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2008 Joint Meeting of The Geological Society of America, Soil Science Society of America, American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, Gulf Coast Association of Geological Societies with the Gulf Coast Section of SEPM

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Sunday, 5 October 2008

6:30 AM-8:30 AM

196
Presidents' Student Breakfast (cosponsored by ExxonMobil)

7:30 AM-9:00 AM

188
GSA History of Geology Division Executive Committee Meeting
190
GSA Leadership Training for Committees, Divisions and Sections

8:00 AM-12:00 PM

51
J9. Gains and Losses: Soil Nutrients and Moisture in Aridic Soils Under Changing Climates
117
Engineering Geology I - Natural Hazard Assessment, 3-D Modeling, and Site Characterization
118
Hydrogeology I - Precipitation, Lakes, Streams, Springs and Wetlands
121
P5. Perspectives on an Emerging Workforce Crisis in Geology: Assessing a Looming Irony
122
T2. Coastal and Aeolian Geomorphology Processes and Landforms
123
T13. Sediment in Fluvial Systems: Production, Transport, and Storage at the Watershed Scale I
124
T32. Mixed Siliciclastic-Carbonate Systems: Mixing through Time and Space
125
T44. Deep Time Earth Life Observatories (DETELOs): Focusing on Critical Transitions in the History of Life
126
T49. What Good Are (Fossil) Plants Anyway? New Methods for Investigating Old Problems
127
T51. Neontological Solutions to Paleontological Problems: Actualistic Studies of the Morphology, Behavior, and Ecology of Modern Analogs for Ancient Organisms
128
T65. Late Jurassic to Recent Geodynamic Evolution of the Caribbean Region
129
T73. Advances in Discontinuum Numerical Modeling in the Study of Earth Structure and Deformation
130
T75. Modes of Lithospheric Extension: Oceanic and Continental Core Complexes
131
T87. Magnetism of Sedimentary Rocks and Sediments
132
T93. Environmental Mineralogy
133
T99. The Geology of Small Volcanic Vents and Their Associated Vent Fields throughout the Solar System
134
T101. Geological and Geophysical Remote Sensing Applications for Earth, the Moon, and Mars
135
T135. Military Geology in the 21st Century
136
T153. Isotopic Tracers in Deep Groundwater Basins
137
T155. Mercury Cycling, Fate, and Bioaccumulation in Coastal Zones: The Next Big Stage for Mercury Research?
138
T166. Fault Seals or Conduits? Insights from Hydrologic and Petroleum Systems
139
T203. Geology and Health Issues in Texas, Mexico, and Beyond
140
T206. Geoscience Diversity 2008: Status, Strategies, and Successful Models I
184
American Geological Institute (AGI) Executive Committee Meeting

8:00 AM-2:00 PM

193
Gulf Coast Association of Geological Societies (GCAGS) Board Meeting

8:00 AM-4:00 PM

198
Short Course 506: Seal Analysis Workshop Day 2 (cosponsored by Gulf Coast Association of Geological Sciences)

8:00 AM-4:45 PM

141
Geochemistry; Geochemistry, Organic (Posters)
142
Geoinformatics (Posters)
143
Geophysics/Tectonophysics/Seismology (Posters)
144
Paleontology (Posters) I - Diversity, Evolution, and Biogeography
145
Precambrian Geology (Posters)
146
Quaternary Geology (Posters)
147
Structural Geology / Tectonics / Neotectonics/Paleoseismology (Posters)
148
T2. Coastal and Aeolian Geomorphology Processes and Landforms (Posters)
149
T4. Oceanic Geohazards: Distribution, Controls, and Risks (Posters)
150
T18. Soil Geomorphology and Chronosequences (Posters)
151
T26. Lake Cores: Climate Change and Tectonics (Posters)
152
T31. The Future of Sedimentary Geology: Student Research (Posters)
153
T49. What Good Are (Fossil) Plants Anyway? New Methods for Investigating Old Problems (Posters)
154
T65. Late Jurassic to Recent Geodynamic Evolution of the Caribbean Region (Posters)
155
T112. Landslide Inventories, Landslide Hazards, Databases, and Mapping: Status of Information and Progress toward a Shared Standard (Posters)
156
T123. Real-Time, In-Field Geochemical Analysis: Current Capabilities and Future Prospects (Posters)
157
T140. Sigma Gamma Epsilon Undergraduate Research (Posters)
158
T177. Disseminating Hands-on Geological Knowledge and Creating a Greater Awareness for the Environment: Emphasis on the Involvement of Undergraduates and K–12 Students (Posters)

8:00 AM-5:00 PM

197
Short Course 505: Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Using ArcGis for Geological and Environmental Science Applications
200
CANCELED: Short Course 528: Introduction to the Petroleum Geology of Deepwater Settings
201
Short Course 529: Teaching Field Methods in Geology Using Rugged Tablet Computers, GPS, and Digital Data
202
Short Course 538: AAPG Short Course Intro to Petroleum Geology for Faculty Day 2

8:30 AM-12:30 PM

181
A Field Exercise on Groundwater Flow Using Seepage Meters and Mini-piezometers
199
CANCELED: Short Course 508: The WRB (World Reference Base for Soil Resources)--An International Soil Classification System

8:30 AM-4:00 PM

182
CANCELED: Texas Coastal Systems: K-12 Teachers Trip to Galveston Island and The Brazos River

9:00 AM-11:00 AM

GSA Foundation's Pardee Coterie **By Invitation Only**
186
GSA Foundation's Pardee Coterie **By Invitation Only**
195
National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT) Executive Committee Meeting (Day 2)

9:30 AM-12:30 PM

185
GeoScience Information Society (GSIS) Business Meeting (cosponsored by Gemological Institute of America)

10:00 AM-12:00 PM

1
Climate Change through Time: Evidence in the Geologic Record
191
GSA Publications Committee Meeting
192
Guest/Destination Tour: 101. Motorcoach Orientation Tour: Downtown Houston and Gateway to the Museum District

11:00 AM-1:00 PM

189
GSA Hydrogeology Division Management Board Meeting I

11:30 AM-1:00 PM

194
National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT) and GSA Geoscience Education Division Awards Luncheon **Ticketed Event**

11:30 AM-3:00 PM

GCSSEPM Board Meeting

11:35 AM-1:15 PM

187
GSA Geology and Health Division Business Meeting

12:00 PM-1:00 PM

258
Paleontological Society Hosting Association of North American Paleontological Societies, Committee (ANAPS)

12:00 PM-1:30 PM

263
Women in Geology Mentor Reception (sponsored by Subaru of America, Inc.)

12:00 PM-2:00 PM

251
GSA Bulletin and Geosphere Associate Editor Meeting
254
GSA Geology Editorial Board Meeting

12:00 PM-4:00 PM

244
American Geological Institute (AGI) Foundation Meeting

12:15 PM-1:15 PM

247
Communicating with Congress (cosponsored by GSA Geology & Society Division and GSA Geology & Public Policy Committee)
260
Student Presentation Coordinator Training Session, 2008 Joint Annual Meeting (Day 2)
261
Technical Session Chair Orientation, 2008 Joint Annual Meeting (Day 2)

1:00 PM-5:00 PM

253
GSA Engineering Geology Division Annual Board Meeting
259
Short Course 530: Teaching Introductory Geoscience Using Lecture Tutorials (cosponsored by GSA Geoscience Education Division)

1:00 PM-5:30 PM

249
Cushman Foundation Board of Directors Meeting

1:30 PM-4:00 PM

245
American Geological Institute (AGI) Government Affairs Advisory Committee Meeting

1:30 PM-4:45 PM

159
Geoscience Education II: Best Practices for Teaching Geoscience
160
Marine/Coastal Science
161
Structural Geology / Tectonics / Neotectonics/Paleoseismology I
162
P6. Return to the Moon: A New Era of Lunar Exploration
163
T5. Coastal Tectonics of the Pacific Rim: Geomorphology, Structure, and Hazards
164
T10. Ancient Polar Ecosystems and Environments: Proxies for Understanding Climate Change and Global Warming
165
T13. Sediment in Fluvial Systems: Production, Transport, and Storage at the Watershed Scale II
166
T20. Assessment of Speleothem Paleoenvironment Proxies Using Studies in Modern Karst Systems
167
T33. Mesozoic Sedimentary Basins as Archives of Mexican Magmatic History and Paleogeography
168
T52. Paleontological and Sedimentological Consequences of Calcite and Aragonite Sea Dynamics
169
T55. Phylogenetic Perspectives on Assembling the Tree of Life in Deep Time
170
T91. Strengthening Links between Metamorphic Conditions and Time: New Advances in High-Temperature Geochronology and Tracing P-T-t Paths of Metamorphic Terranes
171
T102. Water-Rock Interaction on Mars: Spacecraft Data, Meteorites, Models, and Analogs
172
T143. The Origin of Mima Mounds and Similar Micro-Relief Features: Multidisciplinary Perspectives
173
T148. Management and Protection of Regional Karst Aquifers
174
T154. Managed Underground Storage of Recoverable Water
175
T174. Teaching and Learning about Complex Earth Systems: Effective Strategies in Undergraduate Classrooms and Teacher Development Programs
176
T206. Geoscience Diversity 2008: Status, Strategies, and Successful Models II

2:00 PM-4:00 PM

255
CANCELED: GSA Lithosphere Editorial Board Meeting

2:00 PM-5:00 PM

250
GeoScience Information Society (GSIS) Collection Development Forum

3:00 PM-4:00 PM

256
Guest Seminar #1 - Welcome to Houston by Greater Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau

3:00 PM-5:00 PM

252
GSA Education Committee Meeting

3:00 PM-5:30 PM

248
Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) Geoscience Division Fall Meeting and Reception (cosponsored by Council on Undergraduate Research)

4:00 PM-7:00 PM

257
Micropaleontology Project Board of Directors

4:30 PM-7:00 PM

246
American Geological Institute (AGI) Past Presidents Reception and Dinner

5:00 PM-6:00 PM

262
U.S. Chapter of the International Association of Hydrogeologists - Annual Meeting

5:00 PM-7:00 PM

2
The Impending Global Water Crisis: Geology, Soils, Agronomy, and International Security

6:00 PM-8:00 PM

279
Albion College Geology Alumni Reception

7:00 PM-9:00 PM

280
GSA Bookstore Author Book Signing
281
GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division Board Meeting

7:00 PM-9:30 PM

282
Paleontological Society: Centennial Pardee Symposium Speakers' Reception

7:30 PM-10:00 PM

283
St. Lawrence University Geology Private Alumni Reception

8:00 PM-10:00 PM

278
Affiliation of Christian Geologists Reception and Discussion