COL Benjamin M. Wallen Associate Professor Associate Dean for Faculty Development Dean's Staff Center for Faculty Excellence Geography & Earth Sciences benjamin.wallen [at] westpoint.edu About Education Ben is an Army brat and spent 10 years in Europe before entering West Point in 1992. He graduated from Frankfurt American High School in Germany where he ran cross country, ran track, and was a manager for women's basketball. He actually likes to tell the story of how he was "recruited" to be an Army women's basketball manager. Just ask him! He enjoys playing ultimate Frisbee, running, supporting cadets and faculty in their development, and maximizing time with his family. He has three fantastic children and an amazing wife who is a clinical nurse instructor. Ph.D. - Colorado School of MinesM.S. - University of Texas at AustinM.S. - University of Missouri - RollaB.S. - U.S. Military Academy