GSA Annual Meeting in Denver, Colorado, USA - 2016

T86. Supporting Geoscience Student Transfer Between Institutions and Transitions into the Workforce: Pathways for Success I

Session No. 133
Monday, 26 September 2016: 1:30 PM-5:30 PM
Mile High Ballroom 4EF (Colorado Convention Center)
SUPPORTING GEOSCIENCE STUDENTS THROUGH THE 2YC TO 4YCU TRANSFER PROCESS
Abstract ID#: 280974
EMERSON, Norlene R., Department of Geography and Geology, University of Wisconsin - Richland, 1200 Hwy 14 West, Richland Center, WI 53581-1316, BAER, Eric M.D., Geology, Highline College, MS-29-3, 2400 S 240th St, Des Moines, WA 98198, MACDONALD, R. Heather, Department of Geology, College of William and Mary, PO Box 8795, Williamsburg, VA 23187, ORMAND, Carol J., Science Education Resource Center, Carleton College, 1 North College St, Northfield, MN 55057, LAYOU, Karen M., School of Math, Science and Engineering, Reynolds Community College, PO Box 85622, PRC, Richmond, VA 23285 and HODDER, Jan, Oregon Institute of Marine Biology, University of Oregon, PO Box 5389, Charleston, OR 97420, norlene.emerson@uwc.edu
IMPROVING UNDERGRADUATE STEM EDUCATION: PATHWAYS INTO GEOSCIENCE (IUSE: GEOPATHS)
Abstract ID#: 282918
JONES, M. Brandon, National Science Foundation, Office of Assistant Director, 4201 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22230 and PATINO, Lina, National Science Foundation, Division of Earth Sciences, 4201 Wilson Blvd, Suite 785, Arlington, VA 22230, mbjones@nsf.gov
GEOPATHWAYS - A UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA – PIMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS:  YEAR 1
Abstract ID#: 281789
FAY, Noah P.1, SCHMIDT, Nancy2, FLESSA, Karl W.3, ALEXANDER, Emily3, STOKES, Philip J.4, CLAH, Jesse3, GABRIEL, Matthew J.3, KELLEY, Andrew3, LEBLANC, Vincent M.3, LUHR, Shane3 and NIETO, Christian J.3, (1)Science, Pima Community College, Northwest Campus, 7600 North Shannon Road, Tucson, AZ 85709, (2)Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Department, Pima Community College-West Campus, 2205 W. Anklam Rd., Tucson, AZ 85709, (3)Department of Geosciences, University of Arizona, 1040 E. 4th St, Room 208, Tucson, AZ 85721, (4)Penn Dixie Paleontological & Outdoor Education Center, 3556 Lakeshore Rd, Blasdell, NY 14219, npfay@pima.edu
GEO PATHS EXTRA: GEOSCIENCE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITES & CAREER ORIENTED RESEARCH EXPERIENCES
Abstract ID#: 280515
TVELIA, Sean, Earth & Space Science, Suffolk County Community College, Physical Sciences Department, 533 College Road, Selden, NY 11784-2899, tvelias@sunysuffolk.edu
ENGAGING COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRANSFER STUDENTS IN TENNESSEE TO IMPROVE RECRUITMENT, RETENTION AND SUCCESS IN 4-YEAR GEOSCIENCE PROGRAMS
Abstract ID#: 279304
MCKAY, Larry D.1, HORN, Sally P.2, AFFHOLTER, Kathleen A.3, CROPPER, S. Clark4, DRUMHELLER, Stephanie K.5, ELLIS, Kelsey N.2, FRISTOE, Kasey6, HADJIHARALAMBOUS, Chris S.6, LEE, Arthur C.7, JONES, Jennifer8, STEEN, Andrew D.9 and SUMRALL, Colin D.10, (1)Earth & Planetary Sciences, University of Tennessee Knoxville, 306 EPS Building, 1412 Circle Drive, Knoxville, TN 37996, (2)Department of Geography, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996-0925, (3)Natural and Behavioral Sciences, Pellissippi State Community College, 10915 Hardin Valley Road, Knoxville, TN 37932, (4)Volunteer State Community College, 1480 Nashville Pike, Gallatin, TN 37066, (5)Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, The University of Tennessee, 306 EPS Building, 1412 Circle Drive, Knoxville, TN 37996, (6)Social Work Office of Research and Public Service, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996, (7)Mathematics and Sciences, Roane State Community College, 276 Patton Lane, Harriman, TN 37748, (8)Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont, 9275 Tremont Rd, Townsend, TN 37882, (9)Earth & Planetary Sciences Department, University of Tennessee, 1412 Circle Drive, Knoxville, TN 37996, (10)Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, University of Tennessee, 306 EPS, 1412 Circle Dr., Knoxville, TN 37996-1410, lmckay@utk.edu
EASING TRANSITIONS (IN AND OUT) FOR GEOSCIENCE UNDERGRADUATES
Abstract ID#: 278353
LUDMAN, Allan, School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Queens College (CUNY), 65-30 Kissena Boulevard, Flushing, NY 11367, PORTER-MORGAN, Holly, Department of Science, LaGuardia Community College (CUNY), 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101 and TRUJILLO, Monica, Department of Biology, Queensborough Community College (CUNY), 222-05 56th Avenue, Bayside, NY 11364, allan.ludman@qc.cuny.edu
 
Break
Abstract ID#: 288252
GEO-LAUNCHPAD: PREPARING COLORADO COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENTS FOR GEOSCIENCE-FOCUSED CAREERS
Abstract ID#: 287161
RUSSO-NIXON, Kelsey, Education and Community Engagement, UNAVCO, 6350 Nautilus Drive, Boulder, CO 80301, MORRIS, Aisha R., Education and Community Engagement, UNAVCO, Inc, 6350 Nautilus Drive, Boulder, CO 80301, CHARLEVOIX, Donna, Education and Community Engagement, UNAVCO, 6350 Nautilus Dr, Boulder, CO 80301 and SHABRAM, Patrick L., Front Range Community College, Fort Collins, CO 80526, russo-nixon@unavco.org
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE FOR COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENTS IN COLORADO: INSIGHTS ON IMPROVING THE PIPELINE OF 2YC STUDENTS INTO THE GEOSCIENCES
Abstract ID#: 281684
SMITH, Lesley1, GOLD, Anne2, ANDERSON, Suzanne P.3, TAYLOR, Jennifer L.1 and BATCHELOR, Rebecca4, (1)CIRES Education and Outreach, University of Colorado, Research Laboratory 2, UCB 449, 1540 30th St, Boulder, CO 80309-0449, (2)Cooperative Institute of Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES), University of Colorado, Boulder, CO 80303; CIRES Education and Outreach, University of Colorado, Research Laboratory 2, UCB 449, 1540 30th St, Boulder, CO 80309-0449, (3)Department of Geography and INSTAAR, University of Colorado, UCB-450, Boulder, CO 80309, (4)University Corporation for Atmospheric Reserarch, SOARS Center for Higher Education, Boulder, CO 80301, Lesley.Smith@colorado.edu
DEVELOPMENT OF THE BIOGEOCHEMISTRY FRESHMAN RESEARCH IMMERSION PROGRAM AT BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY
Abstract ID#: 286648
GRANEY, Joseph R. and STAMP, Nancy E., Department of Geological Sciences and Environmental Studies, Binghamton University, State University of New York, Science 1 Building, Binghamton, NY 13902, jgraney@binghamton.edu
DEVELOPMENT OF A FIELD-BASED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR ESTEM UNDERGRADUATES
Abstract ID#: 287436
WALKER, Becca, Department of Earth Sciences and Astronomy, Mt. San Antonio College, Walnut, CA 91789, HALL, Sarah R., College of the Atlantic, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 and SCHMIDT, Calla M., Department of Environmental Science, University of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA 94117, rwalker@mtsac.edu
BRIDGING THE GEOSCIENCE WORKFORCE GAP: A TRAINING PROGRAM FOR NON-TRADITIONAL STEM STUDENTS
Abstract ID#: 280000
BLAKE, Reginald, Physics, New York City College of Technology, 300 Jay Street, Namm 811, Brooklyn, NY 11201, LIOU-MARK, Janet, Mathematics, New York City College of Technology, 300 Jay Street, Namm 711, Brooklyn, NY 11201, YUEN-LAU, Laura, New York City College of Technology, Brooklyn, NY 11201, NOROUZI, Hamidreza, Construction Management and Civil Engineering, New York City College of Technology, Brooklyn, NY 11201 and VLADUTESCU, Viviana, Electrical and Telecommunication Engineering, New York City College of Technology, Brooklyn, NY 11201, rblake@citytech.cuny.edu
A NEW GEOPATH-FUNDED INITIATIVE ON CAREER PATHS FOR URBAN GEOSCIENTISTS
Abstract ID#: 281359
TORAN, Laura1, NYQUIST, Jonathan E.1, DAVATZES, Alexandra K.1 and BRANDT, Carol2, (1)Earth and Environmental Science, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19122, (2)College of Education, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19122, ltoran@temple.edu
 
Discussion
Abstract ID#: 288253
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