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

Session No. 113
Monday, 19 October 2009: 9:00 AM-6:00 PM
Hall A (Oregon Convention Center)

T100. Field Geology Education—Historical Perspectives and Modern Approaches (Posters)

National Association of Geoscience Teachers; GSA Geoscience Education Division; GSA Structural Geology and Tectonics Division; GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division

Authors will be present from 4 to 6 PM.

 

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AN INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO TEACHING WATERSHED FIELD SCIENCE
SMITH, Lydia G.1, BIERMAN, Paul2, DRUSCHEL, Gregory K.3, PEARCE, Andrea4, RIZZO, Donna M.4, WEMPLE, Beverley5 and WATZIN, Mary6, (1)Department of Geology, University of Vermont, 180 Colchester Ave, Burlington, VT 05405, (2)Department of Geology and Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources, University of Vermont, Delehanty Hall, 180 Colchester Ave, Burlington, VT 05405, (3)Department of Geology, Univ of Vermont, Burlington, VT 05405, (4)College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences, University of Vermont, Votey Hall, 33 Colchester Ave, Burlington, VT 05405, (5)Department of Geography, University of Vermont, Old Mill, 94 University Place, Burlington, VT 05405, (6)Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources, University of Vermont, 324 Aiken Center, Burlington, VT 05405, lydiagsmith@gmail.com, lydiagsmith@gmail.com
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QUATERNARY MAPPING OF FLUVIAL TERRACE DEPOSITS USING HIGH RESOLUTION MAGNETIC AND SURVEYING TECHNIQUES, HUERFANO COUNTY, COLORADO
BRISTER, Adam1, CEDILLO, Danielle N.1, GARCIA, Lorraine A.1, LARA, Hernan J.1, PARSON, Calvin B.1, PITRUCHA, Rachell M.1, ARAGON, Amanda1, CATTARELLO, Richard J.1 and PETRONIS, Michael2, (1)Environmental Geology, Natural Resource Management Department, New Mexico Highlands University, PO Box 9000, Las Vegas, NM 87701, (2)Environmental Geology, Natural Resource Managment, New Mexico Highlands University, PO Box 9000, Las Vegas, NM 87701, mspetro@nmhu.edu, mspetro@nmhu.edu
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INTEGRATING HYDROLOGY AND GEOPHYSICS INTO A TRADITIONAL GEOLOGY FIELD COURSE: THE USE OF ADVANCED PROJECT OPTIONS
BAUER, Robert L.1, SIEGEL, Donald2, SANDVOL, Eric1 and LAUTZ, Laura K.3, (1)Geological Sciences, University of Missouri, 101 Geological Sciences Bldg, Columbia, MO 65211, (2)Department of Earth Sciences, Syracuse Univ, Syracuse, NY 13244, (3)Department of Earth Sciences, Syracuse University, 204 Heroy Geology Lab, Syracuse, NY 13210, bauerr@missouri.edu, bauerr@missouri.edu
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GEOSCIENCES AND PETROLEUM ENGINEERING AT MISSOURI S&T: A TALE OF TWO FIELD CAMPS
HOGAN, John P., ABDELSALAM, Mohamed G., NYGAARD, Runar and ECKERT, Andreas, Geological Sciences and Engineering, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, MO 65409, jhogan@mst.edu, jhogan@mst.edu
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IDENTIFYING AND EVALUATING VOLCANIC RISK
PERKINS, Dexter1, MUNSON, Nathan1, RUSSELL, Ashley K.2, TROBEC, Seth3 and ZIMNY, Eric1, (1)Dept. of Geology and Geological Engineering, University of North Dakota, 81 Cornell Street Stop 8358, Grand Forks, ND 58202-8358, (2)Department of Geoscience, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1215 W Dayton St, Madison, WI 53706, (3)Dept. of Geology and Geological Engineering, University of North Dakota, 81 Cornell Street Stop 8358, Grand Forks, ND 58202, dexter_perkins@und.edu, dexter_perkins@und.edu
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CREATING A CAPSTONE CLASS THAT FLOWS WITH STUDENT-LED FIELDTRIPS
GOEKE, Elizabeth R., Geology and Planetary Science, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, 450 Schoolhouse Rd, Krebs 250, Johnstown, PA 15904, goeke@pitt.edu, goeke@pitt.edu
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INVOLVING STUDENTS IN PRACTICAL FIELD AND LABORATORY STUDIES IN THE CRETACEOUS HELL CREEK FORMATION, MONTANA – FROM SAMPLE COLLECTION TO POSTER CONSTRUCTION
SCHUMAKER, Karew K.1, WEILER, Matthew W.1, ZIMNY, E.G.2, KLENNER, R.C.L.1, CROWELL, J.J.1, MOONEY, B.J.1, MCCOLLOR, D.P.1, BUTLER, R.D.1 and HARTMAN, J.H.1, (1)Department of Geology and Geological Engineering, University of North Dakota, 81 Cornell St. Stop 8358, Grand Forks, ND 58202, (2)Dept. of Geology and Geological Engineering, University of North Dakota, 81 Cornell Street Stop 8358, Grand Forks, ND 58202, karew.schumaker@und.edu, karew.schumaker@und.edu
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WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE CARBON-NEUTRAL?
DANG, George1, DAVIS, Bradley1, GOULD, Salley1, HA, Grace1, HASS, Bridget1, MEYER, Jacqueline1, MNICH, Marissa2, SLOVIN, Noah1, WELLS, Victoria1 and MOORE, Alexandra1, (1)EES Field Program, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853, (2)Department of Geosciences, University of Massachusettes Amherst, Amherst, MA 01003, afm113@gmail.com, afm113@gmail.com
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UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES IN ARCTIC HOLOCENE AND MODERN CLIMATE CHANGE: THE SVALBARD REU PROJECT
ROOF, Steven R., School of Natural Science, Hampshire College, Amherst, MA 01002, WERNER, Al, Dept Geology and Geography, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, MA 01075 and RETELLE, Michael J., Department of Geology, Bates College, Lewiston, ME 04240, sroof@hampshire.edu, sroof@hampshire.edu
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A MULTI-DISCIPLINARY MODEL FOR GEOSCIENCE FIELD STUDY: GEOGRAPHY-GEOLOGY FIELD STUDIES OF CURACAO, NETHERLANDS ANTILLES
CORNELL, Sean R., Department of Geography and Earth Science, Shippensburg University, 1871 Old Main Drive, Shippensburg, PA 17257, srcornell@ship.edu, srcornell@ship.edu
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THE GEOLOGY OF NEW ZEALAND: A NEW STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMME THAT INVESTIGATES THE GEOLOGIC EVOLUTION OF NEW ZEALAND THROUGH A FIVE-WEEK FIELD CAMP COUPLED WITH A CAMPUS SEMESTER
GRAVLEY, D.M., Institute of Earth Science and Engineering, University of Auckland, Auckland, 1142, New Zealand, HIKUROA, D.C.H, Institute of Earth Science and Engineering, The University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019, Auckland, 1142, New Zealand and BORELLA, M.W., Frontiers Abroad, 8705 Centennial Drive, Jackson, WY 83001, d.gravley@auckland.ac.nz, d.gravley@auckland.ac.nz
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DEVELOPING A PIPELINE OF UNDERREPRESENTED MINORITY STUDENTS FOR THE GEOSCIENCES THROUGH AfricaArray
HANSEN, Samantha E., Geosciences Dept, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, NYBLADE, Andrew A., Geosciences Dept, Pennsylvania State University, 447 Deike Bldg, University Park, PA 16802 and BILILIGN, Solomon, NOAA-ISET Center, North Carolina A&T State University, 306 Marteena, 302 Gibbs (Center office), Greensboro, NC 27411, shansen@geo.ua.edu, shansen@geo.ua.edu
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DEVELOPING FIELD GEOLOGY COMPETENCE IN THE 21st CENTURY, ONE STEP AT A TIME
ALLISON, David T.1, ENRIGHT, Richard L.C.2 and ISPHORDING, Wayne C.1, (1)Earth Sciences, University of South Alabama, LSCB 136, Mobile, AL 36688, (2)Earth Sciences, Bridgewater State College, Bridgewater, MA 02325, ENRIGHT@bridgew.edu, ENRIGHT@bridgew.edu
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THE VALUE OF LONG-TERM STUDIES IN TEACHING GEOLOGY
POTTER Jr., Noel, Department of Earth Sciences (retired), Dickinson College, Carlisle, PA 17013, NIEMITZ, Jeffrey W., Dept. of Earth Sciences, Dickinson College, P.O. Box 1773, Carlisle, PA 17013 and SAK, Peter B., Department of Geology, Dickinson College, Carlisle, PA 17013, pottern@dickinson.edu, pottern@dickinson.edu
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INVESTIGATING STUDENT CONCEPTIONS OF ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS IN A FIELD-BASED UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
BLOCK, Katherine L., Mallinson Institute for Science Education, Western Michigan University, 3225 Wood Hall, Kalamazoo, MI 49008, PETCOVIC, Heather L., Department of Geosciences and The Mallinson Institute for Science Education, Western Michigan University, 1903 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5241 and KORETSKY, Carla M., Geosciences, Western Michigan University, 1187 Rood Hall, Kalamazoo, MI 49008, kate.l.block@wmich.edu, kate.l.block@wmich.edu
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DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AN IN-FIELD ASSESSMENT PROTOCOL FOR AN INTRODUCTORY FIELD GEOLOGY COURSE
BEVIER, Mary Lou, Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences, Univ British Columbia, 6339 Stores Rd, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4, Canada and CAULKINS, Joshua L., Department of Geosciences, University of Rhode Island, 116 Woodward Hall, 9 East Alumni Avenue, Kingston, RI 02881, mbevier@eos.ubc.ca, mbevier@eos.ubc.ca
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