Joint 52nd Northeastern Annual Section / 51st North-Central Annual Section Meeting - 2017

Session No. 26
Sunday, 19 March 2017: 1:30 PM-5:30 PM
Urban, 17th Floor (Omni William Penn Hotel)

T12. Undergraduate Research Session I (Posters)

Council on Undergraduate Research Geosciences Division

Authors will be present from 2:30 to 4:30 PM.

 

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CONCENTRATIONS OF PB, ZN, AND AG ASSOCIATED WITH NATIVE COPPER DEPOSITION, KEWEENAW MI
BLAKEMORE, Daniel R., BOS, Nathaniel H. and SPARKS, C. Renee, Geology, Geography, and Environmental Studies, Calvin College, 3201 Burton SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546, dblakemore35@gmail.com, dblakemore35@gmail.com
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COMPOSITION OF WHITEFACE MOUNTAIN ANORTHOSITES AND ITS BEARING ON ROCK FORMING PROCESSES
BOWMAN, Nathaniel1, CREEDON, Kayla1, KOPEC, Kevin1 and HALSOR, Sid P.2, (1)Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences, Wilkes University, 84 W. South St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766, (2)Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences, Wilkes University, 84 W. South St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766, nathaniel.bowman@wilkes.edu, nathaniel.bowman@wilkes.edu
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RELATIVE AGE AND FORMATION OF A PHREATOMAGMATIC DIATREME IN THE MANDAMUS IGNEOUS COMPLEX, NEW ZEALAND
CONNORS, Mary E., Geology and Environmental Geosciences, Lafayette College, Easton, PA 18042; Geological Sciences, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand; Frontiers Abroad, Christchurch, 8082, New Zealand and HAMPTON, Samuel J., Geological Sciences, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand; Frontiers Abroad, Christchurch, 8082, New Zealand, connorme@lafayette.edu, connorme@lafayette.edu
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MINERAL CHEMISTRY EVIDENCE FOR MAGMA MIXING IN BONINITES, SITES U1439 AND U1442, IODP EXPEDITION 352
SCHOLPP, Jesse1, MACK, Bradford1, LUNA, Antonio1 and RYAN, Jeffrey2, (1)School of Geosciences, University of South Florida, 4202 East Fowler Ave., NES 107, Tampa, FL 33620, (2)University of South Florida School of Geosciences, University of South Florida, 4202 East Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33620, jscholpp@mail.usf.edu, jscholpp@mail.usf.edu
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CONSTRAINING ERUPTIVE EVENTS PRECEDING THE PEACH SPRING TUFF SUPERERUPTION (MIOCENE, AZ): PETROLOGY AND PETROGENESIS OF ASH FALL TUFFS
SCHELAND, Cullen L.1, MILLER, Calvin F.2, CARLEY, Tamara L.3, FOLEY, Michelle L.2, CLAIBORNE, Lily L.2, CRIBB, J. Warner4 and WOOD, Erin M.5, (1)Geology and Environmental Geosciences, Lafayette College, Easton, PA 18042, (2)Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37235, (3)Department of Geology and Environmental Geosciences, Lafayette College, Easton, PA 18042, (4)Geosciences, Middle Tennessee State Univ, PO Box 9, Murfreesboro, TN 37132, (5)Natural Sciences Department, Castleton University, 62 Alumni Drive, Castleton, VT 05735, schelanc@lafayette.edu, schelanc@lafayette.edu
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A PETROGRAPHIC AND GEOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF THE KRVY KIMBERLITE, LAKE TAMISKAMING KIMBERLITE FIELD, ONTARIO, CANADA
KUPERS, Stephanie Adele1, SCHMIDT, Mariek1 and CAMPBELL, Ian2, (1)Department of Earth Sciences, Brock University, 1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way, St. Catharines, ON L2S 3A1, Canada, (2)Lake Shore Gold Corporation, 181 University Avenue, Suite 2000, Toronto, ON M5H 3M7, Canada, sk11xi@brocku.ca, sk11xi@brocku.ca
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INTRUSIVE ROCKS OF THE GAME LAKE AREA AND IMPLICATIONS FOR THE ORIGIN OF THE SNOWCAMP OPHIOLITE
DEPASQUALE, Brittany M., KOZENJIC, Nuredin and SCHOONMAKER, Adam, Department of Geology, Utica College, 1600 Burrstone Rd, Utica, NY 13502, bmdepasq@utica.edu, bmdepasq@utica.edu
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PETROGRAPHIC AND GEOCHEMICAL INVESTIGATION OF MAGMATIC PROCESSES AT OLALLIE, PINHEAD AND CLEAR LAKE BUTTES, NORTHERN OREGON CASCADE RANGE
CUNNINGHAM, Emily1, COREY, Amanda1, SMITH, Tyler1 and CRIBB, Warner2, (1)Geosciences, Middle Tennessee State University, MTSU PO Box 9, Murfreesboro, TN 37132, (2)Geosciences, Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN 37132, ehc2f@mtmail.mtsu.edu, ehc2f@mtmail.mtsu.edu
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ADDITIONAL EVIDENCE FOR GANDER TERRANE FROM MUD-LOGGING AT HAMMONASSET STATE PARK, MADISON, CONNECTICUT
TORTORA, David, Center for Integrative Geosciences, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269; GeoInsight, Inc., 200 Court St., Middletown, CT 06457, STEINEN, Randolph P., Connecticut State Geological Survey, Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, 79 Elm Street, Hartford, CT 06106; Center for Integrative Geosciences, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269 and THOMAS, Margaret A., Connecticut Geological Survey, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, 79 Elm St, Hartford, CT 06106, dmtortora@gmail.com, dmtortora@gmail.com
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THE COLOR AND CLARITY OF FELDSPARS: EXPERIMENTS IN HEAT TREATING
RIZZO, Jessa M., Department of Geology, Augustana College, Rock Island, IL 61201, jessarizzo13@augustana.edu, jessarizzo13@augustana.edu
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A DETRITAL ZIRCON INVESTIGATION INTO THE MAGMATIC HISTORY OF THE ÖRÆFAJÖKULL VOLCANO IN SOUTHEASTERN ICELAND
SOSA, Emma S.1, CARLEY, Tamara L.1, BANIK, Tenley J.2, CLAIBORNE, Lily L.3 and MILLER, Calvin F.3, (1)Department of Geology and Environmental Geosciences, Lafayette College, Easton, PA 18042, (2)Department of Geography and Geology, Illinois State University, Normal, IL 61790, (3)Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37235, sosae@lafayette.edu, sosae@lafayette.edu
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PETROGRAPHIC AND GEOCHEMICAL EVIDENCE FOR THE TECTONIC ORIGIN OF BELLS MILL ROAD ULTRAMAFIC BODY OF SOUTHEASTERN, PA
SIMBOLI, Lorin Nicole, Energy and Earth Resources, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, 450 Schoolhouse Road, Johnstown, PA 15904, KERRIGAN, Ryan J., Department of Energy and Earth Resources, University of Pitsburgh at Johnstown, 450 Schoolhouse Road, Johnstown, PA 15904 and MENGASON, Michael J., National Institute of Standards and Technology, 100 Bureau Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20899, LNS33@pitt.edu, LNS33@pitt.edu
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DETERMINING THE ORIGIN OF GRANODIORITES IN THE PENNSYLVANIAN PIEDMONT USING GEOCHEMICAL AND PETROGRAPHIC METHODS
HUNSINGER, Courtney F., Energy and Earth Resources, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, 450 Schoolhouse Road, Johnstown, PA 15904 and KERRIGAN, Ryan J., Department of Energy and Earth Resources, University of Pitsburgh at Johnstown, 450 Schoolhouse Road, Johnstown, PA 15904, cfh11@pitt.edu, cfh11@pitt.edu
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TEXTURAL ANALYSIS OF A FLOW DIFFERENTIATED, PRE-PENOKEAN MAFIC DIKE IN THE UPPER PENINSULA, MICHIGAN
PETERSON, Emma Jean, Geoscience, University of Wisconsin Green Bay, 2420 Nicolet Drive, Green Bay, WI 54311 and CURRIER, Ryan, University of Wisconsin Green Bay, 2420 Nicolet Dr, Green Bay, WI 54311, peteej09@uwgb.edu, peteej09@uwgb.edu
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GEOTHERMOBAROMETRY OF GLACIAL OUTWASH SEDIMENT FROM ÖRÆFAJÖKULL, ICELAND
DEBARBA, William P.1, CARLEY, Tamara L.1, PAMUKCU, Ayla S.2, BANIK, Tenley J.3, SOSA, Emma S.1 and TINTLE, Leslie R.4, (1)Department of Geology and Environmental Geosciences, Lafayette College, Easton, PA 18042, (2)Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences, Brown University, Providence, RI 02912, (3)Department of Geography and Geology, Illinois State University, Normal, IL 61790, (4)Geology and Environmental Geosciences, Lafayette College, Easton, PA 18042, debarbaw@lafayette.edu, debarbaw@lafayette.edu
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AMPHIBOLITE OF THE GAME LAKE REGION AND ITS RELATION TO THE JOSEPHINE AND COAST RANGE OPHIOLITE
KOZENJIC, Nuredin, DEPASQUALE, Brittany M. and SCHOONMAKER, Adam, Department of Geology, Utica College, 1600 Burrstone Rd, Utica, NY 13502, nukozenj@utica.edu, nukozenj@utica.edu
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CHEMICAL AND THIN SECTION ANALYSIS OF THE COAL CREEK SERPENTINITE
MARTIN, Robert Malik, Department of Geology, Augustana College, 639 38th Street, Rock Island, IL 61201, robertmartin13@augustana.edu, robertmartin13@augustana.edu
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REEVALUATION OF THE JANUARY 2, 1912 NORTHERN ILLINOIS EARTHQUAKE: USING GIS AND COMPREHENSIVE MICROFILM ANALYSIS TO ASSESS FELT AREA, INTENSITY, AND EPICENTER
GOLDEN, Alexandre1, GOMEZ, Mallorie1, HUYSKEN, Kristin T.2, FUJITA, Kazuya3, HARPER, Danyi1 and MCMAKIN, Dean4, (1)Department of Geosciences, Indiana University Northwest, 3400 Broadway, Gary, IN 46408-1197, (2)Geosciences, Indiana University Northwest, 3400 Broadway, Gary, IN 46408-1197, (3)Department of Geological Sciences, Michigan State University, 206 Natural Science Building, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824-1115, (4)Macktown Living History Education Center, 2221 Freeport Rd, P.O. Box 566, Rockton, IL 61072, aegolden@umail.iu.edu, aegolden@umail.iu.edu
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STRUCTURE OF THE SOUTHERN MARGIN OF THE BIG HORN BATHOLITH, WYOMING: A MAJOR ARCHEAN SHEAR ZONE?
MALONE, John E., Department of Geology, Augustana College, 639 38th Street, Rock Island, IL 61201, johnmalone14@augustana.edu, johnmalone14@augustana.edu
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ANALYSIS OF THE LONG WAVELENGTH GRAVITY ANOMALIES IN PENNSYLVANIA
DAVIS, Costanza E., Department of Geology and Environmental Geosciences, Lafayette College, Easton, PA 18042 and MALINCONICO, Lawrence L., Geology & Environmental Geosciences, Lafayette College, Van Wickle Hall, Easton, PA 18042, davisc@lafayette.edu, davisc@lafayette.edu
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ANALOGUE MODELLING OF THE FORMATION OF THE PENNSYLVANIA SALIENT: DO THE APPALACHIANS BEND AROUND AN ANCIENT RIFT?
WISLOCKI, Joseph J. and ROWAN, Christopher J., Department of Geology, Kent State University, 221 McGilvery, 325 S Lincoln St, Kent, OH 44242, jwislock@kent.edu, jwislock@kent.edu
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SHAKIN' IT UP WITH SEISMOSTEM
FILIPPONE, Nicolette Victoria1, ECHRESHZADEH, Maryam1, TOKMAN, Tamar L.1, REMINGTON-HOWES, Marjorie1, SIVO, Joseph2 and MARTON, Fred2, (1)STEM Student Union, Bergen Community College, 400 Paramus Road, Paramus, NJ 07652, (2)Department of Physical Sciences, Bergen Community College, 400 Paramus Rd, Paramus, NJ 07652, nikkastem@gmail.com, nikkastem@gmail.com
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ELECTROMAGNETIC AND SEISMIC INVESTIGATION OF ABANDONED MINE TUNNELS AT WALLY ROSE FIELD
RUSSO, Nicholas, DEROSE, Frankie and MILLER, Brian, Geography, Geology and the Environment, Slippery Rock University, 333 Advanced Technology and Science Hall, Slippery Rock, PA 16057, nxr1017@sru.edu, nxr1017@sru.edu
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THE SAN JUAN FAULT, AN E-W TRENDING LEFT-LATERAL STRIKE SLIP FAULT ZONE INFERRED FROM ANALYSIS OF KINEMATIC INDICATORS; VANCOUVER ISLAND, CANADA
LESCALLEET, Nolan Thomas, Department of Geology, Union College, 807 Union Street, Schenectady, MA 12308, MANON, Matthew R.F., Department of Geology, Union College, 807 Union St, Schenectady, NY 12308 and MORELL, Kristin, School of Earth and Ocean Sciences, University of Victoria, 3800 Finnerty Road, Victoria, BC 16802, Canada, lescalln@union.,edu, lescalln@union.,edu
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THE INFLUENCE OF NORMAL FAULTS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF POLYGONAL FAULT SYSTEMS, PENOBSCOT AREA, OFFSHORE NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA
PHAM, Thi Quan H., HANAFI, Bari R. and WITHJACK, Martha Oliver, Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, 610 Taylor Road, Piscataway, NJ 008854-8066, thp33@rutgers.edu, thp33@rutgers.edu
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REGIONAL EVALUATION OF FAULTS IN PALEOZOIC BEDROCK AND THEIR POTENTIAL FOR INDUCED SEISMICITY IN EASTERN OHIO
KONZEN, Graydon L., Department of Geology, University of Dayton, 300 College Park, Dayton, OH 45409 and MCGREW, Allen J., Department of Geology, The University of Dayton, 300 College Park, Dayton, OH 45469-2364, konzeng1@udayton.edu, konzeng1@udayton.edu
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PENNSYLVANIA ENERGY: PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE
MOOK, Ellen, Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences, Wilkes University, 84 W. South St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 and HALSOR, Sid P., Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences, Wilkes University, 84 W. South St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766, ellen.mook@wilkes.edu, ellen.mook@wilkes.edu
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THE HYDROCARBON POTENTIAL OF THE LOCKATONG FORMATION IN THE NEWARK BASIN
BOLEAGA, Yoana and RDDAD, Larbi, Kingsborough Community College, CUNY, 2001 Oriental Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11235, yboleaga@yahoo.com, yboleaga@yahoo.com
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ENHANCING SCIENTIFIC LITERACY THROUGH WRITING: EFFECTS OF INFORMAL IN-CLASS WRITING ASSIGNMENTS IN INTRODUCTORY GEOLOGY COURSES
TANNAHILL, Destiny A., University of Southern Indiana, 8600 University Blvd, Evansville, IN 47712 and WRIGHT, Carrie L., Geology and Physics, University of Southern Indiana, 8600 University Blvd, Evansville, IN 47712, datannahil@eagles.usi.edu, datannahil@eagles.usi.edu
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DEVELOPMENT OF A VIRTUAL FIELD TRIP FOR MOUNT DESERT ISLAND AND ACADIA NATIONAL PARK IN MAINE
YOUNG, Ryan K. and ELLIOTT Jr., William S., Geology and Physics, University of Southern Indiana, 8600 University Blvd, Evansville, IN 47712, rkyoung@eagles.usi.edu, rkyoung@eagles.usi.edu
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VERTEBRATE MICROFOSSILS FROM THE SHIELD WOLF QUARRY, LANCE FORMATION (MAASTRICHTIAN), CARBON COUNTY, MT, USA
MIRANDA, Ariana1, TUMARKIN-DERATZIAN, Allison R.2, SCHEIN, Jason3 and PARRIS, David3, (1)Temple University, 1901 N. 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122, (2)Department of Earth & Environmental Science, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19122, (3)New Jersey State Museum, 205 W. State Street, Trenton, NJ 08608, arianaarbiter@hotmail.com, arianaarbiter@hotmail.com
Handouts
  • VERTEBRATE MICROFOSSILS FROM THE SHIELD WOLF QUARRY, LANCE FORMATION (MAASTRICHTIAN), CARBON COUNTY, MT, USA Poster.pdf (1.8 MB)
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    COMPARISONS OF FIDELITY IN THE DIGITIZATION AND 3D PRINTING OF VERTEBRATE FOSSILS
    KRIPPNER, Mark L., Department of Geology, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, 800 Algoma Blvd, Oshkosh, WI 54901 and PETERSON, Joseph E., Department of Geology, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Harrington Hall 211, Oshkosh, WI 54901, krippm44@uwosh.edu, krippm44@uwosh.edu
    Handouts
  • FINAL 3D Project Poster.pdf (791.5 kB)
  • Abstract2017.docx (5.9 kB)
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    STROMATOLITE DIVERSITY AND USE AS PLANETARY ENVIRONMENTAL AND GEOLOGICAL PROXIES
    BUSSIERE, Kathleen E., Geology, Mercyhurst University, 501 E 38th St, Erie, PA 16546 and MCKENZIE, Scott C., Department of Geology, Mercyhurst University, 501 East 38th St., Erie, PA 16546, kbussi83@lakers.mercyhurst.edu, kbussi83@lakers.mercyhurst.edu
    Handouts
  • STROMATOLITE DIVERSITY AND USE AS PLANETARY ENVIRONMENTAL.pptx (39.3 MB)
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    GEOCHEMICAL DIAGENETIC MODIFICATION OF PINK CRINOID OSSICLES FROM THE LOWER DEVONIAN BECRAFT FORMATION OF NEW YORK
    LEONE, Tiffany C. and MCROBERTS, Christopher, Department of Geology, State University of New York at Cortland, Cortland, NY 13045, Tiffany.Leone@cortland.edu, Tiffany.Leone@cortland.edu
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    LITHOLOGY AND DEPOSITIONAL ENVIRONMENTS OF A PORTION OF THE CLAYS FERRY FORMATION (MIDDLE AND UPPER ORDOVICIAN) EXPOSED AT SILVER CREEK, MADISON COUNTY, KENTUCKY
    MURRAY, Autumn S., Department of Geosciences, Eastern Kentucky University, 521 Lancaster Avenue, Richmond, KY 40475 and BOROWSKI, Walter S., Department of Geosciences, Eastern Kentucky University, 521 Lancaster Ave, Roark 103, Richmond, KY 40475, autumn_murray22@mymail.eku.edu, autumn_murray22@mymail.eku.edu
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    HOW PEBBLES ROUND: AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY OF THE BREAKDOWN OF RIVER ROCKS BY TRANSPORT
    BODEK, Sophie, Department of Earth and Environmental Science, University of Pennsylvania, 251 Hayden Hall, 240 South 33rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, sopbodek@sas.upenn.edu, sopbodek@sas.upenn.edu
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    CHANNEL MORPHOMETRY ANALYSIS OF HEADWATER STREAMS USING A TERRESTRIAL LASER SCANNER IN TWO DIFFERENT ECOREGIONS
    LUNDINE, Mark, Augustana College, 639 38th Street, Rock Island, IL 61201, marklundine14@augustana.edu, marklundine14@augustana.edu
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    ROCK FALLS AND DEBRIS FLOWS IN SEMIARID CANYONS OF THE SOUTHWESTERN UNITED STATES
    SLOVER, Hannah, Geology Department, Hanover College, Hanover, IN 47243 and BEVIS, Kenneth A., Geology Department, Hanover College, 359 LaGrange Road, Hanover, IN 47243, hmslover@outlook.com, hmslover@outlook.com
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    GEOMORPHOLOGIC EVIDENCE FOR PLEISTOCENE GROUNDWATER SAPPING ALONG THE FLANKS OF THE JACKSVILLE ESKER, WEST LIBERTY, LAWRENCE COUNTY, PA
    EVANS, Samuel1, MILES, Maraina1 and BURKHART, Patrick2, (1)Geology, Geography, and the Environment, Slippery Rock University, 1 Morrow Way, Slippery Rock, PA 16057, (2)Geography, Geology, and Environment, Slippery Rock University, 335 ATS, Slippery Rock, PA 16057, mlm1048@sru.edu, mlm1048@sru.edu
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    STREAM PROJECT BY PHYSICAL GEOLOGY HONOR STUDENTS AT DELAWARE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
    MCGARVEY, Aaron, MONAGHAN, Kelly, MCCONE, Erin and CHILDERS, Daniel P., Math/Science, Delaware County Community College, 901 S. Media Line Rd, Media, PA 19063, dchilder@dccc.edu, dchilder@dccc.edu
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