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T136. Training, Assessment, and Outreach That Enhance Communication of Geosciences for Formal and Informal Audiences

 
ACCEPTANCE AND UNDERSTANDING OF EVOLUTION: A SURVEY OF INTRODUCTORY GEOLOGY STUDENTS
Abstract ID#: 226127
FERNANDEZ, Giselle C., Department of Geology and Physics, University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, IN 47712, gcfernande@eagles.usi.edu, WRIGHT, Carrie L., Geology and Physics, University of Southern Indiana, 8600 University Blvd, Evansville, IN 47712, and PARKHURST, Samantha M., Department of Geology and Physics, University of Southern Indiana, 1302 Silvermere Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46239
 
USING GUIDED INQUIRY TO ADDRESS CONTROVERSIAL TOPICS IN SECONDARY SCIENCE CLASSES
Abstract ID#: 228025
MANNING, Cheryl L.B., Evergreen High School, 29300 Buffalo Park Road, Evergreen, CO 80439, cmanning@jeffco.k12.co.us
 
THE "ON-CAMPUS DRILLING" CONTROVERSY: USING PENNSYLVANIA'S INDIGENOUS MINERAL RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT AS A TOPIC FOR IN-CLASS DEBATE
Abstract ID#: 228643
REESE, Joseph F. and SHUEY, Michelle L., Geosciences, Edinboro Univ of Pennsylvania, Cooper Hall, Edinboro, PA 16444, jreese@edinboro.edu
 
IMPROVING STUDENT UNDERSTANDING OF GEOLOGIC TIME THROUGH INQUIRY BASED ACTIVITIES
Abstract ID#: 230750
CZAJKA, C. Doug, Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695, cdczajka@ncsu.edu and MCCONNELL, David, Marine, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695
 
THINKSPACE FOR THE GEOSCIENCES: A WORKSHOP MODEL TO CREATE CASE-BASED ASSIGNMENTS ON ‘HYDROFRACKING’ AND MINERAL IDENTIFICATION
Abstract ID#: 233277
CERVATO, Cinzia1, CAISSIE, Beth1, DUGGAN-HAAS, Don2, HASIUK, Franciszek1, O'CONNELL, Suzanne3, SMAGLIK, Suzanne M.4, SPRY, Paul G.5, and WEINER, Carla6, (1) Dept. of Geological and Atmospheric Sciences, Iowa State University, 253 Science I, Ames, IA 50011, franek@iastate.edu, (2) Education, Paleontological Research Institution, 1259 Trumansburg Road, Ithaca, NY 14850, (3) Earth and Environmental Sciences, Wesleyan University, 265 Church Street, Middletown, CT 06459, (4) Central Wyoming College, 2660 Peck Ave, Riverton, WY 82501, (5) Geological and Atmospheric Sciences, Iowa State University, 253 Science I, Ames, IA 50011, (6) English, Iowa State University, 203 Ross, Ames, IA 50011
 
PUBLIC INTERPRETATION OF CONTROVERSIAL SUBJECTS IN THE NATIONAL SCIENCE EDUCATION STANDARDS: LESSONS FOR THE FUTURE
Abstract ID#: 233307
MOOSAVI, Sadredin C., Dept. of Science, Rochester Community Technical College, 851 30th Avenue SE, Rochester, MN 55904, smoosavi@charter.net
 
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO UNDERSTAND TO TEACH ABOUT HYDROFRACKING?
Abstract ID#: 233808
DUGGAN-HAAS, Don, PRI and its Museum of the Earth, 92 South Dr, Amherst, NY 14226, dad55@cornell.edu, ROSS, Robert M., Paleontological Research Institution, 1259 Trumansburg Road, Ithaca, NY 14850, and CRONIN, Kelly E., Outreach, Paleontological Research Institution, 1259 Trumansburg Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
 
UNEARTHING INTEREST IN PALEONTOLOGY FOR WINS INTERNS
Abstract ID#: 224820
PAYNE, Betsy, Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, 1900 Ben Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19104, payne@ansp.org, POOLE, Jason C., Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA 19104, and SCHEIN, Jason P., Bureau of Natural History, New Jersey State Museum, Trenton, NJ 08625
 
CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR EARTH SCIENTISTS TO MENTOR PUBLIC HEALTH STUDENTS
Abstract ID#: 225847
MORMAN, Suzette A., USGS, MS 964 Denver Federal Center, Denver, CO 80225, smorman@usgs.gov, GASCOIGNE, Jan, Student Affairs, Colorado School of Public Health, Denver, CO 80045, PLUMLEE, Geoffrey, U.S. Geological Survey, P.O. Box 25046, MS 973, Denver, CO 80225, and JOLLY, Olivia, Practice Based Learning, Colorado School of Public Health, Denver, CO 80045
 
NOT SAYING “EVOLUTION” MAY BE THE KEY TO TEACHING EVOLUTION
Abstract ID#: 228526
FORCINO, Frank L. and LIBARKIN, Julie, Department of Geological Sciences, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824, Forcino@msu.edu
 
LINKING GRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH IN THE 7-12 GRADE SCIENCE CLASSROOMS THROUGH A GRADUATE K-12 TRAINING PROGRAM
Abstract ID#: 228979
MCNEAL, Karen S., Marine, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695, karen.mcneal@ncsu.edu, RADENCIC, Sarah P., Geoscience, Mississippi State University, 172 Winterberry Lane, Starkville, MS 39759, PIERCE, Donna M., Department of Physics and Astronomy, Mississippi State University, 355 Lee Blvd, Mississippi State, MS 39762, HARE, Dwight, Leadership and Foundations, Mississippi State University, PO Box 5448, Mississippi State, MS 39762, and SCHMITZ, Darrel, Department of Geosciences, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS 39762
 
SPATIAL ABILITY, VISUAL REPRESENTATIONS, AND EARTH SCIENCE ACHIEVEMENT
Abstract ID#: 230089
LADUE, Nicole, Geology and Environmental Geosciences, Northern Illinois University, Davis Hall 302, DeKalb, IL 60115, nicoleladue@gmail.com and HAMBRICK, D. Zachary, Department of Psychology, Michigan State University, 320 Psychology Building, East Lansing, MI 48824
 
USING EYE-TRACKING TECHNIQUES TO EVALUATE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF VISUAL STIMULI IN 2-D KARST VISUALIZATIONS: SEEING THROUGH THE COMPLEXITIES OF KARST ENVIRONMENTS
Abstract ID#: 231104
TYRIE, Elizabeth, Geography and Geology, Western Kentucky University, 1906 College Heights Blvd, Bowling Green, KY 42101, elizabeth.tyrie542@topper.wku.edu and NORTH, Leslie, Hoffman Environmental Research Institute, Department of Geography and Geology, Western Kentucky University, 1906 College Heights Blvd, Bowling Green, KY 42101
 
TELLING THE EARTHSCOPE STORY: AN OVERVIEW OF USARRAY PUBLIC OUTREACH ACTIVITIES
Abstract ID#: 231474
DORR, Perle1, TABER, John1, MCQUILLAN, Patrick James1, BUSBY, Robert2, and WOODWARD, Robert2, (1) IRIS Consortium, 1200 New York Ave. NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20005, dorr@iris.edu, (2) IRIS Consortium, 1200 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20005
 
WHICH COLORS ARE BETTER?: AN EYE TRACKING STUDY OF COLOR RAMP SYMBOLOGY
Abstract ID#: 232424
STEFFKE, Christy L., Geocognition Research Laboratory, Michigan State University, Department of Geological Sciences, 288 Farm Ln, 206 Natural Science Building, East Lansing, MI 48824, steffkec@msu.edu and LIBARKIN, Julie C., Department of Geological Sciences, Michigan State University, 288 Farm Ln, 206 Natural Science Building, East Lansing, MI 48824-1115
 
ONLINE LEARNING AND CRITICAL THINKING
Abstract ID#: 232425
LIBARKIN, Julie, Geocognition Research Laboratory, Michigan State University, Department of Geological Sciences, 288 Farm Lane, 206 Natural Science, East Lansing, MI 48824, libarkin@msu.edu, THOMAS, Stephen R., Department of Zoology, Michigan State University, 206 Natural Science Building, East Lansing, MI 48824, and MCCALLUM, Carmen, Center for Integrative Studies in General Science, Michigan State University, 100 North Kedzie, East Lansing, MI 48824
 
THE COMMUNICATION TRIAD: ROLE OF TRAINING, PRACTICE, AND FEEDBACK IN IMPROVING SCIENTISTS’ PRESENTATION SKILLS
Abstract ID#: 233496
TANKERSLEY, Richard, Department of Biological Sciences, Florida Institute of Technology, 150 W. University Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901, rtankers@fit.edu
 
FOSSILS OF PANAMA: DEVELOPING A BILINGUAL ONLINE HUB FOR EDUCATION AND RESEARCH RESOURCES
Abstract ID#: 233569
HENDY, Katherine, HENDY, Austin J.W., MACFADDEN, Bruce J., and GRANT, Claudia, Florida Museum of Natural History, University of Florida, P.O. Box 117800, Gainesville, FL 32611, khendy@flmnh.ufl.edu
 
SCIENTIFICALLY ACCURATE VISUALIZATIONS AS TOOL OF COMMUNICATING TO A WIDER DEMOGRAPHIC IN A DIGITAL AGE
Abstract ID#: 233934
RAK, Adam, Geology and Planetary Science, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15260, adamrakgeo@gmail.com and EDWARDS, June C., Art, Slippery Rock University of PA, Slippery Rock Pa, PA 16057
 
EVALUATING GRADUATE STUDENT COMMUNICATION OF STEM SCIENCE IN 7TH – 12TH GRADE CLASSROOMS
Abstract ID#: 234066
RADENCIC, Sarah P., Geoscience, Mississippi State University, 172 Winterberry Lane, Starkville, MS 39759, spr67@msstate.edu, MCNEAL, Karen S., Marine, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695, and HARE, Dwight, Leadership and Foundations, Mississippi State University, PO Box 5448, Mississippi State, MS 39762
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