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Session No. 110
Monday, 1 November 2010: 8:00 AM-6:00 PM
Hall D (Colorado Convention Center)

T56. Sigma Gamma Epsilon Undergraduate Research (Posters)

Sigma Gamma Epsilon

Authors will be present from 9 to 11 AM, and 4:30 to 5:30 PM.

 

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RECOGNITION OF ACADIAN OROGENY TECTOPHASES IN TERRESTRIAL STRATA AND CORRELATION WITH THE MARINE IN THE MIDDLE DEVONIAN STRATIGRAPHY OF THE APPALACHIAN BASIN IN CATSKILL STATE PARK, NEW YORK, USA
HARLOW, R. Hunter, Geology, Baylor University, Geology Department Baylor University One Bear Place #97354, Parker Hall Room 105, Waco, TX 76798, MINTZ, Jason S., Department of Geology, Baylor University, One Bear Place #97354, Waco, TX 76798-7354 and DRIESE, Steven G., Terrestrial Paleoclimatology Research Group, Dept. of Geology, Baylor University, One Bear Place #97354, Waco, TX 76798-7354, hunter_harlow@baylor.edu, hunter_harlow@baylor.edu
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THE ORIGIN OF MINOR FOLDS ASSOCIATED WITH A STRUCTURAL DOME ALONG THE SEIYAL FAULT IN THE WESTERN DESERT OF EGYPT
TWENTER, Crystal A., Geological Sciences and Engineering, Missouri University of Science and Technology, 503D E. 12th St, Rolla, MO 65401, BOARDMAN, Kathryn M., Geological Sciences and Engineering, Missouri University of Science and Technology, 15670 Hwy 32, Licking, MO 65542 and HOGAN, John P., Geological Sciences and Engineering, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, MO 65401, ctt24@mst.edu, ctt24@mst.edu
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DISSOLUTION KINETICS OF MT. PINATUBO ASH
PORTIER, Andrea M.1, WELCH, Susan A.1, GOLDSMITH, Steven T.1 and CAREY, Anne E.2, (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, Columbus, OH 43210, portier.8@osu.edu, portier.8@osu.edu
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A FOUR-YEAR COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THE GEOCHEMISTRY AND HYDROLOGY OF SELECT SPRINGS IN THE SEVILLETA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
NEVAREZ, Antonio1, LABRADO, Amanda1, WILLIAMS, Amy J.2, CROSSEY, Laura J.3 and KARLSTROM, Karl E.4, (1)University of Texas at El Paso, Department of Geological Sciences, El Paso, TX 79968, (2)Earth and Planetary Sciences, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131, (3)Earth & Planetary Sciences, University of New Mexico, Northrop Hall, Albuquerque, NM 87131, (4)Earth and Planetary Science, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131, anevarez5@miners.utep.edu, anevarez5@miners.utep.edu
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PETROGRAPHY AND IDENTIFICATION OF EOCENE ASH-FLOW TUFFS IN THE VICINITY OF THE JARBIDGE MOUNTAINS, NEVADA
COOK, Christopher C. and BRUESEKE, M., Department of Geology, Kansas State University, 108 Thompson Hall, Manhattan, KS 66506, cccook@ksu.edu, cccook@ksu.edu
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EVIDENCE OF MICROBIAL WEATHERING OF PYRITE IN MISSISSIPPI SANDSTONE
AINA, Eyitayo1, DEGNY, Assonman1, KIRKLAND, Brenda L.1, LYNCH, F. Leo1, MCBRYDE, Will2, MILLER, Tracy S.3, SCHMITZ, Darrel W.1, SHERMAN-MORRIS, Kathy1, WEEKS, Brittany L.1 and WRIGHT, Kendra1, (1)Department of Geosciences, Mississippi State University, P.O. Box 5448, Mississippi State, MS 39762, (2)Department of Geosciences, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS 39762, (3)Department of Physics and Astronomy, Mississippi State University, PO Box 5167, Mississippi State, MS 39762, add159@msstate.edu, add159@msstate.edu
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VENTIFACTS on THE STONE LINE OF THE IOWAN SURFACE OF NORTHEAST IOWA
DAVIDSON, Jake L. and WALTERS, James C., Department of Earth Science, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA 50614, Davidjaa@uni.edu, Davidjaa@uni.edu
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HEAVY METAL INDICATORS OF POLLUTION OF A SMALL SUBURBAN WATERSHED IN CEDAR FALLS, IOWA
EVEN, Matthew J.1, DE NAULT, Kenneth J.2 and IQBAL, Mohammad Z.2, (1)Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Iowa, 121 Trowbridge Hall, Dept. of Earth & Environmental Sciences, Iowa City, IA 52242, (2)Dept. of Earth Science, Univ of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA 50614, matthew-even@uiowa.edu, matthew-even@uiowa.edu
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WATER QUALITY RELATING TO STREAM BANK STABILITY 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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TESTING FOR EVIDENCE OF SEA-LEVEL CHANGE DURING COOLER CLIMATES USING BENTHIC FORAMINIFERAL ANALYSIS (IODP EXP. 313, NJ CONTINENTAL SHELF)
WILLIAMS, Ross Hamilton, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 110 8th St, Troy, NY 12180, KATZ, Miriam E., Earth and Environmental Sciences, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 110 8th Street, Troy, NY 12180, KOTTHOFF, Ulrich, Department of Geosciences, Hamburg University, Bundesstrasse 55, Hamburg, D-20146, Germany, MCCARTHY, Francine M.G., Department of Earth Sciences, Brock University, 500 Glenridge Ave, St Catharines, ON L2S 3A1, Canada and THE IODP, Expedition 313 Scientific Party, ECORD Science Operator, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, willir6@rpi.edu, willir6@rpi.edu
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EOCENE FLUCTUATIONS IN THE CCD & CLIMATE: EVIDENCE FROM CARBONATE & OXYGEN ISOTOPES (ODP SITE 1090)
MONAHAN, Kyle Matthew, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 110 8th St, Troy, NY 12180, KATZ, Miriam E., Earth and Environmental Sciences, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 110 8th Street, Troy, NY 12180 and CRAMER, Benjamin, Theiss Research, Eugene, OR 97403, monahk@rpi.edu, monahk@rpi.edu
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MONITORING ANNUAL SEDIMENTATION PATTERNS AND ASSOCIATED GEOMORPHIC CHANGE ON THE ONE HUNDRED AND TWO RIVER NEAR MARYVILLE, MISSOURI
RAMSEY, Molly J., Washington State University, PO Box 642812, Pullman, WA 99164 and HICKEY, James C., Department of Geology/Geography, Northwest Missouri State Univ, 800 University Drive, Maryville, MO 64468, molly.ramsey@wsu.edu, molly.ramsey@wsu.edu
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TEXTURAL AND MINERALOGICAL CHANGES DURING CRYSTALLIZATION OF A LITHIUM PEGMATITE, FLORENCE COUNTY, WISCONSIN, USA
HOCKEMEYER, Jamie A., PALIEWICZ, Cory C. and SIRBESCU, Mona-Liza C., Geology and Meteorology, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI 48859, hocke1ja@cmich.edu, hocke1ja@cmich.edu
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POSSIBLE SOURCES OF UNUSUALLY HIGH BORON CONCENTRATIONS IN THE McIntyre GOLD MINE TAILINGS, TIMMINS, ONTARIO
PALIEWICZ, Cory C.1, HOCKEMEYER, Jamie A.1, SIRBESCU, Mona-Liza C.1 and VAN HEES, Edmond H.2, (1)Geology and Meteorology, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI 48859, (2)Dept. of Geology, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI 48201, palie1cc@cmich.edu, palie1cc@cmich.edu
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APPLICATION OF GIS TO INVESTIGATE SPATIAL STATISTICS AND MORPHOMETRICS OF CLASTS AT HICKORY RUN BOULDER FIELD, PENNSYLVANIA
PELAK, Adam J.1, HEMLKE, Martin F.1 and LUTZ, Tim2, (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, ap570669@wcupa.edu, ap570669@wcupa.edu
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PLEISTOCENE-AGE CLIMATE VARIATION DERIVED FROM OXYGEN-ISOTOPE MEASUREMENTS FROM MARINE ORGANISMS
MARTIN, Stephanie L. and CICERONE, Robert D., Earth Sciences, Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA 02325, smartin@student.bridgew.edu, smartin@student.bridgew.edu
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USING LONG-TERM LEACHATE TESTS TO IDENTIFY POTENTIAL CONTAMINANTS OF CONCERN IN DRILL CUTTINGS FROM THE MARCELLUS SHALE, OTSEGO COUNTY, NEW YORK
KRIKORIAN, Joseph1, KEEFE, Christopher1, WALSH, Michael1, CASTENDYK, Devin N.1 and THOMAS-SMITH, Trudy E.2, (1)Earth Sciences, SUNY College at Oneonta, Ravine Parkway, Oneonta, NY 13820-4015, (2)Chemistry & Biochemistry, SUNY College at Oneonta, Ravine Parkway, Oneonta, NY 13820-4015, joey_krikorian@yahoo.com, joey_krikorian@yahoo.com
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A STUDY OF PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL WEATHERING OF THE MARCELLUS SHALE IN CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA
PAUL, Justin M., Juniata College, 1700 Moore Street, Huntingdon, PA 16652, MATHUR, R., CEKA and Dept. of Geology, Juniata College, Huntingdon, PA 16652, BRANTLEY, S.L., Earth and Environmental Systems Institute, The Pennsylvania State University, 2217 Earth-Engineering Sciences Building, University Park, PA 16802 and JIN, L., Earth and Environmental Systems Institute, The Pennsylvania State Universtiy, 2217 Earth-Engineering Sciences Building, University Park, PA 16802, PAULJM08@juniata.edu, PAULJM08@juniata.edu
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AN INVESTIGATION OF STREAM CHEMISTRY VARIABILITY IN WATERSHEDS OF CENTRAL ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY, NEW YORK
MURPHY Jr, John T., Geology, Binghamton University, State University of New York, PO Box 6000, Binghamton, NY 13902-6000 and CHIARENZELLI, Jeffrey R., Department of Geology, St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY 13617, jmurph11@binghamton.edu, jmurph11@binghamton.edu
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RAFINESQUINA ALTERNATA AS A PHOTOSYMBIONT HOST: SHEDDING NEW LIGHT ON OLD QUESTIONS
COWAN, Hannah L. and ERICKSON, J. Mark, Geology Department, St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY 13617, hlcowa07@stlawu.edu, hlcowa07@stlawu.edu
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ND TDM MODEL AGES OF UPPER AND MIDDLE DEVONIAN AND SHALES OF WESTERN AND CENTRAL NEW YORK
CAESAR, Wendell1, MOSHER, David2, MURPHY Jr, John T.3 and CHIARENZELLI, Jeffrey R.2, (1)Department of Geology, St. Lawrence University, 149 Brown Hall, Canton, NY 13617, (2)Department of Geology, St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY 13617, (3)Geology, Binghamton University, State University of New York, PO Box 6000, Binghamton, NY 13902-6000, wscaes07@stlawu.edu, wscaes07@stlawu.edu
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MICROFACIES AND POROSITY OF THE LATE ORDOVICIAN RED RIVER A AND B INTERVALS IN CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA
COLONY, James, Geology, St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY 13617 and HUSINEC, Antun, Geology Department, St. Lawrence University, 23 Romoda Drive, Canton, NY 13617, jcolony@gmail.com, jcolony@gmail.com
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CHARACTERIZATION OF GEOCHEMICAL CYCLES IN LION CREEK WATERSHED, OAKLAND, CA
MCDANIEL, Gabriella R., Department of Earth and Environmental Science, University of the Pacific, 3601 Pacific Avenue, Stockton, CA 95211, RADEMACHER, Laura K., Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of the Pacific, 3601 Pacific Avenue, Stockton, CA 95211, FAUL, Kristina L., Department of Chemistry and Physics, Mills College, 5000 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94613 and HARRINGTON, Brian, Campus Facilities, Mills College, 5000 MacArthur Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94613, g_mcdaniel@u.pacific.edu, g_mcdaniel@u.pacific.edu
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WEEKI WACHEE GROUND-WATER BASIN REGIONAL STUDY USING δ18O AND δD STABLE ISOTOPE ANALYSIS
HARRO, Carly M., Department of Science, Academy at the Lakes High School, 2331 Collier Parkway, Land O' Lakes, FL 34639, cmharro@gmail.com, cmharro@gmail.com
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BASALT GRAIN DISTRIBUTION IN THE CIMARRON RIVER AND ITS TRIBUTARIES, CIMARRON COUNTY, OK
ANDERSON, Sloan T., School of Geology, Oklahoma State University, 105 Noble Research Center, Stillwater, OK 74078 and SIMMS, Alexander, Department of Earth Science, University of California, 1006 Webb Hall, Santa Barbara, CA 93106, sloan.anderson@okstate.edu, sloan.anderson@okstate.edu
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DECIPHERING FLUVIAL AND EOLIAN DEPOSITS WITHIN A HOLOCENE DUNE FIELD IN THE SOUTHERN GREAT PLAINS OF WESTERN OKLAHOMA
MCCULLOUGH, Brenton, Boone Pickens School of Geology, Oklahoma State University, 105 Noble Research Center, Stillwater, OK 74077, SIMMS, Alexander, Department of Earth Science, University of California, 1006 Webb Hall, Santa Barbara, CA 93106, CORDOVA, Carlos E., Geography, Oklahoma State University, 421 Murray Hall, Stillwater, OK 74078, DEWITT, Regina, Physics, Oklahoma State University, Radiation Dosimetry Laboratory, Venture 1 Suite 201, 1110 South Innovation Way Drive, Stillwater, OK 74074 and ROUNTREE, Jared, Department of Geology and Geological Engineering, Colorado School of Mines, 1516 Illinois St, Golden, CO 80401, bjmccul@okstate.edu, bjmccul@okstate.edu
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THE RELATIONSHIP OF HYDRAULIC GRADIENT AND GROUNDWATER FLOW IN CONSTRUCTED WETLANDS
HAYDEN, Kelly, Department of Geography-Geology, Illinois State University, Campus Box 4400, Normal, IL 61790 and VAN DER HOVEN, Stephen J., Geography-Geology, Illinois State University, Campus Box 4400, Normal, IL 61790, kmhayde@ilstu.edu, kmhayde@ilstu.edu
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HEAVY MINERAL PROVENANCE ANALYSIS OF THE WILLWOOD FM., ABSAROKA RANGE, NORTHWESTERN WYOMING
CALHOUN, Justin J., Geosciences, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 3209 North Maryland Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53211, GEARY, Jesse D., Geology, Macalester College, 1600 Grand Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105, SCHROEDER, Kat E., Geology-Geography, Illinois State University, Campus Box 4400, Normal, IL 61790, MALONE, David H., Illinois State University, Normal, IL 61761 and CRADDOCK, John P., Geology Department, Macalester College, 1600 Grand Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105, jcalhoun@uwm.edu, jcalhoun@uwm.edu
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HEAVY MINERAL ANALYSIS OF THE BASAL WAPITI FORMATION IN THE SOUTH FORK SHOSHONE RIVER VALLEY, WYOMING
HINDS, Amie E., Geology, Illinois State University, Campus Box 4400, Normal, IL 61790-4400, TRELA, Jarek, Geography-Geology, Illinois State University, Campus Box 4400, Normal, IL 61761, KRAVITZ, Katherine A., The Department of Geosciences, Smith College, Clark Science Center, Northampton, MA 01063, MALONE, David H., Illinois State University, Normal, IL 61761 and CRADDOCK, John, Macalester College, 1600 Grand Ave, St. Paul, MN 55105, aehinds@ilstu.edu, aehinds@ilstu.edu
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EARLY VISEAN (OSAGEAN) VERTEBRATE FAUNA OF THE “BURLINGTON-KEOKUK BONE BED”-UPPERMOST BURLINGTON FORMATION OF SOUTHEASTERN IOWA
RUNYON, Simone E., Geosciences, University of Arizona, 1040 E 4th St, Tucson, AZ 85721 and DAY, Jed, Geography & Geology, Illinois State Univ, Normal, IL 61790-4400, srunyon@email.arizona.edu, srunyon@email.arizona.edu
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PALEOBIOGEOGRAPHICAL IMPLICATIONS OF ANOMURAN MICROCOPROLITES FROM THE WALLOWA TERRANE: WALLOWA MOUNTAINS, OREGON,USA
MALMBERG, Jeremy C., Geosciences, University of Montana, 724 Pioneer Ct, Missoula, MT 59801, jeremy.malmberg@umontana.edu, jeremy.malmberg@umontana.edu
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THE IMPLICATIONS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON STREAM FLOW AND LEGACY SEDIMENT REMOBILIZATION: YELLOW BREECHES CREEK, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
LASHER, G. Everett and NIEMITZ, Jeffrey W., Dept. of Earth Sciences, Dickinson College, P.O. Box 1773, Carlisle, PA 17013, lasherg@dickinson.edu, lasherg@dickinson.edu
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FIELD INVESTIGATION OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN BERM MORPHOLOGY, BEACH GRAIN SIZE, AND WAVE CLIMATE AT CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA
MAIBAUER, Bianca J.1, JAEGER, John1, ADAMS, Peter N.1, MACKENZIE III, Richard A.2 and SCHAUB, Ron3, (1)Department of Geological Sciences, University of Florida, 241 Williamson Hall PO Box 112120, Gainesville, FL 32611-2120, (2)Department of Geological Sciences, University of Florida, 241 Williamson Hall PO Box 112120, Gainesville, FL 32611, (3)Innovative Health Applications LLC, Mail Code: DYN-6, Kennedy Space Center, FL 32899, bjm12388@ufl.edu, bjm12388@ufl.edu
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LATE PLEISTOCENE ICE-RAFTED DEBRIS FLUXES FROM THE BERING GLACIER, ALASKA
NED, Allison, Department of Geological Sciences, University of Texas Austin, Austin, TX 78712, DAVIES, Maureen H., College of Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences, Oregon State University, 104 COAS Admin Bldg, Corvallis, OR 97331 and JAEGER, John, Department of Geological Sciences, University of Florida, 241 Williamson Hall PO Box 112120, Gainesville, FL 32611-2120, allisonned@gmail.com, allisonned@gmail.com
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PRELIMINARY REPORT ON A NEW FOSSIL FROM THE PENNSYLVANIAN ROCKS OF THE CUMBERLAND PLATEAU OF TENNESSEE: PLANT ROOTS OR TRACE FOSSILS?
QUALLS, Katelyn M., Department of Forestry and Geology, University of the South, Sewanee, TN 37383 and KNOLL, Martin A., Department of Forestry and Geology, University of the South, 735 University Ave, Sewanee, TN 37383, quallkm0@sewanee.edu, quallkm0@sewanee.edu
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A PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT OF GEORGIA COASTAL HAZARDS: A LOW-COST APPROACH
PETRUCCELLI, Rochelle F.1, BUSH, David M.1, JACKSON Jr., Chester W.2 and ALEXANDER, Clark3, (1)Department of Geosciences, University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA 30118, (2)Department of Geology and Geography, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA 30460, (3)Skidaway Institute of Oceanography, 10 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, GA 31411, rlegasp1@my.westga.edu, rlegasp1@my.westga.edu
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HISTORICAL STORM SURGE TABLES: ONE-STOP SHOPPING FOR ALL YOUR STORM SURGE DATA NEEDS
JOHNSON, Jacques R.1, PETRUCCELLI, Rochelle F.1, BUSH, David M.1, YOUNG, Robert S.2, MALOOF, Andrew1 and MCDOWELL, Katie2, (1)Department of Geosciences, University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA 30118, (2)Program for the Study of Developed Shorelines, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC 28723, jjohns38@my.westga.edu, jjohns38@my.westga.edu
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CORRELATION OF MICROSTRUCTURAL FABRICS AND REGIONAL METAMORPHISM: AN EXAMPLE FROM GARNET HILL, NORTHWESTERN GEORGIA
SKINNER, Tina M., Geosciences, University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA 30118, BERG, Christopher A., Department of Geosciences, University of West Georgia, 1601 Maple Street, Carrollton, GA 30118 and HUNT, Lindsey E., Dept. of Geology & Geophysics, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77840, tskinne1@my.westga.edu, tskinne1@my.westga.edu
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EXAMINING ELEMENTAL ANALYSIS AND INCLUSIONS OF EMERALD AND RED BERYL FROM THE CRABTREE PEGMATITE AND WAH WAH MOUNTAINS USING THE SCANNING ELECTRON MICROSCOPE
FOX, Sara B., PERISON, Elizabeth M. and HOLLABAUGH, Curtis L., Geosciences, University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA 30118, sfox2@my.westga.edu, sfox2@my.westga.edu
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ELEMENTAL COMPOSITION AND SPECTROSCOPIC ANALYSIS OF THE SPRUCE PINE PEGMATITE AT CRABTREE MINE, NORTH CAROLINA, WITH A FOCUS ON INCLUSIONS
PERISON, Elizabeth M., FOX, Sara B. and HOLLABAUGH, Curtis L., Geosciences, University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA 30118, eperiso1@my.westga.edu, eperiso1@my.westga.edu
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INVESTIGATING THE HYDROLOGIC CONNECTION IN A COMPLEX RIVER FLOODPLAIN SYSTEM IN MIDDLE GA
MANGRUM, Maxwell1, MUTITI, Samuel2, DORAN, Patrick3, OETTER, Doug4, MEAD, Alfred2, SEO, Carol2, MELVIN, Christine2, LINDSEY, Rachel5 and HOBSON, Chad2, (1)Georgia College and State University, 123 Robbie Drive, Byron, GA 31008, (2)Biology and Enviromental Sciences Department, Georgia College and State University, Campus Box 081, Milledgeville, GA 31061, (3)Biology and Enviromental Sciences Department, Georgia College and State University, 145 South Irwin Street, Apartment 1303, Milledgeville, GA 31061, (4)Department of History, Geography, and Philosophy, Georgia College and State University, 315 Terrell Hall 231 W. Hancock St. GCSU CBX 047, Milledgeville, GA 31061, (5)Department of History, Geography, and Philosophy, Georgia College and State University, 231 W. Hancock St. GCSU CBX 047, Milledgeville, GA 31061, maxwell.mangrum@gmail.com, maxwell.mangrum@gmail.com
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RECONSTRUCTION OF THE HISTORICAL GEOMORPHOLOGY OF A DYNAMIC STREAM IN MIDDLE GEORGIA
DORAN, Patrick1, OETTER, Doug2, MUTITI, Samuel3, MANGRUM, Maxwell4, MEAD, Alfred5, LINDSEY, Rachel6, HOBSON, Chad5, MELVIN, Christine5 and SEO, Carol5, (1)Biology and Enviromental Sciences Department, Georgia College and State University, 145 South Irwin Street, Apartment 1303, Milledgeville, GA 31061, (2)Department of History, Geography, and Philosophy, Georgia College and State University, 315 Terrell Hall 231 W. Hancock St. GCSU CBX 047, Milledgeville, GA 31061, (3)Biology and Enviromental Sciences Department, Georgia College and State University, 308 Terrell Hall, 231 W. Hancock St Campus Box 081, Milledgeville, GA 31061, (4)Georgia College and State University, 123 Robbie Drive, Byron, GA 31008, (5)Biology and Enviromental Sciences Department, Georgia College and State University, Campus Box 081, Milledgeville, GA 31061, (6)Biology and Enviromental Sciences Department, Georgia College and State University, 231 W. Hancock Street Campus Box 047, Milledgeville, GA 31061, patrick_doran@ecats.gcsu.edu, patrick_doran@ecats.gcsu.edu
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SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENT FLUXES ANALYSIS: A WATERSHED STUDY OF THE NI RESERVOIR, SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY, VIRGINIA
POPE, Ian, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Mary Washington, 1301 College Ave, Fredericksburg, VA 22401 and ODHIAMBO, Ben K., Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Mary Washington, 1301 College Avenue, Fredericksburg, VA 22401, ipope@mail.umw.edu, ipope@mail.umw.edu
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GEOSPATIAL ANALYSIS OF REDBACK SALAMANDER DISTRIBUTION IN FAUQUIER AND CULPEPER COUNTIES, VIRGINIA
CROSS, Miriam1, ODHIAMBO, Ben K.1 and RIZZO, Brian2, (1)Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Mary Washington, 1301 College Avenue, Fredericksburg, VA 22401, (2)Geography and Geographic Information Systems, University of Mary Washington, 1301 College Ave, Fredericksburg, VA 22401, mcross1010@gmail.com, mcross1010@gmail.com
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CONTROLS on KNICKPOINT FORMATION, BIG SOUTH FORK RIVER, TENNESSEE
MANER, James L., Earth Sciences, Tennessee Tech University, Box 5062, Earth Science Dept, Cookeville, TN 38505 and HART, Evan A., Earth Sciences, Tennessee Technological University, Box 5062, Cookeville, TN 38505, jlmaner42@tntech.edu, jlmaner42@tntech.edu
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AN REU PROJECT on HYPORHEIC ZONE AND REGIONAL EFFECTS on WATER QUALITY: A CASE STUDY IN VALLES CALDERA NATIONAL PRESERVE, NORTHERN NEW MEXICO
VAN RIPER, Tyler R., University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87110, EISENHAUER, Emalee E., Western New Mexico University, Silver City, NM 88061, CROSSEY, Laura J., Earth and Planetary Science, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131 and SHERSON, Lauren R., Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131, tylervr@yahoo.com, tylervr@yahoo.com
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BIAS IN THE TERRESTRIAL FOSSIL RECORD EVALUATED WITH DISTRIBUTIONS OF MODERN SPECIES IN THE CHACO PLAIN AND PANTANAL WETLANDS OF SOUTH AMERICA
MASSENGILL, Lauren C.1, GIERMAKOWSKI, J. Tomasz2, WEISSMANN, Gary S.3 and SCUDERI, Louis A.3, (1)Earth and Planetary Sciences, University of New Mexico, MSC03 2040, 1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001, (2)Museum of Southwestern Biology, University of New Mexico, MSC03 2020 Department of Biology, 1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001, (3)Earth and Planetary Sciences, University of New Mexico, MSC03-2040, 1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001, laurenm@unm.edu, laurenm@unm.edu
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THE EFFECTS OF VEGETATION on THE PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF OKAVANGO RIVER, NORTHWESTERN BOTSWANA
GEYER, Christopher1, PAIZIS, Nicole1, KGAODI, Oratile2, KOONTSE, Thobo2, AKOKO, Eric1, ATEKWANA, Eliot A.1, CRUSE, Anna M.1, MOLWALEFHE, Loago N.2, MASAMBA, Wellington3 and RINGROSE, Susan4, (1)Boone Pickens School of Geology, Oklahoma State University, 105 Noble Research Center, Stillwater, OK 74078-3031, (2)Department of Geology, University of Botswana, Private Bag UB00704, Gaborone, Botswana, (3)Henry Oppenheimer Okavango Research Center, University of Botswana, Private Bag 285, Maun, Botswana, (4)Harry Oppenheimer Okavango Research Center, University of Botswana, Maun, PB 285, Botswana, christopher.geyer@okstate.edu, christopher.geyer@okstate.edu
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THE EFFECTS OF EVAPORATION on THE CHEMISTRY OF THE OKAVANGO RIVER, NORTHWESTERN BOTSWANA
KGAODI, Oratile1, KOONTSE, Thobo1, MOLWALEFHE, Loago N.1, ATEKWANA, Eliot A.2, CRUSE, Anna M.2, MASAMBA, Wellington3 and RINGROSE, Susan4, (1)Department of Geology, University of Botswana, Private Bag UB00704, Gaborone, Botswana, (2)Boone Pickens School of Geology, Oklahoma State University, 105 Noble Research Center, Stillwater, OK 74078-3031, (3)Henry Oppenheimer Okavango Research Center, University of Botswana, Private Bag 285, Maun, Botswana, (4)Harry Oppenheimer Okavango Research Center, University of Botswana, Maun, PB 285, Botswana, 200805127@tati.ub.bw, 200805127@tati.ub.bw
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U-TH-PB MONAZITE EVIDENCE OF PROTEROZOIC METAMORPHISM IN THE BELT-PURCELL SUPERGROUP OF NORTHERN IDAHO
FLAGG, Ember M.1, MCCLELLAND, William C.2, GILOTTI, Jane A.2, LANG, Helen M.3, LARGENT, Kacey J.3, VERVOORT, Jeffrey D.4, NESHEIM, T.O.5 and SPEAR, Frank S.6, (1)Department of Geoscience, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242, (2)Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242, (3)Dept. Geology & Geography, West Virginia Univ, P.O. Box 6300, Morgantown, WV 26506-6300, (4)School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99164, (5)Department of Geology, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99164, (6)Earth and Environmental Sciences, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY 12180, ember-flagg@uiowa.edu, ember-flagg@uiowa.edu
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CLOGGING OF A LANDFILL DRAINAGE SYSTEM IN SOUTHERN KENT COUNTY, MICHIGAN
SIEMER, Kyle W., Environmental sciences, University of Toledo, 2801 Bancroft Ave, Toledo, OH 49606, DAVIS, Linda L., Geology, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI 49401, FLEISHER, Chris, Geology, University of Georgia, 210 Field Street, Athens, GA 30602-2501 and LANDIS, Ron, Engineering/Utility Services Division Director, 1500 Scribner Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, Kyle.Siemer@rockets.utoledo.edu, Kyle.Siemer@rockets.utoledo.edu
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OBSERVING SURFACE AND GROUNDWATER CONNECTIONS THROUGH TRACE METAL AND STABLE ISOTOPE GEOCHEMISTRY: ANCHORAGE, ALASKA
CARDENAS, Megan E., Geological Sciences, University of Alaska Anchorage, 3211 Providence Drive, Anchorage, AK 99508 and MUNK, LeeAnn, Department of Geological Sciences, University of Alaska, 3101 Science Circle, Anchorage, AK 99508, asmec47@uaa.alaska.edu, asmec47@uaa.alaska.edu
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MERCURY IN MACROINVERTEBRATES FROM THE TRUCKEE RIVER
EASTERDAY, Jill J., Unity College, 6363 Christie Ave. #2707, Emeryville, CA 94608 and PIZARRO, Claudia, University of Nevada, Reno, 6363 Christie Ave. #2707, Emeryville, CA 94608, jeasterday07@unity.edu, jeasterday07@unity.edu
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PALEOPRODUCTIVITY AND PALEOENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS FOLLOWING THE PERMIAN-TRIASSIC MASS EXTINCTION IN THE WESTERN CANADA SEDIMENTARY BASIN (PEACE RIVER BASIN) BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA
KEFFER, Sean1, LIODAS, Nate1, WOODS, Adam D.2, BEATTY, Tyler W.3 and ZONNEVELD, J.-P.4, (1)Department of Geological Sciences, California State University, Fullerton, 800 North State College Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92834-6850, (2)Department of Geological Sciences, California State University, Fullerton, 800 N. State College Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92834-6850, (3)Department of Geoscience, University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive N.W, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4, (4)Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2E3, Canada, ilikedirt@csu.fullerton.edu, ilikedirt@csu.fullerton.edu
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DIAGENETIC HISTORY OF THE ELLENBURGER GROUP IN THE FORT WORTH BASIN, TEXAS
MONTALVO, Luis G., Department of Geology, University of Puerto Rico, PO Box 220, Boquerón, PR 00622, MANNING, Earl B., School of Geology and Geophysics, University of Oklahoma, 100 E. Boyd St, SEC 710, Norman, OK 73019 and ELMORE, R. Douglas, School of Geology and Geophysics, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 73019-1009, luisga_montalvo@hotmail.com, luisga_montalvo@hotmail.com
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POSSIBLE SEWAGE BUFFERING OF ACID MINE DISCHARGE IN MAHANOY CREEK WATERSHED, EAST-CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA
FEAR, Melissa R.1, DOWLING, Carolyn B.1 and NEUMANN, Klaus2, (1)Department of Geological Sciences, Ball State University, Muncie, IN 47306, (2)Geological Sciences, Ball State University, Muncie, IN 47306, mrfear@bsu.edu, mrfear@bsu.edu
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GEOCHEMISTRY OF THE SUSQUEHANNA RIVER AND PINE LAKE AREA, NY, USA
PARISI, Andrew1, WATSON, Kathleen M.2, DUDEK, John2 and BALOGH-BRUNSTAD, Zsuzsanna1, (1)Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences, Hartwick College, Oneonta, NY 13820, (2)Department of Chemistry, Hartwick College, Oneonta, NY 13820, parisia@hartwick.edu, parisia@hartwick.edu
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THE EFFECT OF HUMAN INTERFERENCE ON THE GROWTH OF MICROBIAL COMMUNITIES AT THE BIG SPRING, HOT SPRINGS STATE PARK, THERMOPOLIS, WY
WILCOX, Tracey R., SMAGLIK, Suzanne M. and MCALLISTER, Steven J., Central Wyoming College, 2660 Peck Ave, Riverton, WY 82501, trw1211@cwc.edu, trw1211@cwc.edu
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COMPARISON OF UNCONSOLIDATED DEPOSITS ON AREAS OF ANOMALOUS ALTITUDE AND FLATNESS IN AND AROUND THE SOUTHERN WIND RIVER BASIN, FREMONT CO., WYOMING
COLEMAN, Cheryl L., Cenral Wyoming College, 2660 Peck Ave, Riverton, WY 82501, SMAGLIK, Suzanne M., Central Wyoming College, 2660 Peck Ave, Riverton, WY 82501 and DAHMS, Dennis E., Department of Geography, Northen Iowa University, 127 Sabin Hall, Cedar Falls, IA 50614, ssmaglik@cwc.edu, ssmaglik@cwc.edu
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A THREE DIMENSIONAL EXPLORATION OF SUBGLACIAL PILLOW ERUPTIONS ON THE SVEIFLUHALS RIDGE IN SOUTHWEST ICELAND
ALCORN, Rebecca J., Department of Geology, The College of Wooster, Scovel Hall, 944 College Mall, Wooster, OH 44691, POLLOCK, Meagen, Department of Geology, College of Wooster, 944 College Mall, Scovel Hall, Wooster, OH 44691 and EDWARDS, Ben, Department of Earth Sciences, Dickinson College, 28 N. College Street, Carlisle, PA 17013, ralcorn11@wooster.edu, ralcorn11@wooster.edu
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PALEOECOLOGY OF STROMATOLITE FACIES IN THE LACUSTRINE EOCENE GREEN RIVER FORMATION, SANPETE COUNTY, CENTRAL UTAH
DEERING, Elizabeth K., JUDGE, Shelley A. and DAVENPORT, Jesse D., Department of Geology, The College of Wooster, 944 College Mall, Wooster, OH 44691, edeering11@wooster.edu, edeering11@wooster.edu
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BORON & LITHIUM ISOTOPIC PROFILES IN MULTI-COLOURED PARAIBA TOURMALINES FROM BRAZIL
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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3D MODELING OF SAND DUNE SURFACES USING CLOSE RANGE DIGITAL PHOTOGRAMMETRY: A PROGRESS REPORT
MEDINA, Rachel A.1, NYBOER, Caleb C.2 and BODENBENDER, Brian E.2, (1)Geological and Environmental Sciences, Hope College, 35 E 12th St, Holland, MI 49423, (2)Geological and Environmental Sciences, Hope College, 35 E. 12th St, Holland, MI 49423, bodenbender@hope.edu, bodenbender@hope.edu
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DEFORMATIONAL STATE OF A PALEOPROTEROZOIC SEAFLOOR EXHALATIVE-COMPLEX EXPOSED AT PACTOLA DAM, SOUTH DAKOTA BLACK HILLS
BRICE, Peter and GREENBERG, Jeffrey K., Geology, Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL 60187, peter.brice@my.wheaton.edu, peter.brice@my.wheaton.edu
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