Session: Undergraduate Research Experiences at the Introductory Level in Two- and Four-Year Colleges (2013 GSA Annual Meeting in Denver: 125th Anniversary of GSA (27-30 October 2013))

AUTHENTIC, LOW/NO COST RESEARCH EXPERIENCES IN INTRODUCTORY COURSES AND LABS: PROMISING STRATEGIES USING GEOINFORMATICS RESOURCES AND REMOTELY OPERABLE INSTRUMENTATION
Abstract ID#: 227803

RYAN, Jeffrey G., Geology, University of South Florida, 4202 East Fowler Ave, SCA 528, Tampa, FL 33620, ryan@mail.usf.edu

HOW SIMPLE OBSERVATIONS CAN LEAD TO AN UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH PROJECT CURRICULUM AT A COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Abstract ID#: 228742

VAN DER HOEVEN KRAFT, Katrien J., Physical Sciences, Mesa Community College at Red Mountain, 7110 East McKellips Road, Mesa, AZ 85207, vanderhoeven@mesacc.edu

USING GSI (GEOSCIENCE INVESTIGATIONS) TO EXPOSE AND ENGAGE STUDENTS TO SCIENCE
Abstract ID#: 229115

VOORHEES, David H., Earth Science / Geology Department, Waubonsee Community College, Rt 47 @ Waubonsee Dr, Sugar Grove, IL 60554, dvoorhees@waubonsee.edu

EARLY EXPOSURE TO UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH: COMMUNITY COLLEGES BUILDING SKILLS AND INCREASING INTEREST IN STEM
Abstract ID#: 230186

CERVENY, Niccole V., Geosciences, Mesa Community College, 7110 E McKellips Rd, Mesa, AZ 85282, Niccole.cerveny@mesacc.edu

AN EARLY UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH EXPERIENCE FOR COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENTS: BENEFITS, CHALLENGES, AND LESSONS LEARNED FROM FACULTY AND STUDENTS
Abstract ID#: 230350

WALKER, Becca and BORYTA, Mark, Department of Earth Sciences and Astronomy, Mt. San Antonio College, 1100 N. Grand Ave, Walnut, CA 91789, rwalker@mtsac.edu

CAN NINETY-NINE NON-SCIENCE MAJORS DESIGN AND EXECUTE RESEARCH PROJECTS IN AN INTRODUCTORY OCEANOGRAPHY CLASS? USING SIMPLE GEOGRAPHIC VISUALIZATION TOOLS AND REAL-WORLD DATA TO IMPROVE ENGAGEMENT AND ACHIEVE MANDATED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Abstract ID#: 230762

FREEMAN, Rebecca L., Earth & Environmental Sciences Department, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40506, rebecca.freeman@uky.edu

INCREASED ANGULARITY OF SAND-SIZED GRAINS REFLECTING FLUVIAL PROCESSES OF TRABUCO CREEK, ORANGE COUNTY, CA: PRELIMINARY RESULTS FROM A COMMUNITY COLLEGE RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Abstract ID#: 233353

KETTING-OLIVIER, Amanda¹, DE MARTINEZ, Levi¹, MILLER, Ashley¹, CHI, Brian¹, LEE, Timonthy¹, BORYTA, Mark¹, MROFKA, David D.², and WALKER, Becca¹, (1) Department of Earth Sciences and Astronomy, Mt. San Antonio College, 1100 N. Grand Ave, Walnut, CA 91789, amanda.olivier15@gmail.com, (2) Department of Earth Sciences, Univ of California Riverside, Riverside, CA 92521-0423

INTEGRATING EARLY UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH INTO THE 2-YEAR COLLEGE CURRICULUM
Abstract ID#: 233798

SMAGLIK, Suzanne M., Central Wyoming College, 2660 Peck Ave, Riverton, WY 82501, ssmaglik@cwc.edu

RESULTS OF THE 2YC RESEARCH PROGRAM S.O.L.A.R.I.S. (STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES IN LEARNING ADVANCED RESEARCH IN THE GEOSCIENCES) IN STUDENT RETENTION AND SUCCESS AT EL PASO COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Abstract ID#: 225414

VILLALOBOS, Joshua, Geological Sciences, El Paso Community College, 10700 Gateway East, El Paso, TX 79927, jvillal6@epcc.edu

A SEMESTER-LONG RESEARCH EXPERIENCE IN GEOSCIENCE EDUCATION FOR INTRODUCTORY STUDENTS
Abstract ID#: 226818

KORTZ, Karen M.¹, EVANS, Nadine², PODMASKA, Nicholas³, and TEVYAW, Allen³, (1) Physics Department, Community College of Rhode Island, 1762 Louisquisset Pike, Lincoln, RI 02865, kkortz@ccri.edu, (2) Department of Geosciences, University of Rhode Island, 9 East Alumni Avenue, Woodward Hall, Kingston, RI 02881, (3) Department of Geosciences, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI 02881

PAYING THE 48^TH NOBEL CONFERENCE FORWARD: USING STUDENT CAPSTONES TO CREATE A CURRICULUM ON CONTEMPORARY OCEAN ISSUES
Abstract ID#: 226878

JOHNSON, Beth A.¹, KARGUS, Shawn¹, STEFFEN, Jonathan², VAN CUYK, Michelle¹, BALZA, Eric¹, and SHEARS, Andrew³, (1) University of Wisconsin-Fox Valley, 1478 Midway Rd, Menasha, WI 54952, beth.a.johnson@uwc.edu, (2) Lawrence University, 711 E. Boldt Way, Appleton, WI 54911, (3) Mansfield University of Pennsylvania, Mansfield, PA 16933

USING TREE-RING RESEARCH AND RADIOCARBON DATING FOR CLASS PROJECTS AND UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH—CENTRALIA COLLEGE TREE-RING LAB
Abstract ID#: 227064

PRINGLE, Patrick T., Centralia College, 600 Centralia College Blvd, Centralia, WA 98531, ppringle@centralia.edu

CREATING UNIQUE RESEARCH EXPERIENCES FOR TWO-YEAR COLLEGE FACULTY AND STUDENTS (URECAS): AN INTEGRATED RESEARCH AND TRANSFER PROGRAM FOR TWO-YEAR COLLEGE STUDENTS IN THE EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCES
Abstract ID#: 221900

ASHER, Pranoti M. and ADAMEC, Bethany, American Geophysical Union, 2000 Florida Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20009-1277, pasher@agu.org

THE ECOHYDROLOGICAL CHANGE OF LAKE BESEKA AND ITS CONSEQUENCE
Abstract ID#: 223373

KONCHI, Wakgari Furi¹, KEBEDE, Seifu Kebede², and HAILE, Tigistu², (1) Hydrogeology:, Oromia Water Works Design and Supervision Enterprise, Addis Ababa, 123794, wakawakgari@yahoo.com, (2) Earth Science, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, 1176, Ethiopia

THE CHALLENGE OF STUDENT OWNERSHIP OF RESEARCH PROJECTS IN INTRODUCTORY GENERAL EDUCATION GEOSCIENCE COURSES
Abstract ID#: 224017

HANNULA, Kimberly A., Department of Geosciences, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive, Durango, CO 81301, hannula_k@fortlewis.edu and SNYDER, Lisa, Office of Assessment, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive, Durango, CO 81301

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