His education includes a Bachelor of Science from University of South Alabama, a Master of Science from Mississippi State University, and a Ph.D. from the Colorado School of Mines. Dr. Statom’s research focuses on hydrogeology, especially water resources, groundwater pollution and remediation, and environmental concerns from landfills. Dr. Statom teaches Earth Science, Physical Geology, Mineralogy, Petrology, Hydrogeology, Meteorology and Environmental Science.