Southeastern Section - 58th Annual Meeting (12-13 March 2009)

Session No. 16
Friday, 13 March 2009: 8:30 AM-12:30 PM

T3. Undergraduate Research (Posters)

Council on Undergraduate Research–Geosciences Division

Authors will be present from 9 to 11 AM.

 

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CONCORDANCE IN RANK-ORDER ABUNDANCE OF LIVING AND DEATH ASSEMBLAGES OF MOLLUSKS FROM A NORTH CAROLINA TIDAL FLAT
DIETL, Gregory P., Paleontological Research Institution, 1259 Trumansburg Road, Ithaca, NY 14850, KELLEY, Patricia H., Geography and Geology, University of North Carolina Wilmington, 601 South College Road, Wilmington, NC 28403-5944, VISAGGI, Christy C., Biology and Marine Biology, University of North Carolina Wilmington, 601 South College Road, Wilmington, NC 28403, LAMBERT, Jessica G., Conservation Biology, State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry, 1 Forestry Drive, Syracuse, NY 13210, POOLE, Joshua J., Biology, Elizabeth Cith State University, 1704 Weeksville Road, Elizabeth City, NC 27909, SELDERS, Kevin R., Anthropology, University of North Carolina, 301 Alumni Bldg., CB# 3115, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3115 and TOLEDO RIVERA, Jennifer, Environmental Science, University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus, PO Box 23341, San Juan, PR 00931, gpd3@cornell.edu, gpd3@cornell.edu
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ISOTOPE SCLEROCHRONOLOGY OF LATE PLIOCENE TURRITELLIDAE (GASTROPODA) FROM SOUTHEASTERN NORTH CAROLINA
MONARREZ, Pedro M.1, DIETL, Gregory P.2, KELLEY, Patricia H.3, VISAGGI, Christy C.4, ALLMON, Warren D.2 and TOBIAS, Craig3, (1)Geological Sciences, California State University, Fullerton, 800 N. State College Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92831-3599, (2)Paleontological Research Institution, 1259 Trumansburg Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850-1398, (3)Geography and Geology, University of North Carolina Wilmington, 601 South College Road, Wilmington, NC 28403-5944, (4)Biology and Marine Biology, University of North Carolina Wilmington, 601 South College Road, Wilmington, NC 28403-5915, paydrowk@csu.fullerton.edu, paydrowk@csu.fullerton.edu
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USING LATITUDINAL DIFFERENCES IN GROWTH INCREMENT FORMATION IN MERCENARIA MERCENARIA TO LOCATE PALEOBIOGEOGRAPHIC BOUNDARIES IN THE WESTERN NORTH ATLANTIC
SELDERS, Kevin1, DIETL, Gregory2, KELLEY, Patricia H.3, SURGE, Donna4, VISAGGI, Christy C.5 and TOBIAS, Craig3, (1)Anthropology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, (2)Paleontological Research Institution, 1259 Trumansburg Road, Ithaca, NY 14850, (3)Geography and Geology, University of North Carolina Wilmington, 601 South College Road, Wilmington, NC 28403-5944, (4)Geological Sciences, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 104 South Road, CB #3315, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, (5)Biology and Marine Biology, University of North Carolina Wilmington, 601 South College Road, Wilmington, NC 28403, krselders@gmail.com, krselders@gmail.com
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OBSERVATIONS OF FASCIOLARIA FEEDING BEHAVIOR AS A BASELINE FOR INTERPRETING THE TRACE FOSSIL RECORD OF PREDATION
DURHAM, Stephen R., Paleontological Research Institution, 1259 Trumansburg Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850, DIETL, Gregory, Paleontological Research Institution, 1259 Trumansburg Road, Ithaca, NY 14850, VISAGGI, Christy C., Biology and Marine Biology, University of North Carolina Wilmington, 601 South College Road, Wilmington, NC 28403 and KELLEY, Patricia H., Geography and Geology, University of North Carolina Wilmington, 601 South College Road, Wilmington, NC 28403-5944, durham@museumoftheearth.org, durham@museumoftheearth.org
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EFFECTS OF A LATE PLIOCENE EXTINCTION IN NORTH CAROLINA ON MOLLUSK DIVERSITY AND ECOLOGY: PRELIMINARY RESULTS
KELLEY, Patricia H., Geography and Geology, University of North Carolina Wilmington, 601 South College Road, Wilmington, NC 28403-5944, DIETL, Gregory P., Paleontological Research Institution, 1259 Trumansburg Road, Ithaca, NY 14850, VISAGGI, Christy C., Biology and Marine Biology, University of North Carolina Wilmington, 601 South College Road, Wilmington, NC 28403, CHRISTIE, Max, Geology, Pennsylvania State University, 434 Deike Building, University Park, PA 16802, DURHAM, Stephen R., Paleontological Research Institution, 1259 Trumansburg Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850, GRAYBILL, Elizabeth A., Geology, Lafayette College, Box 8384, Lafayette College, Easton, PA 18042, MONARREZ, Pedro M., Geological Sciences, California State University Fullerton, Fullerton, CA 92834-6850 and PARNELL, Bradley A., Biology and Marine Biology, University of North Carolina Wilmington, 601 South College Rd, Wilmington, NC 28403, kelleyp@uncw.edu, kelleyp@uncw.edu
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UNEXPECTED ABSENCE OF CANNIBALISM FOR THE NATICID GASTROPOD NEVERITA DUPLICATA UNDER EXPERIMENTAL CONDITIONS OF HIGH COMPETITION
GOULD, Emily1, POOLE, Joshua J.2, KELLEY, Patricia H.1, DIETL, Gregory P.3 and VISAGGI, Christy C.4, (1)Geography and Geology, University of North Carolina Wilmington, 601 South College Road, Wilmington, NC 28403-5944, (2)Biology, Elizabeth Cith State University, 1704 Weeksville Road, Elizabeth City, NC 27909, (3)Paleontological Research Institution, 1259 Trumansburg Road, Ithaca, NY 14850, (4)Biology and Marine Biology, University of North Carolina Wilmington, 601 South College Road, Wilmington, NC 28403, esg3851@uncw.edu, esg3851@uncw.edu
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ANTHROPOGENIC INFLUENCE ON THE HEALTH OF OYSTER REEF ECOSYSTEMS IN SOUTHEASTERN NORTH CAROLINA AS EVIDENCED BY RANK-ORDER ABUNDANCE OF LIVING AND DEATH ASSEMBLAGES
LAMBERT, Jessica Gail, Conservation Biology, State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry, 1 Forestry Drive, Syracuse, NY 13210, DIETL, Gregory P., Paleontological Research Institution, 1259 Trumansburg Road, Ithaca, NY 14850-1398, KELLEY, Patricia H., Geography and Geology, University of North Carolina Wilmington, 601 South College Road, Wilmington, NC 28403-5944, ALPHIN, Troy D., Center for Marine Science, Univ of North Carolina at Wilmington, 1 Marvin Moss Lane, Wilmington, NC 28409 and VISAGGI, Christy C., Department of Biology and Marine Biology, University of North Carolina Wilmington, 601 South College Road, Wilmington, NC 28403, jglamb01@syr.edu, jglamb01@syr.edu
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PALEOENVIRONMENTS OF THE DUPLIN (PLIOCENE) AND WACCAMAW (PLIO-PLEISTOCENE?) FORMATIONS IN SOUTHEASTERN NORTH CAROLINA INFERRED FROM MICROFOSSILS
PARNELL, Bradley A.1, VISAGGI, Christy C.2, LAWS, Richard A.3, KELLEY, Patricia H.3 and DIETL, Gregory P.4, (1)Biology and Marine Biology, University of North Carolina Wilmington, 601 South College Rd, Wilmington, NC 28403, (2)Biology and Marine Biology, University of North Carolina Wilmington, 601 South College Road, Wilmington, NC 28403, (3)Geography and Geology, University of North Carolina Wilmington, 601 South College Road, Wilmington, NC 28403-5944, (4)Paleontological Research Institution, 1259 Trumansburg Road, Ithaca, NY 14850, bap7793@uncw.edu, bap7793@uncw.edu
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ANTHROPOGENIC INFLUENCE ON THE RANK-ORDER ABUNDANCE OF LIVING AND DEATH ASSEMBLAGES OF SEA GRASS ASSOCIATED MOLLUSKS AT CHADWICK BAY, ONSLOW COUNTY, NC
TOLEDO-RIVERA, Jennifer, Environmental Sciences, University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras Campus, P.O. Box 23341, San Juan, PR 00931-3341, KELLEY, Patricia H., Geography and Geology, University of North Carolina Wilmington, 601 South College Road, Wilmington, NC 28403-5944, DIETL, Gregory, Paleontological Research Institution, 1259 Trumansburg Road, Ithaca, NY 14850, ALPHIN, Troy, Center for Marine Science, University of North Carolina Wilmington, 5600 Marvin K. Moss Lane, Wilmington, NC 28409 and VISAGGI, Christy C., Biology and Marine Biology, University of North Carolina Wilmington, 601 South College Road, Wilmington, NC 28403, odelotjr@yahoo.com, odelotjr@yahoo.com
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ECOLOGICAL INTERACTIONS ACROSS A LATE PLIOCENE INTERVAL OF FAUNAL TURNOVER : NATICID CANNIBALISM NORTH AND SOUTH OF CAPE HATTERAS, NORTH CAROLINA
CHRISTIE, Max1, DIETL, Gregory P.2, KELLEY, Patricia H.3, LAYOU, K.M.1, LOCKWOOD, Rowan1 and VISAGGI, Christy C.4, (1)Department of Geology, College of William and Mary, PO Box 8795, Williamsburg, VA 23187, (2)Paleontological Research Institution, 1259 Trumansburg Road, Ithaca, NY 14850, (3)Geography and Geology, University of North Carolina Wilmington, 601 South College Road, Wilmington, NC 28403-5944, (4)Biology and Marine Biology, University of North Carolina Wilmington, 601 South College Road, Wilmington, NC 28403, mlchri@wm.edu, mlchri@wm.edu
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HIGH RESOLUTION ISOTOPIC SAMPLING OF GROWTH BANDS OF A MODERN MERCENARIA CAMPECHENSIS SPECIMEN AND IMPLICATIONS FOR PALEOCLIMATIC ANALYSIS
GIBSON, Jordan T.1, SLIKO, Jennifer2, HARRIES, Peter J.1 and KASPRAK, Alex H.3, (1)Department of Geology, University of South Florida, 4202 E. Fowler Avenue, SCA 528, Tampa, FL 33620, (2)Department of Geology, University of South Florida, 4202 E. Fowler Ave., SCA 528, Tampa, FL 33620, (3)Department of Geosciences, Skidmore College, 815 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, jgibson6@mail.usf.edu, jgibson6@mail.usf.edu
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SPATIAL VARIATION IN ECOLOGICAL STRUCTURE OF A MOLLUSCAN ASSEMBLAGE FROM THE LOWER WACCAMAW FORMATION, SOUTHEASTERN NORTH CAROLINA
KELLEY, Patricia H.1, VISAGGI, Christy2, APRIL, Joshua D.1, BENNETT, Stephen D.1, HAIRR, Christi C.1, MCGUIRE, Shawn D.1, MURPHY, Ben M.1, SOX, Benjamin M.1 and DIETL, Gregory P.3, (1)Geography and Geology, University of North Carolina Wilmington, 601 South College Road, Wilmington, NC 28403-5944, (2)Biology and Marine Biology, University of North Carolina Wilmington, 601 South College Road, Wilmington, NC 28403, (3)Paleontological Research Institution, 1259 Trumansburg Road, Ithaca, NY 14850-1398, sdm1291@uncw.edu, sdm1291@uncw.edu
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OUTCROP-SCALE VARIATION IN DRILLING PREDATION IN THE LOWER WACCAMAW FORMATION OF SOUTHEASTERN NORTH CAROLINA
KELLEY, Patricia H.1, VISAGGI, Christy2, BOGGS, Julia E.1, CUFF, Monique L.1, GREEN, Gaines M.1, KEIRN, Monica A.1, RAYMER, Ryan F.1, SMITH, Brett C.1 and DIETL, Gregory P.3, (1)Geography and Geology, University of North Carolina Wilmington, 601 South College Road, Wilmington, NC 28403-5944, (2)Biology and Marine Biology, University of North Carolina Wilmington, 601 South College Road, Wilmington, NC 28403, (3)Paleontological Research Institution, 1259 Trumansburg Road, Ithaca, NY 14850-1398, ccv9261@uncw.edu, ccv9261@uncw.edu
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A GEOPHYSICAL, STRATIGRAPHIC AND PALYNOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION OF THE CENTRAL DEPRESSION ON ST. CATHERINES ISLAND, GEORGIA
FERGUSON, Shannon M.1, DELAMATER, Jesse C.1, WIECLAW, Nicholas J.1, VANCE, Robert K.2, RICH, Fredrick J.3 and BISHOP, Gale A.4, (1)Geology and Geography, Georgia Southern University, Box 8149, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA 30460, (2)Department of Geology and Geography, Georgia Southern Univ, Statesboro, GA 30461-8149, (3)Department of Geology and Geography, Georgia Southern University, P.O. Box 8149, Statesboro, GA 30460, (4)Department of Geology and Geography, Georgia Southern University, St. Catherines Island, Midway, GA 31320, Statesboro, GA 30460, shannon_m_ferguson@georgiasouthern.edu, shannon_m_ferguson@georgiasouthern.edu
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SALT POND SEDIMENTS AS A PROXY FOR SEVERE PALEO-CLIMATIC EVENTS: ST. JOHN, USVI
SHELDON, Dane P.H.1, BROOKS, Gregg2, LARSON, Rebekka3, HELGERSON, Jeff G.2 and RAVEN, Joel2, (1)Marine Science, Eckerd College, 4200 54th Avenue South, Box # 1566, St. Petersburg, FL 33711, (2)Dept. of Marine Science, Eckerd College, St. Petersburg, FL 33705, (3)Marine Science, University of South Florida, 140 7th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, sheldodp@eckerd.edu, sheldodp@eckerd.edu
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BEACH EROSION AND GEOMORPHOLOGY: ASSESSING CORRELATIONS BETWEEN BEACH AND NEARSHORE MORPHODYNAMICS
THEUERKAUF, Ethan J.1, BRODIE, Kate L.2, WADMAN, Heidi M.3 and MCNINCH, Jesse E.3, (1)Geology, College of William and Mary, Department of Geology College of William and Mary, P.O. Box 8795, Williamsburg, VA 23187, (2)Physical Sciences, Virginia Institute of Marine Science, Virginia Institute of Marine Science, P.O. Box 1346, Gloucester Point, VA 23062, (3)Field Research Facility-Duck, United States Army Corps of Engineers, USACE-CEERD-HC-F, Field Research Facility, 1261 Duck Road, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949, ejtheu@wm.edu, ejtheu@wm.edu
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A SUBTLE ANNULAR DRAINAGE PATTERN IN THE BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA: EVIDENCE OF A LARGE BOLIDE IMPACT?
MOTLEY, Aaron T. and REYNOLDS, Jim, Science & Math, Brevard College, Brevard, NC 28712, motleyat@yahoo.com, motleyat@yahoo.com
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RAPID PCO2 DECLINE IN HEADWATER STREAMS OF THE UPPER PIEDMONT, SOUTH CAROLINA
METZGER, J. Garrecht, Earth and Planetary Sciences, Washington University IN St. Louis, Dept. of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Washington University in St. Louis, One Brookings Drive, Campus Box 1169, St. Louis, MO 63130, ANDERSEN, C. Brannon, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Furman University, 3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville, SC 29613 and LEWIS, Gregory P., Department of Biology, Furman University, 3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville, SC 29613, gmetzger@levee.wustl.edu, gmetzger@levee.wustl.edu
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APPLICATION OF GEOCHEMICAL END-MEMBER MIXING ANALYSIS TO DELINEATE WATER SOURCES IN A LOWLAND WATERSHED
GINN, Christopher L.1, GARRETT, C. Guinn2, VULAVA, Vijay M.3 and CALLAHAN, Timothy J.1, (1)Department of Geology and Environmental Geosciences, College of Charleston, 66 George Street, Charleston, SC 29424, (2)Master of Science in Environmental Studies, College of Charleston, 66 George St, Charleston, SC 29424, (3)Dept of Geology and Environmental Geosciences, College of Charleston, 66 George Street, Charleston, SC 29424, clginn@gmail.com, clginn@gmail.com
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WATER QUALITY OF LAKES CONNECTED BY THE FLORIDAN AQUIFER IN SOUTHWESTERN FLORIDA
BURNHAM, Aaron James-Howe and DEMIRDJIAN, Michelle, Academy at the Lakes, 2331 Collier Prkwy, Land O Lakes, FL 34639, m_demirdjian@yahoo.com, m_demirdjian@yahoo.com
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137CS ACTIVITY IN USVI COASTAL SEDIMENTS: FALLOUT OR RESEDIMENTATION?
NOLEN, Blake, BROOKS, Gregg and LARSON, Bekka, Dept. of Marine Science, Eckerd College, St. Petersburg, FL 33705, nolenbb@eckerd.edu, nolenbb@eckerd.edu
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A KARST HYDROLOGIC INVESTIGATION OF THE NORTH RIVER AND ITS TRIBUTARIES, SHENANDOAH VALLEY, VIRGINIA
ROBINETT, Laura McCall and BAEDKE, Steve J., Geology and Environmental Science, James Madison University, 395 S. High Street; MSC 6903, Harrisonburg, VA 22807, twistedrogue@comcast.net, twistedrogue@comcast.net
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IDENTIFYING NITROGEN SOURCES AND TRANSFORMATIONS IN URBANIZED HEADWATER STREAMS USING GEOCHEMICAL AND ISOTOPIC APPROACHES
ANDERSON, Catherine, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Furman University, 3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville, SC 29613, ANDERSEN, C. Brannon, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Furman University, 3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville, SC 29613 and LEWIS, Gregory P., Department of Biology, Furman University, 3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville, SC 29613, catherine.anderson@furman.edu, catherine.anderson@furman.edu
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GROUNDWATER HYDROLOGY AND NITROGEN REMOVAL IN A DYNAMICALLY ENHANCED STORMWATER TREATMENT WETLAND
LYONS, Nathan J., Geology, Guilford College, 5800 W. Friendly Ave, Greensboro, NC 27408 and MOORE, Angela M., Deparment of Geology, Guilford College, 5800 W. Friendly Ave, Greensboro, NC 27410, lyonsnj@guilford.edu, lyonsnj@guilford.edu
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STREAM SOLUTE FLUXES FROM WATERSHEDS OF VARYING LAND COVER IN THE INNER PIEDMONT GEOLOGIC PROVINCE, SOUTH CAROLINA
LOTT, Elizabeth1, ESPADA, Cindy2, LEWIS, Gregory P.1 and ANDERSEN, C. Brannon3, (1)Department of Biology, Furman University, 3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville, SC 29613, (2)Chemistry, Universidad Metropolitana, PO Box 21150, San Juan, PR 00928, (3)Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Furman University, 3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville, SC 29613, elizabeth.lott@furman.edu, elizabeth.lott@furman.edu
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LAND USE AND URBANIZATION: CONTAMINANT TRENDS IN LAKE CORE SEDIMENTS OF LAKE PALMER AND LAKE HARRIET IN MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA
BUSSE, Ellie L.1, MAHLER, Barbara J.2, VAN METRE, Peter3 and WILSON, Jennifer T.3, (1)Geosciences, University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA 30118, (2)U.S. Geological Survey, 8027 Exchange Dr, Austin, TX 78754, (3)U.S. Geological Survey, 8027 Exchange Drive, Austin, TX 78754, ebusse1@my.westga.edu, ebusse1@my.westga.edu
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HAZARDOUS METALS IN TENNESSEE COPPER BASIN STREAM SEDIMENTS: SOURCES, CONCENTRATIONS AND DISTRIBUTIONS
MAYFIELD, Aaron1, ANDERSON, Brad1 and CRIBB, Warner2, (1)Geosciences, Middle Tennessee State University, MTSU PO Box 9, Murfreesboro, TN 37132, (2)Geosciences, Middle Tennessee State Univ, PO Box 9, Murfreesboro, TN 37132, amm5y@mtsu.edu, amm5y@mtsu.edu
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THE IMPACTS OF GOLF COURSES ON STREAM WATER pH AND DISSOLVED OXYGEN IN THE UPPER PIEDMONT, GREENVILLE, SC
SAUNDERS, Megan, Environmental Studies Department, Colby College, 4881 Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville, ME 04901, DRIPPS, Weston R., Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Furman University, 3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville, SC 29613, ASHMAN, Kevin, Department of Geology and Geography, Georgia Southern University, Box 8149, Statesboro, GA 30460 and DRAKE, Summer, Department of Geosciences, Depauw University, 602 South College Avenue, Greencastle, IN 46135, mcsaunde@colby.edu, mcsaunde@colby.edu
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THE IMPACT OF GOLF COURSES ON STREAM WATER TEMPERATURE IN THE UPPER PIEDMONT, GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA
ASHMAN, Kevin, Department of Geology and Geography, Georgia Southern University, Box 8149, Statesboro, GA 30460, DRAKE, Summer, Department of Geosciences, Depauw University, 602 South College Avenue, Greencastle, IN 46135, DRIPPS, Weston R., Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Furman University, 3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville, SC 29613 and SAUNDERS, Megan, Environmental Studies Department, Colby College, 4881 Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville, ME 04901, kashman1@georgiasouthern.edu, kashman1@georgiasouthern.edu
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GEOMORPHOLOGY OF STREAMS IN URBAN GOLF COURSES IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA PIEDMONT REGION
FOWLER, Gwyn and MUTHUKRISHNAN, Suresh, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Furman University, 3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville, SC 29613, gwyn.fowler1098@furman.edu, gwyn.fowler1098@furman.edu
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CONSTRUCTED WETLANDS: FILTRATION QUALITY, EFFICIENCY, AND POTENTIAL
WOLFE, Cameron G. and HOLLABAUGH, Curtis, Geosciences, University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA 30118, cwolfe1@my.westga.edu, cwolfe1@my.westga.edu
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USING LIDAR TO SURVEY THE DISTRIBUTION OF CAROLINA BAYS IN ROBESON COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
POST, Sidney H., Department of Geology and Geography, UNC Pembroke, PO Box 1510, Pembroke, NC 28372-1510, PHILLIPS, P. Lee, Geology and Geography, Univ of North Carolina at Pembroke, Pembroke, NC 28372 and PHILLIPPI, Nathan E., Geology and Geography, UNC Pembroke, PO Box 1510, Pembroke, NC 28372-1510, watprofh2o@juno.com, watprofh2o@juno.com
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IMPACT OF ALL-TERRAIN-VEHICLE (ATV) TRAIL CROSSINGS ON STREAM QUALITY, LITTLE SEQUATCHIE RIVER, TN
LAMB, Thomas A., Biological and Environmental Sciences, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 615 McCallie Avenue, #6556, Department of Geology, Chattanooga, TN 37403 and JONES, Tracy S., Geology, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 615 McCallie Avenue, #6556, Department of Geology, Chattanooga, TN 37403, thomas-lamb@utc.edu, thomas-lamb@utc.edu
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SCANNING ELECTRON MICROSCOPE AND OPTICAL MINERALOGICAL STUDY OF INCLUSIONS WITHIN TOPAZ CRYSTALS FROM THE TOPAZ RHYOLITE OF TOPAZ MOUNTAIN, JUAB COUNTY, UTAH
COOK, Kimberly E. and HOLLABAUGH, Curtis, Geosciences, University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA 30118, kcook4@my.westga.edu, kcook4@my.westga.edu
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USING MINERALOGY AND MINERAL CHEMISTRY TO CORRELATE MAFIC ROCK UNITS IN THE SOUTHERN BLUE RIDGE
DONOVAN, Jessica, Geology, University of South Florida, 4202 East Fowler Ave, SCA 528, Tampa, FL 33620 and RYAN, Jeffrey G., Geology, Univ of South Florida, 4202 E. Fowler Ave, SCA 528, Tampa, FL 33620, jrdonov2@mail.usf.edu, jrdonov2@mail.usf.edu
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COMPARISON OF URANIUM AND RADON STUDIES FOR THE STONE MOUNTAIN, GEORGIA GRANITE AND THE ELBERTON GRANITE
FREEMAN, Joelle M., Department of Geology, University of Georgia, 210 Field Strreet, Athens, GA 30602, SWANSON, Samuel E., Department of Geology, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602, JORDAN, Thomas R., Geography, University of Georgia, 210 Field Street, Room 204, Athens, GA 30602, CHENHALL, Rebecca M., Walton County Cooperative Extension, University of Georgia, 100 North Broad Street, Monroe, GA 30655 and ATILES, Jorge H., Housing & Consumer Economics, University of Georgia, College of Family and Consumer Sciences, 224 Dawson Hall, Athens, GA 30602, joelle@uga.edu, joelle@uga.edu
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MINERALOGY OF PEGMATITE DIKES FROM THE KEYSTONE BLUE QUARRY ELBETON BATHOLITH, NORTHEAST GEORGIA AND IMPLICATIONS FOR THE ORIGIN OF THE PEGMATITC TEXTURE
BULGER, Dan, SUSINA, Dana, SARAFIAN, Adam, MOSELY, Jake, MILLER, Joshua, STEPHENS, Will, WALKER, Pat, FAUSNIGHT, Carl, FRALEY, Thear and MCTIGUE, Katie, Department of Geology, University of Georgia, 210 Field Street, Athens, GA 30602-2501, dbulger@uga.edu, dbulger@uga.edu
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AGE OF THE DUPLIN AND WACCAMAW FORMATIONS, CAPE FEAR RIVER BASIN, NORTH CAROLINA
GRAYBILL, Elizabeth A.1, HARRIS, William Burleigh2, KELLEY, Patricia2, DIETL, Gregory3 and VISAGGI, Christy C.4, (1)Geology and Environmental Geosciences, Lafayette College, Box 8384, Lafayette College, Easton, PA 18042-1768, (2)Geography and Geology, University of North Carolina Wilmington, 601 S. College Road, Wilmington, NC 28403, (3)Paleontological Research Institution, 1259 Trumansburg Road, Ithaca, NY 14850, (4)Biology and Marine Biology, University of North Carolina Wilmington, 601 South College Road, Wilmington, NC 28403, graybile@lafayette.edu, graybile@lafayette.edu
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OPTIMIZATION OF X-RAY FLUORESCENCE SPECTROMETRY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS OF ARSENIC AT LOW CONCENTRATIONS IN SEDIMENT AND SOIL MATERIALS
PICKERING, Jennifer1, TONISH, Jessica1, CARES, James1 and CRIBB, Warner2, (1)Geosciences, Middle Tennessee State University, MTSU PO Box 9, Murfreesboro, TN 37132, (2)Geosciences, Middle Tennessee State Univ, PO Box 9, Murfreesboro, TN 37132, jlp5q@mtsu.edu, jlp5q@mtsu.edu
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AN OVERVIEW OF CAVE MINERALS ON THE ISLAND OF MALLORCA, SPAIN
HUNT, Glen A., Department of Geology, University of South Florida, 4202 E. Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33620, ONAC, Bogdan P., Department of Geology, University of South Florida/Emil Racovita Institute of Speleology, 4202 E. Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33620 and FORNĂ“S, Joan J., Earth Sciences, Universitat de les Illes Balears, Cra. Valldemossa, km. 7.5, Palma de Mallorca, 07071, Spain, gahunt2@mail.usf.edu, gahunt2@mail.usf.edu
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RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN ATMOSPHERIC ION DEPOSITION AND DISTANCE FROM AN URBAN CENTER IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA PIEDMONT
MOLONEY, Timothy1, MURPHY, Serena2, CARABALLO, Valerie3, HUGUET, Dalia3, LEWIS, Gregory P.4 and ANDERSEN, C. Brannon5, (1)Earth and Environmental Sciences, Furman University, 3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville, SC 29613, (2)Chemistry, Birmingham-Southern College, 900 Arkadelphia Road, Birmingham, AL 35254, (3)Chemistry, Universidad Metropolitana, PO Box 21150, San Juan, PR 00928, (4)Department of Biology, Furman University, 3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville, SC 29613, (5)Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Furman University, 3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville, SC 29613, tim.moloney@furman.edu, tim.moloney@furman.edu
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PETROGENESIS OF AMPHIBOLITE BLOCKS FROM THE TATHAM'S CREEK/SAVANNAH CHURCH AREA, NORTH CAROLINA BLUE RIDGE
COLLINS, Nathan C., Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Lehigh University, 1 West Packer Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18015-3001 and RYAN, Jeffrey G., Geology, Univ of South Florida, 4202 E. Fowler Ave, SCA 528, Tampa, FL 33620, nac211@lehigh.edu, nac211@lehigh.edu
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PENINSULA MAGALLANES, SANTA CRUZ, ARGENTINA: EVIDENCE FOR A BOLIDE IMPACT?
LYONS, Will and REYNOLDS, Jim, Science & Math, Brevard College, Brevard, NC 28712, lyons@brevard.edu, lyons@brevard.edu
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BURIED SOILS AS STRATIGRAPHIC MARKER HORIZONS ON THE CAPE FEAR RIVER FLOODPLAIN, BLADEN COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
GRAY, Carla M., Geography and Geology, University of North Carolina - Wilmington, 601 S. College Rd, Wilmington, NC 28403-3201 and BENEDETTI, Michael M., Geography and Geology, University of North Carolina Wilmington, 601 S. College Rd, Wilmington, NC 28403-3201, cmg5723@uncw.edu, cmg5723@uncw.edu
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USING SOIL MOISTURE PROBES TO MONITOR SOLUTE TRANSPORT IN ONE-DIMENSIONAL SOIL COLUMNS
FETTER, Brandon M. and HENRY, E.J., Geography and Geology, University of North Carolina Wilmington, 601 S. College Rd, Wilmington, NC 28403, bmf3424@uncw.edu, bmf3424@uncw.edu
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CORRELATION OF DIET WITH THE ISOTOPIC COMPOSITION OF CARBON AND NITROGEN IN HUMAN KERATIN
FERRIS, Nikhil J.1, SETTEDUCATO, Michael L.1 and WYNN, Jonathan G.2, (1)Science Department, Academy at the Lakes, 2331 Collier Parkway, Land O' Lakes, FL 34639, (2)Department of Geology, University of South Florida, 4202 E. Fowler Avenue, SCA 528, Tampa, FL 33620, vr1ferris@msn.com, vr1ferris@msn.com
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CREATING AN ACCURATE GEOID
JOHNSTON, Graham H., Marine Science, Eckerd College, 4200 54th Ave South, St. Petersburg, FL 33711 and ZENK, David A., National Geodetic Survey, NOAA, 395 John Ireland Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55155, johnstgh@eckerd.edu, johnstgh@eckerd.edu
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STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY OF PALEOZOIC SHEAR ZONES IN THE BLUE RIDGE THRUST COMPLEX, WESTERN NC AND EASTERN TN
MCHUGH, Andrea C. and TRUPE, Charles H., Department of Geology and Geography, Georgia Southern University, P.O. Box 8149, Statesboro, GA 30460, amchugh1@georgiasouthern.edu, amchugh1@georgiasouthern.edu
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A NEW LOOK AT THE BAKERSVILLE INTRUSIVE SUITE: IMPLICATIONS FOR DELINEATING STRUCTURAL BOUNDARIES WITHIN THE BLUE RIDGE THRUST COMPLEX
HAMIL, A. Brooke, TRUPE, Charles H. and ASHER, Pranoti M., Department of Geology and Geography, Georgia Southern University, P.O. Box 8149, Statesboro, GA 30460, ahamil1@georgiasouthern.edu, ahamil1@georgiasouthern.edu
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