Session: Geoheritage and Sense of Place in the Context of Earth Science Education (2013 GSA Annual Meeting in Denver: 125th Anniversary of GSA (27-30 October 2013))

SEIZE THE DAY: WHAT TO DO WHEN A 500-YEAR FLOOD STRIKES IN YOUR BACKYARD
Abstract ID#: 225157

GRAN, Karen B., Geological Sciences, University of Minnesota Duluth, 1114 Kirby Dr, Duluth, MN 55812, kgran@umn.edu, RIKER-COLEMAN, Kristin, Department of Natural Sciences, Geology Program, University of Wisconsin-Superior, Belknap and Catlin, P.O. Box 2000, Superior, WI 54880, and HILLER, Kristine, Jay Cooke State Park, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, 780 Highway 210, Carlton, MN 55718

"RAISING GEOLOGICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS THROUGH EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING: ENCOURAGING STUDENTS TO EXPLORE THEIR WORLD"
Abstract ID#: 225835

BUNKER, Charles, Associate Chair - Science, Davenport University, 6191 Kraft Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512, charles.bunker@davenport.edu

GEO/BIKE WALK COMMUNICATES GEOHERITAGE IN HOUGHTON, MICHIGAN
Abstract ID#: 226444

ROSE, William I.¹, VYE, Erika C.², KLAWITER, Mark F.², and GOCHIS, Emily E.², (1) Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences, Michigan Technological University, 1400 Townsend Dr, Houghton, MI 49931, raman@mtu.edu, (2) Geological and Mining Engineering & Sciences, Michigan Technological Univ, 1400 Townsend Dr, Houghton, MI 49931

SAVING ROCKY GLEN: HOW PUBLIC EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY AWARENESS HELPED PRESERVE A GEOHERITAGE SITE
Abstract ID#: 226846

STERMER, Edward G., Illinois Central College, Math, Science and Engineering Department, East Peoria, IL 61635-0001, estermer@icc.edu

SENSE OF PLACE WRITING TEMPLATES: DETERMINATION OF ONLINE STUDENTS' GEOGRAPHIC AFFILIATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS
Abstract ID#: 227908

SUMRALL, Jeanne Lambert, Department of Geography and Geology, Sam Houston State University, Lee Drain Building Suite 332, Huntsville, TX 77341, jml605@msstate.edu and CLARY, Renee M., Geosciences, Mississippi State University, MSU, Mississippi State, MS 39762

NOVA SCOTIA’S GEOHERITAGE STRATEGY: A TRANSFERRABLE MODEL
Abstract ID#: 228022

CALDER, John, Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources, PO Box 698, Halifax, NS B3J 2T9 Canada, jhcalder@gov.ns.ca

DEVELOPMENT OF A SURVEY TO CHARACTERIZE REGIONAL DIFFERENCES IN PERCEPTIONS OF VOLCANIC AND SEISMIC HAZARDS
Abstract ID#: 230380

ELWONGER, Justin¹, SHERMAN, Sarah Bean², BURKEMPER, Laura K.³, and ARTHURS, Leilani¹, (1) Department of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 330 Bessey Hall, P.O. Box 880340, Lincoln, NE 68588, jmelwonger@gmail.com, (2) Hawaii Institute of Geophysics and Planetology, University of Hawaii, 1680 East West Rd, Honolulu, HI 96822, (3) Department of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 211 Bessey Hall, P.O. Box 880340, Lincoln, NE 87131

A SENSE OF PLACE COURSE: FOSTERING SCIENTIFIC AND PERSONAL UNDERSTANDINGS OF OUR CONNECTION TO, AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR, PLACE
Abstract ID#: 230824

WEISS, Tarin Harrar, Chemical and Physical Sciences, Westfield State University, 577 Western Avenue, Westfield, MA 01086, tweiss@westfield.ma.edu

THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR EARTH-SURFACE DYNAMICS AND ITS PARTNERSHIPS WITH NATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITIES--DISCOVERING THE POTENTIAL FOR PROMOTING BROADENED PARTICIPATION IN THE GEOSCIENCES THROUGH PLACE-BASED GEOSCIENCE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH
Abstract ID#: 232565

DALBOTTEN, Diana, National Center for Earth-surface Dynamics, St. Anthony Falls Laboratory, University of Minnesota, 2 Third Ave. SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414, dianad@umn.edu, BERTHELOTE, Antony R., Natural Resources, Salish kootenai College, PO Box 70, Pablo, MT 59855, PELLERIN, Holly, National Center for Earth-surface Dynamics, University of Minnesota, 2 3rd Av SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414, and GREENSKY, Lowana, Independent School District 2142, 1701 N. 9th Ave, Virginia, MN 55792

THE IMPORTANCE OF PARTNERSHIPS FOR IMPROVED EARTH SCIENCE LITERACY AND THE COMMUNICATION OF GEOHERITAGE
Abstract ID#: 232797

VYE, Erika C.¹, ROSE, William I.¹, KLAWITER, Mark F.², and GOCHIS, Emily E.³, (1) Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences, Michigan Technological University, 1400 Townsend Dr, Houghton, MI 49931, ecvye@mtu.edu, (2) Geological and Mining Engineering & Sciences, Michigan Technological Univ, 1400 Townsend Dr, Dow 613, Houghton, MI 49931, (3) Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences, Michigan Technological Univ, 1400 Townsend Dr, Houghton, MI 49931

WEAVING VOLCANOLOGY INTO THE VISITOR EXPERIENCE: INQUIRY-BASED ACTIVITIES AND RECENT UPDATES TO THE GEOLOGY GUIDE OF CRATERS OF THE MOON NATIONAL MONUMENT AND PRESERVE
Abstract ID#: 232836

MELANDER, Sonja M., Lansing, MI 48912, sonja.melander@gmail.com and OWEN, Douglass E., National Park Service, Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve, Arco, ID 83213

FROM RIGGS TO RICHES - GEOLOGICAL HERITAGE AND PALEONTOLOGICAL INTERPRETATION ON BLM LANDS
Abstract ID#: 232928

ARMSTRONG, Harley J., DOI Bureau of Land Management, Colorado State Office, 2850 Youngfield Street, Lakewood, CO 80215, harmstro@blm.gov

INCREASING AWARENESS OF GEOHERITAGE SITES & EARTH SCIENCE LITERACY THROUGH TEACHER-DEVELOPED EARTHCACHES
Abstract ID#: 233117

GOCHIS, Emily E.¹, ROSE, William I.¹, VYE, Erika C.¹, HUNGWE, Kedmon², MATTOX, Stephen R.³, and PETCOVIC, Heather⁴, (1) Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences, Michigan Technological University, 1400 Townsend Dr, Houghton, MI 49931, eegochis@mtu.edu, (2) Cognitive and Learning Sciences, Michigan Technological University, 1400 Townsend Drive, Houghton, MI 49931, (3) Department of Geology, Grand Valley State Univ, Allendale, MI 49401-9403, (4) Department of Geosciences and The Mallinson Institute for Science Education, Western Michigan University, 1187 Rood Hall, Kalamazoo, MI 49008

TEACHING LOCAL GEOLOGIC HISTORY: WHY WE SEE WHAT WE SEE WHERE WE SEE IT
Abstract ID#: 223139

CAREY, Michael C., Christchurch School, 49 Seahorse Lane, Christchurch, VA 23031, mcarey@christchurchschool.org

GEOHERITAGE AND SENSE OF PLACE OF THE CHAîNE DES PUYS AND LIMAGNE FAULT: HOW PEOPLE UNDERSTAND GEOSCIENCE THOUGH BELONGING TO THEIR LANDSCAPE
Abstract ID#: 223880

VAN WYK DE VRIES, Benjamin, Laboratoire Magmas et Volcans, Blaise Pascal University, Clermont-Ferrand, 63038, France, b.vanwyk@opgc.fr and OLIVE, Cécile, Conseil Régionale du Puy de Dôme, 24 rue Saint-Esprit, Clermont-Ferrand, 63033, France

LEMPTÉGY VOLCANO: HOW A HILL TOP REMOVAL BECAME A MAJOR GEO-EDUCATIONAL FACILITY
Abstract ID#: 223883

VAN WYK DE VRIES, Benjamin, Laboratoire Magmas et Volcans, Blaise Pascal University, Clermont-Ferrand, 63038, France, b.vanwyk@opgc.fr and OLIVE, Cécile, Conseil Régionale du Puy de Dôme, 24 rue Saint-Esprit, Clermont-Ferrand, 63033, France

FORGING CONNECTIONS AND IMPROVING UNDERSTANDING OF EARTH PROCESSES AT MOUNT ST. HELENS
Abstract ID#: 224262

FRENZEN, Peter, U.S. Forest Service, Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, 42218 NE Yale Bridge Road, Amboy, WA 98601, pfrenzen@fs.fed.us

PLACE, SACRED PLACES, AND SENSE OF PLACE IN RELATION TO GEOLOGIC HERITAGE
Abstract ID#: 224380

SEMKEN, Steven, EarthScope National Office, School of Earth and Space Exploration, Arizona State University, PO Box 876004, Tempe, AZ 85287-6004, semken@asu.edu

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