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

Session No. 183
Tuesday, 21 October 2014: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
217/218 (Vancouver Convention Centre-West)

T74. Geoscience Field Education: The Implications of Research and Practice for Workforce Development

GSA Geoscience Education Division; National Association of Geoscience Teachers

 

Heather L. Petcovic, Alison Stokes and Joshua L. Caulkins, Advocates
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Start Time
 
8:00 AM
Introductory Remarks
8:05 AM
THE DYNAMICS OF THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF THE GEOSCIENCE WORKFORCE
WILSON, Carolyn, KEANE, Christopher M. and HOULTON, Heather R., American Geosciences Institute, 4220 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22302
8:20 AM
FOSTERING GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES THROUGH FIELD EDUCATION IN POST-QUAKE CANTERBURY, NEW ZEALAND
JOLLEY, Alison1, HAMPTON, Samuel J.1, BROGT, Erik2 and KENNEDY, Ben3, (1)Geological Sciences, University of Canterbury, Private Bag 4800, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand, (2)Academic Services Group, University of Canterbury, Private Bag 4800, Ilam, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand, (3)Geological Sciences, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand
Handouts
  • Fostering Graduate Attributes_JOLLEY.pdf (1.0 MB)
  • 8:35 AM
    TEACHING GEOLOGY IN THE FIELD: A MODEL FOR BROADENING PARTICIPATION AND FOR INTEGRATIVE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
    KELSO, Paul R.1, SPENCER, Matthew K.1, BROWN, Lewis M.1, SABATINE, Stephanie2 and BOUSCHOR, Robin1, (1)Department of Geology and Physics, Lake Superior State University, 650 W. Easterday Ave, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783, (2)Native American Center, Lake Superior State University, 650 W. Easterday Ave, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
    8:50 AM
    FROM FIELD MAPPING TO 3-D MODEL THROUGH FIELD MAPPING EDUCATION, STUDY ABROAD EXPERIENCE AND PUBLIC SERVICE AT THE TEXAS A&M SOLTIS CENTER FOR RESEARCH AND EDUCATION, SAN ISIDERO, COSTA RICA
    GRANADOS-AGUILAR, Raquel, Department of Geology & Geophysics, Texas A&M University, MS-3115, College Station, TX 77843-3115, GIARDINO, John R., High Alpine and Arctic Research Program (HAARP), Department of Geology and Geophysics, and Water Management & Hydrological Sciences Graduate Program, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-3115, PRICE, Amy E., High Alpine and Arctic Research Program, Department of Geology and Geophysics, Texas A&M University, Department of Geology and Geophysics, MS 3115, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, GONZALEZ, Javier-Ovidedo, Central American School of Geology, University of Costa Rica, San Jose, 214-2060, Costa Rica and RUBIZ-CUBILLO, Pablo, Laboratorio Nacional de Materiales y Modelos Estructurales, University of Costa Rica, San Jose, 11501-2060, Costa Rica
    9:05 AM
    THE INTERDISCIPLINARY CLIMATE CHANGE EXPEDITION (ICCE) AND THE IMPLICATIONS FOR ENHANCING LEARNING AND EMPLOYABILITY
    KLANCHER, Jacki, Environmental Health, Central Wyoming College, 2660 Peck Avenue, Riverton, WY 82501
    9:20 AM
    AN INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO TEACHING ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS AND SUSTAINABILITY TO DIVERSE UNIVERSITY LEARNERS
    PARIZEK, Katarin A., School of Visual Arts, The Pennsylvania State University, 8 Borland Building, University Park, PA 16802
     
    9:35 AM
    Discussion
    9:50 AM
    TEACHING OBSERVATIONAL SKILLS AND PRACTICAL FIELD METHODS IN A CORE GEOLOGY COURSE
    HARGRAVE, Jennifer E. and HARGRAVE, Reko G., Physical Science, Southern Utah University, Cedar City, UT 84720
    10:05 AM
    AN INITIAL ASSESSMENT OF THE STRATEGIES FOR IMPLEMENTING AN INTEGRATED FIELD- AND LAB-BASED UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH EXPERIENCE IN THE BLACK MOUNTAINS OF NW ARIZONA
    LANG, N.P.1, CLAIBORNE, Lily L.2, MCDOWELL, Susanne M.3, MILLER, C.F.3 and HEERBOTH, Melissa4, (1)Department of Geology, Mercyhurst University, Erie, PA 16546, (2)Earth and Environmental Sciences, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37235, (3)Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37235, (4)Department of Psychology, Mercyhurst University, 501 E. 38th Street, Erie, PA 16546
    10:20 AM
    BRINGING ROCKS TO THE SCREEN: A VIRTUAL FIELD TRIP FOR THE LLANO UPLIFT, CENTRAL TX
    SISSON, Virginia, Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, University of Houston, Houston, TX 77204, VILLAREAL, Dustin, Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, University of Houston, 4800 Calhoun, Houston, TX 77204 and KHAN, Shuhab, Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, University of Houston, Houston, TX 77004
    10:35 AM
    OPTIMIZING “FOSSIL PARKS”: RESEARCH-BASED IMPLICATIONS FOR ENHANCING PUBLIC GEOLITERACY WITHIN INFORMAL FIELD ENVIRONMENTS
    CLARY, Renee M., Department of Geosciences, Mississippi State University, 108 Hilbun Hall, P.O. Box 5448, Mississippi State, MS 39762
    10:50 AM
    MAPPING FOR MASTERY: EVOLUTION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA OLIVER FIELD SCHOOL, OKANAGAN, BRITISH COLUMBIA
    CAULKINS, Joshua L., Department of Geosciences, University of Rhode Island, 9 Greenhouse Road, Tyler Hall, Kingston, RI 02881, HICKEY, Kenneth A., Mineral Deposit Research Unit, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4, SCOATES, James S., Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences, University of British Columbia, Pacific Centre for Isotopic and Geochemical Research, 2020, Earth Sciences Building, 2207 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T-1Z4, Canada and HARRIS, Sara E., Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4, Canada
    Handouts
  • UBC_Field_School_Talk_GSA2014.pdf (35.3 MB)
  • 11:05 AM
    STRATEGIES AND PERCEPTIONS OF FIELD NOTE-TAKING: INSIGHTS FROM A GEOTHERMAL FIELD LESSON
    DOHANEY, Jacqueline, Science in Society, Victoria University of Wellington, PO Box 600, Kelburn Parade, Wellington, 6140, New Zealand, BROGT, Erik, Academic Services Group, University of Canterbury, Private Bag 4800, Ilam, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand and KENNEDY, Ben, Geological Sciences, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand
    Handouts
  • Dohaney, Notetaking, GSA 2014.pptx (4.6 MB)
  • 11:20 AM
    MULTIPLE DIMENSIONS OF ASSESSMENT IN FIELD COURSE EXERCISES:  THE DEVELOPMENT OF RUBRICS FOR VALID AND RELIABLE ASSESSMENT
    PYLE, Eric J., Department of Geology & Environmental Science, James Madison University, MSC 6903, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and WHITMEYER, Steve, Geology & Environmental Science, James Madison University, 395 S. High St, MSC 6903, Harrisonburg, VA 22807
     
    11:35 AM
    Concluding Remarks
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