Risk Perceptions, Knowledge, and Efficacy in Java, Indonesia" . Association of Environmental and Engineering Geologists Program with Abstracts .
Horns, Daniel , Harris, Ron A., Bunds, Michael , Fellows, Steve , Valenzuela, Alexandria , Andreini, Jeremy , Hall, Sarah , "Historic and Prehistoric Tsunami Deposits in Java_ Implications for Preparation and Evacuation Planning" (vol. Program with Abstracts - 2016). Association of Environmental and Engineering Geologists . https://aeg.memberclicks.net/assets/docs/AEG_2016_PwA-Web.pdf

Awards

Decade of Impact Women Tech Award

Women Tech Council - October 3, 2024

Recognizing efforts to increase the number of women pursuing degrees and careers in science.

Atlas Award

UVU Office for Global Engagement - April, 2021

Community Engagement Award

UVU Latin American Celebration - May, 2019

Presidential Award of Excellence for Inclusion

Utah Valley University - April 20, 2014

College of Science and Health Teacher of the Year

Utah Valley University - April 20, 2001

Alumni Association Teacher of the Year

Utah Valley University - April 20, 1999