Geoscience Education (Posters)

 
GEOFORCE ALASKA, A NEW GEOLOGICAL ADVENTURE IN ALASKA
WARTES, Denise, GeoFORCE Alaska, University of Alaska Fairbanks, PO Box 756305, 201 Brooks Building, Fairbanks, AK 99775, denise.wartes@alaska.edu
 
USING BIOSTRATIGRAPHY TO INTERPRET SEA-LEVEL VARIATIONS - A STUDENT EXERCISE
KAINKARYAM, Sribharath M., Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences, Purdue University, 550, Stadium Mall Drive, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2051, OGG, James G., Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences, Purdue University, 550 Stadium Mall Drive, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2051, CHUNDURU, Nag Varun, Computer Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2051, WATERMAN, Art, Paleo-Data, Inc, 6619 Fleur de Lis Dr, New Orleans, LA 70124, and SNEDDEN, John, Institute for Geophysics, The University of Texas at Austin, 10100 Burnet Rd (R2200), J. J Pickle Research Campus Bldg 196 (ROC), Austin, TX 78758, jsnedden@ig.utexas.edu
 
HEARING THE MESSAGE: MAXIMIZING PUSH-BUTTON AUDIO TRAILS FOR EFFECTIVE INFORMAL GEOSCIENCE LEARNING
CLARY, Renee M., Geosciences, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS 39762, rclary@geosci.msstate.edu and WANDERSEE, James H., Educational Theory, Policy, and Practice, Louisiana State University, 223 F Peabody Hall, Baton Rouge, LA 70803
 
BROADENING DIVERSITY IN THE GEOSCIENCES THROUGH TEACHER-STUDENT WORKSHOPS THAT EMPHASIZE COMMUNITY-BASED RESEARCH PROJECTS
MURRAY, Kent S., Natural Sciences, University of Michigan-Dearborn, 4901 Evergreen Rd, Dearborn, MI 48128, kmurray@umich.edu and NAPIERALSKI, Jacob, University of Michigan-Dearborn, Department of Natural Sciences, 4901 Evergreen Rd, Dearborn, MI 48124
 
UPPER ORDOVICIAN ROCKS IN THE VICINITY OF MAYSVILLE, KENTUCKY: A FIELD TEACHING LABORATORY FOR HISTORICAL GEOLOGY STUDENTS
CRISP, Edward L., Geology Dept, West Virginia Univ at Parkersburg, Parkersburg, WV 26104, Ed.Crisp@mail.wvu.edu and STONE, Dwayne D., Dept of Petroleum Engineering and Geology, Marietta College, Marietta, OH 45750
 
AN EXPERIENTIAL STUDENT TRAINING PROGRAM IN THE COLLECTION, MANIPULATION, AND INTERPRETATION OF WATER QUALITY DATA, TUSCOLA HIGH SCHOOL, NORTH CAROLINA
ORBOCK MILLER, Suzanne1, MILLER, Jerry2, and FLOWE, Sharon1, (1) Department of Science, Tuscola High School, 564 Tuscola School Road, Waynesville, NC 28786, smiller@haywood.k12.nc.us, (2) Department of Geosciences & Natural Resources, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC 28723
 
WHAT CAN A STUDENT LEARN FROM A FORMATION?
CEPEDA, Joseph C., Department of Life, Earth and Environmental Sciences, West Texas State Univ, PO Box 60162, Canyon, TX 79016-0001, jcepeda@mail.wtamu.edu
 
TEACH GEOLOGY IN THE FIELD WITH IPADS: THE G-CAMP EXPERIENCE
GAMACHE, Kevin R.1, GIARDINO, John R.2, VITEK, John D.2, SCHROEDER, Carolyn3, and GIARDINO, Mary F.4, (1) Water Management & Hydrologic Science Program, High Alpine and Arctic Research Program (HAARP), Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, krgamache@tamu.edu, (2) Department of Geology & Geophysics, Water Management & Hydrological Science Program, and High Alpine & Arctic Research Program, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-3115, (3) TAMU-CS Regional Collaborative, Center for Mathematics and Science Education, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, (4) Bryan, TX 77802
 
CREATING A GEOLOGIC BROCHURE AS AN EDUCATIONAL TOOL: THE OURAY, CO, MAPPING PROJECT STATUS
GIARDINO, John R., Department of Geology & Geophysics, Water Management & Hydrological Science Program, and High Alpine & Arctic Research Program, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-3115, rickg@tamu.edu, GAMACHE, Kevin R., Water Management & Hydrologic Science Program, High Alpine and Arctic Research Program (HAARP), Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, HALES, Billy U., Department of Geography, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, and BLAKELEY, Mitchell W., Department of Geology & Geophysics and High Alpine & Arctic Research Program, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-3115
 
THE IMPORTANCE OF A LABORATORY SECTION ON STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES IN A UNIVERSITY INTRODUCTORY EARTH SCIENCE COURSE
FORCINO, Frank L., Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2E3 Canada, forcino@ualberta.ca
 
TEACHING TOPOGRAPHIC MAP CONCEPTS TO VISUALLY IMPAIRED STUDENT IN A PHYSICAL GEOLOGY COURSE USING TACTILE MAPS
KRAEMER, Carol Ann, Institude for Environemntal and Spatial Analysis, Gainesville State College, 3820 Mundy Mill Rd, Oakwood, GA 30566, ckraemer@gsc.edu, MOBASHER, Katayoun, School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, Gainesville State College, 3820 Mundy Mill Rd, Oakwood, GA 30566, and ROBERTSON, Derek J., D.B. Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, University of Georgia, 180 East Green Street, Athens, GA 30602
 
TEACHING SEDIMENT TRANSPORT CONCEPTS USING SIMPLE, BENCH-TOP LABORATORY EXPERIMENTS
LEITHOLD, Elana L., Dept. of Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences, North Carolina State University, Box 8208, Raleigh, NC 27695, leithold@ncsu.edu
 
THE USE OF ONLINE, STUDENT CENTERED MATH TUTORIAL MODULES (THE MATH YOU NEED) IN PHYSICAL GEOLOGY AT A TWO-YEAR COLLEGE
DOOLEY, Brett S., S.T.E.M. Division, Patrick Henry Community College, 645 Patriot Avenue, Martinsville, VA 24112, bdooley@ph.vccs.edu
 
VIRTUAL FIELD TRIPS THROUGH IBOOKS FOR IMPLEMENTATION IN HISTORICAL GEOLOGY AT A TWO-YEAR COLLEGE
DOOLEY, Brett S., S.T.E.M. Division, Patrick Henry Community College, 645 Patriot Avenue, Martinsville, VA 24112, bdooley@ph.vccs.edu and DOOLEY, Alton C. Jr, Virginia Museum of Natural History, 21 Starling Avenue, Martinsville, VA 24112
 
A PALEONTOLOGY OUTREACH ENRICHMENT PROGRAM: HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
FUNG, Megan K., Earth and Environmental Sciences, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 110 8th Street, Troy, NY 12180, fungm2@rpi.edu, TEDESCO, Laura, Troy High School, 1950 Burdett Ave, Troy, NY 12180, and KATZ, Miriam E., Earth and Environmental Sciences, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 110 8th St, Troy, NY 12180
 
LET'S GRAPH SOME DATA! INCREASING STUDENT FACILITY WITH GRAPHS IN GEOLOGY COURSES
FARLEY, Martin B., Geology & Geography, University of North Carolina-Pembroke, Pembroke, NC 28372, martin.farley@uncp.edu
 
G-CAMP FOR STUDENTS: A UNIQUE APPROACH TO TEACHING FIRST-YEAR GEOLOGY
VAN WINKLE, R. Scott, Department of Geology & Geophysics, High Alpine and Arctic Research Program (HAARP), Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, scottvanwinkle@tamu.edu, ARCHER, Julie S. Dyess, Westbrook Intermediate, 302 El Dorado Blvd, Freindswood, TX 77546, POPE, Michael C., Department of Geology & Geophysics, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, and GIARDINO, John R., Department of Geology & Geophysics, Water Management & Hydrological Science Program, and High Alpine & Arctic Research Program, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-3115
 
GEOLOGIC EDUCATION AND ASSESSMENT WITH A NEW ROCK AND MINERAL SPECIMEN DISPLAY
BARRETT, Heather Ann, Department of Geology and Environmental Earth Sciences, Miami University, 501 East High St, Oxford, OH 45056, barretha@muohio.edu, HOMAN, Mindy B., Department of Geology, Miami University, 114 Shideler Hall, Oxford, OH 45056, and KREKELER, Mark P.S., Department of Geology & Environmental Earth Science, Miami University-Hamilton, Hamilton, OH 45011
 
MICROANALYSIS ACROSS THE CURRICULUM - INTEGRATING ELECTRON MICROPROBE AND MICRO-XRF INSTRUMENTS INTO UNDERGRADUATE TEACHING AND RESEARCH
KUEHN, Stephen C., Department of Physical Sciences, Concord University, P O Box 1000, Athens, WV 24712, sckuehn@concord.edu and ALLEN, Joseph L., Geology and Physical Sciences, Concord University, Athens, WV 24712
 
A CASE STUDY IN PROMOTING GEOSCIENCE AT A SUMMER CHILDREN'S PROGRAM: STRUCTURE AND OPERATIONAL CHALLENGES
BURKE, Amanda R., Geology & Environmental Earth Science, Miami University - Hamilton, Hamilton, OH 45011, burkear3@muohio.edu, KREKELER, Mark P.S., Department of Geology & Environmental Earth Science, Miami University-Hamilton, Hamilton, OH 45011, and BOWER, Amber M., Middle Childhood Education, Miami University - Hamilton, Oxford, OH 45056
 
THE TOPOGRAPHIC SAND BOX, A TOOL FOR IMPROVED UNDERSTANDING AND VISUALIZATION OF TOPOGRAPHIC MAPS
KUEHN, Stephen C., Department of Physical Sciences, Concord University, P O Box 1000, Athens, WV 24712, sckuehn@concord.edu
 
A RESEARCH INVESTIGATION INTO THE EFFECTS OF STUDENTS' SENSE OF PLACE ON INTEREST, KNOWLEDGE, AND BEHAVIORAL CHANGES WITH RESPECT TO THE 2010 DEEPWATER HORIZON OIL SPILL
SUMRALL, Jeanne Lambert, Geoscience, Mississippi State University, P.O. Box 5448, Mississippi State, MS 39762, jml605@msstate.edu, CLARY, Renee M., Geosciences, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS 39762, and RODGERS, John C. III, Department of Geosciences, Mississippi State University, P.O. Box 5448, Mississippi State, MS 39762
 
DEVELOPING AND FOSTERING SCIENTIFIC LITERACY THROUGH SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMS AT THE YMCA
TULLY, Jennifer L., Department of Geology and Environmental Earth Science, Miami University, 501 East High Street, Oxford, OH 45056, mille638@muohio.edu, BARRETT, Heather Ann, Department of Geology and Environmental Earth Sciences, Miami University, 501 East High St, Oxford, OH 45056, SIT, Stefany, Department of Geology and Environmental Earth Science, Miami University, 250 S. Patterson Avenue, 114 Shideler Hall, Oxford, OH 45056, and KREKELER, Mark P.S., Department of Geology & Environmental Earth Science, Miami University-Hamilton, Hamilton, OH 45011
 
CELEBRATING NATIONAL FOSSIL DAY AND FOSSILS IN AN AREA WHERE FOSSILS ARE VERY RARE
WHALEY, Peter W., 26312 Kensington Lane, Salisbury, MD 21801, peter.whaley@murraystate.edu, HULSLANDER, Christina S., Assateague Island Alliance, 7206-2 National Seashore Lane, Berlin, MD 21811, and GARRETT, Brian, Delmarva Discovery Center, 2 Market Street, Pocomoke City, MD 21851
 
ONGOING DEVELOPMENT OF HANDS-ON DEMONSTRATIONS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE OUTREACH AT THE ELEMENTARY LEVEL
SOBERY, Angela C., MITCHELL, Evelynn J., and TURNER, David R., Physics and Earth Sciences, St. Mary's University, One Camino Santa Maria, San Antonio, TX 78228, asobery@mail.stmarytx.edu
 
KOREA ELEMENTARY TEACHERS' KNOWLEDGE AND TEACHING PRACTICES OF CLIMATE CHANGE
NAM, Younkyeong1, LEE, Yong-Seob2, and KIM, Soon-Shik2, (1) The College at Brockport - State University of New York, 350 New Campus Dr, Brockport, MN 14420, ynam@brockport.edu, (2) Pusan National University of Education, Pusan, 611-736, South Korea
 
SCIENCE CURRICULA AND GEOSCIENCE EDUCATION IN NORTH CAROLINA
BECHTEL, Randy, NC Geological Survey, Raleigh, NC 27699-1612, Randy.Bechtel@ncdenr.gov
 
DANCE OF THE CONTINENTS - TEACHING PLATE TECTONICS THROUGH DANCE
ALSLEBEN, Helge1, BUSBEY, Arthur1, FLOWERS, Roma2, HARRIS, Susan3, MARTIN, Nina2, JAMES, Cedric4, and SIMANEK, Eric5, (1) School of Geology, Energy, and the Environment, Texas Christian University, TCU Box 298830, Fort Worth, TX 76129, h.alsleben@tcu.edu, (2) The School for Classical & Contemporary Dance, Texas Christian University, TCU Box 297910, Fort Worth, TX 76129, (3) Extended Education, Texas Christian University, TCU Box 297026, Fort Worth, TX 76129, (4) Simanek Research Group, Texas Christian University, TCU Box 298860, Fort Worth, TX 76129, (5) Department of Chemistry, Texas Christian University, TCU Box 298860, Fort Worth, TX 76129
 
GEOLOGIST FOR A DAY: HANDS ON ACTIVITIES AND THEIR APPLICATION IN COMMUNICATING GEOSCIENCE CONCEPTS TO 2ND – 5TH GRADERS
BROWNING, Sharon1, CRONIN, Vincent S.2, DUNBAR, John A.2, and HOCKADAY, William C.3, (1) Geology, Baylor University, One Bear Place # 97354, Waco, TX 76798, Sharon_Browning@baylor.edu, (2) Department of Geology, Baylor University, One Bear Place #97354, Waco, TX 76798-7354, (3) Geology, Baylor University, One Bear Place #97354, Waco, TX 76798
 
THE PANGEA MAT AND CUTTER - A NEW, IN-CLASS TEACHING TOOL TO DISCOVER PLATE TECTONICS
ALSLEBEN, Helge1, BUSBEY, Arthur1, HANSON, Richard E.1, HARRIS, Susan2, JAMES, Cedric3, and SIMANEK, Eric4, (1) School of Geology, Energy, and the Environment, Texas Christian University, TCU Box 298830, Fort Worth, TX 76129, a.busbey@tcu.edu, (2) Extended Education, Texas Christian University, TCU Box 297026, Fort Worth, TX 76129, (3) Simanek Research Group, Texas Christian University, TCU Box 298860, Fort Worth, TX 76129, (4) Department of Chemistry, Texas Christian University, TCU Box 298860, Fort Worth, TX 76129
 
ASSESSING THE LOWER KENTUCKY RIVER PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY IN 2050: WHEN AN UNDERGRADUATE CLASS PROJECT RETURNS REAL INFORMATION
BOWERSOX, J. Richard1, SKEES, Catherine F.2, BAKER, Trivette M.2, FASANO, Jacqueline M.2, FERGUSON, Dayna L.2, and RANDOLPH, Danielle E.2, (1) Kentucky Geological Survey, University of Kentucky, 228 Mining and Mineral Resources Building, Lexington, KY 40506-0107, j.r.bowersox@uky.edu, (2) University of Kentucky, 101 Slone Research, Building, Lexington, KY 40506-0053
 
INTRODUCING CLIMATE CHANGE IN THE K-8 CLASSROOM THROUGH CHILDREN'S LITERATURE
SCHOENFELD, William G., Western Oregon University, Dept of Earth & Physical Sciences, 345 N. Monmouth Ave, Monmouth, OR 97361, schoenfw@mail.wou.edu and SCHEPIGE, Adele C., Western Oregon Unversity, Division of Teacher Education, 345 N. Monmouth Ave, Monmouth, OR 97361
 
GEOPREP: PROVIDING RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES FOR NEW YORK STATE STUDENTS WITH INTEREST IN THE GEOSCIENCES
DIAS, Kara A., HANSON, Gilbert, and SPERAZZA, Michael, Department of Geosciences, Stony Brook University, 340 Earth and Space Sciences Building, Stony Brook, NY 11794-2100, kara.dias@stonybrook.edu
 
ADAPTING AN INQUIRY EARTH SYSTEMS SCIENCE COURSE FOR TEACHERS FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED
O'KEEFE, Jennifer M.K., Dept. of Earth and Space Sciences, Morehead State University, 404-A Lappin Hall, Morehead, KY 40351, j.okeefe@moreheadstate.edu, DEHART, Angela C., Dept. of Early Childhood, Elementary and Special Education, Morehead State University, Morehead, KY 40351, and DAY, Evangeline H., Disability Services Coordinator, Morehead State University, Morehead, KY 40351
 
DOES COLLABORATIVE TESTING INCREASE STUDENTS' RETENTION OF CONCEPTS?
GILLEY, Brett Hollis, Earth and Ocean Sciences, University of British Columbia, 6339 Stores Road, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4, Canada, bgilley@eos.ubc.ca and CLARKSTON, Bridgette, Life Sciences, University of British Columbia, 6270 University Boulevard, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4, Canada
 
GEOMAPAPP LEARNING ACTIVITIES- TEACHING GEOSCIENCE CONCEPTS WITH A CUTTING-EDGE RESEARCH-QUALITY TOOL
KLUGE, Steve, Resources for GeoScience Education, 63 Lake Drive, New Milford, CT 06776, steve.kluge@gmail.com and GOODWILLIE, Andrew M., Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, Columbia University, 61 Route 9W, Palisades, NY 10964
 
INTRODUCTION TO MINERAL PHYSICS: EDUCATIONAL MODULES AND DISTANCE EDUCATION COURSE
BURNLEY, Pamela and THOMAS, Sylvia-Monique, Geoscience, University of Nevada Las Vegas, 4505 S Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas, NV 89154, Burnley@physics.unlv.edu
 
FOURTEEN YEARS OF TEACHING ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE AT COMMUNITY COLLEGE:  MEETING DISCONNECTORS, DENIERS, AND DESPARATES ON PROGRESSIVE GROUND FOR SUSTAINABLE FUTURES IN THE 21ST CENTURY
OUGHTON, John R. and FORCE, Geoffrey, Earth Sciences Division, Science Department, Century Community and Technical College, Science Center E2879, 3300 Century Avenue North, White Bear Lake, MN 55110, John.Oughton@century.edu
 
USING A PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST TO CELEBRATE AND RAISE AWARENESS OF DEPARTMENTAL ACTIVITIES
RIEMERSMA, Peter E., Department of Geology, Grand Valley State University, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI 49401, riemersp@gvsu.edu and WAMPLER, Peter J., Geology Department, Grand Valley State University, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI 49401
 
VIRTUAL GEOSCIENCE INVESTIGATIONS: BRINGING THE FIELD INTO THE CLASSROOM
HEISER, David Mangold, Peabody Museum, Yale University, 170 Whitney Ave, New Haven, CT 06511, david.heiser@yale.edu and GOLDEN, Kent B., Department of Film, Video, and Interactive Media, Quinnipiac University, 275 Mount Carmel Avenue, Hamden, CT 06518-1908
 
USING INFORMAL COLLABORATIONS BETWEEN RESIDENTIAL LEARNING COMMUNITIES AND K-12 SCHOOLS TO FOSTER STUDENT LEARNING AND SUPPORT EARTH SCIENCE CURRICULUM STANDARDS
RADEMACHER, Laura K.1, BURMEISTER, Kurtis C.1, MCINTOSH, Patrick J.2, BROWN, Christopher J.3, and HARGRAVE, Kimberly L.3, (1) Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of the Pacific, 3601 Pacific Avenue, Stockton, CA 95211, lrademacher@pacific.edu, (2) Sly Park Environmental Education Center, Sacramento Unified School District, 5600 Sly Park Road, Pollock Pines, CA 95672, (3) Benerd School of Education, University of the Pacific, 3601 Pacific Ave, Stockton, CA 95211
 
ENGAGING STUDENTS IN AUTHENTIC SCIENCE WITH AN OUTREACH PROGRAM ON EARTHQUAKES, SEISMOLOGY, AND SEISMOMETRY
TEKVERK, Karen, Earth and Planetary Sciences, Northwestern University, Locy Hall, 1850 Campus Drive, Evanston, IL 60208, karentekverk2015@u.northwestern.edu, VAN DER LEE, Suzan, Earth and Planetary Sciences, Northwestern University, 1850 Campus Drive, Evanston, IL 60208, and BOXERMAN, Jonathan Z., Learning Sciences, Northwestern University, 2120 Campus Drive, Annenberg Hall, Evanston, IL 60208
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