GSA Annual Meeting in Denver, Colorado, USA - 2016

T79. Graduate Student Preparation for STEM Workforce

Session No. 283
Wednesday, 28 September 2016: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
Mile High Ballroom 4D (Colorado Convention Center)
 
Introductory Remarks
Abstract ID#: 288569
THE GRADUATE STUDENT EXPERIENCE FROM THE STUDENT ADVISORY COUNCIL
Abstract ID#: 283048
SUSORNEY, Hannah C., Earth and Planetary Science, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21218, RABIDEAUX, Nathan M., Geosciences, Georgia State University, 24 Peachtree Center Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30303 and STUDENT ADVISORY COUNCIL, GSA, Boulder, CO 80301, hsusorn1@jhu.edu
WHY WE NEED A CULTURE OF MENTORING IN GRADUATE SCHOOL
Abstract ID#: 285859
HAACKER, Rebecca, SOARS Program, UCAR, Boulder, CO 80301, BATCHELOR, Rebecca, University Corporation for Atmospheric Reserarch, SOARS Center for Higher Education, Boulder, CO 80301 and BURT, Melissa, Department of Atmopsheric Science, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523, rhaacker@ucar.edu
HOW A GEOLOGY ALUMNI SOCIETY AND PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTE TO THE PREPARATION OF GRADUATE STUDENTS FOR A GEOSCIENCE CAREER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA
Abstract ID#: 282431
NOCITA, Bruce1, CONNOR, Charles2, HERBERT, Gregory S.2, RAINS, Mark2, RODRIGUEZ, Eileen3, RYAN, Jeffrey2 and VACHER, H.L.2, (1)School of Geosciences, University of South Florida, 4202 East Fowler Ave., Tampa, FL 33620; S&ME, Inc., 111 Kelsey Lane, Suite E, Tampa, FL 33619, (2)School of Geosciences, University of South Florida, 4202 East Fowler Ave., Tampa, FL 33620, (3)Small Business Development Center, University of South Florida, 1101 Channelside Drive, Suite 210, Tampa, FL 33602, bnocita@usf.edu
CREATING ETHICAL CLIMATE SCIENCE RESEARCHERS: AN ANALYSIS OF INTERVIEWS FROM TRIBAL AND SCIENTIST PERSPECTIVES
Abstract ID#: 280957
KIRBY, Caitlin K.1, HARUO, Citralina2, LIBARKIN, Julie C.1, CALDWELL, Chris2, WHYTE, Kyle Powys3 and EDLER, Rebecca2, (1)Geocognition Research Laboratory, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48823, (2)College of Menominee Nation Sustainable Development Institute, Keshena, WI 54135, (3)Department of Philosophy, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48823, kirbycai@msu.edu
INDUSTRY PERSPECTIVES: EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND STUDENT PREPARATION NEEDED WITHIN THE GEOSCIENCES
Abstract ID#: 283923
KLINE, Simon, Environmental and Nuclear Services, CH2M, 6600 Peachtree-Dunwoody Road NE, 400 Embassy Row, Suite 600, Atlanta, GA 30328, simon.kline@ch2m.com
COMMUNICATIONS TRAINING FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF GEOSCIENTISTS
Abstract ID#: 286962
BARTEL, Beth, UNAVCO, 6350 Nautilus Drive, Boulder, CO 80301 and CHARLEVOIX, Donna, Education and Community Engagement, UNAVCO, 6350 Nautilus Dr, Boulder, CO 80301, bartel@unavco.org
PROFESSIONAL MASTER'S PROGRAMS BRIDGING SCIENCE WITH BUSINESS
Abstract ID#: 282736
BECK, Dagmar, Natural Science - Professional Master's, Rice University, 6100 Main St, MS-103, Houston, TX 77005, dkbeck@rice.edu
GRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH IN FEDERAL LABS: A USGS/NSF COLLABORATION
Abstract ID#: 283407
SNOW, Eleanour1, JONES, Erick2, PATINO, Lina3, WASSERMAN, Elizabeth J.1 and KAISER, Kendra4, (1)U.S. Geological Survey, 12201 Sunrise Valley Dr. MS 911, Reston, VA 20192, (2)National Science Foundation, Division of Graduate Education, 4201 Wilson Blvd Suite 855.01, Arlington, VA 22230, (3)National Science Foundation, Division of Earth Sciences, 4201 Wilson Blvd, Suite 785, Arlington, VA 22230, (4)Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708, esnow@usgs.gov
UNIVERSAL SKILLS NEEDED FOR GRADUATE STUDENT SUCCESS IN DIVERSE GEOSCIENCE PROFESSIONS
Abstract ID#: 283949
MOSHER, Sharon, Jackson School of Geosciences, University of Texas at Austin, 1 University Station C1160, Austin, TX 78712 and RYAN, Jeffrey, School of Geosciences, University of South Florida, 4202 East Fowler Ave., Tampa, FL 33620, smosher@jsg.utexas.edu
A SENIOR SEMINAR TO PREPARE UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS FOR PROFESSIONAL GEOSCIENCE CAREERS AND GRADUATE SCHOOL
Abstract ID#: 282056
NICOLAYSEN, Kirsten P., Department of Geology, Whitman College, 345 Boyer AVE, Walla Walla, WA 99362, nicolakp@whitman.edu
EXPERIENCES INFLUENCING THE DEVELOPMENT OF REFORMED TEACHING BELIEFS AMONG FUTURE GEOSCIENCE PROFESSORS
Abstract ID#: 278607
CHAPMAN, LeeAnna Young, Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences, North Carolina State University, Campus Box 8208, Raleigh, NC 27695 and MCCONNELL, David, Marine, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695, ltyoung@ncsu.edu
 
Discussion
Abstract ID#: 288570
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