Humans Discover The Planet Earth
by William J. Gilliland

As we search the universe for other planets, we should not forget about the one we live on. The Earth has a history that has been the subject of much debate and many hypotheses as humans try to explain the available data. Journey through the history of the Earth and how human interpretation has stood the test of time, and additional information. From our lofty position of knowledge, we will consider past hypotheses: some foolish, some humorous, and some just flat wrong. Always with the hope that we will fare better in the test of time.

Bio:
William J. Gilliland

Environmental Scientist
Division of Water Resources
Kansas Department of Agriculture

Adjunct Assistant Professor of Geology
Department of Physics and Astronomy
Washburn University
Topeka, Kansas

Licensed Geologist
States of Kansas and Arkansas

Education:
A.A.: Physical Science, Arkansas City Junior College
B.S. and M.S.: Geology, Kansas State University

Memberships:
Association of Engineering Geologist
Since 1967
Board of Directors two years

American Institute of Professional Geologists
Since 1976
Board of Directors two years
National Ethics Committee three years

Kansas Academy of Science
Since 1969

Kansas Geological Society
Since 1981

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