2009 Portland GSA Annual Meeting (18-21 October 2009)

Session No. 258
Wednesday, 21 October 2009: 9:00 AM-6:00 PM
Hall A (Oregon Convention Center)

T138. Sigma Gamma Epsilon Undergraduate Research (Posters)

Sigma Gamma Epsilon

Authors will be present from 4 to 6 PM.

 

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LOW STREAM-FLOW MEASUREMENT AND STREAM CO2 EMISSION CALCULATIONS, KONZA PRAIRIE LTER SITE, NORTHEASTERN KANSAS, USA
OHMES, Karen S.1, MACPHERSON, G.L.2 and HUFF, Breanna L.1, (1)Dept. of Geology, University of Kansas, 1475 Jayhawk Blvd, Rm. 120, Lindley Hall, Lawrence, KS 66045, (2)Dept. of Geology, University of Kansas, 1475 Jayhawk Blvd, Lindley Hall, Room 120, Lawrence, KS 66045-7613, kawen@ku.edu, kawen@ku.edu
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REFORESTATION OR RESPONSE TO RISING ATMOSPHERIC CO2: INVESTIGATING TWO POSSIBLE MECHANISMS FOR THE INCREASE IN GROUNDWATER CO2 AT THE KONZA PRAIRIE, NORTHEASTERN KANSAS
HUFF, Breanna L., Dept. of Geology, University of Kansas, 1475 Jayhawk Blvd, Rm. 120, Lindley Hall, Lawrence, KS 66045 and MACPHERSON, G.L., Dept. of Geology, University of Kansas, 1475 Jayhawk Blvd, Lindley Hall, Room 120, Lawrence, KS 66045-7613, blhuff@ku.edu, blhuff@ku.edu
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SANDBOX EXPERIMENTS AS ANALOGUES FOR CONTINENTAL RIFTS: IMPACT OF ROCK STRENGTH IN EXTENSIONAL STRESS REGIMES
BROWNE, Cassandra, Geological Sciences and Engineering, Missouri University of Science and Technology, 129 McNutt Hall, Rolla, MO 65409, LANSBERY, Leslie Ann, Geology, Missouri University of Science and Technology, 1870 Miner Circle, 125 McNutt Hall, Rolla, MO 65409-0140 and HOGAN, John, Geological Sciences and Engineering, Missouri University of Science and Technology, 127 McNutt Hall, Rolla, MO 65401, cmb4zd@mst.edu, cmb4zd@mst.edu
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TRANSPORT OF DISSOLVED ORGANIC CARBON IN MOUNTAINOUS RIVERS OF DOMINICA, LESSER ANTILLES
MONDRO, Claire A.1, GOLDSMITH, Steven T.2, CAREY, Anne E.2, TRIERWEILER, Annette M.3, JOHNSON, Brent M.4 and WELCH, Susan A.1, (1)School of Earth Sciences, The Ohio State University, 275 Mendenhall Laboratory, 125 South Oval Mall, Columbus, OH 43210-1398, (2)School of Earth Sciences, The Ohio State University, 275 Mendenhall Laboratory, 125 S Oval Mall, Columbus, OH 43210, (3)Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Princeton University, 106A Guyot Hall, Princeton, NJ 08544, (4)Department of Geology, San Jose State University, San Jose, CA 95192, mondro.1@osu.edu, mondro.1@osu.edu
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GEOLOGICAL CARBON SEQUESTRATION IN THE OHIO RIVER VALLEY: AN EVALUATION OF POSSIBLE TARGET FORMATIONS
DALTON, Terra, Geological Sciences, The Ohio State University, 275 Mendenhall, 125 South Oval Mall, Columbus, OH 43210, terra.dalton@gmail.com, terra.dalton@gmail.com
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CONTROLS ON SOIL DEVELOPMENT AND CARBON STORAGE ON THE HIGH-STANDING ISLAND OF TAIWAN
VON BARGEN, Justin M.1, GOLDSMITH, Steven T.1, CAREY, Anne E.1, KAO, Shuh-Ji2, WELCH, Susan A.3 and MONDRO, Claire A.3, (1)School of Earth Sciences, The Ohio State University, 275 Mendenhall Laboratory, 125 S Oval Mall, Columbus, OH 43210, (2)Research Center for Environmental Changes, Academia Sinica, 128 Academia Road, Section 2, Nankang, Taipei, 115, Taiwan, (3)School of Earth Sciences, The Ohio State University, 275 Mendenhall Laboratory, 125 South Oval Mall, Columbus, OH 43210-1398, von-bargen.2@osu.edu, von-bargen.2@osu.edu
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A SALINIZATION STUDY WITHIN THE SAN ACACIA REGION, SEVILLETA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, NEW MEXICO
REYES, Francisco, Department of Geological Sciences, University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX 79968, ADELBERG, Samantha, Department of Geological Sciences, Brown University, Providence, RI 02912, WILLIAMS, Amy J., Earth and Planetary Sciences, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131, CROSSEY, Laura J., Earth & Planetary Sciences, University of New Mexico, Northrop Hall, Albuquerque, NM 87131 and KARLSTROM, Karl E., Earth and Planetary Science, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131, frreyes@miners.utep.edu, frreyes@miners.utep.edu
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GEOMICROBIOLOGY OF THE SEVILLETA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE SPRINGS AND WELLS: PREDICTING THE METABOLIC ENERGY AVAILABLE TO MICROORGANISMS
ADELBERG, Samantha, Department of Geological Sciences, Brown University, Providence, RI 02912, REYES, Francisco, Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX 79968, WILLIAMS, Amy J., Earth and Planetary Sciences, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131 and CROSSEY, Laura J., Earth & Planetary Sciences, University of New Mexico, Northrop Hall, Albuquerque, NM 87131, Samantha_Adelberg@brown.edu, Samantha_Adelberg@brown.edu
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CHEMICAL ANALYSIS AND COMPARISON OF ARIDISOLS BASED ON VEGETATION AND ROCK TYPE IN THE WHITE MOUNTAINS, EASTERN CALIFORNIA
MYERS, Brittany R., Geological Sciences, Albion College, 5499 Kellogg Center, Albion, MI 49224 and VAN DE VEN, Christopher, Geological Sciences, Albion College, Albion, MI 49224, brm12@albion.edu, brm12@albion.edu
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CONSTRUCTIVISM-BASED ACTIVITIES USING HALLWAY GEOLOGY DISPLAYS IN INFORMAL SCIENCE EDUCATION
HUBSCHER, Rodney M., Earth Science, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0335 and WALTERS, James C., Department of Earth Science, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA 50614, Walters@uni.edu, Walters@uni.edu
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STREAM BANK STABILITY AND TURBIDITY OF DRY RUN CREEK, CEDAR FALLS, IOWA
SHEPECK, Jennifer M., Earth Science, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA 50614 and WALTERS, James, 1222 W 27th St, Cedar Falls, IA 50614, jshepeck@uni.edu, jshepeck@uni.edu
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QUANTITATIVE MEASUREMENTS AND SPATIAL STATISTICS OF IGNEOUS LAYERING IN THE MORGANTOWN SHEET, SE PA
GIMSON, Kirby1, LUTZ, Tim2 and SROGI, LeeAnn1, (1)Department of Geology/Astronomy, West Chester University, West Chester, PA 19383, (2)Department of Geology and Astronomy, West Chester University, 720 S Church St, West Chester, PA 19383, kg608109@wcupa.edu, kg608109@wcupa.edu
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A TWO-DIMENSIONAL, LINEAR–ELASTIC MODEL TO EXPLAIN RADIAL EXTENSIONAL FRACTURES, PANTHEON FOSSAE, CALORIS BASIN, MERCURY
MCDONOUGH, Brianne M., Earth Sciences, Bridgewater State College, Bridgewater, MA 02325 and CICERONE, Robert D., Earth Sciences, Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA 02325, bmcdonough@bridgew.edu, bmcdonough@bridgew.edu
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SEDIMENTARY PETROLOGY OF THE TEDDY CREEK GROUP, BLACKTAIL MOUNTAINS, MT: IMPLICATIONS FOR PROVENANCE & LANDSCAPE EVOLUTION
HOLT, Renée S., Geological Sciences, Central Washington University, Taunton, MA 02780 and KROL, Michael A., Department of Geological Sciences, Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA 02325, reneeholt1@gmail.com, reneeholt1@gmail.com
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ESTIMATING MIDDLE DEVONIAN SOIL AGES USING POINT-COUNTING OF PEDOGENIC CLAYS IN PALEOSOLS
WRIGHT, Thomas Colby1, MINTZ, Jason S.1 and DRIESE, Steven G.2, (1)Department of Geology, Baylor University, One Bear Place #97354, Waco, TX 76798-7354, (2)Terrestrial Paleoclimatology Research Group, Dept. of Geology, Baylor University, One Bear Place #97354, Waco, TX 76798-7354, fishmato@gmail.com, fishmato@gmail.com
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AGE AND EMPLACEMENT TEMPERATURE OF A FELSIC PORPHYRY DIKE NEAR BALLARD, COUNTY GALWAY
SUTHERLAND, Christopher L., Department of Geology and Environmental Science, James Madison University, MSC 6903, Harrisonburg, VA 22807, JOHNSON, Elizabeth A., Dept of Geology and Environmental Science, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807, LOGAN, M. Amelia V., Dept. of Mineral Sciences, Smithsonian Institution, NHB-119, Washington, DC 20560-0119, SAMSON, Scott D., Department of Earth Sciences, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY 13244 and FEELY, Martin, National University of Ireland, Galway, Earth and Ocean Sciences, School of Natural Sciences, Galway, Ireland, suthercl@gmail.com, suthercl@gmail.com
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GEOCHEMICAL INVESTIGATION OF POTENTIAL TOXIC METAL RELEASES FROM TVA COAL ASH SURFACE IMPOUNDMENTS INTO NEARBY RIVER WATERS AND SEDIMENTS
WYLIE, Miller1, PICKERING, Jennifer L.2, JONES, Matt3, CROMBIE, Scott4, SHANNON, Caitlin1 and CRIBB, Warner1, (1)Geosciences, Middle Tennessee State University, MTSU PO Box 9, Murfreesboro, TN 37132, (2)Earth & Environmental Sciences, Vanderbilt University, PMB 351805, 2301 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville, TN 37235-1805, (3)Siegel High School, Murfreesboro, TN 37129, (4)Chemistry, Ravenwood High School, Brentwood, TN 37027, emw2t@mtsu.edu, emw2t@mtsu.edu
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CHEMICAL EVOLUTION AND HYDROLOGY OF NORTHERN SIERRA NEVADAN MINERAL SPRINGS
COLAFRANCESCO, Kaitlen C.1, RADEMACHER, Laura K.1, BURMEISTER, Kurtis C.2, GIOVANNONI, Steven C.1, KIEF, Jerome M.1 and SUTER, Jordan B.3, (1)Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of the Pacific, 3601 Pacific Avenue, Stockton, CA 95211, (2)Department of Geological & Environmental Sciences, University of the Pacific, 3601 Pacific Avenue, Stockton, CA 95211, (3)Sierra College, 5000 Rocklin Road, Rocklin, CA 95677, k_colafrancesco@pacific.edu, k_colafrancesco@pacific.edu
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SOURCES OF WATER QUALITY IMPAIRMENTS IN THE LINCOLN CREEK WATERSHED, LEWIS COUNTY WASHINGTON
MCLAUGHLIN, Win N., Department of Earth and Environmental Science, University of the Pacific, 3601 Pacific Ave, Stockton, CA 95211, BROWN, Christopher J., Benerd School of Education, University of the Pacific, 3601 Pacific Ave, Stockton, CA 95211 and RADEMACHER, Laura K., Dept of Geosciences, Univ of the Pacific, 3601 Pacific Avenue, Stockton, CA 95211, w_mclaughlin1@pacific.edu, w_mclaughlin1@pacific.edu
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RADIOCARBON DATING TERRESTRIAL GASTROPODS: ASSESSING OPEN-SYSTEM BAHAVIOR
MCGIMPSEY, Chelsea, Department of Geology, Miami University, Oxford, OH 45056, RECH, Jason A., Department of Geology and Environmental Earth Science, Miami University, Oxford, OH 45056 and PIGATI, Jeffrey S., Geologic Division, U.S. Geological Survey, 520 N. Park Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85719, mcgimpcn@muohio.edu, mcgimpcn@muohio.edu
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TOO MUCH, TOO LITTLE, OR JUST RIGHT? AN INVESTIGATION OF CONFIDENCE, DEMOGRAPHICS, AND CORRECTNESS
JORDAN, Sarah C.1, LIBARKIN, Julie C.2 and CLARK, Scott K.1, (1)Geological Sciences, Michigan State University, 206 Natural Science Building, East Lansing, MI 48824, (2)Geocognition Research Laboratory, 206 Natural Science Building, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824, jordans4@msu.edu, jordans4@msu.edu
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REFLECTED LIGHT IMAGE ANALYSIS METHOD: APPLICATION TO MAGNETIC MINERAL SPO MEASUREMENTS
LINER, Tiffany and WATERS-TORMEY, Cheryl, Geosciences and Natural Resources, Western Carolina University, 331 Stillwell Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723, cherylwt@wcu.edu, cherylwt@wcu.edu
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ARE SILICLASTIC NODULES IN THE UPPER JURASSIC MORRISON FORMATION (EASTERN BIG HORN BASIN, WYOMING) ACCRETIONARY LAPILLI?
MURRAY, Abigail P., PEDRICK, Jane N., MATHISON, Mark E. and DAWSON, M. Robert, Dept of Geological & Atmospheric Sciences, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011-3212, abigail.murray30@gmail.com, abigail.murray30@gmail.com
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WATERSHED EROSION ASSESSMENT IN THE RAPPAHANNOCK USING ISOTOPIC AND SPATIAL ANALYSIS
ANDREUCCI, Stephanie, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Mary Washington, 1301 College Ave, Fredericksburg, VA 22401 and KISILA, Ben Odhiambo, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Mary Washington, Jepson Science Center, 1301 College Ave, Fredericksburg, VA 22401, sandreuc@umw.edu, sandreuc@umw.edu
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QUANTIFYING COASTAL HAZARDS: RANKING CONTROLS ON DAMAGE IN PUERTO RICO FROM HURRICANE GEORGES
PETRUCCELLI, Rochelle F., Geosciences, University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA 30118, JACKSON, Chester W., Department of Geology, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602 and BUSH, David M., Department of Geosciences, University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA 30118, rlegasp1@my.westga.edu, rlegasp1@my.westga.edu
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THE SURPRISING LACK OF RELIABLE HISTORICAL HURRICANE STORM SURGE DATA
JOHNSON, Jacques R.1, MALOOF, Andrew1, PETRUCCELLI, Rochelle F.1, YOUNG, Rob2 and BUSH, David M.1, (1)Department of Geosciences, University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA 30118, (2)Program for the Study of Developed Shorelines, Western Carolina University, Belk 294, Cullowhee, NC 28723, jjohns38@my.westga.edu, jjohns38@my.westga.edu
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INORGANIC ARSENIC AND OTHER PARAMETERS TESTED IN WELL WATER OF WEST GEORGIA
AYASH, K. Hope, COOK, Kimberly E., WOLFE, Cameron G., BOATMAN, Michael L. and HOLLABAUGH, Curtis L., Geosciences, University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA 30118, kayash1@my.westga.edu, kayash1@my.westga.edu
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ANALYSIS OF TWO KNOWN SECONDARY DRINKING WATER CONTAMINANTS, SULFATE AND HARDNESS, IN WEST GEORGIA GROUNDWATER
HUNT, Lindsey E.1, KRUEGER, Daniel W.2 and HOLLABAUGH, Curtis L.2, (1)Dept. of Geology & Geophysics, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77840, (2)Geosciences, University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA 30118, lindseyelisehunt@gmail.com, lindseyelisehunt@gmail.com
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MEASUREMENT OF NITRATES AND SILICA IN LOCAL WELLS OF CARROLL COUNTY, GEORGIA
PETRUCCELLI, Rochelle F., NICKLE, Cassandra, HOLLABAUGH, Curtis L. and HARRIS, Randa R., Geosciences, University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA 30118, rlegasp1@my.westga.edu, rlegasp1@my.westga.edu
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LEAD AND COPPER IN DOMESTIC WELLS IN WEST GEORGIA
SKINNER, Tina M., AYASH, K. Hope and HOLLABAUGH, Curtis L., Geosciences, University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA 30118, tskinne1@my.westga.edu, tskinne1@my.westga.edu
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A LOCAL ASSESSMENT OF IMPROPERLY ABANDONED WELLS IN LINN AND BENTON COUNTIES, OREGON
FULTON, Will1, CARTER, Deron T.1 and STEBBINS, Adam2, (1)Department of Physical Science, Linn Benton Community College, 6500 Pacific Blvd. SW, Albany, OR 97321, (2)Benton County Water Projects, Benton County Board of Commissioners Office, 408 SW Monroe Ave, Suite 111, Corvallis, OR 97339, willfulton@yahoo.com, willfulton@yahoo.com
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LEAD, ZINC, AND COPPER METAL DISTRIBUTION IN SEDIMENT INVENTORIES IN THE HUDSON RIVER ESTUARY
LUCE, Elise, Geoscience and Environmental Studies, Eckerd College, #1119 4200 54th Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33711, NITSCHE, Frank, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, of Columbia Univ, Palisades, NY 10964 and KENNA, Timothy C., Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, P. O. Box 1000, Palisades, NY 10964, ms.lucee@gmail.com, ms.lucee@gmail.com
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DEFINING SPATIAL AND TEMPORAL VARIATIONS IN THE HYPORHEIC ZONE OF A LOW GRADIENT, MEANDERING AGRICULTURAL STREAM USING CONSERVATIVE TRACERS
HAHN, David and VAN DER HOVEN, Stephen J., Geography-Geology, Illinois State University, Campus Box 4400, Normal, IL 61790, hahn_87@hotmail.com, hahn_87@hotmail.com
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QUANTIFYING THE EFFECTS OF GROUNDWATER ON NITROGEN CYCLING IN CONSTRUCTED WETLANDS RECEIVING AGRICULTURAL TILE DRAINAGE
TRELA, Jarek, VAN DER HOVEN, Stephen J. and LOVE, Jonathan, Geography-Geology, Illinois State University, Campus Box 4400, Normal, IL 61790, jtrela@ilstu.edu, jtrela@ilstu.edu
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A PRELIMINARY GEOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF SPATIAL AND TEMPORAL VARIATIONS IN THE SURFACE WATER CHEMISTRY OF RICE COUNTY MINNESOTA USING ArcGIS
HOLSCHUH, Nicholas Donald1, HAILEAB, Bereket1, NEGA, Tsegaye2 and FU, Wei-Hsin2, (1)Geology, Carleton College, One North College Street, Northfield, MN 55057, (2)Ents, Carleton College, One North College Street, Northfield, MN 55057, holschun@carleton.edu, holschun@carleton.edu
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PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL CONNECTIONS BETWEEN SURFACE AND GROUND WATER IN THE ANCHORAGE WATERSHED, ALASKA
CARDENAS, Megan E., Geological Sciences, University of Alaska Anchorage, 3211 Providence Drive, Anchorage, AK 99508, MUNK, LeeAnn, Department of Geological Sciences, University of Alaska Anchorage, 3211 Providence Drive, Anchorage, AK 99508, MUNK, Jens, School of Engineering, University of Alaska Anchorage, 3211 Providence Drive, Anchorage, AK 99508 and HAGEDORN, Birgit, Applied Science and Technology Laboratory, University of Alaska Anchorage, 3211 Providence Drive, Anchorage, AK 99508, asmec47@uaa.alaska.edu, asmec47@uaa.alaska.edu
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INFLUENCE OF DECIMETER-SCALE VARIABILITY ON DNAPL INFILTRATION AND MIGRATION IN A GLACIAL SAND AQUIFER
SHERMAN, Janelle R., Department of Geology, Wayne State University, 0224 Old Main, 4841 Cass Ave, Detroit, MI 48202 and LEMKE, Lawrence D., Department of Geology, Wayne State University, 0224 Old Main, 4841 Cass, Detroit, MI 48202, at4653@wayne.edu, at4653@wayne.edu
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SOURCING ELEMENTAL ALUMINUM IN SURFACE WATERS IN THE SWIFT RIVER WATERSHED, NEW HAMPSHIRE: A PRELIMINARY REPORT
ALLEN, Justin M.1, CALDWELL, Matthew P.1 and BALOGH-BRUNSTAD, Zsuzsanna2, (1)Hartwick College, Oneonta, NY 13820, (2)Environmental Chemistry, Hartwick College, Johnstone Science Center, Oneonta, NY 13820, allenj@hartwick.edu, allenj@hartwick.edu
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INVESTIGATING THE POTENTIAL FOR MICROBIAL IRON REDUCTION IN A HYDROLOGICALLY DYNAMIC RESERVOIR SYSTEM, VILLA PARK DAM, VILLA PARK, CA
CORCORAN, Andrew M., Geological Sciences, California State University Fullerton, 800 North State College Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92834 and KNEESHAW, Tara A., Department of Geological Sciences, California State University Fullerton, Fullerton, CA 92834-6850, a_m_c_1987@yahoo.com, a_m_c_1987@yahoo.com
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EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE AND RECURRENCE FROM SCARP MORPHOLOGY, EUREKA VALLEY FAULT ZONE, EASTERN CALIFORNIA
SCHLOM, Tyanna M., Geological Sciences, California State University, Fullerton, McCarthy Hall 254, P.O. Box 6850, Fullerton, CA 92834-6850 and KNOTT, Jeffrey R., Department of Geological Sciences, California State Univ, Fullerton, Box 6850, Fullerton, CA 92834, tschlom@gmail.com, tschlom@gmail.com
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ARE THE MOAT MOUNTIAN VOLCANIC ROCKS OF NEW HAMPSHIRE REALLY OF VOLCANIC ORIGIN? MOAT MAYBE, KEARSARGE NO
TIMM, Sarah, Research and Collections, Virginia Museum of Natural History, 21 Starling Avenue, Martinsville, VA 24112, stimm10@gmail.com, stimm10@gmail.com
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PETROGENETIC EVOLUTION OF LAVAS FROM THE CASITAS SHIELD, DESCABEZADO GRANDE- CERRO AZUL VOLCANIC COMPLEX, CHILEAN ANDES
DOWNEN, Matthew R.1, WULFF, Andrew, KRAMER, Kelly1 and MOYERS, Austin1, (1)Geography and Geology, Western Kentucky University, 1906 College Heights Blvd. #31066, Bowling Green, KY 42101-1066, matthew.downen325@wku.edu, matthew.downen325@wku.edu
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LASER ABLATION INDUCTIVELY COUPLED PLASMA MASS SPECTROMETRY OF THE PLEISTOCENE WILSON CREEK ASH BEDS, INYO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
DIAZ, Nathan, Geology, Geography, and Planning, Missouri State University, 901 S National, Springfield, MO 65807, KNOTT, Jeffrey R., Department of Geological Sciences, California State Univ, Fullerton, Box 6850, Fullerton, CA 92834, NEFF, Hector, Anthropology/IIRMES, California State University Long Beach, 1250 Bellflower Blvd, Long Beach, CO 90840, WAN, Elmira, U.S. Geological Survey, 345 Middlefield Rd, MS-975, Menlo Park, CA 94025, WAHL, David, USGS, 345 Middlefield Rd. MS-975, Menlo Park, CA 94025 and SARNA-WOJCICKI, Andrei M., U.S. Geological Survey, 345 Middlefield Rd, Menlo Park, CA 94025, r0ckh4mm3r@hotmail.com, r0ckh4mm3r@hotmail.com
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MAFIC MICROGRANULAR ENCLAVES WITHIN SHEARED GRANITIC ROCKS IN MOUNTAIN, WI
SIEGNER, Michael, Geography/Geology Department, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, 800 Main Street, Whitewater, WI 53190 and BHATTACHARYYA, Prajukti, Geography and Geology, University of Wisconsin - Whitewater, 120 Upham Hall, 800 Main Street, Whitewater, WI 53190, siegnerml15@uww.edu, siegnerml15@uww.edu
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AGE AND CHEMISTRY OF MEGACRYSTIC ZIRCONS FROM ZIRCONIA, NORTH CAROLINA
BRAUN, Steven A.1, BREAM, Brendan R.1 and GUALDA, Guilherme A.R.2, (1)Earth and Environmental Sciences, Vanderbilt University, 2301 Vanderbilt Place, Station B 35-1805, Nashville, TN 37235-1805, (2)Dept. of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37235, steven.a.braun@vanderbilt.edu, steven.a.braun@vanderbilt.edu
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FINGERPRINTING CU-BEARING TOURMALINE USING TRACE ELEMENTS AND LI AND B STABLE ISOTOPES
SHABAGA, Brandi, Geological Sciences, University of Manitoba, 240 Wallace Bldg, Winnipeg, MB R3T2N2, Canada, FAYEK, Mostafa, Geological Sciences, University of Manitoba, 240 Wallace Bldg, 125 Dysart Road, Winnipeg, MB R3T2N2, Canada and HAWTHORNE, Frank, Geological Sciences, University of Manitoba, 125 Dysart Road, 240 Wallace Bldg, Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2, Canada, brandishabaga@gmail.com, brandishabaga@gmail.com
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STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY AND METAMORPHIC PETROLOGY OF THE FRIES THRUST SHEET, BLUE RIDGE THRUST COMPLEX, WESTERN NC AND EASTERN TN
MCHUGH, Andrea C.1, HAMIL, A. Brooke1, TRUPE, Charles H.1 and ASHER, Pranoti M.2, (1)Department of Geology and Geography, Georgia Southern University, P.O. Box 8149, Statesboro, GA 30460, (2)American Geophysical Union, 2000 Florida Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20009-1277, amchugh1@georgiasouthern.edu, amchugh1@georgiasouthern.edu
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OSL DATING PROPERTIES OF MG-CARBONATE: A RECENTLY DISCOVERED MINERAL IN MARTIAN SEDIMENTS
GORZ, Andrew J., Geosciences, North Dakota State University, P.O. Box 6050, Dept. 2745, Fargo, ND 58108 and LEPPER, Kenneth, Department of Geosciences, North Dakota State University, P.O. Box 6050, Dept. 2745, Fargo, ND 58108-6050, Andrew.Gorz@ndsu.edu, Andrew.Gorz@ndsu.edu
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COASTAL TERRACE TECTONIC GEOMORPHOLOGY, TRINIDAD, WEST INDIES
MORELL, Mallory A., Grand Valley State, 230 STU 1 Campus Dr, Allendale, MI 49401, ZDAN, Stephen, Geology, Grand Valley State University, 1 Campus Drive, 125 Padnos, Allendale, MI 49401-9403 and LLERANDI-ROMÁN, Pablo A., Geology Dept, Grand Valley State University, Padnos Hall of Science, Allendale, MI 49401-9403, morellm@mail.gvsu.edu, morellm@mail.gvsu.edu
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GROUNDWATER AND SURFACE WATER INTERACTIONS IN AN ACTIVE KARST AREA UNDER DIFFERENT FLOW CONDITIONS, CARTER COUNTY, TENNESSEE
CONDE, Rachel, Geosciences, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN 37614 and GAO, Yongli, Geological Sciences, University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX 78249, zrac13@goldmail.etsu.edu, zrac13@goldmail.etsu.edu
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DEVELOPING HIGH PRECISION TIME SERIES OF ISOTOPIC RECORDS ON SPELEOTHEMS FROM EASTERN TENNESSEE
BURNHAM, Taylor, Geosciences, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN 37614, GAO, Yongli, Geological Sciences, University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX 78249, WANG, Xianfeng, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, Columbia University, Palisades, NY 10964 and ROWE, Harold, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX 77019, ztgb5@goldmail.etsu.edu, ztgb5@goldmail.etsu.edu
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LAND COVER ANALYSIS UTILIZING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND HISTORIC AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY: A CASE STUDY OF RIPARIAN ZONES IN THE LUCKIAMUTE RIVER BASIN, CENTRAL OREGON COAST RANGE
STANLEY, Ryan and TAYLOR, Stephen B., Earth and Physical Science Dept, Western Oregon University, 345 N. Monmouth Ave, Monmouth, OR 97361, rstanley06@wou.edu, rstanley06@wou.edu
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ON THE USE OF STREAMBED TEMPERATURES FOR ESTIMATING BASEFLOW VELOCITY
HAZEN, Anna George, Department of Geology, Appalachian State University, ASU Box 32067, Boone, NC 28607-2067 and ANDERSON Jr, William P., Department of Geology, Appalachian State University, ASU Box 32067, Boone, NC 28608-2067, georgear@appstate.edu, georgear@appstate.edu
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USE OF A DIGITAL ELEVATION MODEL TO MEASURE DEFLATION OF A ROCK GLACIER IN OPABIN BASIN, YOHO NATIONAL PARK
ADAMS, Kristyn1, TENNANT, Christina2, VALLIS, Vanessa3, MENOUNOS, Brian2 and OSBORN, Gerald D.1, (1)Geoscience, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4, Canada, (2)Geography Program, University of Northern British Columbia, Prince George, BC V2N 4Z9, Canada, (3)Department of Geography, University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive N.W, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4, Canada, kaadams@ucalgary.ca, kaadams@ucalgary.ca
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MAGNETOSTRATIGRAPHY OF THE EARLY MIOCENE KULU AND HIWEGI FORMATIONS ON RUSINGA ISLAND (LAKE VICTORIA, KENYA)
ANDREWS, Alexandra L., Department of Geology and Geophysics, Yale University, New Haven, CT 06511, PEPPE, Daniel J., Department of Geology, Baylor University, One Bear Place #97354, Waco, TX 76798-7354, MCNULTY, Kieran P., Department of Anthropology, University of Minnesota, 395 Hubert H. Humphrey Center, 301 19th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55455, HARCOURT-SMITH, Will, Department of Vertebrate Paleontology, American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West at 79th Street, New York, NY 10024, DUNSWORTH, Holly M., Department of Anthropology, Northeastern Illinois University, 5500 North St. Louis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625, DEINO, Alan L., Berkeley Geochronology Center, 2455 Ridge Road, Berkeley, CA 94709 and FOX, David L., Department of Earth Sciences, University of Minnesota, 310 Pillsbury Drive SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455-0219, alexandra.andrews@yale.edu, alexandra.andrews@yale.edu
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GRAIN SIZE CHARACTERISTICS & POTENTIAL MOBILITY OF ROAD TRACTION SAND IN WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
HARKINS, Renee Helen, College of the Holy Cross, 1 College St, PO Box 1040, Worcester, MA 01610 and MITCHELL, Sara Gran, Department of Biology, College of the Holy Cross, PO Box B, 1 College St, Worcester, MA 01610, rhhark10@holycross.edu, rhhark10@holycross.edu
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UNDERGRADUATE CREATIVE INQUIRY: GEOLOGIC MAPPING IN THE CLEMSON EXPERIMENTAL FOREST
WARNER, Richard D.1, DEAN, W. Gray1, BRAME, Scott1, HESSE, Shannon1, RITCHIE, Amber2, DOUGLAS, Scott1, FIELDS, Ian1, LAURSEN, Charles1, LEE, Robert1 and TROXLER, W. Finch1, (1)Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences, Clemson University, 340 Brackett Hall, Clemson, SC 29634-0919, (2)Department of Geography-Geology, Illinois State University, 100 N. University Street, Normal, IL 61761, wrichar@clemson.edu, wrichar@clemson.edu
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IMPROVING APPROXIMATIONS OF THE MOHR-COULOMB FAILURE ENVELOPE
AMUNDSEN, Jesse and JOHNSON, Sarah, Physics and Geology, Northern Kentucky University, SC 204, Nunn Dr, Highland Heights, OH 41099, amundsenj1@nku.edu, amundsenj1@nku.edu
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TAPHONOMIC STUDIES OF THE AARON SCOTT SITE QUARRY (MORRISON FORMATION, JURASSIC) NEAR FERRON, UTAH
DONALDSON, Kevin and BERTOG, Janet L., Physics and Geology, Northern Kentucky University, SC 204, Nunn Dr, Highland Heights, KY 41099, donaldsonk@nku.edu, donaldsonk@nku.edu
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WEATHERING AND EROSION OF BONES FROM THE AARON SCOTT DINOSAUR SITE NEAR FERRON, UTAH (MORRISON FORMATION, JURASSIC)
COODE, Katybeth and BERTOG, Janet L., Physics and Geology, Northern Kentucky University, SC 204, Nunn Dr, Highland Heights, KY 41099, furunkle@aol.com, furunkle@aol.com
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SEDIMENTOLOGY OF THE BRUSHY BASIN MEMBER OF THE MORRISON FORMATION ASSOCIATED WITH THE AARON SCOTT DINOSAUR SITE (JURASSIC), FERRON, UTAH
MERGENTHAL, Zachary, Geology, University of Cincinnati, 500 Geology Physics Building, Clifton Court, Cincinnati, OH 45221 and BERTOG, Janet L., Physics and Geology, Northern Kentucky University, SC 204, Nunn Dr, Highland Heights, KY 41099, Zmergenthal@gmail.com, Zmergenthal@gmail.com
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CHARACTERIZATION OF TIDAL VARIATIONS IN THE MIXING ZONE OF A LATE-PLEISTOCENE CARBONATE AQUIFER ON SAN SALVADOR ISLAND, BAHAMAS
STINSON, Chasity L., Department of Geography and Geology, Western Kentucky University, 1906 College Heights Blvd, Bowling Green, KY 42101, FLOREA, Lee J., Department of Geography and Geology, Western Kentucky University, 1906 College Heights Blvd, Bowling Green, KY 42101-1066 and RUSSELL Jr, Scot Allan, Department of Geography and Geology, Western Kentucky University, 1321 Sun Way Apt. 1, Bowling Green, KY 42101, Chasity.Stinson835@wku.edu, Chasity.Stinson835@wku.edu
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