Southeastern Section - 66th Annual Meeting - 2017

Session No. 5
Thursday, 30 March 2017: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
James River Ballroom (Omni Richmond Hotel)

T19. Undergraduate Research I (Posters)

Authors will be present from 9 to 11 AM.

 

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5-1
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EXAMINING REGIONAL OLIVINE COMPOSITION IN TERRESTRIAL DUNITE SAMPLES TO BETTER UNDERSTAND COMPOSITIONS COLLECTED FROM APOLLO LUNAR DUNITE SAMPLES
WINTER, Justin1, DUPREE, Roderick1, EDWARDS, Daniel1, HARTMAN, Courtney1, HILLSGROVE, Jonathan1, STREICHER, Mitchell1, TATUM, Joshua Michael2, TURNER, Liam1 and FAGAN, Amy1, (1)Department of Geosciences and Natural Resources, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC 28723, (2)Western Carolina University, 245 Memorial Drive, Suite 8775, Cullowhee, NC 28723, jbwinter1@catamount.wcu.edu, jbwinter1@catamount.wcu.edu
5-2
2
FLORIDA WELL REVEALS NEW BASEMENT ORIGINS AND CONNECTIONS TO GONDWANA
MUELLER, Paul A. and VOLK, Natalie Ann, Department of Geological Sciences, University of Florida, 241 Williamson Hall, Gainesville, FL 32611, natvolk@ufl.edu, natvolk@ufl.edu
5-3
3
IDENTIFICATION OF MINERALS IN SULFIDE BODY WITHIN GRANITE HOST AT NORTH BUNCOMBE QUARRY IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA
DANIELS, Meredith, GOVERNO, Brandon and MCNAMEE, Brittani D., Department of Environmental Studies, University of North Carolina Asheville, 1 University Heights, CPO #2330, Asheville, NC 28804, mdaniels@unca.edu, mdaniels@unca.edu
5-4
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DEVELOPING A PROTOCOL FOR BSE IMAGE MAPPING ENTIRE THIN SECTIONS USING A PHENOM XL SEM
MCGROARTY, Fiona C., JOHNSON, Elizabeth A. and PHILLIPS, Ron, Dept of Geology and Environmental Science, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807, mcgroafc@dukes.jmu.edu, mcgroafc@dukes.jmu.edu
Handouts
  • Research poster.pdf (5.1 MB)
  • 5-5
    5
    ESTIMATING WATER CONTENTS OF BISHOP TUFF MAGMA FROM HYDROXYL CONCENTRATIONS IN FELDSPAR PHENOCRYSTS
    NORDLING, Adam1, MCTAGGART, Elizabeth2, JOHNSON, Elizabeth A.2, MYERS, Madison L.3, WALLACE, Paul3 and WILSON, Colin J.N.4, (1)395 S. High St, MSC 6903, Harrisonburg, VA 22807, (2)Dept of Geology and Environmental Science, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807, (3)Dept of Earth Sciences, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403, (4)School of Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences, Victoria University of Wellington, PO Box 600, Wellington, 6040, New Zealand, nordliah@dukes.jmu.edu, nordliah@dukes.jmu.edu
    5-6
    6
    INSIGHTS INTO MAGMATIC WATER CONTENTS AT THE ONSET OF A YELLOWSTONE SUPERERUPTION FROM HYDROXYL CONTENTS IN FELDSPAR
    MCTAGGART, Elizabeth1, NORDLING, Adam1, JOHNSON, Elizabeth A.1, MYERS, Madison L.2, WALLACE, Paul2 and WILSON, Colin J.N.3, (1)Dept of Geology and Environmental Science, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807, (2)Dept of Earth Sciences, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403, (3)School of Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences, Victoria University of Wellington, PO Box 600, Wellington, 6040, New Zealand, mctagger@dukes.jmu.edu, mctagger@dukes.jmu.edu
    5-7
    7
    EXPANDED AND REVISED TEPHROCHRONOLOGY FOR THE 220,000-YEAR RECORD FROM CARP LAKE, WASHINGTON, USA
    ROSE, Jared W., Physical Sciences, Concord University, Athens, WV 24712 and KUEHN, Stephen C., Physical Sciences, Concord University, 1000 Vermillion St, Athens, WV 24712, rosej15@mycu.concord.edu, rosej15@mycu.concord.edu
    5-8
    8
    X-RAY FLUORESCENCE ANALYSIS OF SAW CUTTINGS OF GRANITIC ROCKS
    BOTTICHER, Joshua J.1, ALLISON, Jerry D.2 and MOBASHER, Katayoun1, (1)Lewis F. Rogers Institute for Environmental and Spatial Analysis, University of North Georgia, 3820 Mundy Mill Rd., Oakwood, GA 30566, (2)Dept. of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of North Georgia, 3820 Mundy Mill Rd., Oakwood, GA 30566, jjbotticher@outlook.com, jjbotticher@outlook.com
    5-9
    9
    A DATABASE MANAGEMENT TOOL FOR THE PHREEQC AND MINTEQA2 GEOCHEMICAL MODELS
    SKOLROOD, Lydia N. and ALLISON, Jerry D., Dept. of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of North Georgia, 3820 Mundy Mill Rd., Oakwood, GA 30566, LNSKOL7448@ung.edu, LNSKOL7448@ung.edu
    10
    FIRST 3D RECONSTRUCTION OF INTERNAL HYDROSPIRE RESPIRATORY STRUCTURES IN FISSICULATE BLASTOIDS (ECHINODERMATA)
    QUALLS, Logan M.1, BAUER, Jennifer E.1 and SUMRALL, Colin D.2, (1)Earth and Planetary Sciences, The University of Tennessee, 1621 Cumberland Ave, 602 Strong Hall, Knoxville, TN 37996-1410, (2)Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, University of Tennessee, 1621 Cumberland Ave, 602 Strong Hall, Knoxville, TN 37996-1410, lqualls4@vols.utk.edu, lqualls4@vols.utk.edu
    11
    SILURIAN-DEVONIAN BOUNDARY LOCATION NARROWED AT MUSTOE, VA OUTCROP ON THE BASIS OF STROMATOPOROID GENERA, SPECIES
    FIRAT, Connor Bora and HOLMES, Ann E., Biology, Geology and Environmental Science, University of Tennessee, Chattanooga, 615 McCallie Avenue, MC 2653, Chattanooga, TN 37403, pjf927@mocs.utc.edu, pjf927@mocs.utc.edu
    12
    USING CARBONATE STABLE ISOTOPES TO IDENTIFY SEASONAL TRENDS IN LATE CRETACEOUS AMMONITES
    ELLIS, Nicholas M. and TOBIN, Thomas S., Geological Sciences, University of Alabama, 201 7th Avenue, Room 2003 Bevill Building, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0268, nmellis2@crimson.ua.edu, nmellis2@crimson.ua.edu
    Handouts
  • Baculites Poster (alt map).pdf (6.8 MB)
  • 13
    STRATIGRAPHIC ANALYSIS AND PALEOENVIRONMENTAL INTERPRETATION OF AN EARLY MIOCENE PRIMATE FOSSIL SITE IN THE TURKANA BASIN; WESTERN KENYA
    TAKASHITA-BYNUM, Kevin K., Department of Geology, Appalachian State University, 287 Rivers Street, Boone, NC 28608 and LIUTKUS-PIERCE, Cynthia M., Dept. of Geology, Appalachian State University, PO Box 32067, Boone, NC 28608, bynumkk@appstate.edu, bynumkk@appstate.edu
    14
    EARLY MIOCENE PALEOLANDSCAPE OF THE LOPEROT PRIMATE FOSSIL SITE (KENYA) DETERMINED BY RHIZOLITH SIZE VARIANCE AND STABLE ISOTOPIC SIGNATURE
    LIUTKUS-PIERCE, Cynthia M.1, WRIGHT, James D.2 and BEANE, Luke1, (1)Dept. of Geology, Appalachian State University, PO Box 32067, Boone, NC 28608, (2)Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Rutgers University, 610 Taylor Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854, beanela@appstate.edu, beanela@appstate.edu
    15
    A MULTI-PROXY ANALYSIS OF CORE MD02-2555 FROM THE TEXAS-LOUISIANA SLOPE ON THE GULF OF MEXICO
    MELANDER, Scott1, STONE, Michael2, SPIVEY, Whittney E.2, RICE, Brooks2, ALBRIGHT, Brandon2 and ST. JOHN, Kristen2, (1)Biological Sciences, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807, (2)Geology and Environmental Science, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807, melandsl@dukes.jmu.edu, melandsl@dukes.jmu.edu
    16
    DISCONTINUITIES IN THE PROGRADATION OF JEKYLL SPIT TIED TO THE BREACHING OF ST. SIMONS SOUND AND THE SEPARATION OF JEKYLL FROM ST. SIMONS ISLAND, GEORGIA, USA
    CROUCH, Joseph D. and CHOWNS, Timothy M., Geosciences, University of West Georgia, 1601 Maple Street, Carrollton, GA 30118, jcrouch1@my.westga.edu, jcrouch1@my.westga.edu
    17
    RECONSTRUCTING ARCHAIC LANDSCAPES IN THE SANDHILLS: A GEOARCHAEOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF EOLIAN DEPOSITIONAL ENVIRONMENTS AT FORT BENNING, GEORGIA
    O'BRIEN, Sydney T.1, IVESTER, Andrew H.2, JENNINGS, Thomas A.1, ELLIOTT, Daniel T.3, ASHLOCK, Dawn C.3 and HANSON, Paul R.4, (1)Anthropology, University of West Georgia, 1601 Maple Street, Carrollton, GA 30118, (2)Geosciences, University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA 30118, (3)Stella, LLC, 2030 Red Oak Road, Franklin, GA 30217, (4)School of Natural Resources, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 3310 Holdrege Street, Lincoln, NE 68583, sobrien2@my.westga.edu, sobrien2@my.westga.edu
    18
    FORAMINIFERAL ASSEMBLAGE CHARACTERISTICS IN HOLOCENE SHOREFACE AND SHELF FACIES OF BOGUE BANKS, NC
    GROVE, Alisson L.1, SHMORHUN, Nina2, CULVER, S.J.3, MALLINSON, David J.4, FARRELL, Kathleen M.2 and RIGGS, Stanley R.5, (1)Geology, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27858, (2)North Carolina Geological Survey, Coastal Plain Office and Core Repository, 1620 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1620, (3)Geological Sciences, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27858, (4)Department of Geological Sciences, East Carolina University, 101 Graham Building, Greenville, NC 27858, (5)Department of Geological Sciences, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27858, grovea13@students.ecu.edu, grovea13@students.ecu.edu
    19
    USING FORAMINIFERAL ASSEMBLAGES TO IDENTIFY HOLOCENE MARINE SUBENVIRONMENTS OF BOGUE INLET, NORTH CAROLINA
    CRESSMAN, Amy W.1, SHMORHUN, Nina2, CULVER, S.J.3, MALLINSON, David J.4, FARRELL, Kathleen M.2 and RIGGS, Stanley R.5, (1)Geology, East Carolina University, E 5th Street, Greenville, NC 27858, (2)North Carolina Geological Survey, Coastal Plain Office and Core Repository, 1620 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1620, (3)Geological Sciences, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27858, (4)Department of Geological Sciences, East Carolina University, 101 Graham Building, Greenville, NC 27858, (5)Department of Geological Sciences, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27858, cressmana15@students.ecu.edu, cressmana15@students.ecu.edu
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    SEDIMENT SIZE ANALYSIS OF OUTER BANKS SAND SAMPLES
    GAMMARINO, Ian1, STEPHENSON, George1 and MCCLELLAN, Elizabeth2, (1)Department of Geology, Radford University, Radford, VA 24142, (2)Geology, Radford University, P.O. Box 6939, 101 Reed Hall, Radford, VA 24142, igammarino@radford.edu, igammarino@radford.edu
    21
    LATE PALEOZOIC DISPLACEMENT AND FAULT ZONE STRUCTURE, WALBRIDGE FAULT, ROME TROUGH, EASTERN KENTUCKY
    HOLCOMB, Marshall, Geology, Marshall University, One John Marshall Dr, Huntington, WV 25755 and SCHARMAN, Mitchell R., Geology Department, Marshall University, Huntington, WV 25755, holcomb49@live.marshall.edu, holcomb49@live.marshall.edu
    22
    STRUCTURAL INVESTIGATION OF LATE PALEOZOIC NORMAL FAULTS, NORTHERN CARTER COUNTY, KENTUCKY
    HALL, Casey, Geology, Marshall University, One John Marshall University, Huntington, WV 25755 and SCHARMAN, Mitchell R., Geology Department, Marshall University, Huntington, WV 25755, hall626@live.marshall.edu, hall626@live.marshall.edu
    23
    KINEMATIC HISTORY OF GRANITIC GNEISSES AT THE FALLS OF THE NOTTOWAY IN THE CAROLINA TERRANE, EASTERN PIEDMONT, VIRGINIA
    SIMONDS, Mark H.K., ABBOTT, Caroline P., LANG, Katie E., KIRKWOOD, Warren P. and BAILEY, Christopher M., Department of Geology, College of William & Mary, P.O. Box 8795, Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795, mhsimonds@email.wm.edu, mhsimonds@email.wm.edu
    24
    COMBINING GEOLOGICAL MAPPING AND LIDAR DATA TO ANALYZE THE CONTRIBUTION OF "LOCAL" VERSUS "REGIONAL" BEDROCK FRACTURE SETS IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA
    ALLEN, Kathryn, WATERS-TORMEY, Cheryl and STYERS, Diane, Department of Geosciences and Natural Resources, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC 28723, kdallen2@catamount.wcu.edu, kdallen2@catamount.wcu.edu
    25
    COMPARING TERRESTRIAL LIDAR WITH STRUCTURE FROM MOTION FOR DISCONTINUITY ORIENTATION MEASUREMENT
    LIGUSH, John Paul1, GRIBBIN, Matthew Vernon1 and ADMASSU, Yonathan2, (1)Geology and Environmental Science, James Madison University, 800 S Main St, Harrisonburg, VA 22807, (2)Department of Geology and Environmental Science, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807, ligushjp@dukes.jmu.edu, ligushjp@dukes.jmu.edu
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    ESTABLISHING THE LOCATION OF UNMARKED BURIALS IN SLAVE/HISTORICAL CEMETERIES IN SHENENDOAH COUNTY, VA., USING GROUND-PENETRATING RADAR
    PROULX, Michelle1, CRONIN, Reagan A.2, VARNEY, Donovan K.1 and MCGARY, R. Shane1, (1)Geology and Environmental Sciences, James Madison University, 400 S. High St., Harrisonburg, VA 22801, (2)Geology and Geophysics, University of Wisconsin Madison, Madison, WI 53706, proulxmg@dukes.jmu.edu, proulxmg@dukes.jmu.edu
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    PROVENANCE OF FERRUGINOUS SANDSTONE AT MENOKIN ON THE NORTHERN NECK PENINSULA, VIRGINIA
    BREI, Genevieve and BAILEY, Christopher M., Department of Geology, College of William & Mary, P.O. Box 8795, Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795, gvbrei@email.wm.edu, gvbrei@email.wm.edu
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    CHARACTERIZATION OF GROUNDWATER FLOW FROM KARST SINKHOLE AT SURFACE INTO THE GRAND CAVERNS CAVE SYSTEM IN GROTTOES, VA. USING RESISTIVITY
    SURANOVIC, Benjamin S.1, GOCHENOUR, Jacob Alexander2, GOSSELIN, Greg1 and MCGARY, R. Shane2, (1)Geology and Environmental Sciences, James Madison University, 400 S. High St., Harrisonburg, VA 22801, (2)Department of Geology & Environmental Science, James Madison University, Memorial Hall 7335, MSC 6903, Harrisonburg, VA 22807, suranobs@dukes.jmu.edu, suranobs@dukes.jmu.edu
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    CHARACTERIZING VOID SPACES AND HYDROLOGICAL FEATURES ASSOCIATED WITH A KARSTIC SWALE AT GRAND CAVERNS, VA USING RESISTIVITY
    GOSSELIN, Greg1, GOCHENOUR, Jacob Alexander2, SURANOVIC, Benjamin S.1 and MCGARY, R. Shane2, (1)Geology and Environmental Sciences, James Madison University, 400 S. High St., Harrisonburg, VA 22801, (2)Department of Geology & Environmental Science, James Madison University, Memorial Hall 7335, MSC 6903, Harrisonburg, VA 22807, gosselgj@dukes.jmu.edu, gosselgj@dukes.jmu.edu
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    USING UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS, LIDAR, AND GEOPHYSICS TO STUDY KARST AT THE SELU CONSERVANCY, RADFORD, VIRGINIA
    WEIDLICH, Kent and WATTS, Chester F., Department of Geology, Radford University, Radford, VA 24142, kweidlich@radford.edu, kweidlich@radford.edu
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    KARST GEOLOGY AT RICKWOOD CAVERNS STATE PARK
    HILL, Morgan, Dept. of Geological Sciences, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487 and EBERSOLE, Sandy, Geological Survey of Alabama, 420 Hackberry Lane, Tuscaloosa, AL 35486-6999, Mlhill7@crimson.ua.edu, Mlhill7@crimson.ua.edu
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