Daniel Horns, Ph.D.
Dean, College of Science Utah Valley University
Media
Biography
Daniel Horns is a Professor of Geology and Dean of the College of Science at Utah Valley University. Dr. Horns earned a B.S. in Geophysics from UCLA and a Ph.D. in Geology from UC Davis.
As Dean, Dr. Horns focusses on science outreach and facilitation of student research. Dr. Horns organizes and/or participates in several science outreach events every year in order to bring more people into the sciences and to help Utah's science economy flourish. He also co-founded the Empowered Scientists of Tomorrow early college program.
As a Professor, Dr. Horns focusses on assessment of earthquake and landslide hazards, and he uses his expertise in geologic hazards and water resources to teach his students and the public at large about the interactions between geology and society. Dr. Horns has presented his findings at multiple national and international meetings. Dr. Horns has won several awards at UVU, including the Alumni Association Teacher of the Year in 1999, the College of Science Teacher of the Year in 2001, and the Presidential Award of Excellence for Inclusion in 2014.
Before joining UVU in 1997, Dr. Horns worked as a consulting geologist for Kleinfelder Engineering. As a consultant, Dr. Horns worked on projects related to geologic hazards, water resources, and water quality.
As Dean, Dr. Horns focusses on science outreach and facilitation of student research. Dr. Horns organizes and/or participates in several science outreach events every year in order to bring more people into the sciences and to help Utah's science economy flourish. He also co-founded the Empowered Scientists of Tomorrow early college program.
As a Professor, Dr. Horns focusses on assessment of earthquake and landslide hazards, and he uses his expertise in geologic hazards and water resources to teach his students and the public at large about the interactions between geology and society. Dr. Horns has presented his findings at multiple national and international meetings. Dr. Horns has won several awards at UVU, including the Alumni Association Teacher of the Year in 1999, the College of Science Teacher of the Year in 2001, and the Presidential Award of Excellence for Inclusion in 2014.
Before joining UVU in 1997, Dr. Horns worked as a consulting geologist for Kleinfelder Engineering. As a consultant, Dr. Horns worked on projects related to geologic hazards, water resources, and water quality.
Areas of Expertise
Water Quality
Geology and Society
Water Resources
Geologic Hazards
Accomplishments
UVU Presidential Award of Excellence for Inclusion
(2013/2014)
UVU Global Engagement Atlas Award
for supporting global education (2021)
Education
University of California at Davis
Ph.D.
Geology
1992
University of California at Los Angeles
B.S.
Applied Geophysics
1985
Media Appearances
Utah Valley University College of Science Dean Danny Horns Speaks at Utah Business Magazine Economic Outlook Summit
UVU News online
2022-12-05
“There is a difference between job skills and career skills,” Dr. Horns said. “In order for colleges to survive, they need to have input from the workforce on how best to prepare students.”
Semester at sea
UVU Review online
2009-09-14
Dr. Daniel Horns, chair of the Earth Science department, recently returned from a nine-week summer semester abroad teaching geology for the University of Virginia’s Semester at Sea program.
