Session: Supporting Diverse Student Populations: Innovations and Strategies for Geo-Success (GSA Annual Meeting in Denver, Colorado, USA

Introductory Remarks
Abstract ID#: 288178

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"UNDERREPRESENTED" IS NOT JUST A BUZZWORD: A CLOSER LOOK AT THE LACK OF ETHNIC AND RACIAL DIVERSITY IN THE GEOSCIENCES AND POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS
Abstract ID#: 284916

DAHL, Robyn Mieko, CAESAR, Kylie and DROSER, Mary L., Department of Earth Sciences, UC Riverside, 900 University Ave, Riverside, CA 92521, robynmdahl@gmail.com

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AN INVESTIGATION OF HIGH DROPOUT RATES AMONG INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS STUDYING IN STEM MAJORS IN THE U.S. THROUGH ANALYSIS OF THE KOREAN GEOPHYSICS CLASSROOM
Abstract ID#: 283154

KING, Seth L., Applied Linguistics, Pennsylvania State University, 304 Sparks Building, University Park, Penn State University, State College, PA 16801, slk335@psu.edu

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PRELIMINARY FINDINGS OF FIELD-BASED ACCESSIBILITY FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF U.S. GEOSCIENCE DEPARTMENTS
Abstract ID#: 282314

CARABAJAL, Ivan G., Department of Geology, University of Cincinnati, 500 Geology-Physics Building, P.O. Box 210013, Cincinnati, OH 45221-0013 and ATCHISON, Christopher L., School of Education and Department of Geology, University of Cincinnati, 511E Teachers College, P.O. Box 210002, Cincinnati, OH 45221, carabaig@mail.uc.edu

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TRADITIONAL NATIVE AMERICAN STORY TELLING ENHANCES GEOSCIENCE PEDAGOGY
Abstract ID#: 287347

CERVENY, Niccole V. and WEBB, Eddie, Geosciences, Mesa Community College, 7110 E McKellips Rd, Mesa, AZ 85207, Niccole.cerveny@mesacc.edu

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ACCOMMODATIONS FOR VISUALLY IMPARED STUDENTS IN GEOLOGY LAB
Abstract ID#: 282939

GARDNER, Daniel J., Geosciences, Georgia State University, PO Box 4105, Atlanta, GA 30302, dgardner9@student.gsu.edu

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A STUDENT’S PERSPECTIVE OF STRATEGIES FOR FACULTY WITH STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Abstract ID#: 286819

GATESY, David J. and SMAY, Jessica J., Earth and Space Science, San Jose City College, 2100 Moorpark Ave, San Jose, CA 95128, davidgatesy@gmail.com

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ADDRESSING CHALLENGES DURING AT-SEA RESEARCH
Abstract ID#: 287624

CALLAHAN, Kiel, Gallaudet University, 800 Florida Ave, Washington, DC 20002, kiel.callahan@gallaudet.edu

Discussion
Abstract ID#: 288176

Break
Abstract ID#: 288179

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PROMOTING DIVERSITY THROUGH DELIBERATE INCLUSIVE APPROACHES TO MAKE THE GEOSCIENCES MORE ACCESSIBLE
Abstract ID#: 283753

WILLIAMS, Wendi J.W., Science and Mathematics Division - Geology Program, NorthWest Arkansas Community College, One College Drive, Bentonville, AR 72712, wwilliams@nwacc.edu

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EXPANDING ACCESS TO FIELD-BASED LEARNING THROUGH THE USE OF MOBILE TECHNOLOGIES AND MIXED-ABILITY STUDENT GROUPING
Abstract ID#: 282315

ATCHISON, Christopher L., School of Education and Department of Geology, University of Cincinnati, 511E Teachers College, P.O. Box 210002, Cincinnati, OH 45221, WHITMEYER, Steven J., James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807, PIATEK, Jennifer L., Department of Geological Sciences, Central Connecticut State University, 1615 Stanley St, New Britain, CT 06050, MARSHALL, Anita M., School of Geosciences, University of South Florida, 4202 E. Fowler Ave., NES 107, Tampa, FL 33620, CARABAJAL, Ivan G., Department of Geology, University of Cincinnati, 500 Geology-Physics Building, P.O. Box 210013, Cincinnati, OH 45221-0013, PYLE, Eric J., Department of Geology & Environmental Science, James Madison University, MSC 6903, Harrisonburg, VA 22807, DE PAOR, Declan, Dept. of Physics, Old Dominion University, OCNPS Bldg., Room 306, 4600 Elkhorn Ave, Norfolk, VA 23529 and ERIKSSON, Susan C., Eriksson Associates LLC, 3980 Broadway, Suite 103 #168, Boulder, CO 80304, christopher.atchison@uc.edu

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3D SIMULATOR FOR TRAINING IN BASIC GEOLOGIC FIELD MAPPING METHODS
Abstract ID#: 282470

PARCELL, William C., Department of Geology, Wichita State University, 1845 Fairmount Avenue, Wichita, KS 67260, william.parcell@wichita.edu

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DISCOVERING NEW DINOSAUR FOOTPRINTS AND FOOT TRACKS USING STRUCTURE FROM MOTION DATA
Abstract ID#: 282023

MARTINEZ, Valeria V. and SERPA, Laura F., Geological Sciences, University of Texas at El Paso, 500 W. University, El Paso, TX 79968, vvguerrero@miners.utep.edu

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INNOVATING GEOSCIENCE EDUCATION IN COMMUNITY COLLEGES BY INTRODUCING TECHNOLOGICAL FIELD-BASED LEARNING
Abstract ID#: 285201

HAYES, Emily Blythe, Department of Geological Sciences, Ball State University, Muncie, IN 47306, ebhayes@bsu.edu

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USING SYSTEMIC EFFORTS HORIZONTALLY AND VERTICALLY TO IMPROVE ACCESSIBILITY AND OPPORTUNITY IN GEOSCIENCE EDUCATION
Abstract ID#: 287860

BRAME, Roderic I., Director of STEAM Education, Keystone Prep High School, 18105 Gunn Hwy, Odessa, FL 34639, rib@R2B2STEM.com

Discussion
Abstract ID#: 288486

Concluding Remarks
Abstract ID#: 288180

GSA Annual Meeting in Denver, Colorado, USA - 2016

T87. Supporting Diverse Student Populations: Innovations and Strategies for Geo-Success