North-Central Section (44th Annual) and South-Central Section (44th Annual) Joint Meeting (11–13 April 2010)

Session No. 18
Monday, 12 April 2010: 8:30 AM-12:00 PM
Taneycomo A (Branson Convention Center)

T33. Undergraduate Research (Posters)

Council on Undergraduate Research Geosciences Division

Authors will be present from 9:30 to 11:30 AM.

 

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A GRAIN-COUNT ANALYSIS OF THE LATE PALEOZOIC GLACIAL DEPOSITS OF THE PARANá BASIN, WITMARSUM, PARANá STATE BRAZIL
PAULS, Kathryn N., Geosciences, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 3209 N. Maryland Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53201, THOMSON, Olivia A., Dept. of Geology, Univ. of Puerto Rico, PO Box 9000, Dept. of Geology, Mayaguez, PR 00681, ROCHA-CAMPOS, A.C., Instituto des Geosciências, Universidade de São Paulo, Sao Paulo, 05450-001, Brazil and COTTER, James F.P., Geology Discipline, University of Minnesota, Morris, Morris, MN 56267, kpauls@uwm.edu, kpauls@uwm.edu
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SAMBIPITU CONGLOMERATES DEPOSITED IN MIXED CARBONATE-VOLCANICLASTIC ENVIRONMENT ALONGSIDE AN EXTINCT VOLCANIC ARC DURING THE ONSET OF THE WONOSARI CARBONATE PLATFORM
RAGONESE, Phillip, Department of Geology, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, 800 Algoma Blvd, Oshkosh, WI 54901 and LEHRMANN, Dan, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, Oshkosh, 54901, ragonp85@uwosh.edu, ragonp85@uwosh.edu
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CONTROLS ON FACIES HETEROGENIETY OF A TECTONICALLY ACTIVE CARBONATE SHELF: MIOCENE WONOSARI FORMATION, SOUTH CENTRAL JAVA, INDONESIA
FELDA, Garrett, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, Department of Geology, Oshkosh, WI 54901 and LEHRMANN, Daniel J., Department of Geology, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, 800 Algoma Blvd, Oshkosh, WI 54901, feldag04@uwosh.edu, feldag04@uwosh.edu
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POSSIBLE EVIDENCE OF ANTHROPOGENIC LAND DEGRADATION FROM ANALYSES OF SEDIMENT CORES FROM TRIANGLE POND, SAN SALVADOR, BAHAMAS
AARON, Katherine R., Geosciences, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, MO 64110, NIEMI, Tina M., Department of Geosciences, University of Missouri - Kansas City, 5100 Rockhill Road, Flarsheim Hall 420, Kansas City, MO 64110 and MUROWCHICK, James, Geosciences, University of Missouri - Kansas City, 5100 Rockhill Road, Room 420 Flarsheim Hall, Kansas City, MO 64110, kra6g7@umkc.edu, kra6g7@umkc.edu
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A COMPARISON OF MODERN SEDIMENTOLOGY FOR SEVERAL HYPERSALINE LAKES OF SAN SALVADOR ISLAND, BAHAMAS: FRENCH POND, TRIANGLE POND, NO NAME POND, AND STORR'S LAKE
CRAVEN, David Gregory, Geology, James Madison University, 9901 Botsford Rd, Manassas, VA 20109, PARK, L.E., Geology, University of Akron, 302 Buchtel Ave, Crouse Hall, Akron, OH 44325 and MICHELSON, Andrew V., Program in Integrated Bioscience, University of Akron, Akron, OH 44325, cravendg@jmu.edu, cravendg@jmu.edu
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MOLLUSK DISTRIBUTION WITHIN THE SALINE LAKES ON SAN SALVADOR ISLAND BAHAMAS-ESTABLISHING A BASELINE FOR DETERMINING BIOLOGICAL RESPONSE TO CLIMATE AND ANTHROPOGENIC CHANGE
RIGGE, Adam, Anthropology and Earth Science, Minnesota State University Moorhead, 1104 7th Avenue South, Moorhead, MN 56563, PARK, Lisa E., Geology and Environmental Science, University of Akron, University of Akron, University of Akron, Akron, OH 44325, MICHELSON, Andrew V., Program in Integrated Bioscience, University of Akron, Akron, OH 44325 and LEONARD, Karl W., Anthropology and Earth Science, Minnesota State Univ Moorhead, 1104 7th Avenue South, Moorhead, MN 56563, riggead@mnstate.edu, riggead@mnstate.edu
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TAXONOMIC CLASSIFICATION AND ECOLOGICAL DISTRIBUTION OF OSTRACODA IN LAKES ON SAN SALVADOR ISLAND, BAHAMAS—AN ASSESSMENT OF PROXY INDICATORS FOR CLIMATIC RECONSTRUCTION
WOODWARD, Emily E., PARK, Lisa E. and MICHELSON V, Andrew, Geology, University of Akron, Akron, OH 44325, eew6@zips.uakron.edu, eew6@zips.uakron.edu
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MORPHOMETRIC COMPARISON OF PREHISTORIC AND MODERN CERION AT PIGEON CREEK SITE, SAN SALVADOR, BAHAMAS
POTH, Kathleen A., Geography, Miami University, Miami University, 501 E. High Street, Oxford, OH 45056, GNIVECKI, Perry L., Miami University, 571 Mosler Hall, Hamilton, OH 45011, BERMAN, Mary Jane, Center for American and World Cultures, Miami University, Oxford, OH 45056 and MICHELSON, Andy, Geology, University of Akron, Akron, OH 44325, pothka@muohio.edu, pothka@muohio.edu
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A PENNSYLVANIAN PLANT ASSEMBLAGE RAPIDLY BURIED IN TIDAL SANDS, PELLA, IOWA
RATKIEWICZ, Bonnie J., Department of Geology and Environmental Science, James Madison University, Memorial Hall MSC 6903, Harrisonburg, VA 22807, HAYNES, John T., Department of Geology and Environmental Science, James Madison University, Memorial Hall MSC 6903, Harrisonburg, VA 22807, CHANEY, Dan S., Deptartment of Paleobiology, NMNH Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC 20560, ROSE, Timothy M., Department of Mineral Sciences, NMNH Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC 20560, SCHABILION, Jeffry T., Department of Biology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242 and DIMICHELE, William A., Department of Paleobiology, NMNH Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC 20560, ratkiebj@gmail.com, ratkiebj@gmail.com
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PETROGRAPHY OF A PERMIAN-TRIASSIC EROSION SURFACE AND MICROBIALITES OF THE GREAT BANK OF GUIZHOU, SOUTH CHINA: IMPLICATIONS FOR CAUSES OF THE END-PERMIAN MASS EXTINCTION
AKIN, Sara, Department of Earth and Environmental Science, Acadia University, Wolfville, NS B4P 2R6, Canada, LEHRMANN, Daniel J., Department of Geology, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, 800 Algoma Blvd, Oshkosh, WI 54901 and PAYNE, Jonathan L., Department of Geological Sciences, Stanford University, 450 Serra Mall, Building 320, Stanford, CA 94305, 104320a@acadiau.ca, 104320a@acadiau.ca
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VARIABILITY IN OSTRACODE GEOCHEMISTRY: A CALIBRATION STUDY
ASH, Jeanine1, PARK, Lisa E.2 and MICHELSON, Andy2, (1)Department of Geosciences, University of Arizona, 4253 Pyracantha Dr, Tucson, AZ 85741, (2)Geology, University of Akron, Akron, OH 44325, jash@email.arizona.edu, jash@email.arizona.edu
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ANTHROPOGENIC AND CLIMATIC WEATHERING OF A LOYALIST PLANTATION STRUCTURE: FORTUNE HILL MANOR HOUSE, SAN SALVADOR ISLAND, BAHAMAS
AGRIESTI, Keri N., Interdisciplinary Studies, Western College Program, Miami University, 701 Western Drive, Peabody Hall, Oxford, OH 45056, BERMAN, Mary Jane, Center for American and World Cultures, Miami University, Oxford, OH 45056, GNIVECKI, Perry L., Department of Anthropology, Miami University, 571 Mosler Hall, Hamilton, OH 45011, NIEMI, Tina M., Department of Geosciences, University of Missouri - Kansas City, 5100 Rockhill Road, Flarsheim Hall 420, Kansas City, MO 64110 and PARK, Lisa E., Department of Geology and Environmental Sciences, The University of Akron, 252 Buchtel Commons, Crouse Hall, Akron, OH 44325-4101, agrieskn@muohio.edu, agrieskn@muohio.edu
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PALEOENVIRONMENT AND ANTHROPOGENIC RECONSTRUCTION OF NORTH Storr'S LAKE, SAN SALVADOR, THE BAHAMAS
GALLOWAY, Julie Louise, Geosciences, University of Missouri-Kansas City, 5100 Rockhill Road, Kansas City, MO 64110, NIEMI, Tina M., Department of Geosciences, University of Missouri - Kansas City, 5100 Rockhill Road, Flarsheim Hall 420, Kansas City, MO 64110 and MUROWCHICK, James, Geosciences, University of Missouri - Kansas City, 5100 Rockhill Road, Room 420 Flarsheim Hall, Kansas City, MO 64110, julielgalloway@yahoo.com, julielgalloway@yahoo.com
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A SEDIMENT ANALYSIS OF THE THREE DOG SITE (SS21), SAN SALVADOR ISLAND, COMMONWEALTH OF THE BAHAMAS
O'BRIEN, Joshua J., Department of Geology, Juniata College, 1700 Moore St, Huntingdon, PA 16652, NIEMI, Tina M., Department of Geosciences, University of Missouri - Kansas City, 5100 Rockhill Road, Flarsheim Hall 420, Kansas City, MO 64110, MUROWCHICK, James, Geosciences, University of Missouri - Kansas City, 5100 Rockhill Road, Room 420 Flarsheim Hall, Kansas City, MO 64110, BERMAN, Mary Jane, Center for American and World Cultures, Miami University, Oxford, OH 45056 and GNIVECKI, Perry L., Anthropology, Miami University, 571 Mosler Hall, Hamilton, OH 45011, obriejj06@juniata.edu, obriejj06@juniata.edu
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THE EFFECTS OF BIOTURBATION AND DISRUPTION ON THE RECONSTRUCTION AND RECONSTITUTION OF THE PHOTOSYNTHETIC CYANOBACTERIAL LAYER OF ALGAL MAT COMMUNITIES
PLAYLE, Evan, Dpartment of marine Science, Eckerd College, 914, N Appalachian Terrrace, Crystal River, FL 34429, MCNEAL, Karen S., Department of Geoscience, Mississippi State University, P.O. Box 5448, Mississippi State, MS 39762, DONALDSON, Janet R., Department of Biological Sciences, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS 39762 and LAWRENCE, Amanda, Electron Microscope Center, Mississippi STate University, Mississippi State, MS 39762, playleed@eckerd.edu, playleed@eckerd.edu
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THE ANALYSIS OF A MICROBIAL MAT PROFILE USING THREE COMMUNITY COMPOSITION METHODS: POLYMERASE CHAIN REACTION, COMMUNITY LEVEL SUBSTRATE UTILIZATION, AND FATTY ACID METHYL ESTER
FRANK, E.A., Geology, University of Akron, 302 Buchtel Ave, Crouse Hall, Akron, OH 44325, MCNEAL, Karen S., Department of Geoscience, Mississippi State University, P.O. Box 5448, Mississippi State, MS 39762, DONALDSON, Janet R., Department of Biological Sciences, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS 39762, LAWRENCE, Amanda, Electron Microscope Center, Mississippi STate University, Mississippi State, MS 39762 and PARK, Lisa E., Department of Geology and Environmental Sciences, The University of Akron, 252 Buchtel Commons, Crouse Hall, Akron, OH 44325-4101, eaf22@zips.uakron.edu, eaf22@zips.uakron.edu
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REDOX DYNAMICS AND COMMUNITY COMPOSITION OF HYPERSALINE LAKE MICROBIAL MAT COMMUNITIES, SAN SALVADOR ISLAND
SPRY, Jacob M., Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695, MCNEAL, Karen S., Department of Geoscience, Mississippi State University, P.O. Box 5448, Mississippi State, MS 39762, DONALDSON, Janet R., Department of Biological Sciences, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS 39762 and LAWRENCE, Amanda, Electron Microscope Center, Mississippi STate University, Mississippi State, MS 39762, jspry@ncsu.edu, jspry@ncsu.edu
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SEM ANALYSES REVEAL COMPLEX STROMATOLITIC FABRIC BUILT BY EUKARYOTIC MICROORGANISMS IN AN ACID MINE DRAINAGE SYSTEM
EICKHOFF, Brooke A., Department of Earth & Environmental Systems, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN 47809, BRAKE, Sandra S., Department of Earth and Environmental Systems, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN 47809 and HASIOTIS, Stephen T., Department of Geology, University of Kansas, 1475 Jayhawk Blvd, 120 Lindley Hall, Lawrence, KS 66045, beickhoff@indstate.edu, beickhoff@indstate.edu
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CLASSIFYING CAVE POOLS IN CARLSBAD CAVERNS NATIONAL PARK, NEW MEXICO
CHAWULA Jr, John M.1, MELIM, Leslie A.2 and CLARK, Derek J.2, (1)Geology, Western Illinois University, 1 University Circle, Macomb, IL 61455, (2)Geology Department, Western Illinois Univ, 1 University Circle, Macomb, IL 61455, JM-Chawula@wiu.edu, JM-Chawula@wiu.edu
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INTERACTIONS BETWEEN TETRACYCLINE AND KAOLINITE IN AQUEOUS SOLUTION
SCHULZ, Laura A., ACKLEY, Caren J., FENSKE, Nancy and LI, Zhaohui, Geosciences, University of Wisconsin - Parkside, 900 Wood Road, Kenosha, WI 53144, schul084@uwp.edu, schul084@uwp.edu
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ANOTHER STEP TOWARD ANSWERING THE DOLOMITE QUESTION
STAUFFENBERG IV, Henry, Geology, Augustana College, 639 38th St, Rock Island, IL 61201 and WOLF, Michael B., Geology Dept, Augustana College, 639 38th Street, Rock Island, IL 61201, henrystauffenberg4@gmail.com, henrystauffenberg4@gmail.com
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GEOCHEMICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF LAKE CONWAY SEDIMENTS
HOOPER, R. Adam, Department of Physical Sciences, Arkansas Tech University, 1701 N. Boulder Ave, Russellville, AR 72801 and PATTON, Jason A., Physical Sciences Department, Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, AR 72801, rhooper@atu.edu, rhooper@atu.edu
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PALEOLIMNOLOGICAL RECONSTRUCTION OF DROUGHT CONDITIONS FROM MAX LAKE, VILAS COUNTY, WISCONSIN
EICHLER, Angela Y., KAPLAN, Samantha W., Geography and Geology, University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI 54481 and GARRISON, Paul, angela.y.eichler@uwsp.edu, angela.y.eichler@uwsp.edu
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GEOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF A GLACIAL LAKE BENSON VARVE SEQUENCE, WEST-CENTRAL MINNESOTA
MOHR, Audrey R.1, JOHNSON, Grace C.2, COTTER, James F.P.3, MAHONEY, J. Brian1, SYVERSON, Kent M.4 and FERGUSON, Jill W.5, (1)Dept. of Geology, University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire, WI 54702, (2)Dept. of Geological Sciences, University of Minnesota, Duluth, MN 55812, (3)Geology Discipline, University of Minnesota, Morris, Morris, MN 56267, (4)Dept. of Geology, Univ. of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, 105 Garfield Ave, Eau Claire, WI 54701, (5)Materials Science Center, University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire, WI 54702, mohrar@uwec.edu, mohrar@uwec.edu
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AN ORE MICROSCOPY STUDY OF THE EAGLE MASSIVE SULFIDE NI-CU DEPOSIT, UPPER MICHIGAN
KOOISTRA, Jillian, Geology/Geography, Eastern Illinois University, 600 Lincoln, Charleston, IL 61920 and CHESNER, Craig A., Geology/Geography, Eastern Illinois University, 600 Lincoln Avenue, Charleston, IL 61920, jgkooistra@eiu.edu, jgkooistra@eiu.edu
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FORMATION OF PYRITE IN THE WALDRON SHALE (NIAGARAN-SILURIAN), DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE
GREENWOOD, Steven M., Department of Geosciences, Austin Peay State University, 601 College Street, Clarksville, TN 37044 and FORD, Robert C., Geology, Kansas State University, 108 Thompson Hall, Manhattan, KS 66506, steven.greenwood1@gmail.com, steven.greenwood1@gmail.com
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GEOCHEMISTRY OF ALKALIC IGNEOUS ROCKS FROM THE JUDITH MOUNTAINS, MONTANA, AND RATTLESNAKE HILLS, WYOMING
GOODMAN, Karyn1, JOHNSON, Rhonda1, VINES, Christopher1, DELANEY, Lisa1, MCDOWELL, Andrew1, WILLIAMS, Marissa1 and DUKE, Genet I.2, (1)Math and Physical Sciences, Louisiana State University - Alexandria, 8100 Hwy. 71 South, Alexandria, LA 71302, (2)Geology, Arkansas Tech University, 1701 N. Boulder Avenue, Russellville, AR 72801, KGoodman002@lsua.edu, KGoodman002@lsua.edu
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USING SEM AND FRACTAL ANALYSIS TO FINGERPRINT VOLCANIC ASH DEPOSITS
KEIMIG, Holly N., 5041 E. Riverside Dr. APT B, Evansville, IN 47715, MARIA, Anton H., Geology & Physics, University of Southern Indiana, 8600 University Blvd, Evansville, IN 47712 and MILLS, Owen P., Materials Science and Engineering, Michigan Technological University, 626 M&M Bldg, 1400 Townsend Dr, Houghton, MI 49931, hnkeimig@gmail.com, hnkeimig@gmail.com
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PETROLOGY OF VOLCANOCLASTIC ROCKS IN THE WIGGINS FORMATION, SOUTHERN ABSAROKA RANGE, WYOMING
COURTER, Sara J. and ROHS, C. Renee, Geology/Geography, Northwest Missouri State University, 800 University Dr, Maryville, MO 64468, s400765@nwmissouri.edu, s400765@nwmissouri.edu
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A POSSIBLE LATE PALEOZOIC NOVACULITE DEPOSIT IN THE PARANA BASIN, WITMARSUM PARANA STATE, BRAZIL
CARNICLE, Melissa M.1, GILBERTSON, Lea Ann1, ROCHA-CAMPOS, A.C.2 and COTTER, James F.P.3, (1)Geology, University of Minnesota Morris, 600 East 4th Street, Morris, MN 56267, (2)Instituto des Geosciências, Universidade de São Paulo, Sao Paulo, 05450-001, Brazil, (3)Geology Discipline, University of Minnesota, Morris, Morris, MN 56267, carn0083@morris.umn.edu, carn0083@morris.umn.edu
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FIELD RELATIONSHIPS AND ZIRCON TEXTURES CONSTRAIN RELATIVE TIMING OF PERALUMINOUS MAGMATISM AND METAMORPHISM IN THE RUBY MOUNTAINS, NEVADA
WERTS, Kevin, Department of Geosciences, Texas Tech University, 8201 Louisville Ave, Lubbock, TX 79423 and HETHERINGTON, Callum J., Department of Geosciences, Texas Tech University, Box 41053, Lubbock, TX 79409-1053, kevin.werts@ttu.edu, kevin.werts@ttu.edu
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MINERALOGICAL ANALYSES OF SAMPLES FROM THE BUCHAN METAMORPHIC SERIES NEAR BANFF, SCOTLAND
BULEN, Casey L., Department of Geology/Geography, Northwest Missouri State University, 800 University Drive, Maryville, MO 64468 and ROHS, C. Renee, Geology/Geography, Northwest Missouri State University, 800 University Dr, Maryville, MO 64468, s277247@nwmissouri.edu, s277247@nwmissouri.edu
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DIAGENESIS IN TERTIARY STRATA AND THE FORMATION OF CHALCEDONY VEIN HORIZONS: BADLANDS NATIONAL PARK, SOUTH DAKOTA
NICHOLSON, Brooke E.1, CUBRICH, Bart T.1, TIPTON, Brian1, HINES, Rachael1, HEGDAHL, Nathan1, KINKADE, John1, MAHER Jr, Harmon1, SHUSTER, Robert D.1 and HOLMES, Mary Anne2, (1)Department of Geography/Geology, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 6001 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE 68182-0199, (2)Geosciences, Univ of Nebraska-Lincoln, 214 Bessey Hall, Lincoln, NE 68588-0340, bnicholson@unomaha.edu, bnicholson@unomaha.edu
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GEOLOGICAL GIS MAPPING OF THE NORTHERNMOST PORTION OF THE SEMAIL OPHIOLITE COMPLEX, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, EASTERN ARABIAN PLATE
POWER, Sarah M. and GÖBEL, Volker W., Department of Geology, Stephen F. Austin State University, P.O. Box 13011 SFA, Nacogdoches, TX 75962, powersm@titan.sfasu.edu, powersm@titan.sfasu.edu
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USE OF THE MULTINOMIAL FUNCTION TO MAP VARIATIONS IN THE DEGREE OF ORGANIZATION IN FRACTURE SYSTEMS
CUBRICH, Bart T., Geology/Geophysics, UniversityWyoming, 6001 Dodge St, Omaha, WY 82070 and MAHER Jr., Harmon, Department of Geography/Geology, University of Nebraska at Omaha, Omaha, NE 68182, bcubrich@unomaha.edu, bcubrich@unomaha.edu
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THE CASE FOR NE SYRTIS AS THE LANDING SITE FOR MARS SCIENCE LABORATORY (MSL) USING CRISM DATA PRODUCTS
MILLER, Jeremy J., Department of Geosciences, The University of Texas at Dallas, 2400 Waterview Pkwy. Apt. 411, Richardson, TX 75080, jmiller26_2@msn.com, jmiller26_2@msn.com
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MAPPING THE BEDROCK TOPOGRAPHY OF KANKAKEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS
LEIB, Susan E. and BREWER, Kevin, Department of Physical Sciences, Olivet Nazarene University, One University Avenue, Bourbonnais, IL 60914, sleib@olivet.edu, sleib@olivet.edu
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USING DIRECT-PUSH ELECTRICAL CONDUCTIVITY (EC) LOGGING TO IDENTIFY FLOODPLAIN TERRACE BOUNDARIES IN THE SUBSURFACE
BARKER, John D.1, SCHULMEISTER, Marcia K.1, DULANEY, Donald2 and FISHER, James B.3, (1)Earth Science Department, Emporia State University, 1200 Commercial St, Emporia, KS 66801, (2)Hydrologic Inc, 1927 North 1275 Road, Eudora, KS 66025, (3)EG Services, 1119 E. 1400 Rd, Lawrence, KS 66046-9634, jbarker@emporia.edu, jbarker@emporia.edu
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MAPPING THE LIMIT OF THE PENOBSCOT RIVER VALLEY CALVING EMBAYMENT, HAMPDEN 7.5' QUADRANGLE, MAINE
OLSON, Jeffrey D. and SYVERSON, Kent M., Dept. of Geology, University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire, WI 54702, olsojef@uwec.edu, olsojef@uwec.edu
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CONTROL OF THE DISTRIBUTION OF GLACIAL LAKE SEDIMENTS BY BURIED TOPOGRAPHY IN EAST-CENTRAL WISCONSIN
ROSERA, J.M., Department of Geology, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, 645 Dempsey Trail, Oshkosh, WI 54901-8649, MODE, W.N., Department of Geology, University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh, Oshkosh, WI 54901 and HOOYER, T.S., Department of Geosciences, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, P.O. Box 413, Lapham Hall 366, Milwaukee, WI 54201, roserj56@uwosh.edu, roserj56@uwosh.edu
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ORIGIN OF LOW RELIEF RIDGES NEAR PADUA, STEARNS CO., MINNESOTA
NOVAK, Beth A., Geology, Western Washington University, 516 High Street, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA 98225-9080, novakb@students.wwu.edu, novakb@students.wwu.edu
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DEPOSITIONAL TIMING AND PALEOCLIMATIC IMPLICATIONS OF SAND DUNES IN THE MEREDOSIA BOTTOMS, NORTHWESTERN ILLINOIS, USA
MELTON, Brandon, Geology Department, Augustana College, 639 38th Street, Rock Island, IL 61201 and STRASSER, Jeffrey C., Geology Department, Augustana College, 639 38th St, Rock Island, IL 61201, brandon-melton@augustana.edu, brandon-melton@augustana.edu
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IDENTIFICATION OF AN EARLY, HIGHER (343m) PHASE OF GLACIAL LAKE BENSON, SWIFT CO., MINNESOTA
YAUK, Kimberly E., Geology, University of Minnesota Morris, 600 East 4th Street, Morris, MN 56267, kimberly.yauk@gmail.com, kimberly.yauk@gmail.com
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MAGNETIC SUSCEPTIBILITY AND FABRIC ANALYSIS FOR GLACIAL TILL DEFORMATION IN THE COAL CREEK SECTION, COAL VALLEY, IL
THORNTON, Kelsey Anne, Geology, Augustana College, 639 38th Street, Box 2219, Rock Island, IL 61201, kelsey-thornton@augustana.edu, kelsey-thornton@augustana.edu
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DIGITAL MONITORING OF STREAMBANK EROSION VIA LIDAR SCANNING AND GPS TECHNIQUES
HANKO, Lorna, Dept. of Geosciences, University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX 75080-3021, BRIKOWSKI, Tom H., Dept. of Geosciences, University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX 75083-3021 and NETTLES, Casey, Environmental Management Department, City of Fort Worth, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102, lmh032000@utdallas.edu, lmh032000@utdallas.edu
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RIPARIAN REMEDIATION AND MANAGEMENT OF THE NEOSHO RIVER VALLEY IN NORTHEASTERN KANSAS
ZABRISKIE Sr, Brenda L., Earth Science, Emporia State University, 12th & Commercial, Emporia, KS 66801 and ABER, James S., Earth Science Department, Emporia State University, Campus Box 4030, 1200 Commercial, Emporia, KS 66801, bzabrisk@emporia.edu, bzabrisk@emporia.edu
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UNRAVELING MULTIPLE DIURNAL AND STORM EVENT WATER-QUALITY FLUCTUATIONS IN A SMALL WISCONSIN TROUT STREAM: SUMMER 2009
SUMNER, Heather M., Plant and Earth Science Dept, University of Wisconsin-River Falls, 410 S. 3rd St, River Falls, WI 54022 and KEEN, Kerry L., Plant and Earth Science Dept, University of Wisconsin-River Falls, 410 S. 3rd Street, River Falls, WI 54022, heathermaesumner@yahoo.com, heathermaesumner@yahoo.com
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MODELING LAND USE CHANGE EFFECTS ON SEDIMENT DISCHARGE IN THE MAUMEE RIVER
ZMIJEWSKI, Kirk, Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Toledo, 2081 Bancroft Ave, Toledo, OH 43606 and BECKER, Doris, Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Toledo, 2801 West Bancroft Ave, Toledo, OH 43606, kirk.zmijewski@rockets.utoledo.edu, kirk.zmijewski@rockets.utoledo.edu
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MONITORING THE EFFECTS OF URBANIZATION ON HEADWARD EROSION AND DOWN-CUTTING RATES, GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY RAVINES
KENROY, Phil, ESPINOZA, Jeremy and WEBER, John C., Geology, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI 49401-9401, philkenroy@gmail.com, philkenroy@gmail.com
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THE TRANSITION FROM UNCONFINED TO CONFINED AQUIFER IN A RIPARIAN WETLAND ALONG THE WHITE RIVER
FELLER, Matthew R.1, DOSS, Paul K.2, BLEICHROTH, Amy2, ELLIS, Weston2, SHERFIELD, Brandon2 and KHAN, Suleiman2, (1)Department of Geology and Physics, University of Southern Indiana, 8600 University Boulevard, Evansvill, IN 47712, (2)Department of Geology and Physics, University of Southern Indiana, 8600 University Boulevard, Evansville, IN 47712, mrfeller1@mail.usi.edu, mrfeller1@mail.usi.edu
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REFINING OUR UNDERSTANDING OF HETEROGENEITY IN THE INGLEFIELD SANDSTONE AQUIFER, SOUTHWESTERN INDIANA: OUTCROPS, CORES, AND GAMMA LOGS
POLLARD, Katherine A., DOSS, Paul K., STOLZ, Dustin, SELLERS, Taylor I., FEST, Kaitlin D. and STOLTZ, Molly E., Geology and Physics, University of Southern Indiana, 8600 University Blvd, Evansville, IN 47712, pdoss@usi.edu, pdoss@usi.edu
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USE OF INTEGRATED SURFACE AND BOREHOLE GEOPHYSICS TO MAP BURIED EPIKARSTAL FEATURES NEAR A SUPERFUND SITE SOUTH OF ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS
ADAMS, Ryan, Department of Geology and Environmental Geosciences, Northern Illinois University, Davis Hall 312, Normal Road, DeKalb, IL 60115 and CARPENTER, Phil, Department of Geology and Environmental Geosciences, Northern Illinois University, Davis Hall 417B, DeKalb, IL 60115, radams1geology@gmail.com, radams1geology@gmail.com
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METEOROLOGICAL MEASUREMENTS OF THREE SOUTH TEXAS CAVES IN DIFFERING GEOLOGICAL FORMATIONS
DURAN, Lisa, Engineering Science, St. Mary's University, One Camino Santa Maria, San Antonio, TX 78228 and MITCHELL, Evelynn J., Physics and Environmental Sciences, St. Mary's University, One Camino Santa Maria, San Antonio, TX 78228, lduran1@mail.stmarytx.edu, lduran1@mail.stmarytx.edu
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ANALYSIS OF SOILS TO DETERMINE PREFERRED GROWTH CONDITIONS OF CURLY DOCK, AN INVASIVE PLANT SPECIES
MULDER, Michon L., Department of Geoscience, Winona State University, 175 W. Mark St, Winona, MN 55987 and KAIRIES BEATTY, Candace L., Department of Geoscience, Winona State University, Winona, MN 55987, MLMulder6132@winona.edu, MLMulder6132@winona.edu
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LIGHT POLLUTION SURVEY AND ANALYSIS OF WINONA, MN
BERGLUND, James Lundstrom, Geoscience, Missouri State University, Dept. of Geology, Springfield, MO 65897 and ANDERSON, Jennifer L.B., Geoscience, Winona State University, 175 W Mark St, Winona, MN 55987, Berglund925@live.missouristate.edu, Berglund925@live.missouristate.edu
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SANDS OF THE WORLD
GIESEN, Jessica E. and ANDERSON, Jennifer L.B., Geoscience, Winona State University, 175 W Mark St, Winona, MN 55987, jegiesen5050@winona.edu, jegiesen5050@winona.edu
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FIELD RECONNAISSANCE IN THE BRITISH ISLES: AN UNDERGRADUATE PERSPECTIVE
HAMLIN, D. Brett1, JOHNSON, Aaron W.2 and ROHS, C. Renee1, (1)Geology/Geography, Northwest Missouri State University, 800 University Dr, Maryville, MO 64468, (2)Natural Sciences, Northwest Missouri State University, 800 University Drive, Maryville, MO 64468, s277114@nwmissouri.edu, s277114@nwmissouri.edu
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A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF LAMPROITIC LAVA PONDS IN THE LEUCITE HILLS, WY
EUNGARD, Daniel W., Eastern Illinois University, 35720 Jay Dr, Custer Park, IL 60481 and CHESNER, Craig A., Geology/Geography, Eastern Illinois University, 600 Lincoln Avenue, Charleston, IL 61920, dweungard@eiu.edu, dweungard@eiu.edu
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