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North-Central - 52nd Annual Meeting

Session No. 14
Monday, 16 April 2018: 8:00 AM-5:30 PM
First Floor Lobby (Scheman Building )

T36. Undergraduate Research Poster Session I (Posters)

Council on Undergraduate Research Geosciences Division

Authors will be present from 9:30 to 11:30 AM.

 

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Booth #
14-1
45
MODELING SURFACE RUNOFF OF SPRING LAKE WATERSHED
GROBER, Benjamin L., Department of Geology, Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL 61455 and BENNETT, Steve, Earth, Atmospheric, and Geographic Information Sciences, Western Illinois University, 1 University Circle, Macomb, IL 61455
14-2
46
CONTRIBUTIONS OF GROUNDWATER TO THE SURFACE WATER SYSTEM IN THE UPPER ULUA RIVER BASIN OF CENTRAL HONDURAS
SPARKS, C. Renee and JACQUES, Issac J., Geology, Geography, and Environmental Studies, Calvin College, 3201 Burton SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
14-3
47
INVESTIGATION OF WATER-TABLE FLUCTUATIONS IN FRACTURED TILL USING MONTHLY, LONG-TERM (1996-2017) AND CONTINUOUS, SHORT-TERM MEASUREMENTS
THEILEN, Brittany M. and SIMPKINS, William W., Department of Geological and Atmospheric Sciences, Iowa State University, 2237 Osborn Drive, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011
14-4
48
INSTRUMENTAL RECORDS OF MODERN FLOODING EVENTS AT CAVE KNI-51, AUSTRALIAN TROPICS
RULE, Shay and DENNISTON, Rhawn F., Department of Geology, Cornell College, Mount Vernon, IA 52314
14-5
49
SEASONAL CHANGES IN ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS AT THREE NORTHWESTERN AUSTRALIA CAVES
POLSON, Danielle and DENNISTON, Rhawn F., Department of Geology, Cornell College, Mount Vernon, IA 52314
14-6
50
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF DREDGED, CONFINED DISPOSAL FACILITY SEDIMENTS AT JOHN REDMOND RESERVOIR, BURLINGTON, KANSAS
HIGGINBOTHAM, Jesse James1, HARDIN, Zachary M.1, SCHULMEISTER, Marcia K.2 and ZHANG, Qiyang1, (1)Department of Physical Sciences, Emporia State University, 1 Kellogg Circle, Emporia, KS 66801, (2)Earth Science Department, Emporia State University, 1 Kellogg Circle, Emporia, KS 66801
14-7
51
ANALYSIS OF SURFACE SOIL LEAD CONTAMINATION IN URBAN NEIGHBORHOODS OF DAVENPORT, IOWA
TERESI, Joseph, Geology, Augustana College, 639 38th Street, Rock Island, IL 61201 and REISNER, Michael, Environmental Studies, Augustana College, 639 38th Street, Rock Island, IL 61201
14-8
52
TEMPORAL AND SPATIAL VARIATION OF ALGAL BLOOMS IN OLD WOMAN CREEK NATIONAL ESTUARY OF LAKE ERIE DURING THE SUMMER OF 2016, USING REFLECTANCE SPECTROSCOPY
BRUCK, Victoria J.1, MIHINDUKULASOORIYA, Lorita2, ORTIZ, Joseph D.3, DAVIS, Alexandra N.2 and KERN, Courtney M.2, (1)Natural Sciences, Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, MO 64468, (2)Department of Natural Sciences, Northwest Missouri State University, 800 University Drive, Maryville, MO 64468, (3)Department of Geology, Kent State University, 221 McGilvrey Hall, 325 S. Lincoln St, Kent, OH 44242
14-9
53
QUANTIFYING THE ANNUAL CARBON BUDGET FROM A RAPIDLY ERODING COASTAL FRESHWATER WETLAND USING FIELD AND MODEL DATA
BRAUN, Katherine N.1, THEUERKAUF, Ethan J.2, MASTERSON, Andrew L.3 and HORTON, Daniel E.3, (1)Department of Earth and Planetary Science, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60201; Program in Environmental Science, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60201, (2)Illinois State Geological Survey, Prairie Research Institute, The University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, Chicago, IL 60601, (3)Department of Earth and Planetary Science, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60201
14-10
54
DETERMINING THE SUMMER 2017 COMPOSITION OF ALGAL BLOOMS IN OLD WOMEN CREEK NATIONAL ESTUARY OF LAKE ERIE USING REFLECTANCE SPECTROSCOPY AND ALGAL CELL COUNTS
BARRETT, Madison1, MIHINDUKULASOORIYA, Lorita1, CAMPBELL, Alisha1, MABRY, Brenna1, BRUCK, Victoria J.2 and ORTIZ, Joseph D.3, (1)Department of Natural Sciences, Northwest Missouri State University, 800 University Drive, Maryville, MO 64468, (2)Natural Sciences, Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, MO 64468, (3)Department of Geology, Kent State University, 221 McGilvrey Hall, 325 S. Lincoln St, Kent, OH 44242
14-11
55
ANALYSIS OF STREAM TEMPERATURES IN EAST INDIAN CREEK, WABASHA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
BUDDE, Nicholas R., Department of Atmospheric and Hydrologic Sciences, St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN 56301 and TIPPING, Robert G., Minnesota Geological Survey, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, 2609 Territorial Road, St. Paul, MN 55114
14-12
56
BIOGEOCHEMICAL EVOLUTION OF THE ATMOSPHERE: THE BETA PROJECT
HICKIE, Tray1, KRAKOW, Lucas2, BECK, Kayla2, BISHOP, Nicole1, CHAO, Astoria3, HERRAN, Juliana1, LASHBROOK, Michael4, MALE, Makenzie1, MASSEY, Courtney1, MCMORRAN, Riley2, SPURR, William1, WALLIN, Tami1, WAYSON, Jessica5, SEBREE, Joshua1, SEDLACEK, Alexa R.C.2 and SHEN, Xinhua2, (1)Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Northern Iowa, McCollum Science Hall 245, Cedar Falls, IA 50614, (2)Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA 50614, (3)Cedar Falls High School, Cedar Falls High School, 1015 Division Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50613, (4)Biology, University of Northern Iowa, 144 McCollum Science Hall, Cedar Falls, IA 50614, (5)Department of Science Education, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA 50614
14-13
57
IDENTIFYING TRACE ELEMENT CHRONOLOGICAL MARKERS WITHIN UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER FLOODPLAIN-SEDIMENTS
MAHER, Ryan Michael, Geology, Augustana College, 38th st, Rock Island, IL 61201
14-14
58
DETERMINING THE COMPOSITION AND TRANSPORTATION OF SUMMER 2017 ALGAL BLOOMS IN OLD WOMAN CREEK ESTUARY OF LAKE ERIE USING REFLECTANCE SPECTROSCOPY
MABRY, Brenna S.1, MIHINDUKULASOORIYA, Lorita1, BRUCK, Victoria J.2 and ORTIZ, Joseph D.3, (1)Department of Natural Sciences, Northwest Missouri State University, 800 University Drive, Maryville, MO 64468, (2)Natural Sciences, Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, MO 64468, (3)Department of Geology, Kent State University, 221 McGilvrey Hall, 325 S. Lincoln St, Kent, OH 44242
14-15
59
TEMPORAL AND SPATIAL VARIATIONS OF ANTHROPOGENIC CONTAMINANTS IN MILL CREEK, KANE COUNTY, IL
OSWALD, Sarah Elyse, Geology, Augustana College, 639 38th Street, Rock Island, IL 61201
14-16
60
LEAD CONTAMINATION ASSESSMENT OF DRINKING WATER IN DAVENPORT, IOWA
TUNNICLIFF, Philip Charles, Geology Department, Augustana College, 639 38th St., Rock Island, IL 61201
14-17
61
EFFECT OF OCEANIC CURRENT AND STORM SURGES ON FORAMINIFERAL DEATH ASSEMBLAGES OF SAN SALVADOR ISLAND, BAHAMAS
KLEIN, Veronica J., Department of Geology and Physics, Lake Superior State University, 680 W. Easterday Avenue, Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
14-18
62
SEARCHING FOR GEOCHEMICAL SIGNATURES OF STEP-WISE EXTINCTION LEVELS DURING THE IREVIKEN AND MULDE (SILURIAN) EXTINCTION EVENTS
TREMBATH, Matthew and CRAMER, Bradley D., Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Iowa, 115 Trowbridge Hall, Iowa City, IA 52242
14-19
63
FOSSIL​ ​GASTROPODS​ FOR USE IN ESTIMATING PALEOCLIMATE AND PALEOECOLOGY IN LAST GLACIAL LOESS, SOUTHWESTERN ILLINOIS
LEBEL, Caitlin, Department of Geology, Augustana College, 639 38th Street, Rock Island, IL 61201 and GRIMLEY, David A., Illinois State Geological Survey, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 615 E. Peabody Drive, Champaign, IL 61820
14-20
64
REVISED CONODONT BIOSTRATIGRAPHY OF THE DEVONIAN CARBONIFEROUS BOUNDARY INTERVAL IN SOUTHEAST IOWA
STOLFUS, Brittany M.1, CLARK, Ryan J.2, TASSIER-SURINE, Stephanie A.3, DAY, James4, WITZKE, Brian J.1 and CRAMER, Bradley D.1, (1)Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Iowa, 115 Trowbridge Hall, Iowa City, IA 52242, (2)Iowa Geological Survey, IIHR - Hydroscience & Engineering, 300 Trowbridge Hall, Iowa City, IA 52242, (3)Iowa Geological Survey, IIHR- Hydroscience and Engineering, 100 C. Maxwell Stanley Hydraulics Laboratory, Iowa City, IA 52242, (4)Geography & Geology, Illinois State University, Normal, IL 61790-4400
14-21
65
ASSESSING THE PREVALENCE OF SUB-ICE PRODUCTIVITY IN IOWA LAKES
CREWS, Garrett D.1, CAISSIE, Beth E.1 and SWANNER, Elizabeth2, (1)Geological and Atmospheric Sciences, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011, (2)Department of Geological & Atmospheric Sciences, Iowa State University, 2237 Osborn Drive, 253 Science I, Ames, IA 50011-1027
14-22
66
VARIATION IN BELIEFS HELD ABOUT THE NUMBER AND CAUSES OF MASS EXTINCTIONS BETWEEN SCIENCE AND NON-SCIENCE MAJORS
O'CONNELL, Bradley M. and GRAY, Kyle, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA 50614
14-23
67
A COMPARISON OF THE RAMAN SPECTRA OF THE HUMITE MINERAL GROUP AT HIGH PRESSURES
PEASE, Allison, Augustana College, Rock Island, IL 61201 and GRAMSCH, Stephen, Geophysical Laboratory, Carnegie Institution of Washington, 5251 Broad Branch Rd, Washington, DC 20015
14-24
68
FIELD MAPPING AND GEOLOGICAL HISTORY IN IGNEOUS ROCKS OF THE CENTRAL MINNESOTA BATHOLITH, WAITE PARK, MINNESOTA
PANGERL, Mackenzie, AHS Department, Geology, Saint Cloud State University, 720 Fourth Avenue South, Saint Cloud, MN 56301
14-25
69
GOLD AND COPPER PARTITIONING BETWEEN VAPOR AND BRINE AT MODERATE TO HIGH TEMPERATURES
SHAPLEY, Sarah1, EHLICH, Joshua J.1, FRANK, Mark R.1 and BODNAR, Robert J.2, (1)Department of Geology and Environmental Geosciences, Northern Illinois University, Davis Hall, Room 312, DeKalb, IL 60115, (2)Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Virginia Tech, 4044 Derring Hall, Blacksburg, VA 24061
14-26
70
EMPLACEMENT OF THE MONO CREEK GRANITE BULGE, SIERRA NEVADA, CALIFORNIA: CONSTRAINTS ON TRANSLATIONAL, ROTATIONAL, AND STRETCHING COMPONENTS OF THE DISPLACEMENT FIELD
ASTROMOVICH, Julia1, CERNY, Trenton1, MITCHELL, Jacob1, VALLAD, Jordan1, KELSO, Paul1, TIKOFF, Basil2 and HOWES, Beau3, (1)LSSU Department of Geology and Physics, Lake Superior State University, 650 W Easterday Ave, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783, (2)Department of Geoscience, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1215 West Dayton Street, Madison, WI 53706, (3)UW Department of Geoscience, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1215 West Dayton Street, Madison, WI 53706-1692
14-27
71
HOW IGNEOUS AND METAMORPHIC ROCK TYPE CONTROL THE RATE AT WHICH COBBLES ARE ABRADED
PASHINA, Abigail Ann, Atmospheric and Hydrologic Sciences, St. Cloud, MN 56301
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