Earth and Space Sciences
Contact
(860) 832-2929
tschinkel@ccsu.edu
Office
Nicolaus Copernicus Hall
506
Or by appointment
Biography

I am a self-proclaimed freelance educator. I've been teaching earth and environmental science courses at the college level for over 10 years. Mostly, I teach at ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ and Tunxis Community College but I pick up classes elsewhere when the need arises. I also taught science courses at the Cheshire Correctional Facility. 

Outside of teaching, my time is spent at home with my four children. I have one girl and triplet boys. Yes, that is right, triplet boys! They keep me very busy but when I get a free moment I like to spend it whitewater kayaking or riding my motorcycle! 

Education
Earth Science
ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ
2012
Areas of Expertise

Geology
Meteorology
Environmental 

Publications, Research & Presentations

Schinkel, T., & Wizevich, M. C., 2013, Silicified Layers within the Paleogene Volcaniclastic Brian Head Formation, southern Utah: Insights into the Origin of Silicified Beds in Non-marine Strata, Rocky Mountain Geology, v. 48, no. 2, p.125-141.

Schinkel, T., 2012, Investigation of the origin of silicified layers within the Paleogene-aged Volcaniclastic Brian Head Formation, southern Utah, M.S. Thesis, ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ: United States.

Courses Taught

Meteorology
Dynamic Earth Lab
Environmental Geoscience Lab