T3. Sigma Gamma Epsilon Undergraduate Research (Posters)

Session No. 92
Monday, 5 November 2012: 9:00 AM-6:00 PM
Hall B (Charlotte Convention Center)

T3. Sigma Gamma Epsilon Undergraduate Research (Posters)

Sigma Gamma Epsilon

Authors will be present from 368.

 

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SEDIMENT RECORD FROM A BOG ON THE TRUJILLO MEADOWS LANDSLIDE (>10.6 KA), SOUTHEASTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, SOUTHERN COLORADO
CIRONE, Ashley M.1, SMITH, Jacqueline A.1, JOHNSON, Bradley G.2 and DIEMER, John A.3, (1)Physical & Biological Sciences, The College of Saint Rose, 432 Western Avenue, Albany, NY 12203, (2)Environmental Studies, Davidson College, Box 7056, Davidson, NC 28035-7056, (3)Department of Geography & Earth Sciences, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 9201 University City Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28223, cironea218@strose.edu, cironea218@strose.edu
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PRELIMINARY GEOLOGIC AND GEOMORPHIC MAP OF LATE NEOGENE AND YOUNGER SEDIMENTS IN THE EASTERN PORTION OF THE OVERTON, NE 7.5 MINUTE QUADRANGLE, NEVADA
THAKKAR, Kavita, Department of Physics, Geology and Astronomy, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN 37403 and BROCK-HON, Amy L., Department of Physics, Geology and Astronomy, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 615 McCallie Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37403, ptc531@mocs.utc.edu, ptc531@mocs.utc.edu
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DOES HYDRO-FRACKING AFFECT LOCAL SURFACE WATERS? A TEST FOR CHEMICAL SIGNATURES
CORRIER, Kristen Lee1, BROWN, Terri2, MCKINNEY, Michael L.3, HREN, Michael3 and TSCHAPLINSKI, Timothy J.4, (1)Environmental Studies, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996, (2)Earth and Planetary Science, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996, (3)Earth and Planetary Science, The University of Tennessee, 306 Earth and Planetary Sciences Building, Knoxville, TN 37996-1410, (4)Biosciences Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN 37831, ysn249@utk.edu, ysn249@utk.edu
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SHELL DECAY RATES OF FRESHWATER MUSSELS: INSIGHTS FOR SPECIES CONSERVATION
PIGG, Andy Austin, University of Tennessee Knoxville, 1412 Circle Drive, Knoxville, TN 37996-1410, MCKINNEY, Michael L., Earth and Planetary Science, The University of Tennessee, 306 Earth and Planetary Sciences Building, Knoxville, TN 37996-1410 and MINCY, Grant, Geology Department, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37916, apigg@utk.edu, apigg@utk.edu
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SOIL COMPACTION AT BONNAROO MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL, MANCHESTER, TN
LEDOUX, St. Thomas Majeau, Earth and Planetary Sciences, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 1412 Cricle Drive, Knoxville, TN 37996, sledoux@utk.edu, sledoux@utk.edu
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    EFFECTIVENESS OF BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN IMPROVING WATER QUALITY AND STREAM MORPHOLOGY ON CATTLE FARMS IN CENTRAL VIRGINIA
    MACKLIN, Katherine M. and AMBERS, Rebecca K.R., Dept. of Environmental Studies, Sweet Briar College, 134 Chapel Rd, Sweet Briar, VA 24595, macklin13@sbc.edu, macklin13@sbc.edu
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    POSITIVE CARBON ISOTOPE SHIFT IN THE MIDDLE TO LATE ORDOVICIAN: NO LINK WITH SEA LEVEL?
    TRIGG, Cody, School of Earth Sciences, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, SALTZMAN, Matthew R., School of Earth Sciences, The Ohio State University, 275 Mendenhall Laboratory, 125 South Oval Mall, Columbus, OH 43210, CARLUCCI, Jesse R., Department of Geosciences, Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, TX 76308, WESTROP, Stephen R., Oklahoma Museum of Natural History and School of Geology & Geophysics, Univ of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 73072, LESLIE, Stephen A., Department of Geology and Environmental Sciences, James Madison University, MSC 6903, Harrisonburg, VA 22807, YOUNG, Seth A., Department of Geological Sciences, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405, BERGSTROM, Stig M., School of Earth Sciences, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210-1308, SEDLACEK, Alexa R.C., School of Earth Sciences, The Ohio State University, 275 Mendenhall Laboratory, 125 S. Oval Mall, Columbus, OH 43210 and EDWARDS, Cole T., Earth Sciences, The Ohio State University, 275 Mendenhall Laboratory, 125 South Oval Mall, Columbus, OH 43210, trigg.18@osu.edu, trigg.18@osu.edu
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    EVALUATING ANTHROPOGENIC IMPACT ON WATER QUALITY OF OHIO RIVERS OVER TIME
    DAILEY, Kelsey R., School of Earth Sciences, The Ohio State University, 275 Mendenhall Laboratory, 125 South Oval Mall, Columbus, OH 43210 and LYONS, W. Berry, Byrd Polar Research Center and School of Earth Sciences, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, dailey.154@osu.edu, dailey.154@osu.edu
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    ECOSYSTEM DYNAMICS IN AN EXTREME ENVIRONMENT: LAKE FRYXELL, TAYLOR VALLEY, ANTARCTICA
    RYTEL, Alex L., 1574 Worthington St, Columbus, OH 43201, HERBEI, Radu, Department of Statistics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, LYONS, W. Berry, Byrd Polar Research Center and School of Earth Sciences, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, PRISCU, John C., Department of Land Resources and Environmental Sciences, Montana State University, P.O. Box 173120, Bozeman, MT 59717-3120 and MCKNIGHT, Diane M., Institute for Arctic and Alpine Research, University of Colorado, 1560 30th Street, Boulder, CO 80309, rytel.4@osu.edu, rytel.4@osu.edu
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    REMEDIATION OF AQUIFERS WITH OXIDANT BEARING SODIUM SILICATE SOLUTIONS/GELS
    COTTER, Zachary MK1, SOLPUKER, U.1 and SCHWARTZ, F.W.2, (1)School of Earth Sciences, The Ohio State University, 125 S. Oval Mall, Columbus, OH 43210, (2)School Earth Sciences, The Ohio State University, 125 S. Oval Mall, Columbus, OH 43210, Cotter.66@buckeyemail.osu.edu, Cotter.66@buckeyemail.osu.edu
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    AN INQUIRY INTO THE EVOLUTION AND SEDIMENTS OF CAVES ALONG THE SCIOTO RIVER
    PARKER, Eric M., Earth Science, The Ohio State University, 439 Yearling Drive, Berea, OH 44017, parker.807@osu.edu, parker.807@osu.edu
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    PRIMARY PRODUCTIVITY AND PALEOXYGENATION FOLLOWING THE END-PERMIAN MASS EXTINCTION: A GEOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF GRIESBACHIAN SEDIMENTS FROM THE WESTERN CANADIAN SEDIMENTARY BASIN (ALBERTA, CANADA)
    AGREDANO, Elizabeth, Department of Geological Sciences, California State University, Fullerton, 800 N. State College Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92831, WOODS, Adam D., Department of Geological Sciences, California State University, Fullerton, 800 N. State College Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92834-6850, ZONNEVELD, J.-P., Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2E3, Canada and BEATTY, Tyler W., Department of Geoscience, University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive N.W, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4, elizabethagredano@csu.fullerton.edu, elizabethagredano@csu.fullerton.edu
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    AGE AND PROVENANCE OF THE OLDEST SEDIMENTS IN THE NORTHERN PENINSULAR RANGES FOREARC BASIN, ORANGE CO., CA
    HOLLIS, Natalie, Department of Geosciences, Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID 83201, GEVEDON, Michelle L., Geological Sciences, California State University Fullerton, 800 N. State College Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92834 and CLEMENS-KNOTT, Diane, Department of Geological Sciences, California State University, Fullerton, CA 92834, hollnat2@isu.edu, hollnat2@isu.edu
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    STABLE ISOTOPIC PALEOCLIMATE RECORD IN CALCAREOUS TUFA FROM MALANAPHY SPRINGS STATE PRESERVE, WINNESHIEK COUNTY, IOWA, USA
    BURKET, S. Bekah, Stetson University, 421 N Woodland Blvd, DeLand, FL 32723, WANAMAKER Jr, Alan D., Department of Geological and Atmospheric Sciences, Iowa State University, 253 Science I, Ames, IA 50011-3212 and SIMPKINS, William W., Department of Geological and Atmospheric Sciences, Iowa State University, 253 Science I, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011, bekahburket@gmail.com, bekahburket@gmail.com
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    AN EXPANDED STRATIGRAPHIC RECORD OF NORTH AMERICAN PLATE MOTION DURING THE EARLY STAGES OF THE MID-CONTINENT RIFT
    MUSTAIN, Monica, Illinois State University, Normal, IL 61761, VAUGHAN, Angus A., Department of Geology, Carleton College, 300 North College Street, Northfield, MN 55057, SWANSON-HYSELL, Nicholas L., Institute for Rock Magnetism, University of Minnesota, Department of Earth Sciences, 100 Union Street SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455 and FEINBERG, Joshua, Institute for Rock Magnetism, University of Minnesota, Department of Earth Sciences, 310 Pillsbury Drive SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455, mrmusta@ilstu.edu, mrmusta@ilstu.edu
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    INFLUENCE OF MECHANICAL STRATIGRAPHY ON THRUST BELT MORPHOLOGY IN PHYSICAL MODELS
    STECKER, E.C. and TINDALL, Sarah, Department of Physical Sciences, Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA 19530, estec453@live.kutztown.edu, estec453@live.kutztown.edu
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    RECENT FOLDING, GEOMORPHIC EVOLUTION, AND PALEOCLIMATE: APSHERON PENINSULA, AZERBAIJAN
    LESLIE, Caitlin E.1, WEBER, John1, WAMPLER, Peter J.2 and ALIYEVA, Elmira3, (1)Geology, Grand Valley State University, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI 49401, (2)Geology Department, Grand Valley State University, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI 49401, (3)Geology, Geology Institute of Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences, Baku, AZ1000, Azerbaijan, leslieca@mail.gvsu.edu, leslieca@mail.gvsu.edu
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    A COMPOSITIONAL INVESTIGATION OF POST-DETONATION NUCLEAR DEBRIS: RESULTS FROM IN SITU INVESTIGATIONS OF TRINITITE GLASS
    HAINLEY, Timothy J.1, SMIERCIAK, Madeline F.1, WELSH, Nolan P.1, SIMONETTI, Antonio1, BELLUCCI, Jeremy1, KOEMAN, Elizabeth C.2 and WALLACE, Christine1, (1)Civil & Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences, University of Notre Dame, 156 Fitzpatrick Hall, Notre Dame, IN 46556, (2)Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences, University of Notre Dame, 156 Fitzpatrick Hall, Notre Dame, IN 46556, thainley@nd.edu, thainley@nd.edu
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    VALIDATION AND APPLICATION OF IN-SITU IRON-MANGANESE OXIDE COATED STREAM PEBBLES AS SENSORS FOR ARSENIC SOURCE MONITORING
    CASTEEL, Amanda M., Earth and Environmental Science, Lehigh University, 1 West Packer Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18015, PETERS, Stephen C., Earth and Environmental Sciences, Lehigh University, 1 W Packer Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18015 and BLAKE, Johanna M.T., Chemistry, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131, amc413@lehigh.edu, amc413@lehigh.edu
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    REASSESSING PENNSYLVANIA ABANDONED COAL MINE DISCHARGES
    VIRGONE, Kayla M., SOLLY, Joseph A., BURROWS, Jill E. and PETERS, Stephen C., Earth and Environmental Sciences, Lehigh University, 1 W Packer Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18015, kmv210@lehigh.edu, kmv210@lehigh.edu
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    SPATIAL AND TEMPORAL VARIABILITY OF STABLE ISOTOPES IN AN UPPER BED II TUFA, OLDUVAI GORGE, TANZANIA
    KARIS, Alyssa M., Earth and Planetary Sciences, Rutgers University, 610 Taylor Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854-8066, ASHLEY, Gail M., Earth and Planetary Sciences, Rutgers University, 610 Taylor Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854 and WRIGHT, James D., Dept. of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Rutgers University, 610 Taylor Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854, karis.alyssa@gmail.com, karis.alyssa@gmail.com
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    CARBON SEQUESTRATION BENEATH THE NEW JERSEY CONTINENTAL SHELF: AN ASSESSMENT OF THE GEOLOGICAL AND SOCIO-POLITICAL FACTORS
    HLAVATY, Corie L.1, KOPP, Robert E.2, MILLER, Kenneth G.3, BROWNING, James V.3, REINFELDER, Y.F.4, MOUNTAIN, Gregory S.5 and SLATER, Brian6, (1)Rutgers University, Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, (2)Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, (3)Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Rutgers University, 610 Taylor Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854, (4)Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Rutgers University, Wright Labs, 610 Taylor Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854-8066, (5)Earth and Planetary Sciences, Rutgers University, Wright Labs, 610 Taylor Rd, Piscataway, NJ 08854, (6)Office of Oil and Gas, New York State Museum, 3128 Cultural Education Center, Albany, 12230, chlavaty@eden.rutgers.edu, chlavaty@eden.rutgers.edu
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    MICROBIAL ASSEMBLAGES IN A SMALL, URBAN RESERVOIR IMPACTED BY ACID MINE DRAINAGE, OAKLAND, CA
    WU, Caroline1, FAUL, Kristina L.1 and RADEMACHER, Laura K.2, (1)Environmental Sciences Program/Department of Chemistry, Mills College, 5000 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94613, (2)Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of the Pacific, 3601 Pacific Avenue, Stockton, CA 95211, cwu@mills.edu, cwu@mills.edu
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    A SEARCH FOR APATITE AND ZIRCON IN THE ROCKS OF THE MARLBOROUGH FAULT SYSTEM, SOUTH ISLAND, NEW ZEALAND
    LUGO CENTENO, Cristina M., RESESS Intership at UNAVCO, Boulder, CO, and, Department of Geology, University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez, Mayaguez, PR 00680, DUVALL, Alison R., Department of Earth and Space Sciences, University of Washington and Department of Geological Sciences, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO 80309 and FLOWERS, Rebecca, Department of Geological Sciences, University of Colorado, Campus Box 399, 2200 Colorado Ave, Boulder, CO 80309, cristina.lugo@upr.edu, cristina.lugo@upr.edu
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    KINEMATIC ANALYSIS OF THE ROSENDALE THRUST FAULT, NORTHERNMOST CENTRAL APPALACHIAN FOLD-THRUST BELT, NEW YORK
    GUNDERSEN, Melissa, Geology, SUNY New Paltz, 1 Hawk Drive, New Paltz, NY 12561, VOLLMER, Frederick W., Geology, SUNY New Paltz, New Paltz, NY 12401, MAINWARING, Nicole E., Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of the Pacific, 3601 Pacific Avenue, Stockton, CA 92511, BURMEISTER, Kurtis C., Dept of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of the Pacific, 3601 Pacific Avenue, Stockton, CA 95211, WALKER, Jeffrey R., Earth Science and Geography, Vassar College, 124 Raymond Ave, Box 735, Poughkeepsie, NY 12604 and KUIPER, Yvette D., Geology and Geological Engineering, Colorado School of Mines, 1516 Illinois St, Golden, CO 80401, mel.gundersen86@hawkmail.newpaltz.edu, mel.gundersen86@hawkmail.newpaltz.edu
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    THE DISTRIBUTION OF ANTHROPOGENIC LEAD IN AN URBAN SOIL: A CASE STUDY FROM ROCHESTER, NY
    POPE, Gina G. and NOLL, Mark R., Department of the Earth Sciences, The College at Brockport, State University of New York, 350 New Campus Dr, Brockport, NY 14420, gpope1@brockport.edu, gpope1@brockport.edu
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    GEOLOGICAL PARAMETERS IN MODELLING NATURAL WASTE-WATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS FOR THE GLOBAL POOR
    EDGREN, David C.1, WALLETT, Kaitlyn N.2 and GREENBERG, Jeffrey K.2, (1)Physics and Engineering, Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL 60187, (2)Geology and Environmental Science, Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL 60187, kaitlyn.wallett@my.wheaton.edu, kaitlyn.wallett@my.wheaton.edu
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    CARBON AND OXYGEN ISOTOPE EVIDENCE FOR THE ORIGIN OF LATE-KINEMATIC CARBONATE VEINS IN PROTEROZOIC METABASALTIC ROCKS, EASTERN BLACK HILLS, SD
    GATES, Christopher H.1, WEBB, Forrest C.2 and GREENBERG, Jeffrey K.1, (1)Geology and Environmental Science, Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL 60187, (2)Geology, Univ. of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40536, chris.gates@my.wheaton.edu, chris.gates@my.wheaton.edu
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    GIS WATERSHED ANALYSIS FOR EROSION CONTROL OF UPPER LA BAIE DES MOUSTIQUES, NORTHWEST HAITI
    WRIGHT, J. Toby, MEADOWS, Derek, KISHKUNAS, Kaitlyn M. and GREENBERG, Jeffrey K., Geology and Environmental Science, Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL 60187, toby.wright@my.wheaton.edu, toby.wright@my.wheaton.edu
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    GLACIOCHEMISTRY OF A SHALLOW ICE CORE FROM THE WEST ANTARCTIC ICE SHEET: SOURCES AND IMPLICATIONS
    THOMPSON, Lauren M., Chemistry, Wheaton College (MA), Norton, MA 02766, EVANS, Matthew J., Chemistry Department, Wheaton College, Norton, MA 02766, FREY, Karen, Geography, Clark University, Worcester, MA 01610 and DAS, Sarah, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Woods Hole, MA 02543, lmthompson9@gmail.com, lmthompson9@gmail.com
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    DETERMINING DEPOSITIONAL HETEROGENEITY THROUGH CLAY MINERALOGY AND PARTICLE SIZE ANALYSIS OF AN EARLY MIOCENE PALEO-FOREST PALEOSOL, HIWEGI FORMATION, RUSINGA ISLAND, KENYA
    HORNER, William H.1, MICHEL, Lauren A.1, PEPPE, Daniel J.1, DRIESE, Steven G.2, MCNULTY, Kieran P.3, LEHMANN, Thomas4, DUNSWORTH, Holly M.5 and HARCOURT-SMITH, William E.H.6, (1)Department of Geology, Baylor University, One Bear Place #97354, Waco, TX 76798-7354, (2)Terrestrial Paleoclimatology Research Group, Dept. of Geosciences, Baylor University, One Bear Place #97354, Waco, TX 76798-7354, (3)Department of Anthropology, University of Minnesota, 395 Hubert H. Humphrey Center, 301 19th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55455, (4)Abteilung Paläoanthropologie und Messelforschung, Forschungsinstitut und Naturmuseum Senckenberg, Senckenberganlage 25, Frankfurt, D-60325, Germany, (5)Department of Sociology and Anthropology, University of Rhode Island, 507 Chafee Building, 10 Chafee Road, Kingston, RI 02881, (6)Department of Vertebrate Paleontology, American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West at 79th Street, New York, NY 10024, W_Horner@baylor.edu, W_Horner@baylor.edu
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    MAGNETOSTRATIGRAPHY OF THE EARLY MIOCENE HIWEGI FORMATION (RUSINGA ISLAND, LAKE VICTORIA, KENYA
    MCCOLLUM, Mark Samson, Geology, Baylor University, 2220 S 2nd St, Waco, TX 76706, PEPPE, Daniel J., Department of Geology, Baylor University, One Bear Place #97354, Waco, TX 76798-7354, MCNULTY, Kieran P., Department of Anthropology, University of Minnesota, 395 Hubert H. Humphrey Center, 301 19th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55455, DUNSWORTH, Holly M., Department of Sociology and Anthropology, University of Rhode Island, 507 Chafee Building, 10 Chafee Road, Kingston, RI 02881, HARCOURT-SMITH, William E.H., Department of Vertebrate Paleontology, American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West at 79th Street, New York, NY 10024 and ANDREWS, Alexandra L., Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences, Massachusetts Institue of Technology, Cambridge, MA 02139, mark_mccollum@baylor.edu, mark_mccollum@baylor.edu
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    PRELIMINARY FINITE STRAIN AND FABRIC ANALYSIS OF CONGLOMERATE FROM THE SHAWANGUNK FORMATION; NORTHERN APPALACHIAN FOLD-THRUST BELT, HUDSON VALLEY, NEW YORK
    KLEMM, Brittany M., Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of the Pacific, 3601 Pacific Avenue, Stockton, CA 95211, VOLLMER, Frederick W., Department of Geology, SUNY New Paltz, 1 Hawk Drive, New Paltz, NY 12401 and BURMEISTER, Kurtis C., Dept of Geological & Environmental Sciences, University of the Pacific, 3601 Pacific Avenue, Stockton, CA 95211, b_klemm@u.pacific.edu, b_klemm@u.pacific.edu
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    QUANTIFYING PATHS IN UHP TERRANES: A 3-D APPROACH USING THERMOBAROMETRY AND FIELD RELATIONSHIPS
    HABICHT, M. Helen, Geology, Albion College, 611 E. Porter St, Albion, MI 49224, MENOLD, Carrie, Geological Sciences, Albion College, 611 East Porter St, Albion, MI 49224, WEBB, A. Alexander G., Geology and Geophysics, Louisiana State University, E235 Howe-Russell Geoscience Complex, Baton Rouge, LA 70803 and DONALDSON, Dennis, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803, mhh11@albion.edu, mhh11@albion.edu
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    INVESTIGATION OF BIOTURBATION AND GROUNDWATER SAPPING AS POSSIBLE CAUSES OF DIEL TURBIDITY CYCLES IN RICE CREEK, KALAMAZOO WATERSHED, MI
    HIDAY, Aaron D.1, LINCOLN, Timothy N.1 and WILCH, Thomas I.2, (1)Geological Sciences, Albion College, Albion, MI 49224, (2)Department of Geological Sciences, Albion College, 611 E Porter St, Albion, MI 49224, adh10@albion.edu, adh10@albion.edu
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    MAGNETIC SUSCEPTIBILITY PROFILES AS A TOOL FOR CORRELATION: A CASE STUDY FROM UPPER ORDOVICIAN RED RIVER FM., NORTH DAKOTA AND BIGHORN DOLOMITE, WYOMING
    HOOTEN, Juliet V., Geology, St. Lawrence University, SMC: 1346 23 Romoda Dr, Canton, NY 13617 and HUSINEC, Antun, Geology Department, St. Lawrence University, 23 Romoda Drive, Canton, NY 13617, jvhoot10@stlawu.edu, jvhoot10@stlawu.edu
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    SLOPE-INFLUENCED WINDTHROW OF UPROOTED WHITE PINES (PINUS STROBUS): LAMPSON FALLS, ADIRONDACK MOUNTAINS, NY
    COX, Terry, Geology, St. Lawrence University, 23 Romoda Dr, Canton, NY 13617 and STEWART, Alexander K., Department of Geology, St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY 13617, tlcox10@stlawu.edu, tlcox10@stlawu.edu
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    EVIDENCE OF A VALLEY GLACIER ANTEDATING THE LLEWELLYN GLACIER, JUNEAU ICEFIELD, CANADA: AN ANALOGUE FOR THE ADIRONDACKS?
    CHESLER, Aaron Jeffrey, Geology, St. Lawrence University, SMC 1881, 23 Romoda Dr, Canton, NY 13617 and STEWART, Alexander K., Department of Geology, St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY 13617, ajches09@stlawu.edu, ajches09@stlawu.edu
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    BULK MAGNETIC SUSCEPTIBILITY AS A PROXY FOR COMPOSITIONAL VARIATION IN PLUTONIC ROCKS: MAGMA MIXING CAN BE A PROBLEM
    HEINER, KayeLinda, Geology and Geophysics, University of Utah, 115 S 1460 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84112-0101, BARTLEY, John M., Department of Geology and Geophysics, Univ of Utah, 115 S. 1460 E, Rm 383 FASB, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, STEARNS, Michael A., Earth Science, University of California, 1006 Webb Hall, MC 9630, Santa Barbara, CA 93106-9630 and PETERSEN, Erich U., Geology and Geophysics, University of Utah, 115 S. 1460 E. Rm. 383, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, kayelinda.heiner@gmail.com, kayelinda.heiner@gmail.com
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    CHANGES IN THE LENGTH AND VOLUME OF RABOTS GLACIÄR, SWEDEN, 2003-2011 BASED ON GEODETIC METHODS
    PANKRATZ, Latysha and BRUGGER, Keith A., Geology Discipline, University of Minnesota, Morris, 600 E. 4th Street, Morris, MN 56267, pankr022@morris.umn.edu, pankr022@morris.umn.edu
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    COMPARATIVE PETROLOGY AND MINERALOGY OF PEGMATITES FROM THE PIKES PEAK BATHOLITH, COLORADO
    BOLLEN, Elizabeth M.1, HOLLABAUGH, Curtis L.1 and BERG, Christopher A.2, (1)Geosciences, University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA 30118, (2)Department of Geosciences, University of West Georgia, 1601 Maple Street, Carrollton, GA 30118, ebollen1@my.westga.edu, ebollen1@my.westga.edu
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    MINERALOGY AND GEOCHEMISTRY OF THE HONEYCOMB HILLS RHYOLITE, JUAB COUNTY, UTAH
    PHILLIPS, Judy McCurry and HOLLABAUGH, Curtis L., Geosciences, University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA 30118, jphill16@my.westga.edu, jphill16@my.westga.edu
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    EVALUATION OF MICROSTRUCTURES, MINERAL CHEMISTRY, AND PRELIMINARY THERMOBAROMETRY FOR THE KINNARD CREEK FAULT, CENTRAL GEORGIA
    BERG, Christopher A. and MASSEY, Rachel, Department of Geosciences, University of West Georgia, 1601 Maple Street, Carrollton, GA 30118, rmassey4@my.westga.edu, rmassey4@my.westga.edu
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    A MODIFIED COASTAL VULNERABILITY INDEX FOR SMALL ASSOCIATED ISLANDS OF PUERTO RICO AND THE U. S. VIRGIN ISLANDS
    PERISON-PARRISH, Elizabeth M.1, RUNYAN, Ryann M.1, SIEMER, Kyle W.2, JACKSON Jr., Chester W.3, BUSH, David M.1, LLERANDI-ROMÁN, Pablo A.4 and NEAL, William J.4, (1)Department of Geosciences, University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA 30118, (2)Environmental sciences, University of Toledo, 2801 Bancroft Ave, Toledo, OH 49606, (3)Department of Geology and Geography, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA 30460, (4)Department of Geology, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI 49401, eperiso1@my.westga.edu, eperiso1@my.westga.edu
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    MINERALOGY OF THE OXIDE MINERALS IN THE BUCK CREEK MAFIC-ULTRAMAFIC COMPLEX, NORTH CAROLINA
    GRAYBEAL, Daniel B.1, KIEL, Nathan J.1, DYER, Elizabeth K.1, KLING, Corbin L.1, PEREZ, Amy E.1, SELLERS, Rachel C.1, FOSTER, Nicholas A.1, FLEISHER, Christopher J.2 and SWANSON, Samuel E.2, (1)Department of Geology, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602, (2)Dept. of Geology, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602, dan31618@uga.edu, dan31618@uga.edu
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    EFFICACY OF COMMERCIAL HOUSEHOLD WATER FILTERS TO REMOVE CONTAMINANTS FROM DRINKING WATER
    ESTABROOK, Alicia and MUTITI, Samuel, Biology and Environmental Science Department, Georgia College & State University, Milledgeville, GA 31061, alicia.estabrook@gmail.com, alicia.estabrook@gmail.com
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    CHARACTERIZING SMALL ASSOCIATED ISLANDS OF PUERTO RICO AND USVI: PROVIDING A BASIS FOR FORECASTING SHORELINE RESPONSE TO SEA-LEVEL RISE
    RUNYAN, Ryann M.1, PERISON-PARRISH, Elizabeth M.1, LOCURTO, Patricia L.1, SIEMER, Kyle W.2, JACKSON Jr., Chester W.3, BUSH, David M.1, LLERANDI-ROMÁN, Pablo A.4 and NEAL, William J.4, (1)Department of Geosciences, University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA 30118, (2)Environmental sciences, University of Toledo, 2801 Bancroft Ave, Toledo, OH 49606, (3)Department of Geology and Geography, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA 30460, (4)Department of Geology, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI 49401, rrunyan1@my.westga.edu, rrunyan1@my.westga.edu
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    METAL CYCLING THROUGH AN EPHEMERAL ACID MINE DRAINAGE IMPACTED URBAN RESERVOIR IN OAKLAND, CA
    STITT, Caroline R.1, FAUL, Kristina L.1 and RADEMACHER, Laura K.2, (1)Environmental Sciences Program/Department of Chemistry, Mills College, 5000 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94613, (2)Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of the Pacific, 3601 Pacific Avenue, Stockton, CA 95211, castitt@mills.edu, castitt@mills.edu
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    MAGMATIC COMPOSITIONS AND ALTERATION OF RHYOLITIC ASH-FLOW TUFFS IN THE EASTERN SIERRAN ARC OF CALIFORNIA
    YAGER, Stacy L., Geological Studies, Ball State University, Muncie, IN 47303, BARTH, Andrew P., Earth Sciences, Indiana University-Purdue University, 723 West Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202, DOUGLAS, Sarah R., Department of Earth Sciences, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, 723 West Michigan Street, SL 118, Indianapolis, IN 46202, RIGGS, N.R., School of Earth Sciences and Environmental Sustainability, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ 86011-4099, WALKER, J. Douglas, Department of Geology, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS 66045 and SCHWEICKERT, Richard A., Geological Sciences, University of Nevada, Reno, Reno, NV 89557, slyager@bsu.edu, slyager@bsu.edu
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    INSIGHTS INTO MAGMA RESERVOIR PROCESSES FROM EARLY MESOZOIC EXPLOSIVE VOLCANISM IN CALIFORNIA
    GEHRMAN, Rachael C.1, BARTH, A.P.1, RIGGS, N.R.2 and WALKER, J. Douglas3, (1)Earth Sciences, Indiana University-Purdue University, 723 West Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202, (2)School of Earth Sciences and Environmental Sustainability, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ 86011-4099, (3)Department of Geology, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS 66045, rcgehrma@imail.iu.edu, rcgehrma@imail.iu.edu
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    ZIRCON GEOCHEMISTRY RECORDS THERMAL AND COMPOSITIONAL EVOLUTION OF PLUTONS AND VOLCANIC ROCKS IN THE EASTERN SIERRA NEVADA BATHOLITH
    WIND, R.E.1, WOODEN, J.L.2, BARTH, A.P.1 and RIGGS, N.R.3, (1)Earth Sciences, Indiana University-Purdue University, 723 West Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202, (2)Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305, (3)School of Earth Sciences and Environmental Sustainability, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ 86011-4099, rewind@indiana.edu, rewind@indiana.edu
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    GEOCHEMISTRY OF THE BANDED IRON FORMATIONS AND THEIR HOST ROCKS IN THE EASTERN DESERT OF EGYPT
    BACKUS, Ethan L.1, GAGNON, Kelli E.1, EL-SHAZLY, Aley K.1 and KHALIL, Khalil Isaac2, (1)Geology Department, Marshall University, Huntington, WV 25755, (2)Geology, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt, backus7@live.marshall.edu, backus7@live.marshall.edu
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    ANALYSIS OF ICE SPRINGS VOLCANIC FIELD STRUCTURES, BLACK ROCK DESERT, UTAH
    PEPPERS, Matthew Henry1, JUDGE, Shelley A.1, POLLOCK, Meagen1, HALL, Tricia1, CARY, W.2, SIMS, Whitney3 and HINTZ, Amanda4, (1)Department of Geology, The College of Wooster, 944 College Mall, Scovel Hall, Wooster, OH 44691, (2)Department of Geology, The College of Wooster, 1189 Beall Avenue, Wooster, OH 44691, (3)Wooster, OH 44691, (4)Geologic Hazards Program, Utah Geologic Survey, 1594 W. North Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84114, mpeppers13@wooster.edu, mpeppers13@wooster.edu
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    A PRELIMINARY STUDY OF DINOSAUR ILLNESS AND INJURY THROUGH THE MESOZOIC: A POSSIBLE CASE OF NORTH AMERICAN BIAS?
    HOWELL, Logan S., Department of Geology, Appalachian State University, ASU Box 32067, Boone, NC 28608-2067, ESTRIDGE, Katie, Environmental Science Program, Appalachian State University, ASU Box 32067, Boone, NC 28608-2067 and HECKERT, Andrew B., Dept. of Geology, Appalachian State University, ASU Box 32067, Boone, NC 28608, howellls@email.appstate.edu, howellls@email.appstate.edu
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    QUANTITATIVE DESCRIPTION OF UPPER CRETACEOUS ELASMOBRANCHS USING DIGITAL THREE-DIMENSIONAL MICROSCOPY
    HARRISON, A. Alex, Department of Geology, Appalachian State University, ASU Box 32067, Boone, NC 28608 and HECKERT, Andrew B., Dept. of Geology, Appalachian State University, ASU Box 32067, Boone, NC 28608, harrisonaa@appstate.edu, harrisonaa@appstate.edu
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    A TRANSMISSION ELECTRON MICROSCOPY STUDY OF THE MICROBE-MINERAL INTERFACE IN THE RHIZOSPHERE OF PINE
    NIEDZIELA, Sheila M.1, DOHNALKOVA, A.2, GREENBERG, K.A.1, AREY, B.2, BALOGH-BRUNSTAD, Zsuzsanna3, SHI, Z.4 and KELLER, C.K.4, (1)Department of Geology and Environmental Sciences, Hartwick College, Oneonta, NY 13820, (2)Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA 99352, (3)Department of Geology and Environmental Sciences, Hartwick College, 1 Hartwick Drive, Oneonta, NY 13820, (4)School of the Environment, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99164, NiedzielaS@hartwick.edu, NiedzielaS@hartwick.edu
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    BREAK A LEG: COULD PROCOPTODON GOLIAH HOP?
    COOK, John, Geology, Muskingum University, 163 Stormont St, New Concord, OH 43762 and RODLAND, David L., Geology, Muskingum University, Boyd Science Center 223, 163 Stormont Street, New Concord, OH 43762, jcook@muskingum.edu, jcook@muskingum.edu
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    GYPSUM FORMATION IN ACID MINE DRAINAGE AFFLICTED STREAMS IN PERRY COUNTY, OHIO
    JONES, Tanya, Muskingum University, 163 Stormont Street, New Concord, OH 43762 and RODLAND, David L., Geology, Muskingum University, Boyd Science Center 223, 163 Stormont Street, New Concord, OH 43762, tanyaj@muskingum.edu, tanyaj@muskingum.edu
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    DEGLACIATION HISTORY INFERRED FROM STABLE ISOTOPE COMPOSITION OF TUNDRA VEGETATION AT NY-ÅLESUND, SVALBARD, NORWAY
    KIM, Mun Gi, School of Earth and Envronmental Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul, 151-747, Korea, Republic of (South) and LEE, Yong Il, School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Korea, Republic of (South), lancearth@snu.ac.kr, lancearth@snu.ac.kr
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    MONITORING WATER QUALITY FOR HISTORICAL AND EMERGING IMPACTS, WASHINGTON COUNTY, PA
    NICHOLSON, Bryan, FREDRICK, Kyle C. and LOHR, Lisa, Earth Sciences, California University of Pennsylvania, 250 University Avenue, Campus Box 55, California, PA 15419, nic4603@calu.edu, nic4603@calu.edu
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    ASSESSING GROUNDWATER CONTRIBUTION FROM AMD TREATMENT PONDS TO LAKE ARTHUR, MORAINE STATE PARK, PA
    MILLER, Matthew David1, FREDRICK, Kyle C.2 and LOHR, Lisa2, (1)Earth Sciences, California University of Pennsylvania, 250 University Avenue, California, PA 15419, (2)Earth Sciences, California University of Pennsylvania, 250 University Avenue, Campus Box 55, California, PA 15419, mil3069@calu.edu, mil3069@calu.edu
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    QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE ASSESSMENT OF TAPHONOMIC PATTERNS IN MODERN ALGAE AND CYANOBACTERIA: IMPLICATIONS FOR IDENTIFYING PRECAMBRIAN MICROFOSSILS
    SELLY, Tara, Geological Sciences, University of Missouri, 101 Geological Sciences Building, Columbia, MO 65211, BARTLEY, Julie K., Geology Department, Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, MN 56082 and PORTER, Susannah M., Earth Science, University of California at Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA 93106, tlsvzb@mail.missouri.edu, tlsvzb@mail.missouri.edu
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    SPATIAL DISTRIBUTIONS AND YIELDS OF HG AND TRACE ELEMENTS FROM AN OMBROTROPHIC PEATLAND
    SEELEN, Emily1, AGATHER, Alison1, ALVERSON, Nickolas2, CARLSON, Benjamin3, JEREMIASON, Jeff1 and SEBESTYEN, Stephen D.4, (1)Environmental Studies, Gustavus Adolphus College, 800 W College Ave, St Peter, MN 56082, (2)Geology, Gustavus Adolphus College, 800 W College Ave, St Peter, MN 56082, (3)Chemistry, Gustavus Adolphus College, 800 W. College Ave, St. Peter, MN 56082, (4)USDA Forest Service, Northern Research Station, 1831 Highway 169 E, Forestry Sciences Lab, Grand Rapids, MN 55744, eseelen@gustavus.edu, eseelen@gustavus.edu
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    RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN ORGANIC MATTER AND TRACE ELEMENTS IN AN OMBROTROPHIC BOG
    AGATHER, Alison1, SEELEN, Emily1, CARLSON, Benjamin2, JEREMIASON, Jeff1 and SEBESTYEN, Stephen D.3, (1)Environmental Studies, Gustavus Adolphus College, 800 W College Ave, St Peter, MN 56082, (2)Chemistry, Gustavus Adolphus College, 800 W. College Ave, St. Peter, MN 56082, (3)USDA Forest Service, Northern Research Station, 1831 Highway 169 E, Forestry Sciences Lab, Grand Rapids, MN 55744, aagather@gustavus.edu, aagather@gustavus.edu
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    MIDDLE THROUGH UPPER MIOCENE DEPOSITIONAL HISTORY IN THE WEDDELL SEA
    CHIN, Shamar1, O'CONNELL, Suzanne2, HARWOOD, David3, GEWECKE, Aaron3 and SCHWARZ, Stephen1, (1)Earth and Environmental Science, Wesleyan University, 265 Church Street, Room 455, Middletown, CT 06459, (2)Earth and Environmental Sciences, Wesleyan University, 265 Church Street, Middletown, CT 06459, (3)Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE 68588-0340, scchin@wesleyan.edu, scchin@wesleyan.edu
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    MINERALOGIC AND GEOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF A TRIASSIC DIABASE: LIVERPOOL, PA
    ELICK, Jennifer M., Earth and Environmental Sciences, Susquehanna University, 514 University Avenue, Natural Sciences Center 111C, Selinsgrove, PA 17870 and STRELLA, Lauren, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Susquehanna University, 514 University Avenue, Fisher Science, Rm 27, Selinsgrove, PA 17870, elick@susqu.edu, elick@susqu.edu
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    CONTROLS ON BEDROCK SINUOSITY IN EASTERN TIBET
    CURLISS, Lydia, Geology Department, Oberlin College, 403 Carnegie Building, 52 W. Lorain St, Oberlin, OH 44074 and SCHMIDT, Amanda H., Geology, Oberlin College, 52 West Lorain Street, Oberlin, OH 44074-1044, lcurliss@oberlin.edu, lcurliss@oberlin.edu
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    RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN LAND USE AND WATER QUALITY OF THE KARST AQUIFER BENEATH BOWLING GREEN, KENTUCKY
    LORD, Emma1, GROVES, Chris1 and SLATTERY, Tim2, (1)Hoffman Environmental Research Institute, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY 42101, (2)Department of Public Works, City of Bowling Green, Kentucky, Bowling Green, KY 42101, lorde@greenmtn.edu, lorde@greenmtn.edu
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    EVIDENCE OF A PROGRADATIONAL SYSTEM IN FLUVIAL SHEET SANDS, MORRISON FORMATION, OJITO WILDERNESS, NM
    BODMAN, C., Earth and Planetary Sciences, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, 87131, PICKEL, Alexandra, Earth and Planetary Sciences, University of New Mexico, MSC03 2040, 1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001 and WEISSMANN, Gary S., Earth and Planetary Sciences, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131, cbodman@unm.edu, cbodman@unm.edu
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    ANALYSIS OF SEDIMENT CORES FROM THE ELK MEADOWS LANDSLIDE AND THE SILVER LAKES LANDSLIDE: WHAT SEDIMENT CORES TELL US ABOUT THE TIMING AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS OF LARGE LANDSLIDES IN THE SOUTHEASTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS
    KRUEGER, Kelsey1, SCHMIDT, Catherine1, CIRONE, Ashley M.2, SMITH, Jacqueline A.2, DIEMER, John A.3 and JOHNSON, Bradley G.1, (1)Environmental Studies, Davidson College, Box 7056, Davidson, NC 28035-7056, (2)Physical & Biological Sciences, The College of Saint Rose, 432 Western Avenue, Albany, NY 12203, (3)Department of Geography & Earth Sciences, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 9201 University City Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28223, kekrueger@davidson.edu, kekrueger@davidson.edu
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    THE SCALE OF CHEMICAL HETEROGENEITY WITHIN INDIVIDUAL BASALT ERUPTIVE UNITS
    DOUPNIK, Samantha R. and HART, William K., Department of Geology & Environmental Earth Science, Miami University, 114 Shideler Hall, Oxford, OH 45056, doupnisr@muohio.edu, doupnisr@muohio.edu
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    TECTONIC HISTORY OF THE KHIBINY MASSIF, KOLA PENNINSULA, RUSSIA
    DUNNING, Cody1, MAAS, Aaron1, KAUFFMAN, Matthew1, CAUFMAN, Emily1, BEZDEK, Maurice1, NIKITINA, Daria2 and ONDRUCH, Jakub3, (1)Geology and Astronomy, West Chester University, 700 S High Street, West Chester, PA 19383, (2)Geology and Astronomy, West Chester University, West Chester, PA 19382, (3)Masaryk University, Czech Republic, cd710569@wcupa.edu, cd710569@wcupa.edu
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    PROGRESSIVE GREENSTONE CLAST WEATHERING IN DATED QUATERNARY DEBRIS FLOWS, MADISON COUNTY, VIRGINIA
    BRADLEY, Robert, Ocean, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Old Dominion University, 4600 Elkhorn Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23529, WHITTECAR, G. Richard, Ocean Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA 23529 and EATON, L. Scott, Department of Geology & Environmental Science, James Madison University, MSC 6903, Harrisonburg, VA 22807, rbrad024@odu.edu, rbrad024@odu.edu
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    GEOCHEMICAL AND PETROLOGIC ANALYSIS OF EARLY PHASE VOLCANISM OF THE MARYSVALE VOLCANIC FIELD, SOUTH CENTRAL UTAH
    GENTRY, Amanda, Geoscience Department, Weber State University, 2507 University Circle, Ogden, UT 84408 and BIEK, Robert F., Utah Geol Survey, PO Box 146100, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6100, amanda.l.gentry@gmail.com, amanda.l.gentry@gmail.com
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    EVALUATION OF WATER-RICH BOUNDARY LAYERS FORMED DURING PARTIAL CRYSTALLIZATION OF SYNTHETIC PEGMATITE MELTS
    BENAWAY, Rachel1, SIRBESCU, Mona-Liza C.1 and SCHMIDT, Christian2, (1)Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI 48859, (2)GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences, Helmholtz Centre, Potsdam, D-14473, Germany, benaw1ra@cmich.edu, benaw1ra@cmich.edu
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    FLUID EVOLUTION DURING CRYSTALLIZATION OF THE KING'S X PEGMATITE, FLORENCE COUNTY, WISCONSIN, USA
    PRICE, Thomas J. and SIRBESCU, Mona-Liza C., Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI 48859, price3tj@cmich.edu, price3tj@cmich.edu
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    OXYGEN ISOTOPE CONSTRAINTS ON MID-MIOCENE SILICIC MAGMA PRODUCTION IN THE OWYHEE MOUNTAINS (ID)
    MEEK, Tyler N.1, BRUESEKE, Matthew E.1, LARSON, Peter B.2 and HASTEN, Zachary E.L.1, (1)Department of Geology, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506, (2)School of Earth & Environmental Sciences, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99164, tnmeek@k-state.edu, tnmeek@k-state.edu
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    GRAVITY AND MAGNETIC ANALYSIS OF THE ST. FRANCOIS MOUNTAINS, SOUTHEAST MISSOURI
    LARSON, Mark1, BERTALOTT, Johnny R.2 and MICKUS, Kevin L.1, (1)Geology, Missouri State University, Springfield, MO 65897, (2)Geography, Geology, and Planning, Missouri State University, 901 S. National Ave, Springfield, MO 65897, Mark3@live.missouristate.edu, Mark3@live.missouristate.edu
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    ESTIMATES OF OFFSET OF QUATERNARY ALLUVIAL FAN SURFACES ALONG NORMAL FAULTS BOUNDING THE CENTRAL AND NORTHERN GRANT RANGE AND RAILROAD VALLEY IN EAST-CENTRAL NEVADA
    SULLIVAN, Zachary, CAMILLERI, Phyllis A. and DEIBERT, Jack E., Geosciences, Austin Peay State University, P.O. Box 4418, Clarksville, TN 37044, zsullivan@my.apsu.edu, zsullivan@my.apsu.edu
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    POSSIBLE MICROBIAL INFLUENCE ON DISSOLUTION OF PYRITE IN DEMOPOLIS CHALK NE, MISSISSIPPI
    BAGHAI-RIDING, Nina1, BISE, Robert D.2, KAZAL, Elizabeth A.3, COLLINS, Joe D.4, KIRKLAND, Brenda L.4, MERRITT, Danielle N.5, MOODY, Holly A.6, ROBERTS Jr, Walter, G.6 and SHOWS, Krista J.7, (1)Biological and Physical Sciences, Delta State University, Cleveland, MS 38733, (2)Department of Geosciences, Mississippi State Universtiy, Starkville, MS 39762, (3)Department of Geosciences, Mississippi State Universtiy, Starkville, MS 39759, (4)Department of Geosciences, Mississippi State University, P.O. Box 5448, Mississippi State, MS 39762, (5)Department of Geosciences, Mississippi State Universtiy, P.O. Box 5448, Starkville, MS 39759, (6)Division of Biological and Physical Sciences, Delta State University, Cleveland, MS 38732, (7)Department of Geosciences, Mississippi State University, P.O. Box 5448, Starkville, MS 39759, eak69@msstate.edu, eak69@msstate.edu
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    ENHANCED MICROBIAL PRECIPITATION OF IRON OXIDES IN DEMOPOLIS CHALK FORMATIONS
    KIRKLAND, Brenda L.1, LINDSEY, Cary2, WOODARD, Candace3, SIMMONS, Jeremy2, JASPER, Gabriel4, COLLINS, Joe D.1, BAGHAI-RIDING, Nina L.5, TISDALE, Robin2 and GRANT, Giorgeo6, (1)Department of Geosciences, Mississippi State University, P.O. Box 5448, Mississippi State, MS 39762, (2)Department of Geosciences, Mississippi State Universtiy, Starkville, MS 39762, (3)Division of Biological and Physical Sciences, Delta State University, Cleveland, MS 38732, (4)Biological and Environmental Sciences, Delta State University, Cleveland, MS 38733, (5)Biological and Environmental Sciences, Delta State University, PO Box 3262, Walters 116A, Cleveland, MS 38733, (6)Division of Biological and Physical Sciences, Delta State University, Cleveland, MS 38733, blk39@msstate.edu, blk39@msstate.edu
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    INDURATED, IRON-RICH LAYERS RELATED TO MICROBES IN CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI SANDSTONE
    CUPIL III, Andrew Louis1, GRIFFITH, Collie2, HORNE Jr, Bobby L.3, WILLIAMS, Curlina3, MCGEE Sr, Jervis3, KILPATRICK, Jessica4, WAHIDI, Mahnaz2, COLLINS, Joe D.5 and BAGHAI-RIDING, Nina6, (1)Geoscience, Mississippi State University, Department of Geoscience, Mississippi State, MS 39762, (2)Department of Geosciences, Mississippi State University, Department of Geoscience, Mississippi State, MS 39762, (3)Biology, Delta State University, 1003 West Sunflower Road, Cleveland, MS 38732, (4)Department of Geosciences, Mississippi State University, Department of Geoscience, Starkville, MS 39759, (5)Department of Geosciences, Mississippi State University, P.O. Box 5448, Mississippi State, MS 39762, (6)Biological Sciences, Delta State University, 1003 West Sunflower Road, Cleveland, MS 38732, alc605@msstate.edu, alc605@msstate.edu
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    GEOCHEMICAL AND MINERALOGICAL MAPPING OF HYDROTHERMAL ALTERATION IN THE CENTRAL SNAKE RIVER PLAIN
    TRUSIAK, Adrianna1, LING, Xafira1, SNYDER, Walter2, WILLIAMS, Nekesha3 and BLOCK, Karin A.4, (1)Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, City College of New York, New York, NY 10031, (2)GSA Geoinformatics Division, 1910 University Drive, MS 1535, Boise, ID 83725, (3)CUNY-City College, 160 Convent Avenue, New York, NY 10031, (4)Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, City College of New York, 160 Convent Avenue MR 106, New York, NY 10031, adrianna.trusiak@gmail.com, adrianna.trusiak@gmail.com
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    REMOTE SENSING, SPECTROMETRY, AND IMAGE ANALYSIS APPLIED TO CHARACTERIZATION OF A HYDROTHERMALLY ACTIVE SITE IN THE SNAKE RIVER PLAIN
    DIXON, Shadae1, ZHENG, Dong1, ROWE, Terry1, SNYDER, Walter2, WILLIAMS, Nekesha1 and BLOCK, Karin A.1, (1)Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, City College of New York, 160 Convent Avenue MR 106, New York, NY 10031, (2)GSA Geoinformatics Division, 1910 University Drive, MS 1535, Boise, ID 83725, kblock@ccny.cuny.edu, kblock@ccny.cuny.edu
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    GEOTHERMOMETRY OF HYDROTHERMAL WATERS IN THE GREAT BASIN, WESTERN UNITED STATES
    MARQUINEZ, Joselyn1, IDOKO, Fidelis1, RAHMAN, Mohammed1, SNYDER, Walter2, WILLIAMS, Nekesha1 and BLOCK, Karin A.1, (1)Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, City College of New York, 160 Convent Avenue MR 106, New York, NY 10031, (2)GSA Geoinformatics Division, 1910 University Drive, MS 1535, Boise, ID 83725, kblock@ccny.cuny.edu, kblock@ccny.cuny.edu
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    THREE-DIMENSIONAL TIME-LAPSE INFILTRATION MONITORING USING MULTI-CHANNEL GROUND PENETRATING RADAR
    CREIGHTON, Andrea1, MANGEL, Adam1 and MOYSEY, Stephen M.2, (1)Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences, Clemson University, 340 Brackett Hall, Clemson, SC 29634, (2)Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29634, alcreig@clemson.edu, alcreig@clemson.edu
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    THE PETROGENESIS OF PERALKALINE RHYOLITE VIA BOTH OPEN- AND CLOSED-SYSTEM PROCESSES: A CASE STUDY FROM BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK, TEXAS
    HEYOB, Katie M.1, WHITE, John Charles2 and PREJEANT, Kathryn1, (1)Department of Geography & Geology, Eastern Kentucky University, 521 Lancaster Ave, Roark 103, Richmond, KY 40475, (2)Department of Geosciences, Eastern Kentucky University, 521 Lancaster Ave, Roark 103, Richmond, KY 40475, katie_heyob@mymail.eku.edu, katie_heyob@mymail.eku.edu
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    PLANKTONIC FORAMINIFERA BIOSTRATIGRAPHY OF HOLOCENE- LATE PLEISTOCENE CORE MD02-2535, TUNICA MOUND, GULF OF MEXICO
    LAM, Adriane R., Geological Sciences, Ohio University, 316 Clippinger Laboratories, Athens, OH 45701, ST. JOHN, Kristen E., Geology and Environmental Science, James Madison University, MSC 6903, Harrisonburg, VA 22807, LESLIE, Stephen A., Department of Geology and Environmental Sciences, James Madison University, MSC 6903, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and ROBINSON, Marci, U.S. Geological Survey, 926A National Center, Reston, VA 20192, lam2ar@dukes.jmu.edu, lam2ar@dukes.jmu.edu
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    TIMING AND ERUPTION MECHANISM OF FELSIC EOCENE DIKES IN THE VALLEY AND RIDGE PROVINCE OF VA AND WV
    BULAS, Michael and JOHNSON, Elizabeth A., Dept of Geology and Environmental Science, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807, bulasmh@dukes.jmu.edu, bulasmh@dukes.jmu.edu
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    EVIDENCE FOR A TWO-STAGE ERUPTION AT TRIMBLE KNOB, AN EOCENE VOLCANIC PLUG IN HIGHLAND COUNTY, VA
    GUZMAN, Derek and JOHNSON, Elizabeth A., Dept of Geology and Environmental Science, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807, guzmanda@dukes.jmu.edu, guzmanda@dukes.jmu.edu
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    MELTING THE EOCENE MANTLE UNDER MOLE HILL, VA: LA-ICPMS ANALYSIS OF MELT INCLUSIONS IN OLIVINE XENOCRYSTS
    O'REILLY, Sarah K.1, JOHNSON, Elizabeth A.1, BELKIN, Harvey E.2, GAZEL, Esteban3, FEDELE, L.3 and BODNAR, R.J.3, (1)Dept of Geology and Environmental Science, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807, (2)U.S. Geol Survey, 956 National Center, Reston, VA 20192, (3)Department of Geosciences, Virginia Tech, 4044 Derring Hall, Blacksburg, VA 24061, oreillsk@gmail.com, oreillsk@gmail.com
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    DEPTH AND TEMPERATURE OF THE EOCENE LITHOSPHERIC MANTLE BENEATH HIGHLAND COUNTY, VA
    JONES, Douglas J.1, JOHNSON, Elizabeth A.1 and BELKIN, Harvey E.2, (1)Dept of Geology and Environmental Science, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807, (2)U.S. Geol Survey, 956 National Center, Reston, VA 20192, jonesdj@dukes.jmu.edu, jonesdj@dukes.jmu.edu
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    COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF WATERSHED EROSION, RESERVOIR SEDIMENTATION AND SEDIMENT TRACE METALS IN TWO VIRGINIA LAKES
    CLARK, Elyse V., Earth & Environmental Science, 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, eclark2@mail.umw.edu, eclark2@mail.umw.edu
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    SPATIAL AND ISOTOPIC ANALYSIS OF SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENT FLUXES IN THREE RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER TRIBUTARIES, STAFFORD COUNTY, VIRGINIA
    CLARK, Robert, Earth & Environmental Science, 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, rclark2@mail.umw.edu, rclark2@mail.umw.edu
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  • FinalPoster1 (1).pdf (3.7 MB)
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    TESTING METHODS TO DETERMINE SR/BA IN NATURAL TERRESTRIAL BARITE SAMPLES
    POULGA, S. Lindsay, Geology, Kent State University, Department of Geology, 221 Mc Gilvrey Hall, Kent, OH 44242, WIDANAGAMAGE, Inoka, Geology, Kent State University, 221 McGilvrey Hall, Kent, OH 44242 and GRIFFITH, E.M., Department of Geology, Kent State University, Kent, OH 44242, slschrei@kent.edu, slschrei@kent.edu
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