“Jim has strong mentoring skills and when combined with his drive and determination that all students succeed”

— Dr. Lisa White, Director of Education, Museum of Paleontology, UC Berkeley

“Jim was one of the most encouraging mentors I’ve had throughout my geologic career ”

— Claire, PhD Student, UTEP

“Jim is very good at motivating young people to pursue their dreams and reach for the stars.”

• Dr. Karen Grove, Professor Emeritus, San Francisco State University