2014 GSA Annual Meeting in Vancouver, British Columbia (19–22 October 2014)

Session No. 10
Sunday, 19 October 2014: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
217/218 (Vancouver Convention Centre-West)

T63. International Field Experiences in the Geological Sciences I

National Association of Geoscience Teachers

 

Miriam Barquero-Molina and Robert L. Bauer, Advocates
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Start Time
 
8:00 AM
Introductory Remarks
8:05 AM
THE COSTA RICAN FIELD EXPERIENCE AT UTC: 20 YEARS IN THE MAKING
MIES, Jonathan W.1, HOLMES, Ann E.2 and CHURNET, Habte G.2, (1)Department of Biology, Geology & Environmental Science, The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 615 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37403-2598, (2)Physics, Geology and Astronomy, University of Tennessee, Chattanooga, 615 McCallie Avenue, MC 6556, Chattanooga, TN 37403
8:20 AM
INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING AND CRITICAL THINKING THROUGH TWO LINKED UPPER-LEVEL CROSS-DISCIPLINARY COURSES
HOLMES, Ann E., Physics Geology & Astronomy, University of Tennessee, Chattanooga, 615 McCallie Avenue, MC 6556, Chattanooga, TN 37403 and FORD, Dawn M., Walker Teaching and Learning Center, University of Tennessee, Chattanooga, 615 McCallie Avenue, Mail Code 4354, Chattanooga, TN 37403
8:35 AM
ANDEAN TECTONICS AND VOLCANISM: A STUDENT-CENTERED TEACHING-LEARNING EXPERIENCE IN NORTHERN CHILE
BARQUERO-MOLINA, Miriam, Department of Geological Sciences, University of Missouri, 101 Geological Sciences Building, Columbia, MO 65211 and BAUER, Robert L., Department of Geological Sciences, University of Missouri, 101 Geological Sciences Bldg, Columbia, MO 65211
8:55 AM
APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY ITALY FIELD CAMP: FROM SHORTENING THROUGH EXTENSION ACROSS A COMPLETE TECTONIC SYSTEM
CASALE, Gabriele, Department of Geology, Appalachian State University, ASU Box 32067, Boone, NC 28608 and LEVINE, Jamie S.F., Dept of Geology, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC 28608
9:10 AM
APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY ITALY FIELD CAMP: GEOLOGY, CULTURAL IMMERSION, AND LOGISTICS
LEVINE, Jamie S.F., Dept of Geology, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC 28608, CASALE, Gabriele, Geology, Appalachian State University, ASU Box 32067, Boone, NC 28608 and MIRABELLA, Francesco, Dipartimento di Fisica e Geologia, Universita' di Perugia, Perugia, Italy
9:25 AM
BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY’S GEOLOGY FIELD SCHOOL: A GEOLOGICAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND CULTURAL EXPERIENCE IN SARDINIA, ITALY
HODGE, Kirsten FitzGerald1, SUNDELL, Ander2, NORTHRUP, Clyde J.3 and SPINOSA, Claude3, (1)Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6T1Z4, Canada, (2)Physical and Agricultural Sciences, College of Western Idaho, 5500 E. Opportunity Way, Nampa, ID 83687, (3)Department of Geosciences, Boise State University, 1910 University Drive, Boise, ID 83725
9:55 AM
ICELAND 2012: A BREVARD COLLEGE EXPERIENTIAL GEOLOGICAL FIELD TRIP FOR NON-MAJORS
REYNOLDS, Jim1, NYMAN, Jennifer1, WALKER, Samuel1, KOMBOL, Thomas1, LOWE, Ashley, LEA, Hap1, IWAN, Matt1, HARRIS, Andrew1, WALLIS, Charles1 and FAUST, Carol1, (1)Science & Math, Brevard College, Brevard, NC 28712
 
10:10 AM
Break
10:25 AM
OUTLINE FOR AN EXPERIENTIAL GEOLOGICAL FIELD TRIP TO ICELAND
REYNOLDS, Jim, Science & Math Division, Brevard College, 1 Brevard College Drive, Brevard, NC 28712
10:45 AM
UNDERGRADUATE FIELD STUDY IN ICELAND
HILL, Malcolm D.1, YOUNG, Kirby D.2, CLIFTON, Amy E.3, UNDERHILL, Maureen4, LYONS, Kelly4 and BIDDLE, Daisy5, (1)Dept. Marine & Environmental Sciences, Northeastern University, 14 Holmes Hall, 360 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, (2)5315 SW 18th Dr, Portland, OR 97239, (3)Austurbrún 2, Reykjavík, 104, Iceland, (4)Office of International Study Programs, Northeastern University, 423 Richards Hall, 360 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, (5)Dept. Marine & Environmental Sciences, Northeastern University, 403 Richards Hall, 360 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115
11:00 AM
LAND OF ICE AND FIRE: SUMMER FIELD STUDY IN ICELAND
TEWKSBURY, Barbara J., Dept of Geosciences, Hamilton College, 198 College Hill Rd., Clinton, NY 13323-1218 and TEWKSBURY, David A., Department of Geosciences, Hamilton College, 198 College Hill Rd, Clinton, NY 13323-1218
Handouts
  • GSA 2014 Iceland trip final.pptx (26.8 MB)
  • 11:15 AM
    INTERNATIONAL FIELD EXPERIENCE IN THE BAHAMAS:  AN INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDY OF THE GEOLOGY AND BIOLOGY OF CARBONATE SYSTEMS
    WRONKIEWICZ, David J., Department of Geosciences and Geological and Petroleum Engineering, Missouri University of Science & Technology, 129 McNutt Hall, 1400 N. Bishop Ave, Rolla, MO 65409 and MORMILE, Melanie R., Department of Biological Sciences, Missouri University of Science & Technology, Rolla, MO 65409
    11:30 AM
    BALANCING FIELD-BASED LEARNING WITH FIELD-BASED RISK: INTRODUCTORY MARINE GEOLOGY AT THE GERACE RESEARCH CENTRE, SAN SALVADOR ISLAND, BAHAMAS
    TORMEY, Blair R. and PEEK, Katie, Program for the Study of Developed Shorelines, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC 28723
     
    11:45 AM
    Discussion
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