Katherine Bulinski

Associate Professor
kbulinski@bellarmine.edu
502.272.7972
Newman 224
Curriculum Vita (doc)

Education

  • 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

  • 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

Current Research Projects

  • Paleoecology of the Falls of the Ohio
  • The Waldron Shale Project: inquiry-based paleontology education

Professional Experience

  • Associate Professor, Department of Environmental Studies, Bellarmine University (2014-Present)
  • 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

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.