Education
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Ph.D. Geology, University of Cincinnati (2008)
- B.S. Geosciences, The Pennsylvania State University (2002)
Interests
Invertebrate paleontology, paleoecology, coral-rich ecosystems of the Paleozoic, geoscience education, faith and science dialogue
Courses
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ENVS 130: Understanding Planet Earth
- ENVS 250: Introduction to Earth Science
- ENVS 237: Paleontology
- ENVS 320: Environmental Geology
- ENVS 420: Environmental Research and Careers
- ENVS Special Topics: Natural History of Peru
- IDC 101H: Exploring Scientific Controversies
- IDC 401H: The Scientific and Social Dimensions of Natural Disasters
Current Research Projects
- Paleoecology of the Falls of the Ohio
- The Waldron Shale Project: inquiry-based paleontology education
- Faith and Science Dialogue in K-12+ Catholic Education
Professional Experience
- Associate Professor, Department of Environmental Studies, Bellarmine University (2014-Present)
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Assistant Professor, Chemistry and Physics Department, Bellarmine University (2008-2014)
- Board Member, Falls of the Ohio Foundation (2022-Present)
- Board President, Kentucky Interfaith Power and Light (2013-Present, Board President from 2016-Present)
- Representative At-Large, Paleontological Society Councilor (2015-2017)
Selected Publications
Goldstein, A. and Bulinski K.V., 2024. The Falls of the Ohio River: America’s First Fossil Bed. Invited Book Chapter for the Geological Society of London Special Volume “Great Geological Outcrops, Locales, and Geoheritage”.
Bulinski, K.V., and Berghausen E.J., 2024. “Between Time and Eternity” Science and Religion Initiative Peer-Reviewed Teaching Materials Collection. https://mcgrath.nd.edu/sri/
Bulinski, K.V., 2023 “Science, Truth, and Disaffiliation.” Church Life Journal, Notre Dame McGrath Institute for Church Life. December 7th, 2023. https://churchlifejournal.nd.edu/articles/science-truth-and-disaffiliation/
Bulinski, K.V., “The Time and Space for the Integration of Science and Faith.” Invited contribution to the Vatican Observatory Sacred Space Astronomy Online Magazine, September 23, 2023. https://www.vaticanobservatory.org/sacred-space-astronomy/the-time-and-place-for-the-integration-of-science-and-faith/
Bulinski, K.V., “The Role of Science in Catechesis.” The Record Newspaper, August 17, 2023. Invited contribution as a part of the faith and science series from the Archdiocese of Louisville. https://therecordnewspaper.org/science-in-the-bluegrass-the-role-of-science-in-catechesis/
Goldstein, A. and Bulinski, K.V., 2022. “The Waldron Shale: an Important Silurian Fossil Deposit.” Invited contribution to the Mid-America Paleontological Society Digest. Volume 45, No. 4, October 2022.
Bulinski, K.V., 2021 “Correcting Misconceptions About Science and Faith in the Classroom” Invited contribution to the Vatican Observatory Sacred Space Astronomy Online Magazine, October 30, 2021 https://www.vaticanobservatory.org/sacred-space-astronomy/correcting-misconceptions-about-science-and-faith-in-the-classroom/
Bulinski, K.V. 2019 Evolution and Faith: Compatible and Complementary. The Record Newspaper, May 16th, 2019. Invited contribution as a part of the faith and science series from the Archdiocese of Louisville. https://therecordnewspaper.org/evolution-and-faith-compatible-and-complimentary/
Bulinski, K.V. 2019 A Time to Speak—A Wide-Angle View of Earth. The Record Newspaper, January 16th, 2019. Column published following invited contribution to the Vatican Observatory Sacred Space Astronomy Online Magazine from December, 2018. https://therecordnewspaper.org/a-time-to-speak-a-wide-angle-view-of-earth/
Bulinski, K.V., 2018 Paleoecology of the Jeffersonville Limestone Coral Zone Biostrome at the Falls of the Ohio (Devonian, Kentucky-Indiana): a 21st century update. Edited contribution in: Brett C.E., Hartshorn, K.R., Waid, C.B.T., McLaughlin, P.I., Bulinski, K.V., Thomka, J.R., and Paton, T.R., 2018. Lower to Middle Paleozoic Stratigraphy and Paleontology in the Greater Louisville, Kentucky Area. Geological Society of America Field Trip Guidebook.
Bulinski, K.V., 2012 Teaching Evolution to Non-Science Majors in a Seminar Format. In R. Lockwood and M. Yacobucci eds. Teaching Paleontology in the 21st Century, Special Publication of the Paleontological Society, Vol. 12.