2007 GSA Denver Annual Meeting (28–31 October 2007)

Session No. 117
Monday, 29 October 2007: 1:30 PM-5:30 PM

T118. Sigma Gamma Epsilon Undergraduate Research (Posters)

Sigma Gamma Epsilon

Authors will be present from 2:30 to 4:30 PM.

 

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CALCIUM CARBONATE PRECIPITATION WITHIN MISSOURI SPRINGS: CAUSES AND MECHANISMS
RYBACKI, K.S., Geological Sciences and Engineering, Univ. Missouri - Rolla, 129 McNutt Hall, 1870 Miner Circle, Rolla, MO 65409 and WRONKIEWICZ, D.J., Geological Sciences and Engineering, Missouri University of Science & Technology, 129 McNutt Hall, 1400 N. Bishop Ave, Rolla, MO 65409, ksrgy5@umr.edu, ksrgy5@umr.edu
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AN INVESTIGATION IN THE FORMATION OF RIMSTONE DAMS
ALAVI, Seyed Matin and HALIHAN, Todd, School of Geology, Oklahoma State University, 105 Noble Research Center, Stillwater, OK 74078, matin.alavi@okstate.edu, matin.alavi@okstate.edu
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GENDER DIFFERENCES AND RESULTS OF THE GEOSCIENCE CONCEPT INVENTORY ON FIELD BASED PROGRAMS
KING, Leigha and ELKINS, Joe T., Geology, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH 43403, lmking@bgsu.edu, lmking@bgsu.edu
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GEOCHEMISTRY AND BIOREMEDIATION OF MINING CONTAMINATED WATER IN THE BLACK WARRIOR COAL BASIN, NORTHERN ALABAMA
SAVRDA, Amanda M.1, SETTLEMIRE, Chris1, WOLF, Lorraine W.1 and LEE, Ming-Kuo2, (1)Department of Geology and Geography, Auburn University, 210 Petrie Hall, Auburn, AL 36849, (2)Geology and Geography, Auburn University, 210 Petrie Hall, Auburn, AL 36849, savrdam@auburn.edu, savrdam@auburn.edu
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REEVALUATING THE SIGNIFICANCE OF BOUNDARIES WITHIN THE RATTLESNAKE MOUNTAIN PLUTON, SAN BERNARDINO MOUNTAINS, CA
CARTER, Christina A., Dept of Earth Sciences, Indiana University~Purdue University, Indianapolis, IN 46202, WOODEN, Joseph L., U.S. Geological Survey, 367 Panama Street, Stanford, CA 94305 and BARTH, Andrew P., Dept of Earth Sciences, Indiana Univ~Purdue Univ, Indianapolis, IN 46202, carterc@iupui.edu, carterc@iupui.edu
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GEOTHERMOMETRY OF PELITIC GNEISS IN THE LITTLE SAN BERNARDINO MOUNTAINS, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
ROELL, Jennifer L., BROWN, Kenneth L. and BARTH, Andrew, Earth Science, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN 46202, jenlbarn@iupui.edu, jenlbarn@iupui.edu
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A DETERMINATION OF THE ORIGIN OF GRANITIC ROCKS OF THE CAJON PASS SCIENTIFIC DRILL HOLE, SAN BERNARDINO MOUNTAINS, CA
SEAL, Elizabeth, Department of Earth Sciences, Indianapolis University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN 46202 and BARTH, Andrew, Earth Science, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN 46202, eseal@iupui.edu, eseal@iupui.edu
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PETROLOGY AND GEOCHEMISTRY OF THE JOSHUA FLAT QUARTZ MONZONITE, WHITE-INYO MOUNTAINS, CALIFORNIA
REYNOLDS, Brent A., MATTY, David J., JACKSON, Jennifer L., CHANDONAIS, Daniel R. and STUDENT, James J., Department of Geology, Central Michigan University, 314 Brooks Hall, Mount Pleasant, MI 48859, reyno1ba@cmich.edu, reyno1ba@cmich.edu
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PETROLOGY AND GEOCHEMISTRY OF THE EUREKA VALLEY MONZONITE, WHITE-INYO MOUNTAINS, CALIFORNIA
JACKSON, Jennifer L., MATTY, David J., REYNOLDS, Brent A., CHANDONAIS, Daniel R. and STUDENT, James J., Department of Geology, Central Michigan University, 314 Brooks Hall, Mount Pleasant, MI 48859, jacks5jl@cmich.edu, jacks5jl@cmich.edu
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GROUNDWATER HYDROLOGY OF LOW-ORDER COASTAL PLAIN STREAMS ACROSS AN URBAN LAND-USE GRADIENT
DELOATCH, John P.1, O'DRISCOLL, Michael A.2, BRINSON, Mark M.3 and HARDISON, Emma C.3, (1)Department of Geological Sciences, East Carolina University, 101 Graham Building, Greenville, NC 27858-4353, (2)Department of Geological Sciences, East Carolina University, 101 Graham Building, Greenville, NC 27858, (3)Department of Biology, East Carolina University, 408 Howell Bldg, Greenville, NC 27858-4353, JPD1115@ecu.edu, JPD1115@ecu.edu
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RETROGRADE METAMORPHISM OF THE GLENARM WISSAHICKON IN SOUTHEAST PENNSYLVANIA
MOORE, Maureen N., Geology and Astronomy, West Chester University, West Chester, PA 19382, SROGI, LeeAnn, Department of Geology/Astronomy, West Chester Univ, 720 S Church St, West Chester, PA 19383-0001, BOSBYSHELL, Howell, Department of Geology and Astronomy, West Chester Univ, 750 South Church Street, West Chester, PA 19383 and BLACKMER, Gale, DCNR, Bureau of Topographic and Geologic Survey, 3240 Schoolhouse Road, Middletown, PA 17057, mm602120@wcupa.edu, mm602120@wcupa.edu
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SEDIMENT QUALITY OF THE SCHUYLKILL RIVER: A COOPERATIVE USGS, PWD, AND WCU STUDY
DEGNAN Jr, Michael E.1, HELMKE, Martin F.1, OLSON, Leif E.2 and CINOTTO, Peter J.2, (1)Department of Geology and Astronomy, West Chester University of Pennsylvania, 207 Boucher Hall, West Chester, PA 19383, (2)Pennsylvania Water Resources Division, United States Geological Survey, 770 Pennsylvania Drive, Suite 116, Exton, PA 19341, mdegnan@usgs.gov, mdegnan@usgs.gov
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PROVENANCE AND THE EARLY DIAGENETIC ALTERATION OF VOLCANICLASTIC MATERIAL INCORPORATED IN FLUVIAL CHANNEL SANDSTONE DEPOSITS, MORRISON FM. NEAR CAPITOL REEF NATIONAL PARK, UTAH
DIXON, Alexander H., Department of Geology, Baylor University, One Bear Place #97354, Waco, TX 76798-7354, DRIESE, Steven G., Terrestrial Paleoclimatology Research Group, Dept. of Geology, Baylor University, One Bear Place #97354, Waco, TX 76798-7354 and JENNINGS, Debra S., Geology, Baylor University, 1800 S. 8th St., Apt. 123, Waco, TX 76706, A_Dixon@baylor.edu, A_Dixon@baylor.edu
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EFFECTS OF SURFACE MINING ON STREAM WATER QUALITY IN THE WILLS CREEK WATERSHED, SOUTHEASTERN OHIO: PH, SPECIFIC CONDUCTANCE AND SULFATE TRENDS
TARBERT, Jason A. and VAN HORN, Stephen R., Department of Geology, Muskingum College, 163 Stormont Street, New Concord, OH 43762, jtarbert@muskingum.edu, jtarbert@muskingum.edu
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THE USE OF AQUEOUS GEOCHEMISTRY AS AN INDICATOR OF FLOW SYSTEM INTERACTION WITHIN A BEACH-RIDGE COMPLEX OF LAKE HURON
HODGES, Amanda L.1, DEGRAZIA, Lisa C.1, BAEDKE, Steve J.1, THOMPSON, Todd A.2 and WILCOX, Douglas A.3, (1)Dept. of Geology and Environmental Science, James Madison University, MSC 6903, Harrisonburg, VA 22807, (2)Indiana Geological Survey, Indiana University, 611 North Walnut Grove, Bloomington, IN 47405, (3)Great Lakes Science Center, U.S. Geol Survey, 1451 Green Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, degrazlc@jmu.edu, degrazlc@jmu.edu
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ZIRCON CHRONOLOGY OF THE CHIMNEY MOUNTAIN METASEDIMENTARY SEQUENCE, ADIRONDACK HIGHLANDS
CHRAPOWITZKY, Lauren1, THERN, Eric2, VALENTINO, David3, NELSON, David2, GEHRELS, G.E.4 and CHIARENZELLI, Jeffrey R.5, (1)Department of Geology, St. Lawrence University, 149 Brown Hall, Canton, NY 13617, (2)Department of Applied Physics, Curtin University of Technology, GPO Box U1987, Perth, 6107, Australia, (3)Department of Earth Sciences, State Univ of New York at Oswego, Oswego, NY 13126, (4)Geosciences, Univ of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721, (5)Department of Geology, St. Lawrence University, 147 Brown Hall, Canton, NY 13617, lmchra04@stlawu.edu, lmchra04@stlawu.edu
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KEEPING CREEPING SOILS ON SHORE
THEMMES, Lori, Geosciences, University of Wisconsin-Parkside, Kenosha, WI 53141-2000, themm000@rangers.uwp.edu, themm000@rangers.uwp.edu
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PHYTOREMEDIATION OF URBAN SOILS
WASEM, Samantha, Geosciences, Univ. Wisconsin-Parkside, 900 Wood Road, Kenosha, WI 53141-2000, wasem001@rangers.uwp.edu, wasem001@rangers.uwp.edu
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APPLICATION OF GEOLOGIC METHODS TO 21ST CENTURY ARTIFACTS
POPLAWSKI, Amy, Geosciences, University of Wisconsin-Parkside, 900 Wood Road, Kenosha, WI 53141-2000, popla004@uwp.edu, popla004@uwp.edu
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CATCH THE RAINBOW: GEOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF COLORED SLAG FROM IRONVILLE, ADIRONDACK STATE PARK, NEW YORK
RIZZA, Irene L. and FARTHING, Dori J., Geological Sciences, SUNY Geneseo, 1 College Circle, Geneseo, NY 14454, ilr1@geneseo.edu, ilr1@geneseo.edu
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INVESTIGATION OF PETRO-TECTONIC SETTING(S) OF FELSIC IGNEOUS ROCKS, ST. FRANCOIS MOUNTAINS, MISSOURI
ANDERSON, Richard, Geosciences, Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN 37132 and CRIBB, Warner, Geosciences, Middle Tennessee State Univ, PO Box 9, Murfreesboro, TN 37132, rca2g@mtsu.edu, rca2g@mtsu.edu
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A COMPARISON OF THE BASIC OPTICAL DATING PROPERTIES OF TWO NATURAL GYPSUM SAMPLES AS ANALOGS FOR COMPONENT MINERALS IN MARS SURFACE SEDIMENTS
THORSTAD, Daniel J., Natural Resources Management Program, North Dakota State University, 163 Hultz Hall, Fargo, ND 58105 and LEPPER, Kenneth, Department of Geosciences, North Dakota State University, P.O. Box 6050, Dept. 2745, Fargo, ND 58108-6050, daniel.thorstad@ndsu.edu, daniel.thorstad@ndsu.edu
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POSSIBLE EXISTENCE OF AN UNIDENTIFIED, SEISMOGENIC FAULT ZONE ALONG THE SOUTHERN COAST OF JAMAICA: A COMPILATION OF EARTHQUAKE AND REMOTE SENSING DATA
KING, Will1, BINGHAM, Lisa1, MANN, Paul1, DEMETS, Charles2 and WIGGINS-GRANDISON, Margaret3, (1)Institute for Geophysics, Jackson School of Geosciences, University of Texas, JJ Pickle Research Campus, Bldg 196 (ROC), 10100 Burnet Rd, R2200, Austin, TX 78758, (2)The Department of Geoscience, University of Wisconson - Madison, 1215 W Dayton St, Madison, WI 53706, (3)Earthquake Unit, University of West Indies, 2 Plymouth Crescent, Mona Campus, Kingston 7, West Indies, Jamaica, will@ig.utexas.edu, will@ig.utexas.edu
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THE STUDY OF RIVERINE MORPHOLOGY IN MULTIPLE TIME SCALES, PELLY RIVER, YUKON TERRITORY, CANADA
ALLEN, Eric B.1, NAVAL, Peter W.2, PETERSON, Kristina M.3, MCKENNEY, Rose1 and RAMAGE, Joan M.4, (1)Environmental Studies Program/Geosciences, Pacific Lutheran University, Rieke Science Center, Tacoma, WA 98447, (2)Geosciences, Pacific Lutheran University, Rieke Science Center, Tacoma, WA 98447, (3)Geosciences and Chemistry, Pacific Lutheran University, Rieke Science Center, Tacoma, WA 98447, (4)Earth and Environmental Sciences, Lehigh Univ, 31 Williams Hall, Bethlehem, PA 18015, ericballen@gmail.com, ericballen@gmail.com
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FLUVIAL LANDFORMS OF THE 2006 SUNCOOK RIVER AVULSION, EPSOM, NEW HAMPSHIRE
DRYER, W. Patrick, Geography and Anthropology, University of Wisconsin, 105 Garfield Ave, Eau Claire, WI 54701, WITTKOP, Chad, Chemistry and Geology, Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN 56001 and FAULKNER, Douglas J., Geography and Anthropology, University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire, WI 54701, DRYERWP@uwec.edu, DRYERWP@uwec.edu
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THE BATHYMETRY AND SEDIMENT ACCUMULATION HISTORY IN LAKE MAUMELLE, CENTRAL ARKANSAS
WESTERMAN, Drew Aaron, Geology, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 5221 Nelbrook Drive, North Little Rock, AR 72118, MCMILLAN, Margaret E., Department of Earth Science, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2801 S. University Avenue, Little Rock, AR 72204 and PAYNE, Forrest E., Department of Biology, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2801 S. University Avenue, Little Rock, AR 72204, Dawesterman@ualr.edu, Dawesterman@ualr.edu
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BLACK MANGROVE TRANSPLANTAITON FOR SHORELINE STABLIAZATION IN THE BAHIA GRANDE WETLAND RESTORATION PROJECT, SOUTH TEXAS
DEL ANGEL, Diana C. and HEISE, Elizabeth A., Chemistry and Environmental Sciences, University of Texas at Brownsville, 80 Fort Brown, Brownsville, TX 78526, diana.c.delangel@hotmail.com, diana.c.delangel@hotmail.com
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CARBON AND OXYGEN ISOTOPE ANALYSIS OF MODERN FRESHWATER MOLLUSK SHELLS: APPLICATIONS FOR CLIMATE RECONSTRUCTION
ANDREWS, Lauren1, BERGMAN, Sarah C.2, JIMENEZ, Gloria3, TAKESHITA, Yuichiro4, ULBERG, Carl1 and HAILEAB, Bereket1, (1)Geology, Carleton College, One North College Street, Northfield, MN 55057, (2)Earth & Space Sciences, University of Washington, Johnson Hall-Rm 070, Box 351310, 4000 15th Avenue NE, Seattle, WA 98195-1310, (3)Geology, Carleton College, One North College Street, Northfield, 55057, (4)Chemistry, Carleton College, One North College Street, Northfield, MN 55057, andrewsl@carleton.edu, andrewsl@carleton.edu
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LATE HOLOCENE PRECIPITATION RECONSTRUCTED FROM FAYETTEVILLE GREEN LAKE, NY, VARVED SEDIMENTS
REDDIN, Mike, Geological Sciences, Salem State College, 352 Lafayette St, Salem, MA 01970, HUBENY, J. Bradford, Geological Sciences, Salem State University, 352 Lafayette Street, Salem, MA 01970 and KING, John W., Graduate School of Oceanography, Univ of Rhode Island, South Ferry Road, Narragansett, RI 02882, mreddin@nii.net, mreddin@nii.net
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USING FIRST ORDER REVERSAL CURVES (FORC) TO BETTER CHARACTERIZE THE ROCK-MAGNETIC PALEOENVIRONMENTAL RECORD FROM LAKE BOSUMTWI, WEST AFRICA
MACK, Elizabeth1, PECK, John A.1, KING, John W.2, OVERPECK, Jonathan T.3 and SCHOLZ, Christopher A.4, (1)Department of Geology and Environmental Science, The University of Akron, Akron, OH 44325-4101, (2)Graduate School of Oceanography, University of Rhode Island, South Ferry Road, Narragansett, RI 02882, (3)Institute for the Study of Planet Earth, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721, (4)Department of Earth Sciences, Syracuse University, 204 Heroy Geology Laboratory, Syracuse, NY 13244, emm28@uakron.edu, emm28@uakron.edu
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USING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS TO MAP LEAD CONTAMINATION IN SOILS IN JERSEY CITY, NJ
RAMRUP, Satish, PASTOR, Raphael, ROSIELLO, Angela, ROBLES, Sadira, KACZKA, Paul, MONTGOMERY, William W. and FREILE, Deborah, Geoscience and Geography, New Jersey City University, 2039 Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07305, Satishramrup@yahoo.com, Satishramrup@yahoo.com
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DISTRIBUTION OF LEAD IN SOILS NEAR THE NEW JERSEY CITY UNIVERSITY CAMPUS: JERSEY CITY, NJ
ROSIELLO, Angela, RAMRUP, Satish, PASTOR, Raphael, ROBLES, Sadira, KACZKA, Paul, CRUZ, Samuel, MONTGOMERY, William and FREILE, Deborah, Geoscience and Geography, New Jersey City University, 2039 Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07305, abrosiello@yahoo.com, abrosiello@yahoo.com
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DIFFERENTIATION BETWEEN URBAN AND RURAL RUNOFF IN NORTHEAST ARKANSAS USING ORGANOCHLORIDE PESTICIDES
WHITMORE, Stephanie L., Chemistry and Physics, Arkansas State University, State University, Jonesboro, AR 72467, LESLIE, Deborah, Environmental Sciences Graduate Program, Arkansas State University, State University, AR 72467, PÉREZ TORO, Ángela, Geology, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez, PR 00985, LEE, Adrianne, Geosciences, Wellesley College, 21 Wellesley College Road, unit 1803, Wellesley, MA 02481 and DOWLING, Carolyn, Department of Chemistry, Arkansas State University, State University, AR 72467, stephanie.whitmore@smail.astate.edu, stephanie.whitmore@smail.astate.edu
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RESPONSE OF SOIL MOISTURE AND PH TO THE TOPICAL APPLICATION OF POWDERED LIMESTONE
WINTERS, Yaicha D.1, EAGAN, Denis P.2, HLUCHY, Michele M.2, BUCKWALTER-DAVIS, Martha J.2, MARKKULA, Mari K.2 and PAIS, Skylar G.2, (1)Geological Sciences and Environmental Studies, Binghamton University, Vestal, NY 13850, (2)Geology and Environmental Studies, Alfred University, 1 Saxon Dr, Alfred, NY 14802, ywinter1@binghamton.edu, ywinter1@binghamton.edu
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SEDIMENT DISTRIBUTION ANALYSIS USING GIS FOR THE BAHIA GRANDE WETLAND RESTORATION, SOUTH TEXAS
ROBERTS, Clinton D., AGUILAR Jr, Jose M. and HEISE, Elizabeth A., Department of Chemistry and Environmental Sciences, University of Texas at Brownsville, 80 Fort Brown, Brownsville, TX 78520, Clinton.Roberts1@utb.edu, Clinton.Roberts1@utb.edu
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SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION OF INVASIVE PLANT SPECIES IN THE LUCKIAMUTE WATERSHED, CENTRAL OREGON COAST RANGE: VEGETATIVE RESPONSE TO GEOMORPHIC PROCESSES AND DISTURBANCE REGIME IN THE RIPARIAN CORRIDOR
NOLL, Katherine L., Earth and Physical Sciences Department, Western Oregon University, 345 Monmouth Ave. N, Monmouth, OR 97361, TAYLOR, Stephen B., Earth and Physical Science Dept, Western Oregon University, 345 N. Monmouth Ave, Monmouth, OR 97361, DUTTON, Bryan, Biology Department, Western Oregon University, 345 Monmouth Ave. N, Monmouth, OR 97361 and PIROT, Rachel, Dept. of Geology, Portland State University, Portland, OR 97207, knoll@wou.edu, knoll@wou.edu
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THE CONTROL OF BASEFLOW ON STREAM TEMPERATURES IN AN URBANIZED, HIGH-GRADIENT STREAM
ANDERSON, Joseph L.1, ANDERSON Jr, William P.1, THAXTON, Christopher S.2 and BABYAK, Carol M.3, (1)Department of Geology, Appalachian State University, ASU Box 32067, Boone, NC 28608-2067, (2)Department of Physics and Astronomy, Appalachian State University, ASU Box 32106, Boone, NC 28608-2106, (3)Department of Chemistry, Appalachian State University, ASU Box 32036, Boone, NC 28608-2036, ja66164@appstate.edu, ja66164@appstate.edu
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WATER QUALITY STUDIES OF A SHALLOW AQUIFER ON ST. CATHERINE'S ISLAND, GEORGIA
GANNAWAY, C. Evelyn, Institute of Tectonic Studies, Department of Geological Sciences, The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX 79968, KNOLL, Martin A., Department of Forestry and Geology, University of the South, 735 University Ave, Sewanee, TN 37383 and KNOLL, Marion, St. Andrew's-Sewanee School, Sewanee, TN 37375, cegannaway@miners.utep.edu, cegannaway@miners.utep.edu
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FINDING CAUSES OF GROUNDWATER FLUCTUATIONS IN QUETTA BASIN, PAKISTAN
NGUYEN, LienThuy1, KHAN, Shuhab1 and SULTAN, Mohamed2, (1)Department of Geosciences, University of Houston, Houston, TX 77204, (2)Geosciences, Western Michigan University, 1903 W. Michigan Avenue, 1187 Rood Hall, Kalamazoo, MI 49008, julia_llng075@yahoo.com, julia_llng075@yahoo.com
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PRELIMINARY EVALUATION OF THE IMPACT OF VISUAL CUES ON STUDENT ANALYSIS OF A GROUNDWATER CONTAMINATION CASE STUDY
BADER, Mindy R., ROMEO, Jamie L. and NOLL, Mark R., Department of the Earth Sciences, SUNY College at Brockport, 350 New Campus Dr, Brockport, NY 14420, mbad0610@brockport.edu, mbad0610@brockport.edu
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PHOSPHORUS TRANSFORMATIONS FROM FIELD SOILS TO LAKE SEDIMENTS
SZATKOWSKI, Aimee E. and NOLL, Mark R., Department of the Earth Sciences, SUNY College at Brockport, 350 New Campus Dr, Brockport, NY 14420, asza1211@brockport.edu, asza1211@brockport.edu
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INITIAL CHARACTERIZATION OF THE MICROBIOTA AND THEIR HABITAT: HOT SPRINGS STATE PARK, THERMOPOLIS, WYOMING
MCCANN, Sage1, SMAGLIK, Suzanne M.1, MCALLISTER, Steven J.2 and HARRIS, Jennifer3, (1)Math & Science, Central Wyoming College, 2660 Peck Ave, Riverton, WY 82501, (2)Central Wyoming College, 2660 Peck Ave, Riverton, WY 82501, (3)Microbiology, University of Wyoming, 1000 E. University Ave, Laramie, WY 82071, kssmccann@mac.com, kssmccann@mac.com
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AN ASSESSMENT AND COMPARISON OF THE GEOCHEMICAL SIGNATURES OF THERMAL SPRINGS IN THE ANIMAS RIVER VALLEY, SOUTHWESTERN COLORADO
CASEY, Clinton A., Geosciences, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive, Durango, CO 81301 and GONZALES, David A., Department of Geosciences, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive, Durango, CO 81301, CACASEY@fortlewis.edu, CACASEY@fortlewis.edu
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INFLUENCE OF MINERAL WEATHERING ON STREAM WATER CHEMISTRY OF THE QUEBRADA MAQUINA, RIO GUACIMAL WATERSHED, MONTEVERDE, COSTA RICA
REYNOLDS, Merilie A., Geology, Smith College, Box 7088, 1 Chapin Way, Northampton, MA 01063 and RHODES, Amy Larson, Department of Geology, Smith College, Northampton, MA 01063, meriliereynolds@gmail.com, meriliereynolds@gmail.com
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THE FORMATION AND ALTERATION OF TURQUOISE DEPOSITS IN THE AMERICAN SOUTH WEST
BERGEN, Laura L.1, FAYEK, Mostafa2 and HULL, Sharon1, (1)Geological Sciences, University of Manitoba, 240 Wallace Bldg, 125 Dysart Rd, Winnipeg, MB R3T2N2, Canada, (2)Maxwell Museum of Anthropology, Univ. New Mexico/Univ. Manitoba, 1 University of New Mexico, MSC01 1050, Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001, laura.bergen@gmail.com, laura.bergen@gmail.com
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MINERALOGY OF SAND SAMPLES FROM ARCHEOLOGICAL SITES ALONG THE NILE RIVER, EGYPT, DETERMINED BY X-RAY DIFFRACTION
SANCHEZ LEON, Eduardo E.1, PI I PUIG, Teresa2, CARVAJAL-MORENO, Magda3 and CENTENO-GARCIA, Elena2, (1)División de Ciencias de la Tierra, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad Universitaria, México D.F, 04510, Mexico, (2)Instituto de Geologia, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, Ciudad Universitaria, Mexico D. F, 04510, Mexico, (3)Instituto de Biología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad Universitaria, México D.F, 04510, Mexico, edu_geo_01@yahoo.com.mx, edu_geo_01@yahoo.com.mx
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TEXTURAL CHARACTERIZATION OF SANDS COLLECTED FROM ARCHEOLOGICAL SITES NEAR ASWAN, SOUTH EGYPT
ACEVES, Danae, División de Ciencias de la Tierra, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad Universitaria, Mexico D.F, 04510, Mexico, CARVAJAL-MORENO, Magda, Instituto de Biología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad Universitaria, México D.F, 04510, Mexico and CENTENO-GARCIA, Elena, Instituto de Geologia, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, Ciudad Universitaria, Mexico D. F, 04510, Mexico, tilaphair@hotmail.com, tilaphair@hotmail.com
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INVESTIGATING THE TAPHONOMY OF MICROBES BY LIGHT AND ELECTRON MICROSCOPY
MANNING, Ashley R., Department of Geosciences, University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA 30118 and BARTLEY, Julie K., Geology Department, Gustavus Adolphus College, 800 W. College Ave, St. Peter, MN 56082, amannin1@my.westga.edu, amannin1@my.westga.edu
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CRINOIDS IN LILLIPUT: MORPHOLOGICAL CHANGE IN THE CLASS CRINOIDEA ACROSS THE ORDOVICIAN-SILURIAN BOUNDARY
BORTHS, Matthew R., School of Earth Sciences, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210 and AUSICH, William I., School of Earth Sciences, The Ohio State University, 275 Mendenhall Laboratory, 125 South Oval Mall, Columbus, OH 43210-1308, borths.1@osu.edu, borths.1@osu.edu
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WADDLING WITH PTEROSAURS: NEW PTERAICHNUS TRACKS FROM THE UPPER SUNDANCE FORMATION OF WYOMING
MEYERS, Vicki L., Department of Geology and Geophysics, University of Wyoming, Dept. 3006, 1000 East University Ave, Laramie, WY 82071, BREITHAUPT, Brent H., Geological Museum, Univ of Wyoming, Laramie, WY 82071 and CLEMENTZ, Mark T., Department of Geology and Geophysics, University of Wyoming, Dept. 3006, 1000 E. University Ave, Laramie, WY 82071, meyersv@uwyo.edu, meyersv@uwyo.edu
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ICHNOLOGICAL EVIDENCE FOR FAMILY GROUPS OF MIDDLE JURASSIC DINOSAURS IN WYOMING: EVIDENCE FROM FOOTPRINTS AND GROWTH RATES OF EMUS AND THEROPODS
GREEN, Todd L.1, BREITHAUPT, Brent H.1, SOUTHWELL, Elizabeth H.1 and MATTHEWS, Neffra A.2, (1)Geological Museum, University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY 82071, (2)National Operations Center, USDOI-Bureau of Land Managment, Denver, CO 80225, uwgeoms@uwyo.edu, uwgeoms@uwyo.edu
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SCALE DEPENDENCE OF CHALCEDONY VEIN STRIKE UNIFORMITY WITHIN THE CHADRON FORMATION OF BADLANDS NATIONAL PARK
HOFF, Whitney, KINKADE, John, MERTES, Jordan, SCHNEIDERWIND, Sarah, WEIHS, Brandon and MAHER Jr, Harmon, Geography and Geology, University of Nebraska at Omaha, Omaha, NE 68182-0199, jkinkade@mail.unomaha.edu, jkinkade@mail.unomaha.edu
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COMPARISON OF TENSILE FEATURES IN LOESS AND BEDROCK OF HARLAN COUNTY RESERVOIR
NANFITO, Aleece1, MERTES, Jordan1, VALENTOUR, Nicholas1, ARTHUR, Thomas2, YOUNG, Erin1, PISTILLO, Sarah2 and MAHER Jr, Harmon1, (1)Geography and Geology, University of Nebraska at Omaha, Omaha, NE 68182-0199, (2)GEOGRAPHY AND GEOLOGY, UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT OMAHA, Omaha, NE 68182-0199, ananfito@mail.unomaha.edu, ananfito@mail.unomaha.edu
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PETROGRAPHY & GEOCHEMISTRY OF THE HONEY BROOK UPLAND, PENNSYLVANIA PIEDMONT
TARBERT, Kevin D., Earth Sciences, Millersville University of Pennsylvania, Nichols House, Millersville, PA 17551 and MARQUEZ, L. Lynn, Earth Sciences, Millersville University of Pennsylvania, PO Box 1002, Millersville, PA 17551-0302, kdtarber@marauder.millersville.edu, kdtarber@marauder.millersville.edu
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ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY TOMOGRAPHY TO STUDY THE EFFECT OF SLOPE ASPECT ON RECHARGE AND SOIL MOISTURE VARIABILITY
MORSE, Michael S., VAN DAM, Remke L. and AYLSWORTH, Robert L., Department of Geological Sciences, Michigan State University, 206 Natural Science Building, East Lansing, MI 48824, morsemi2@msu.edu, morsemi2@msu.edu
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