Dr. Andrew Kozlowski

Curator of Quaternary Landscape Materials
andrew.kozlowski@nysed.gov
518-486-2012

My research focuses on geologic mapping of sediments deposited and landforms created during the Pleistocene epoch (2.6 million - 11,700 years ago), the most recent time that episodes of global cooling, or ice ages, took place. Much of the world's temperate zones were alternately covered by glaciers during cool periods and uncovered during the warmer interglacial periods when the glaciers retreated.

I utilize field mapping, exploratory drilling and coring, geophysical methods and age dating (geochronology) to better understanding of three-dimensional geologic frameworks of glacial deposits and reconstruct former positions and locations of glaciers in New York State. It is my long term research goal to provide better understanding and resolution of glacial stratigraphy and glacial chronology in New York State and the Great Lakes Region.

My work directing the geologic mapping program in the State Museum and Quaternary research helps to address societal and land use issues for example geologic hazards such as landslides, water quality & resources, and aggregate resources, etc. most of which are the direct result of repeated glaciations.

My Research Project (new)

Publications

2024

A. Gore, V. Schmitt 2024, Architectural Survey of PIN 5011.37.121, Pavement Project, New York State Route 93, Village of Youngstown, Niagara County, New York.. Cultural Resource Survey Program. Presented at the 10/2024,New York State Museum, Albany, New York
A. Gore, V. Schmitt 2024, Architectural Survey of PIN 5110.16.101, ADA/Pedestrian Improvement Project, New York State Route 474, BIN 1029820 to Clymer Hill/Caflisch Roads, Town of Clymer, Chautauqua County, New York. Cultural Resource Survey Program. Presented at the ,New York State Museum, Albany, New York
A. Gore, V. Schmitt 2024, Architectural Survey of PIN 5181.10.101 Safety Project, New York State Route 270 from North French Road to Tonawanda Creek Road, Town of Amherst, Erie County, New York. Cultural Resource Survey Program. Presented at the 05/2024,New York State Museum, Albany, New York
A. Gore, V. Schmitt 2024, Structure Documentation: North Salem Stone Box Culvert, Small Culvert Replacement (Future C871009), New York State Route 116 over Tributary of Titicus River, Town of North Salem, Westchester County, New York. Cultural Resource Survey Program. Presented at the ,New York State Museum, Albany, New York

2023

V. Schmitt 2023, Architectural Survey of PIN 1810.91.121 Culvert C150116 Repair/Replacement, US Route 4, Town of Saratoga, Saratoga County, New York. Cultural Resource Survey Program. Presented at the 08/2023,New York State Museum, Albany, New York
V. Schmitt 2023, Architectural Survey of PIN 2807.02.101, Culvert Repair/Replace Project 20: CINs 260194 \& 260195, New York State Route 26, Town of Lee, Oneida County, New York. Cultural Resource Survey Program. Presented at the ,New York State Museum, Albany, New York
V. Schmitt 2023, Historic American Engineering Record, Route 11 Bridge over the Oneida River. Cultural Resource Survey Program. Presented at the ,New York State Museum, Albany, New York

2022

V. Schmitt 2022, Cultural Resource Architectural Survey, PIN 2236.28.121, NY Route 29 over Caroga Creek Bridge Replacement, Town of Ephrata, Fulton County, New York. Cultural Resource Survey Program. Presented at the ,New York State Museum, Albany, New York
V. Schmitt 2022, Cultural Resource Architectural Survey, PIN 1124.42.121, New York State Route 23A over Kaaterskill Creek, Town of Catskill, Greene County, New York. Cultural Resource Survey Program. Presented at the ,New York State Museum, Albany, New York
V. Schmitt 2022, Cultural Resource Architectural Survey, PIN 1124.42.121, New York State Route 23A over Kaaterskill Creek, Town of Catskill, Greene County, New York. Cultural Resource Survey Program. Presented at the ,New York State Museum, Albany, New York