My main goal as an instructor is to provide my students with the tools necessary to critically evaluate the information they are bombarded with. The topics I emphasize have a direct bearing on students' day-to-day lives. Be sure to wear sensible shoes if you are taking one of my courses because we will be exploring the great outdoors!

I earned my undergraduate degree in Geology from Texas A&M, College Station. I earned my Master’s degree in Geology from the University of Texas at San Antonio and I am currently working to complete a Doctorate’s degree in Environmental Science and Engineering from the University of Texas at San Antonio. While I have experience working as a mudlogger in the oilfield, my interests currently lean towards groundwater management and karst.

Education

Master of Science, Geology, University of Texas at San Antonio

Bachelor of Science, Geology, Texas A&M University

Experience

Academic Positions

2018 – Present Instructor, San Antonio College

2016 – 2017 Teaching Assistant II, The University of Texas at San Antonio

2014 – Present PhD Candidate, The University of Texas at San Antonio

2013 – 2016 Graduate Research Assistant, The University of Texas at San Antonio

2013 – 2014 Teaching Assistant, The University of Texas at San Antonio

Professional Experience

2007 – 2011 Mudlogger/Unit Manager, The Mudlogging Company USA, LP

Publications

Master of Science Thesis: Ray, C.J. & University of Texas at San Antonio. Department of Geological Sciences, (2014), Temporal and spatial variation of water quality in the upper Cibolo Creek watershed, Kendall County, TX, ProQuest LLC.

Abstracts

Ray, C., Gao, Y., Suarez, M., (2014), Temporal and spatial variation of water quality in the Upper Cibolo Creek watershed, Kendall County, Texas, Abstract presented at 2014 UTSA Research Conference, COS, San Antonio, Texas, 3 Oct.

Ray, C., Gao, Y., (2014), Characterization of water quality in the Cibolo Creek Preserve, Kendall County, Texas, Abstract presented at 2014 Spring Meeting, AEG, San Antonio, Texas, 12 Apr.

Ray, C., Gao, Y., Schwartz, B., Suarez, M.B., Rowe, H., Cheng, H., Edwards, R.L., (2013), Stable Isotopes of a speleothem from Helictite Cave, Virginia, Abstract PP33A-1909 presented at 2013 Fall Meeting, AGU, San Francisco, Calif., 9-13 Dec.