Geoscience Education (Posters)

 
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MATH YOU NEED AT BAYLOR UNIVERSITY: IMPROVING QUANTITATIVE SKILLS IN AN INTRODUCTORY GEOLOGY LAB COURSE
Abstract ID#: 226389
BROWNING, Sharon, Geology, Baylor University, One Bear Place # 97354, Waco, TX 76798, Sharon_Browning@baylor.edu
 
USING THE-MATH-YOU-NEED MODULES IN A GENERAL EDUCATION, OCEANOGRAPHY COURSE
Abstract ID#: 227853
BOROWSKI, Walter S., Department of Geography and Geology, Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, KY 40475, w.borowski@eku.edu, BAER, Eric M.D., Geology, Highline Community College, Des Moines, WA 98198, and WENNER, Jennifer M., Geology Department, Univ of Wisconsin Oshkosh, Oshkosh, WI 54901
 
SUCCESSFUL MATHEMATICS PREPARATION FOR UNDERGRADUATE GEOSCIENCE COURSES USING THE MATH YOU NEED, WHEN YOU NEED IT ACROSS DOZENS OF COURSES AND INSTITUTIONS
Abstract ID#: 228500
WENNER, Jennifer M., Geology Department, Univ of Wisconsin Oshkosh, Oshkosh, WI 54901, wenner@uwosh.edu, BAER, Eric M.D., Geology, Highline Community College, Des Moines, WA 98198, and BURN, Helen E., Mathematics Department, Highline Community College, 2400 S. 240th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198-9800
 
IMPLEMENTING THE MATH YOU NEED, WHEN YOU NEED IT: AN EFFECTIVE STRATEGY TO SUPPORT UNDERPREPARED STUDENTS IN INTRODUCTORY GEOSCIENCE COURSES
Abstract ID#: 233913
GORDON, Elizabeth S., GeoPhysical Sciences, Fitchburg State University, 160 Pearl Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420, egordon3@fitchburgstate.edu
 
PROMOTING MATH SKILLS FOR LABORATORY EXERCISES: USING “THE MATH YOU NEED, WHEN YOU NEED IT” IN AN INTRODUCTORY GEOLOGY COURSE
Abstract ID#: 234111
MARTON, F.C., Department of Physical Sciences, Bergen Community College, 400 Paramus Rd, Paramus, NJ 07652, fmarton@bergen.edu
 
ENHANCING QUANTITATIVE SKILLS TO IMPROVE STUDENT SUCCESS IN HISTORICAL GEOLOGY AT WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY USING THE MATH YOU NEED, WHEN YOU NEED IT (TMYN)
Abstract ID#: 230276
BUSCH, Richard M., Department of Geology & Astronomy, West Chester University of Pennsylvania, West Chester, PA 19383, rbusch@wcupa.edu
 
ADDRESSING MATH PREPAREDNESS IN ONLINE GENERAL EDUCATION GEOSCIENCE COURSES THROUGH IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MATH YOU NEED, WHEN YOU NEED IT
Abstract ID#: 228465
JERDE, Eric A., Earth & Space Sciences, Morehead State University, 235 Martindale Drive, Morehead, KY 40351, e.jerde@moreheadstate.edu
 
BUILDING QUANTITATIVE SKILLS IN THE GEOSCIENCES: AN EXAMPLE FROM UNDERGRADUATE PHYSICAL HYDROLOGY
Abstract ID#: 233540
FREDRICK, Kyle C., Earth Sciences, California University of Pennsylvania, 250 University Avenue, Campus Box 55, California, PA 15419, fredrick@calu.edu
 
UTILIZING DOT GRIDS TO MEASURE AREAL CHANGE: REMOTE SENSING OUTREACH
Abstract ID#: 222855
MOHLER, Robert R.J., Civil Programs/Bioastronautics, Lockheed Martin Mission Services, P.O. Box 58487, Houston, TX 77058, robert.mohler@lmco.com and WILKINSON, M. Justin, Jacobs Engineering, NASA/Johnson Space Center, P.O. Box 58447, Houston, TX 77058
 
HOW WELL DO COLLEGE STUDENTS WITH LITTLE TO NO GEOSCIENCE EXPERIENCE IDENTIFY AND UNDERSTAND THE FORMATION OF LANDSCAPES?
Abstract ID#: 226817
EVANS, Nadine, Department of Geosciences, University of Rhode Island, 9 East Alumni Avenue, Woodward Hall, Kingston, RI 02881, nevans1@my.uri.edu, KORTZ, Karen M., Physics Department, Community College of Rhode Island, 1762 Louisquisset Pike, Lincoln, RI 02865, and CARDACE, Dawn, Department of Geosciences, University of Rhode Island, 9 East Alumni Avenue, Woodward Hall, Kingston, RI 02881
 
EVIDENCE FOR INCREASE IN SPATIAL VISUALIZATION SKILLS AS A RESULT OF GEOLOGICAL FIELD INSTRUCTION
Abstract ID#: 231419
VAN BOENING, Angela, Department of Geology and Geophysics, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77840, AMVPN6@neo.tamu.edu and RIGGS, Eric M., College of Geosciences, Texas A&M University, Room 202, Eller O&M Building, MS 3148 TAMU, College Station, TX 77843
 
THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY OF DISCIPLINE BASED EDUCATION RESEARCH AND ITS IMPACT ON THE WRITING SKILLS OF STUDENTS IN A GRADUATE GEOSCIENCE EDUCATION COURSE
Abstract ID#: 228617
CHAPMAN, LeeAnna Young, Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695, ltyoung@ncsu.edu and MCCONNELL, David, Marine, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695
 
ASSESSING THE READABILITY OF GEOSCIENCE TEXTBOOKS, LABORATORY MANUALS, AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
Abstract ID#: 231700
HIPPENSTEEL, Scott, Department of Geography and Earth Sciences, Univ of North Carolina at Charlotte, 9201 University City Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28223-0001, shippens@uncc.edu
 
USING THE ON THE CUTTING EDGE RTOP INSTRUMENT TO CHARACTERIZE HOW GEOSCIENCE IS TAUGHT
Abstract ID#: 225409
BRUCKNER, Monica Z.1, IVERSON, Ellen1, MANDUCA, Cathryn A.2, MCCONNELL, David A.3, BARTLEY, Julie K.4, FARTHING, Dori J.5, TEASDALE, Rachel6, and VISKUPIC, Karen7, (1) Science Education Resource Center, Carleton College, 1 North College Street, Northfield, MN 55057, mbruckne@carleton.edu, (2) Science Education Resource Center, Carleton College, Northfield, MN 55057, (3) Marine, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695, (4) Geology Department, Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, MN 56082, (5) Geological Sciences, SUNY-Geneseo, Geneseo, NY 14454, (6) Geological & Environmental Sciences, CSU Chico, Chico, CA 95929-0205, (7) Geosciences, Boise State University, Boise, ID 83725
 
TEACHING PALEONTOLOGY AND PALEOECOLOGY IN A PROBLEM BASED LEARNING FORMAT
Abstract ID#: 228405
MONTGOMERY, Homer, Science Education, Univ of Texas at Dallas, P.O. Box 830688, Richardson, TX 75083, mont@utdallas.edu and DONALDSON, Katherine, Science Education, Univ of Texas at Dallas, P.O. Box 830688, Richardson, TX 75080
 
"LIVING WITH VOLCANOES": GEOARCHAEOLOGY IN THE HIGH SCHOOL CLASSROOM
Abstract ID#: 224945
JOLLEY, Alison and AYALA, Gianna, Department of Archaeology, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, S1 4ET, United Kingdom, alisonjolley@gmail.com
 
USING EXTRATERRESTRIAL ACTIVITIES IN THE PHYSICAL GEOLOGY CLASSROOM TO ENCOURAGE CRITICAL THINKING
Abstract ID#: 232690
SELVANS, Michelle M., Center for Earth and Planetary Studies, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC 20560, selvansm@si.edu, GREGG, Tracy K.P., Department of Geology, University at Buffalo, State University of New York, 411 Cooke Hall, Buffalo, NY 14260, and KRAAL, Erin, Department of Physical Science, Kutztown University, 425 Boehm, P.O. Box 730, Kutztown, PA 19530
 
PROBING THE INTERIOR OF A PLANET: THE MARS INSIGHT MISSION
Abstract ID#: 233774
BRAVO, Tammy K.1, WESSEN, Alice2, TABER, John1, DE GROOT, Robert3, and MCQUILLAN, Patrick James1, (1) IRIS, 1200 New York Ave. NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20005, tkb@iris.edu, (2) NASA, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA 91109, (3) Southern California Earthquake Center, University of Southern California 3651 Trousdale Parkway, Ste. 169, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0742
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