North-Central Section - 43rd Annual Meeting (2-3 April 2009)

Session No. 17
Thursday, 2 April 2009: 1:00 PM-5:00 PM

T13. Undergraduate Research II (Posters)

Council for Undergraduate Research

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

 

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SURFICIAL MAP OF THE STREATOR SOUTH 7.5 MINUTE QUADRANGLE, LASALLE/ LIVINGSTON COUNTIES ILLINOIS
LONGTON, Christopher M. and KING, Bradley D., Geography-Geology, Illinois State University, Campus Box 4400, Normal, IL 61790-4400, chrislongton@yahoo.com, chrislongton@yahoo.com
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STRATIGRAPHY, PALEOENVIRONMENTS, AND CORRELATION OF THE UPPER ORDOVICIAN TATE MEMBER OF THE ASHLOCK FORMATION AT POINT LEAVELL, KENTUCKY
FLORES, Nicholas1, DATTILO, Benjamin F.1, MOSSER, Sasha L.2, MOSSER, Jammie2, BREMER, Philip1, MOFFETT, Jadda C.1 and HARRISON, Michael3, (1)Department of Geosciences, Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne, IN 46805-1499, (2)1136 N 200 W, Logan, UT 84341, (3)2619 Abbey Dr, Fort Wayne, IN 46835, nicholasflores@hotmail.com, nicholasflores@hotmail.com
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STRATIGRAPHY, PALEOENVIRONMENTS AND CORRELATION OF THE LOWER PART (C2-C3 BOUNDARY) OF AN OUTCROP OF UPPER ORDOVICIAN ROCKS NEAR FREDERICKTOWN, KENTUCKY
MOSSER, Sasha L.1, DATTILO, Benjamin F.2, FLORES, Nicholas2, MOFFETT, Jadda C.2, MOSSER, Jammie1, BREMER, Philip2 and BULINSKI, Katherine V.3, (1)1136 N 200 W, Logan, UT 84341, (2)Department of Geosciences, Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne, IN 46805-1499, (3)Department of Chemistry and Physics, Bellarmine University, 2001 Newburg Road, Louisville, KY 40205, sasha.l.mosser@gmail.com, sasha.l.mosser@gmail.com
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SPATIAL TRENDS IN CONODONT DISTRIBUTION PATTERNS AND TAPHONOMY IN KEY STRATIGRAPHIC SURFACES AND HORIZONS THAT DELINEATE GENETIC UNITS WITHIN THE IOLA LIMESTONE: UPPER PENNSYLVANIAN OF KANSAS AND IOWA
FERRAGUT, Lauren M., MEYER, Kelsie J., PRISSEL, Tabb C., WRIGHT, Nathan T. and LEONARD, Karl W., Anthropology and Earth Science, Minnesota State University Moorhead, 1104 7th Avenue South, Moorhead, MN 56563, ferragla@mnstate.edu, ferragla@mnstate.edu
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SEQUENCE STRATIGRAPHY AND CONODONT PALEOECOLOGY OF THE LOWER DUPEROW FORMATION (UPPER DEVONIAN) IN WESTERN NORTH DAKOTA
SCHUETTE, Patrick M., MCALLISTER, Michael R. and LEONARD, Karl W., Anthropology and Earth Science, Minnesota State University Moorhead, 1104 7th Avenue South, Moorhead, MN 56563, schuetpa@mnstate.edu, schuetpa@mnstate.edu
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SPATIAL AND TEMPORAL VARIATIONS IN SEDIMENT ORGANIC MATTER (SOM) FROM A STREAM DRAINING MIXED-USE LANDSCAPES
VOLK, John M. and COSTA Jr, Ozeas S., School of Earth Sciences, The Ohio State University at Mansfield, 1760 University Drive, Mansfield, OH 44906, volk.13@osu.edu, volk.13@osu.edu
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A δ13C STRATIGRAPHIC PROFILE FROM THE ROUBIDOUX AND JEFFERSON CITY FORMATIONS, CENTRAL MISSOURI
RUHMANN, Emma, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Saint Louis University, 3642 Lindell Boulevard, St Louis, MO 63108, RIPPERDAN, Robert L., Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Saint Louis University, 3642 Lindell Boulevard, Saint Louis, MO 63108 and LOCH, James, Department of Biology and Earth Sciences, University of Central Missouri, W.C. Morris 306, Warrensburg, MO 64093, ruhmanne@slu.edu, ruhmanne@slu.edu
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COMPARISONS OF 63-150 MICRON AND >150 MICRON SIZE FRACTIONS OF ROSE BENGAL STAINED FORAMINIFERA INHABITING METHANE-SEEP CLAM BEDS IN MONTEREY BAY, CALIFORNIA
TAYLOR, Ronald D.1, WAGGONER, Jason1, RATHBURN, Anthony E.1, MARTIN, Jon B.2, BERNHARD, Joan M.3, PEREZ, M. Elena1 and GIESKES, Joris4, (1)Geology Program, Indiana State University, Science Building room 179, Terre Haute, IN 47809, (2)Geological Sciences, University of Florida, 241 Williamson Hall, Gainesville, FL 32611, (3)Department of Geology & Geophysics, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, MS #52, Woods Hole, MA 02543, (4)Integrative Oceanography Division, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, 9500 Gilman Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093-0236, rtaylor13@indstate.edu, rtaylor13@indstate.edu
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PHOSPHORUS GEOCHEMISTRY DURING OCEAN ANOXIC EVENTS: RESULTS FROM DEMERARA RISE
PUGH, Emily R., LATIMER, Jennifer C., MCBRIDE, Windy J. and BRINDLE, Matt, Geology Program, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN 47809, epugh@indstate.edu, epugh@indstate.edu
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PHOSPHORUS GEOCHEMISTRY AND C:P RELATIONSHIPS IN PALEO LAKE MABABE, BOTSWANA
MCBRIDE, Windy J.1, LATIMER, Jennifer C.2, GAMROD, Jennifer3, ATEKWANA, Eliot A.3, CRUSE, Anna3, ATEKWANA, Estella4 and TEETER, Kristi5, (1)Department of Earth and Environmental Systems, Indiana State University, 600 Chestnut St, Terre Haute, IN 47809, (2)Geology Program, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN 47809, (3)Boone Pickens School of Geology, Oklahoma State University, 105 Noble Research Center, Stillwater, OK 74078-3031, (4)Boone Pickens School of Geology, Oklahoma State University, Noble Research Center, Stillwater, OK 74078, (5)School of Geology, Oklahoma State University, 105 Noble Research Center, Stillwater, OK 74078-3031, wmcbride@indstate.edu, wmcbride@indstate.edu
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LITHOLOGIC COMPOSITION OF THREE STUDY SITES IN THE UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER VALLEY: SEDIMENT PROVENANCE, CHARACTERISTICS, AND CORRELATION
OLIVI, Andrew Patrick, Geology, Augustana College, 639 38th Street, Box # 1687, Rock Island, IL 61201, andrew-olivi@augustana.edu, andrew-olivi@augustana.edu
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SURFICIAL GEOLOGY OF THE WAVERLY QUADRANGLE, BREMER COUNTY IOWA
KREMAN, Drew1, HEINZEL, Chad1 and CLARKSON, Amanda2, (1)Earth Science, The University of Northern Iowa, Latham Hall, Cedar Falls, IA 50614, (2)Environmental Science, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, 50614, dkreman@uni.edu, dkreman@uni.edu
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LASER DIFFRACTION GRAIN SIZE ANALYSIS OF LITTLE LAKE, OREGON
PUTA, Rebecca A.1, RAWLING III, J.E.1 and LONG, Colin J.2, (1)Geography and Geology Program, University of Wisconsin-Platteville, Platteville, WI 53818, (2)Department of Geography and Urban Planning, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, Oshkosh, WI 54901-8642, putar@uwplatt.edu, putar@uwplatt.edu
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A PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION OF HIGHLY INDURATED PETROCALCIC SOIL HORIZONS ALONG THE LOWER COLORADO RIVER CORRIDOR IN NORTHWESTERN ARIZONA
MOON, Kevin, Geography, Geology, and Planning, Missouri State University, 901 South National Ave, Springfield, MO 65897 and BROCK, Amy, Geology, Western Illinois University, 1 University Circle, Macomb, IL 61455, Edward1572@live.missouristate.edu, Edward1572@live.missouristate.edu
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MAPPING SURFICIAL FEATURES IN THE MISSOURI RIVER VALLEY
FREED Sr, Timothy W.1, MILLER, Katharine2, WESSALE, Matt3, EMENHISER, Steven2, SOULTAIRE, Aaron2, JACK, Jill4, RADAKOVICH, Amy L.5, ARTEN, Josh6, FIGUEROA, Sara2 and CALVERT, Graham2, (1)Geology, University of Nebraska - Omaha, 6001 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE 68182, (2)Tarrant County College, Arlington, TX 76018, (3)University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI 53706, (4)Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA 23284, (5)Department of Geological Sciences, University of Minnesota, Duluth, MN 55812, (6)University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Lincoln, NE 68588, twfreed@mail.unomaha.edu, twfreed@mail.unomaha.edu
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USE OF SRTM AND FIELDWORK IN RURAL VILLAGES NEAR MAOMING, SOUTHERN CHINA, TO ASSESS GROUNDWATER CONTAMINATION FROM OIL SHALE WASTES
STURNFIELD, Emily L. and CARPENTER, Philip J., Geology and Environmental Geosciences, Northern Illinois University, Davis Hall 312, Normal Rd, Dekalb, IL 60115, z135666@students.niu.edu, z135666@students.niu.edu
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DEVELOPMENT OF A GOOGLE EARTH™ GEOLOGIC DATABASE: ST. FRANCOIS MOUNTAINS, MISSOURI
BABER, Margaret B.1, BARNES, Allison C.1 and MILLS, James G.2, (1)Dept. of Geosciences, DePauw University, 602 South College Ave, Greencastle, IN 46135, (2)Geosciences, DePauw University, 602 S. College Ave, Greencastle, IN 46135, margaretbaber_2011@depauw.edu, margaretbaber_2011@depauw.edu
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VISUALIZING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE BEDROCK AND SURFACE TOPOGRAPHY OF THE ROCK RIVER VALLEY NEAR THE QUAD CITIES, IL WITH ArcGIS
JILES, Stephanie, Geology, Augustana College, 639 38th Street, Box 1047, Rock Island, IL 61201, stephanie-jiles@augustana.edu, stephanie-jiles@augustana.edu
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GEOPHYSICAL EXPLORATION OF THE SOUTHERN FAULT BLOCK OF THE ROCK ELM IMPACT CRATER IN PIERCE COUNTY, WI
DIERAUER, Jennifer R. and ANDERSON, Jennifer L.B., Department of Geoscience, Winona State University, 175 W. Mark St, Winona, MN 55987, jrdierau7578@winona.edu, jrdierau7578@winona.edu
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LAVA TUBES IN THE ALBA PATERA REGION OF MARS: FUTURE HUMAN HABITATS AND INCUBATORS OF LIFE?
BENNETT, Samantha A. and CARPENTER, Philip, Dept. of Geology and Environmental Geosciences, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL 60115, z099844@students.niu.edu, z099844@students.niu.edu
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THE PRIMARY SUCCESSION OF VEGETATION ON THE 2006 PYROCLASTIC FLOWS OF THE TUNGURAHUA VOLCANO
SCHAEFER, Lauren N., Geoscience, DePauw University, 607 Harvard Lane, Libertyville, IL 60048, lauren.n.schaef@gmail.com, lauren.n.schaef@gmail.com
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PETROLOGY AND GEOCHEMISTRY OF MONTANA GUAZA; ASSIMILATION AND FRACTIONAL CRYSTALLIZATION OF THE MAGMA CHAMBER, TENERIFE (CANARY ISLANDS)
ORTON, Kristopher, Geology, Ball State University, Muncie, IN 47306, ZAPOLIS, Annette, Geology, Augustana College, Rock Island, IL 61201 and WOLF, Michael, Geology, Augustana College, 639 38th Street, Rock Island, IL 61201, ktorton@bsu.edu, ktorton@bsu.edu
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210Po, 210Pb, AND 226Ra IN SAMPLES FROM MERAPI VOLCANO, INDONESIA: IMPLICATIONS FOR TIME-SCALES OF DEGASSING
BAILEY, Tawny and REAGAN, Mark K., Geoscience, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242, tawny-bailey@uiowa.edu, tawny-bailey@uiowa.edu
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CRYSTALLIZATION HISTORY OF QUARTZ PHENOCRYSTS FROM THE YOUNGEST TOBA TUFF
KRAHN, Suzanne R. and CHESNER, Craig A., Geology/Geography, Eastern Illinois University, 600 Lincoln Avenue, Charleston, IL 61920, srkrahn@eiu.edu, srkrahn@eiu.edu
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GEOCHEMISTRY AND PETROLOGY OF SCORIA CONES MONTANA AMARILLA AND MONTANA DE MALPASITO, BANDAS DEL SUR FORMATION, TENERIFE (CANARY ISLANDS)
ZAPOLIS, Annette T., Geology, Augustana College, 612 34th Street, Rock Island, IL 61201, ORTON, Kristopher, Geology, Ball State University, Muncie, IN 47306 and WOLF, Michael, Geology, Augustana College, 639 38th Street, Rock Island, IL 61201, annette-zapolis@augustana.edu, annette-zapolis@augustana.edu
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THE FORMATION OF THE HJALLIN LENS: A QUANTITATIVE STUDY OF IGNEOUS ROCK TEXTURES THROUGH CRYSTAL SIZE DISTRIBUTION (CSD) AND CONDUCTIVE COOLING MODELS, VATNSDALUR, ICELAND
DRUSHAL, Jayne Alexandra, Geology, The College of Wooster, 1189 Beall Ave, Box C-1462, Wooster, OH 44691 and POLLOCK, Meagen, Department of Geology, College of Wooster, Scovel Hall, 944 College Mall, Wooster, OH 44691, jdrushal09@wooster.edu, jdrushal09@wooster.edu
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FRACTIONAL CRYSTALLIZATION MODELING OF THE SYENITIC AND BASALTIC DIKE SUITES OF THE GARDAR PROVINCE, SOUTH GREENLAND
HUBB, Ryan M., Department of Geology, Western Illinois University, 1 University Circle, Macomb, IL 61455 and MAYBORN, Kyle R., Dept. of Geology, Western Illinois Univ, 1 University Circle, Macomb, IL 61455, RM-Hubb@wiu.edu, RM-Hubb@wiu.edu
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COMPARISON OF ARCHEAN GNEISSES IN NORTHERN WISCONSIN ALONG THE SOUTHERN MARGIN OF THE SUPERIOR CRATON
BENNETT, Jonathan and ROHS, C. Renee, Geology/Geography, Northwest Missouri State University, 800 University Dr, Maryville, MO 64468, S273737@nwmissouri.edu, S273737@nwmissouri.edu
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PROTOLITH DETERMINATION OF THE HYDE SCHOOL GARNET-SILLIMANITE MARGINAL GNEISSES, ADIRONDACK LOWLANDS, NY
NOWAK, Robert1, PECK, William H.2 and POLLOCK, Meagen1, (1)Geology, The College of Wooster, 1189 Beall Ave, Wooster, OH 44691, (2)Department of Geology, Colgate University, Hamilton, NY 13346, rnowak09@wooster.edu, rnowak09@wooster.edu
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THREE-DIMENSIONAL GEOMETRY OF GROWTH FAULTS DETERMINED FROM FLUME EXPERIMENTS
DIEM, Bridget C., Department of Geology and Geophysics, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53715, TIKOFF, Basil, Department of Geoscience, University of Wisconsin Madison, 1215 W. Dayton St, Madison, WI 53706 and PAOLA, C., Geology & Geophysics, Univ. of Minnesota, 310 Pillsbury Drive SE, Room 108, Minneapolis, MN 55455, diem@wisc.edu, diem@wisc.edu
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