Recent Advances in Geoscience Education (Posters)

Session No. 29
Sunday, 4 November 2012: 9:00 AM-6:30 PM
Hall B (Charlotte Convention Center)

Recent Advances in Geoscience Education (Posters)

Authors will be present from 368.

 

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STUDENT-BASED MAPPING OF FIRE RISK AND FIREFIGHTING POTENTIAL
KELLEY, Daniel F., Natural and Social Sciences, Bowling Green State University, Firelands College, One University Drive, Huron, OH 44839, SUMRALL, Jonathan, Department of Geography and Geology, Sam Houston State University, Lee Drain Building Suite 332, Huntsville, TX 77341 and MAST, Will, Health and Sciences, Pikes Peak Community College, W-209, Box R13, Rampart Range, 11195 Highway 83, Colorado Springs, CO 80921, dfkelley@gmail.com, dfkelley@gmail.com
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PRINTING SPACE: 3D PRINTING OF DIGITAL TERRAIN MODELS FOR ENHANCED STUDENT COMPREHENSION AND EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH
HOROWITZ, Seth S., Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Brown University, Box G, Brown University, Providence, RI 02912 and SCHULTZ, Peter H., Department of Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Science, Brown University, P.O. Box 1846, Providence, RI 02912, Seth_Horowitz@brown.edu, Seth_Horowitz@brown.edu
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GEOFORCE ALASKA, A NEW GEOLOGICAL ADVENTURE IN ALASKA
WARTES, Denise, GeoFORCE Alaska, University of Alaska Fairbanks, PO Box 756305, 201 Brooks Building, Fairbanks, AK 99775, denise.wartes@alaska.edu, denise.wartes@alaska.edu
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LOW-BUDGET FIELD TRIP FOR PROMOTING QUANTITATIVE UNDERSTANDING OF THE HYDROLOGIC CYCLE IN AN INTRODUCTORY EARTH SCIENCE COURSE
ADAMSKI, James C., Science Department, Valencia College, 701 North Econlockhatchee Trail, Building 1, Room 218, Orlando, FL 32825, jadamski1@valenciacollege.edu, jadamski1@valenciacollege.edu
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OMEGA GROUP (OUTDOOR/METROPOLITAN EMERGENCY & GEOHAZARD ACTION GROUP)
ELKINS, Joe T., Earth Sciences Program, University of Northern Colorado, Box 100, Greeley, CO 80639, joe.elkins@unco.edu, joe.elkins@unco.edu
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UPPER ORDOVICIAN ROCKS IN THE VICINITY OF MAYSVILLE, KENTUCKY: A FIELD TEACHING LABORATORY FOR HISTORICAL GEOLOGY STUDENTS
CRISP, Edward L., Geology Dept, West Virginia Univ at Parkersburg, Parkersburg, WV 26104 and STONE, Dwayne D., Dept of Petroleum Engineering and Geology, Marietta College, Marietta, OH 45750, Ed.Crisp@mail.wvu.edu, Ed.Crisp@mail.wvu.edu
Handouts
  • GSA Charllotte Poster - Ordovician Page 2.pdf (6.6 MB)
  • GSA Charllotte Poster - Ordovician.pdf (4.0 MB)
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    AN EXPERIENTIAL STUDENT TRAINING PROGRAM IN THE COLLECTION, MANIPULATION, AND INTERPRETATION OF WATER QUALITY DATA, TUSCOLA HIGH SCHOOL, NORTH CAROLINA
    ORBOCK MILLER, Suzanne1, MILLER, Jerry2 and FLOWE, Sharon1, (1)Department of Science, Tuscola High School, 564 Tuscola School Road, Waynesville, NC 28786, (2)Department of Geosciences & Natural Resources, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC 28723, smiller@haywood.k12.nc.us, smiller@haywood.k12.nc.us
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    WHAT CAN A STUDENT LEARN FROM A FORMATION?
    CEPEDA, Joseph C., Department of Life, Earth and Environmental Sciences, West Texas State Univ, PO Box 60162, Canyon, TX 79016-0001, jcepeda@mail.wtamu.edu, jcepeda@mail.wtamu.edu
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    TEACH GEOLOGY IN THE FIELD WITH IPADS: THE G-CAMP EXPERIENCE
    GAMACHE, Kevin R.1, GIARDINO, John R.2, VITEK, John D.2, SCHROEDER, Carolyn3 and GIARDINO, Mary F.4, (1)Water Management & Hydrologic Science Program, High Alpine and Arctic Research Program (HAARP), Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, (2)Department of Geology & Geophysics, Water Management & Hydrological Science Program, and High Alpine & Arctic Research Program, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-3115, (3)TAMU-CS Regional Collaborative, Center for Mathematics and Science Education, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, (4)Bryan, TX 77802, krgamache@tamu.edu, krgamache@tamu.edu
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    CREATING A GEOLOGIC BROCHURE AS AN EDUCATIONAL TOOL: THE OURAY, CO, MAPPING PROJECT STATUS
    GIARDINO, John R., Department of Geology & Geophysics, Water Management & Hydrological Science Program, and High Alpine & Arctic Research Program, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-3115, GAMACHE, Kevin R., Water Management & Hydrologic Science Program, High Alpine and Arctic Research Program (HAARP), Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, HALES, Billy U., Department of Geography, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843 and BLAKELEY, Mitchell W., Department of Geology & Geophysics and High Alpine & Arctic Research Program, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-3115, rickg@tamu.edu, rickg@tamu.edu
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    G-CAMP FOR STUDENTS: A UNIQUE APPROACH TO TEACHING FIRST-YEAR GEOLOGY
    VAN WINKLE, R. Scott, Department of Geology & Geophysics, High Alpine and Arctic Research Program (HAARP), Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, ARCHER, Julie S. Dyess, Westbrook Intermediate, 302 El Dorado Blvd, Freindswood, TX 77546, POPE, Michael C., Department of Geology & Geophysics, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843 and GIARDINO, John R., Department of Geology & Geophysics, Water Management & Hydrological Science Program, and High Alpine & Arctic Research Program, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-3115, scottvanwinkle@tamu.edu, scottvanwinkle@tamu.edu
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    VIRTUAL GEOSCIENCE INVESTIGATIONS: BRINGING THE FIELD INTO THE CLASSROOM
    HEISER, David Mangold, Peabody Museum, Yale University, 170 Whitney Ave, New Haven, CT 06511 and GOLDEN, Kent B., Department of Film, Video, and Interactive Media, Quinnipiac University, 275 Mount Carmel Avenue, Hamden, CT 06518-1908, david.heiser@yale.edu, david.heiser@yale.edu
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    A PALEONTOLOGY OUTREACH ENRICHMENT PROGRAM: HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
    FUNG, Megan K., Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 110 8th Street, Troy, NY 12180, TEDESCO, Laura, Troy High School, 1950 Burdett Ave, Troy, NY 12180 and KATZ, Miriam E., Earth and Environmental Sciences, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 110 8th Street, Troy, NY 12180, fungm2@rpi.edu, fungm2@rpi.edu
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    A CASE STUDY IN PROMOTING GEOSCIENCE AT A SUMMER CHILDREN'S PROGRAM: STRUCTURE AND OPERATIONAL CHALLENGES
    BURKE, Amanda R., Geology & Environmental Earth Science, Miami University - Hamilton, Hamilton, OH 45011, KREKELER, Mark P.S., Department of Geology & Environmental Earth Science, Miami University-Hamilton, Hamilton, OH 45011 and BOWER, Amber M., Middle Childhood Education, Miami University - Hamilton, Oxford, OH 45056, burkear3@muohio.edu, burkear3@muohio.edu
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    DEVELOPING AND FOSTERING SCIENTIFIC LITERACY THROUGH SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMS AT THE YMCA
    TULLY, Jennifer L., Department of Geology and Environmental Earth Science, Miami University, 501 East High Street, Oxford, OH 45056, BARRETT, Heather Ann, Department of Geology and Environmental Earth Sciences, Miami University, 501 East High St, Oxford, OH 45056, SIT, Stefany, Department of Geology and Environmental Earth Science, Miami University, 250 S. Patterson Avenue, 114 Shideler Hall, Oxford, OH 45056 and KREKELER, Mark P.S., Department of Geology & Environmental Earth Science, Miami University-Hamilton, Hamilton, OH 45011, mille638@muohio.edu, mille638@muohio.edu
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    SCIENCE CURRICULA AND GEOSCIENCE EDUCATION IN NORTH CAROLINA
    BECHTEL, Randy, NC Geological Survey, 1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1612, Randy.Bechtel@ncdenr.gov, Randy.Bechtel@ncdenr.gov
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    ONGOING DEVELOPMENT OF HANDS-ON DEMONSTRATIONS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE OUTREACH AT THE ELEMENTARY LEVEL
    SOBERY, Angela C.1, MITCHELL, Evelynn J.2 and TURNER, David R.2, (1)Physics and Earth Sciences, St. Mary's University, One Camino Santa Maria, San Antonio, TX 78228, (2)Department of Physics and Environmental Sciences, St. Mary's University, One Camino Santa Maria, San Antonio, TX 78228, asobery@mail.stmarytx.edu, asobery@mail.stmarytx.edu
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    DANCE OF THE CONTINENTS - TEACHING PLATE TECTONICS THROUGH DANCE
    ALSLEBEN, Helge1, BUSBEY, Arthur2, FLOWERS, Roma3, HARRIS, Susan4, MARTIN, Nina3, JAMES, Cedric5 and SIMANEK, Eric6, (1)School of Geology, Energy, and the Environment, Texas Christian University, TCU Box 298830, Fort Worth, TX 76129, (2)School of Geology, Energy & the Environment, Texas Christian University, TCU Box 298830, Fort Worth, TX 76129, (3)The School for Classical & Contemporary Dance, Texas Christian University, TCU Box 297910, Fort Worth, TX 76129, (4)Extended Education, Texas Christian University, TCU Box 297026, Fort Worth, TX 76129, (5)Simanek Research Group, Texas Christian University, TCU Box 298860, Fort Worth, TX 76129, (6)Department of Chemistry, Texas Christian University, TCU Box 298860, Fort Worth, TX 76129, h.alsleben@tcu.edu, h.alsleben@tcu.edu
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    KOREA ELEMENTARY TEACHERS' KNOWLEDGE AND TEACHING PRACTICES OF CLIMATE CHANGE
    NAM, Younkyeong1, LEE, Yong-Seob2 and KIM, Soon-Shik2, (1)The College at Brockport - State University of New York, 350 New Campus Dr, Brockport, MN 14420, (2)Pusan National University of Education, Pusan, 611-736, Korea, Republic of (South), earth214@bnue.ac.kr, earth214@bnue.ac.kr
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    GEOLOGIST FOR A DAY: HANDS ON ACTIVITIES AND THEIR APPLICATION IN COMMUNICATING GEOSCIENCE CONCEPTS TO 2ND – 5TH GRADERS
    BROWNING, Sharon1, CRONIN, Vincent S.2, DUNBAR, John A.2 and HOCKADAY, William C.3, (1)Geology, Baylor University, One Bear Place # 97354, Waco, TX 76798, (2)Department of Geology, Baylor University, One Bear Place #97354, Waco, TX 76798-7354, (3)Geology, Baylor University, One Bear Place #97354, Waco, TX 76798, Sharon_Browning@baylor.edu, Sharon_Browning@baylor.edu
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    GEOPREP: PROVIDING RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES FOR NEW YORK STATE STUDENTS WITH INTEREST IN THE GEOSCIENCES
    DIAS, Kara A., HANSON, Gilbert and SPERAZZA, Michael, Department of Geosciences, Stony Brook University, 340 Earth and Space Sciences Building, Stony Brook, NY 11794-2100, kara.dias@stonybrook.edu, kara.dias@stonybrook.edu
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    INTRODUCING CLIMATE CHANGE IN THE K-8 CLASSROOM THROUGH CHILDREN'S LITERATURE
    SCHOENFELD, William G., Western Oregon University, Dept of Earth & Physical Sciences, 345 N. Monmouth Ave, Monmouth, OR 97361 and SCHEPIGE, Adele C., Western Oregon Unversity, Division of Teacher Education, 345 N. Monmouth Ave, Monmouth, OR 97361, schoenfw@mail.wou.edu, schoenfw@mail.wou.edu
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    IMPLEMENTING FEASIBLE LOW-TECH STRATEGIES TO FACILITATE CONSTRUCTIVIST TEACHING AND PROMOTE LEARNING
    ARTHURS, Leilani, Department of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 330 Bessey Hall, P.O. Box 880340, Lincoln, NE 68588, larthurs2@unl.edu, larthurs2@unl.edu
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    USING INFORMAL COLLABORATIONS BETWEEN RESIDENTIAL LEARNING COMMUNITIES AND K-12 SCHOOLS TO FOSTER STUDENT LEARNING AND SUPPORT EARTH SCIENCE CURRICULUM STANDARDS
    RADEMACHER, Laura K.1, BURMEISTER, Kurtis C.2, MCINTOSH, Patrick J.3, BROWN, Christopher J.4 and HARGRAVE, Kimberly L.4, (1)Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of the Pacific, 3601 Pacific Avenue, Stockton, CA 95211, (2)Dept of Geological & Environmental Sciences, University of the Pacific, 3601 Pacific Avenue, Stockton, CA 95211, (3)Sly Park Environmental Education Center, Sacramento Unified School District, 5600 Sly Park Road, Pollock Pines, CA 95672, (4)Benerd School of Education, University of the Pacific, 3601 Pacific Ave, Stockton, CA 95211, lrademacher@pacific.edu, lrademacher@pacific.edu
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    DOES COLLABORATIVE TESTING INCREASE STUDENTS' RETENTION OF CONCEPTS?
    GILLEY, Brett Hollis, Earth and Ocean Sciences, University of British Columbia, Room 2020, Earth Sciences Building, 2207 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4, Canada and CLARKSTON, Bridgette, Life Sciences, University of British Columbia, 6270 University Boulevard, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4, Canada, bgilley@eos.ubc.ca, bgilley@eos.ubc.ca
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    USING BIOSTRATIGRAPHY TO INTERPRET SEA-LEVEL VARIATIONS - A STUDENT EXERCISE
    KAINKARYAM, Sribharath M., Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences, Purdue University, 550, Stadium Mall Drive, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2051, OGG, James G., Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences, Purdue University, 550 Stadium Mall Drive, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2051, CHUNDURU, Nag Varun, Computer Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2051, WATERMAN, Art, Paleo-Data, Inc, 6619 Fleur de Lis Dr, New Orleans, LA 70124 and SNEDDEN, John, Institute for Geophysics, The University of Texas at Austin, 10100 Burnet Rd (R2200), J. J Pickle Research Campus Bldg 196 (ROC), Austin, TX 78758, jsnedden@ig.utexas.edu, jsnedden@ig.utexas.edu
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    BROADENING DIVERSITY IN THE GEOSCIENCES THROUGH TEACHER-STUDENT WORKSHOPS THAT EMPHASIZE COMMUNITY-BASED RESEARCH PROJECTS
    MURRAY, Kent S., Natural Sciences, University of Michigan-Dearborn, 4901 Evergreen Rd, Dearborn, MI 48128 and NAPIERALSKI, Jacob, University of Michigan-Dearborn, Department of Natural Sciences, 4901 Evergreen Rd, Dearborn, MI 48124, kmurray@umich.edu, kmurray@umich.edu
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    GEOLOGIC EDUCATION AND ASSESSMENT WITH A NEW ROCK AND MINERAL SPECIMEN DISPLAY
    BARRETT, Heather Ann, Department of Geology and Environmental Earth Sciences, Miami University, 501 East High St, Oxford, OH 45056, HOMAN, Mindy B., Department of Geology, Miami University, 114 Shideler Hall, Oxford, OH 45056 and KREKELER, Mark P.S., Department of Geology & Environmental Earth Science, Miami University-Hamilton, Hamilton, OH 45011, barretha@muohio.edu, barretha@muohio.edu
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    GEOMAPAPP LEARNING ACTIVITIES- TEACHING GEOSCIENCE CONCEPTS WITH A CUTTING-EDGE RESEARCH-QUALITY TOOL
    KLUGE, Steve, Resources for GeoScience Education, 63 Lake Drive, New Milford, CT 06776 and GOODWILLIE, Andrew M., Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, Columbia University, 61 Route 9W, Palisades, NY 10964, steve.kluge@gmail.com, steve.kluge@gmail.com
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    THE IMPORTANCE OF A LABORATORY SECTION ON STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES IN A UNIVERSITY INTRODUCTORY EARTH SCIENCE COURSE
    FORCINO, Frank L., Geological Sciences, Michigan State University, Lansing, MI 48917, Forcino@msu.edu, Forcino@msu.edu
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    TEACHING TOPOGRAPHIC MAP CONCEPTS TO VISUALLY IMPAIRED STUDENT IN A PHYSICAL GEOLOGY COURSE USING TACTILE MAPS
    KRAEMER, Carol Ann, Institude for Environemntal and Spatial Analysis, Gainesville State College, 3820 Mundy Mill Rd, Oakwood, GA 30566, MOBASHER, Katayoun, College of Science and Mathematics, University of North Georgia, 3820 Mundy Mill Rd, Oakwood, GA 30566 and ROBERTSON, Derek J., D.B. Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, University of Georgia, 180 East Green Street, Athens, GA 30602, ckraemer@gsc.edu, ckraemer@gsc.edu
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    GEOLOGICAL REASONING AND THE COUNTERINSURGENCY: CAN TRAINING IN GEOLOGY ADVANTAGE THE NEXT-GENERATION SOLDIER?
    STEWART, Alexander K., Department of Geology, St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY 13617, astewart@stlawu.edu, astewart@stlawu.edu
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    INTRODUCTION TO MINERAL PHYSICS: EDUCATIONAL MODULES AND DISTANCE EDUCATION COURSE
    BURNLEY, Pamela and THOMAS, Sylvia-Monique, Geoscience, University of Nevada Las Vegas, 4505 S Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas, NV 89154, Burnley@physics.unlv.edu, Burnley@physics.unlv.edu
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    MICROANALYSIS ACROSS THE CURRICULUM - INTEGRATING ELECTRON MICROPROBE AND MICRO-XRF INSTRUMENTS INTO UNDERGRADUATE TEACHING AND RESEARCH
    KUEHN, Stephen C., Department of Physical Sciences, Concord University, P O Box 1000, Athens, WV 24712 and ALLEN, Joseph L., Geology and Physical Sciences, Concord University, Athens, WV 24712, sckuehn@concord.edu, sckuehn@concord.edu
    Handouts
  • 2012_GSA_Microanalysis.pdf (331.0 kB)
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    FOURTEEN YEARS OF TEACHING ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE AT COMMUNITY COLLEGE: MEETING DISCONNECTORS, DENIERS, AND DESPARATES ON PROGRESSIVE GROUND FOR SUSTAINABLE FUTURES IN THE 21ST CENTURY
    OUGHTON, John R. and FORCE, Geoffrey, Earth Sciences Division, Science Department, Century Community and Technical College, Science Center E2879, 3300 Century Avenue North, White Bear Lake, MN 55110, John.Oughton@century.edu, John.Oughton@century.edu
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    TEACHING SEDIMENT TRANSPORT CONCEPTS USING SIMPLE, BENCH-TOP LABORATORY EXPERIMENTS
    LEITHOLD, Elana L., Department of Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695, leithold@ncsu.edu, leithold@ncsu.edu
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    THE USE OF ONLINE, STUDENT CENTERED MATH TUTORIAL MODULES (THE MATH YOU NEED) IN PHYSICAL GEOLOGY AT A TWO-YEAR COLLEGE
    DOOLEY, Brett S., S.T.E.M. Division, Patrick Henry Community College, 645 Patriot Avenue, Martinsville, VA 24112, bdooley@ph.vccs.edu, bdooley@ph.vccs.edu
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    THE TOPOGRAPHIC SAND BOX, A TOOL FOR IMPROVED UNDERSTANDING AND VISUALIZATION OF TOPOGRAPHIC MAPS
    KUEHN, Stephen C., Department of Physical Sciences, Concord University, P O Box 1000, Athens, WV 24712, sckuehn@concord.edu, sckuehn@concord.edu
    Handouts
  • 2012_GSA_Sandbox.pdf (459.9 kB)
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    USING A PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST TO CELEBRATE AND RAISE AWARENESS OF DEPARTMENTAL ACTIVITIES
    RIEMERSMA, Peter E., Department of Geology, Grand Valley State University, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI 49401 and WAMPLER, Peter J., Geology Department, Grand Valley State University, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI 49401, riemersp@gvsu.edu, riemersp@gvsu.edu
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    VIRTUAL FIELD TRIPS THROUGH IBOOKS FOR IMPLEMENTATION IN HISTORICAL GEOLOGY AT A TWO-YEAR COLLEGE
    DOOLEY, Brett S., S.T.E.M. Division, Patrick Henry Community College, 645 Patriot Avenue, Martinsville, VA 24112 and DOOLEY Jr, Alton C., Virginia Museum of Natural History, 21 Starling Avenue, Martinsville, VA 24112, bdooley@ph.vccs.edu, bdooley@ph.vccs.edu
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    LET'S GRAPH SOME DATA! INCREASING STUDENT FACILITY WITH GRAPHS IN GEOLOGY COURSES
    FARLEY, Martin B., Geology & Geography, University of North Carolina-Pembroke, Pembroke, NC 28372, martin.farley@uncp.edu, martin.farley@uncp.edu
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    ENGAGING STUDENTS IN AUTHENTIC SCIENCE WITH AN OUTREACH PROGRAM ON EARTHQUAKES, SEISMOLOGY, AND SEISMOMETRY
    TEKVERK, Karen, Earth and Planetary Sciences, Northwestern University, Locy Hall, 1850 Campus Drive, Evanston, IL 60208, VAN DER LEE, Suzan, Earth and Planetary Sciences, Northwestern University, Tech F379, 2145 Sheridan Rd, Evanston, IL 60208 and BOXERMAN, Jonathan Z., Learning Sciences, Northwestern University, 2120 Campus Drive, Annenberg Hall, Evanston, IL 60208, karentekverk2015@u.northwestern.edu, karentekverk2015@u.northwestern.edu
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    CELEBRATING NATIONAL FOSSIL DAY AND FOSSILS IN AN AREA WHERE FOSSILS ARE VERY RARE
    WHALEY, Peter W., 26312 Kensington Lane, Salisbury, MD 21801, HULSLANDER, Christina S., Assateague Island Alliance, 7206-2 National Seashore Lane, Berlin, MD 21811 and GARRETT, Brian, Delmarva Discovery Center, 2 Market Street, Pocomoke City, MD 21851, peter.whaley@murraystate.edu, peter.whaley@murraystate.edu
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    THE PANGEA MAT AND CUTTER - A NEW, IN-CLASS TEACHING TOOL TO DISCOVER PLATE TECTONICS
    ALSLEBEN, Helge1, BUSBEY, Arthur2, HANSON, Richard E.1, HARRIS, Susan3, JAMES, Cedric4 and SIMANEK, Eric5, (1)School of Geology, Energy, and the Environment, Texas Christian University, TCU Box 298830, Fort Worth, TX 76129, (2)School of Geology, Energy & the Environment, Texas Christian University, TCU Box 298830, Fort Worth, TX 76129, (3)Extended Education, Texas Christian University, TCU Box 297026, Fort Worth, TX 76129, (4)Simanek Research Group, Texas Christian University, TCU Box 298860, Fort Worth, TX 76129, (5)Department of Chemistry, Texas Christian University, TCU Box 298860, Fort Worth, TX 76129, a.busbey@tcu.edu, a.busbey@tcu.edu
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    ASSESSING THE LOWER KENTUCKY RIVER PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY IN 2050: WHEN AN UNDERGRADUATE CLASS PROJECT RETURNS REAL INFORMATION
    BOWERSOX, J. Richard1, SKEES, Catherine F.2, BAKER, Trivette M.2, FASANO, Jacqueline M.2, FERGUSON, Dayna L.2 and RANDOLPH, Danielle E.2, (1)Kentucky Geological Survey, University of Kentucky, 228 Mining and Mineral Resources Building, Lexington, KY 40506-0107, (2)University of Kentucky, 101 Slone Research, Building, Lexington, KY 40506-0053, j.r.bowersox@uky.edu, j.r.bowersox@uky.edu
    Handouts
  • Bowersox et al. (2012) GSA Charlotte poster.pdf (4.0 MB)
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    ADAPTING AN INQUIRY EARTH SYSTEMS SCIENCE COURSE FOR TEACHERS FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED
    O'KEEFE, Jen, Dept. of Earth and Space Sciences, Morehead State University, 404-A Lappin Hall, Morehead, KY 40351, DEHART, Angela C., Dept. of Early Childhood, Elementary and Special Education, Morehead State University, Morehead, KY 40351 and DAY, Evangeline H., Disability Services Coordinator, Morehead State University, Morehead, KY 40351, j.okeefe@moreheadstate.edu, j.okeefe@moreheadstate.edu
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    HEARING THE MESSAGE: MAXIMIZING PUSH-BUTTON AUDIO TRAILS FOR EFFECTIVE INFORMAL GEOSCIENCE LEARNING
    CLARY, Renee M., Department of Geosciences, Mississippi State University, 108 Hilbun Hall, P.O. Box 5448, Mississippi State, MS 39762 and WANDERSEE, James H., Educational Theory, Policy, and Practice, Louisiana State University, 223 F Peabody Hall, Baton Rouge, LA 70803, rclary@geosci.msstate.edu, rclary@geosci.msstate.edu
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    A RESEARCH INVESTIGATION INTO THE EFFECTS OF STUDENTS' SENSE OF PLACE ON INTEREST, KNOWLEDGE, AND BEHAVIORAL CHANGES WITH RESPECT TO THE 2010 DEEPWATER HORIZON OIL SPILL
    SUMRALL, Jeanne Lambert, Department of Geography and Geology, Sam Houston State University, Lee Drain Building Suite 332, Huntsville, TX 77341, CLARY, Renee M., Department of Geosciences, Mississippi State University, 108 Hilbun Hall, P.O. Box 5448, Mississippi State, MS 39762 and RODGERS III, John C., Department of Geosciences, Mississippi State University, P.O. Box 5448, Mississippi State, MS 39762, jml605@msstate.edu, jml605@msstate.edu
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    PROJECT ENGAGE (EDUCATING THE NEXT GENERATION OF GEOSCIENTISTS): BUILDING ACADEMIC PATHWAYS THAT INCREASE ACCESS AND BROADEN PARTICIPATION IN THE EARTH SCIENCES
    BURRELL, Shondricka, Geology, San Jose State University, 1 Washington Square, Duncan Hall, San Jose, CA 95192, shondricka.burrell@sjsu.edu, shondricka.burrell@sjsu.edu
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    USING GOOGLE EARTH AND EARTHSCOPE PLATE BOUNDARY OBSERVATORY GPS VELOCITIES TO EXPLORE YELLOWSTONE WITH STUDENTS
    WEST, Nancy W., Quarter Dome Consulting, 910 West Mulberry Street, Fort Collins, CO 80521 and OLDS, Shelley E., Education and Community Engagement, UNAVCO, 6350 Nautilus Dr, Boulder, CO 80301, nancywwest@gmail.com, nancywwest@gmail.com
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    LANDFORMS IN LIDAR: CREATING A CATALOG OF DIGITAL LANDFORMS FOR EDUCATION AND OUTREACH
    KLEBER, Emily, San Diego Supercomputer Center, Univerity of California, San Diego, 9500 Gilman Dr. MC 0505, San Diego, CA 92107, CROSBY, Christopher J., UNAVCO, 6350 Nautilus Drive, Boulder, CO 80301, ARROWSMITH, J. Ramón, School of Earth and Space Exploration, Arizona State Univ, Tempe, AZ 85281-1404 and OLDS, Shelley E., Education and Community Engagement, UNAVCO, 6350 Nautilus Dr, Boulder, CO 80301, ekleber@sdsc.edu, ekleber@sdsc.edu
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    CLIMATE SCIENCE INVESTIGATIONS (CSI): SOUTH FLORIDA USING NASA DATA TO IMPROVE YOUNG ADULTS' CLIMATE AND SCIENCE LITERACY
    LAMBERT, Julie, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL 33431, EDWARDS, Alana, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, 33431, BLEICHER, Robert, California State University, Channel Islands, Camarillo, CA 93012 and SODEN, Brian, University of Miami, Miami, FL 33149, aedwards@fau.edu, aedwards@fau.edu
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    INTEGRATIVE COMMUNITY BASED RESEARCH BETWEEN FACULTY, GRADUATE, UNDERGRADUATE, AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: THE CASE OF HEAVY METALS IN URBAN SOILS JERSEY CITY, NJ
    FREILE, Deborah, Earth and Environmental Sciences, New Jersey City University, 2039 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Jersey City, NJ 07305 and DUZGOREN-AYDIN, Nurdan S., Department of Geoscience and Geography, New Jersey City University, 2039 Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ 07305, dfreile@njcu.edu, dfreile@njcu.edu
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