GSA Annual Meeting in Denver, Colorado, USA - 2016

T80. Implementing Discovery-Based Research Experiences in Undergraduate Geoscience Courses and Curricula

Session No. 305
Wednesday, 28 September 2016: 1:30 PM-5:30 PM
Mile High Ballroom 4D (Colorado Convention Center)
 
Introductory Remarks
Abstract ID#: 288133
USING FACULTY LEARNING COMMUNITIES TO SUPPORT FACULTY CREATION OF UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH EXPERIENCES
Abstract ID#: 285024
KORTZ, Karen M.1, MULLANEY, Jeanne2, TOWNSEND, Heather3, COCLIN, Maria4, RIEGER, Duayne5, MALARET, Luis3 and TRAFICANTE, Regina6, (1)Physics Department, Community College of Rhode Island, 1762 Louisquisset Pike, Lincoln, RI 02865, (2)Foreign Languages, Community College of Rhode Island, 1762 Louisquisset Pike, Lincoln, RI 02865, (3)Biology, Community College of Rhode Island, 1762 Louisquisset Pike, Lincoln, RI 02865, (4)Business, Community College of Rhode Island, 400 East Avenue, Warwick, RI 02886, (5)Physics, Community College of Rhode Island, 400 East Avenue, Warwick, RI 02886, (6)Psychology, Community College of Rhode Island, 400 East Avenue, Warwick, RI 02886, kkortz@ccri.edu
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH IN THE GEOSCIENCES:  FOR ALL STUDENTS AT ALL INSTRUCTIONAL LEVELS
Abstract ID#: 285831
MOGK, D.W., Dept. Earth Sciences, Montana State Univ, Bozeman, MT 59717, mogk@montana.edu
A RESEARCH-BASED GEOSCIENCE COURSE ENGAGES STUDENTS IN DISCOVERY AT STRATEGIC MOMENTS IN THEIR UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Abstract ID#: 286657
VAN DIJK, Deanna, Department of Geology, Geography and Environmental Studies, Calvin College, 3201 Burton St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 and BRUXVOORT, Crystal, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Calvin College, 3201 Burton St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546, dvandijk@calvin.edu
STABILITY ANALYSIS OF NATIVE AMERICAN ROCK ART PANELS ENGAGES INTRODUCTORY LEVEL GEOSCIENCE STUDENTS IN THE STUDY OF ROCK DECAY
Abstract ID#: 287321
CERVENY, Niccole V., Geosciences, Mesa Community College, 7110 E McKellips Rd, Mesa, AZ 85207, Niccole.cerveny@mesacc.edu
ACTIVE LEARNING TECHNIQUES TO DEVELOP SCIENCE RESEARCH SKILLS IN A LARGE-SCALE INTRODUCTORY GEOSCIENCE CLASS FOR NON-MAJORS
Abstract ID#: 284031
CHERMAK, John, Department of Geosciences, Virginia Tech, 4044 Derring Hall, Blacksburg, VA 24061 and FILER, Kim, Center for Instructional Development and Educational Research (CIDER), Virginia Tech, 109 Hillcrest Hall, 385 West Campus Drive, Blacksburg, VA 24061, jchermak@vt.edu
RESEARCH IN INTRODUCTORY STABLE ISOTOPES: DETERMINING THE SOURCE OF CARBON DIOXIDE AND ORGANIC CARBON IN SELECT CARBONATED BEVERAGES USING STABLE CARBON ISOTOPES
Abstract ID#: 287493
ATEKWANA, Eliot, HEIBEL, Krystal, LAVIOLETTE, Christopher, LUKOCZKI, Georgina, MISSI, Charles and PROCK, Aaron, Boone Pickens School of Geology, Oklahoma State University, 105 Nobel Research Center, Stillwater, OK 74078, eliot.atekwana@okstate.edu
 
Break
Abstract ID#: 288135
WICKED PROBLEMS: CURRICULAR SOLUTIONS
Abstract ID#: 285738
FORTNER, Sarah K., Geology, Wittenberg University, Springfield, OH 45501 and BURGETT, Amber A., Environmental Science, Wittenberg University, Springfield, OH 45501, sfortner@wittenberg.edu
DATA-RICH, SOCIETALLY-RELEVANT UNDERGRADUATE TEACHING RESOURCES FOR GEOSCIENCE CLASSROOMS AND FIELD COURSES
Abstract ID#: 282589
PRATT-SITAULA, Beth1, DOUGLAS, Bruce J.2, WALKER, Becca3, CROSBY, Benjamin T.4, CHARLEVOIX, Donna1, CROSBY, Christopher J.5 and SHERVAIS, Katherine A.H.1, (1)Education and Community Engagement, UNAVCO, 6350 Nautilus Drive, Boulder, CO 80301, (2)Department of Geological Sciences, Indiana Univ, 1001 E. 10th St, Bloomington, IN 47405, (3)Department of Earth Sciences and Astronomy, Mt. San Antonio College, 1100 N. Grand Avenue, Walnut, CA 91789, (4)Dept. of Geological Sciences, Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID 83209, (5)Geodetic Data Services, UNAVCO, 6350 Nautilus Drive, Boulder, CO 80301, prattsitaula@unavco.org
USING AN AUTHENTIC SUMMER RESEARCH EXPERIENCE TO IMPROVE SCIENCE LITERACY AND EARTH SCIENCE AWARENESS
Abstract ID#: 287870
HEIM, Noel A., Department of Geological Sciences, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305, SALTZMAN, Jennifer, School of Earth, Energy & Environmental Sciences, Stanford Univeristy, Mitchell Building, 397 Panama Mall, Stanford, CA 94305 and PAYNE, Jonathan L., Department of Geological Sciences, Stanford University, 450 Serra Mall, Building 320, Room 118, Stanford, CA 94305, naheim@stanford.edu
GEOARCHAEOLOGICAL AND GEOMORPHIC GROUND PENETRATING RADAR INVESTIGATIONS IN LITHUANIA: HIGH IMPACT UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH EXPERIENCES - UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-EAU CLAIRE’S INTERNATIONAL FELLOWS PROGRAM
Abstract ID#: 285735
JOL, Harry M.1, WAVRIN, Thomas A.1, SEAMANS, Jackelyn M.1, ERICKSON, James S.1, KLEINSCHMIDT, Alexander S.1, FREUND, Richard A.2, REEDER, Philip P.3, SELIGMAN, Jon4 and DAUBARAS, Mantas5, (1)Department of Geography and Anthropology, University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire, 105 Garfield Avenue, P.O. Box 4004, Eau Claire, WI 54702-4004, (2)Maurice Greenberg Center of Judaic Studies, University of Hartford, 200 Bloomfield Avenue, Hartford, WI 06117, (3)Bayer School of Natural and Environmental Sciences, Duquesne University, 600 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15282, (4)Israel Antiquities Authority, Jerusalem, Israel, (5)Lithuanian Institute of History, Kraziu g. 5, Vilnius, LT-01108, Lithuania, jolhm@uwec.edu
VOLCANO, LANDSLIDE AND SEISMIC HAZARDS OF CALDAS, CENTRAL CORDILLERA, COLOMBIA: INTERNATIONAL PROJECT-BASED EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER
Abstract ID#: 286502
WHITEHILL, Caroline1, JARAMILLO, Carlos Marcelo2, FRANCO, Ana Maria2, RAMIREZ CORREA, Adiela3, GUANEME RAMÍREZ, Carlos Alberto4, LÓPEZ, Gonzalo Iván3, VARGAS, Sebastian2, ARDILA ROA, José Ricardo5, OCAMPO CARDONA, Nathalia6 and RODRIGUEZ, Sandra3, (1)Geology Department, College of the Desert, 43-500 Monterey Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260; Geological Sciences, Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA 98926-7523, (2)Geological Sciences, Universidad de Caldas, Manizales, Colombia, (3)Department of Environment and Environmental Hazards, CorpoCaldas, Manizales, Colombia, (4)Gubernacion de Manizales, Manizales, Colombia, (5)Geociencias, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogota, Colombia, (6)Geological Sciences, Universidad de Caldas, Manizales, 11367-1597, Colombia; Applied Environmental Geosciences, School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Queens College, New York, NY 11367-1597, whitehillgeosciences@gmail.com
DISCOVERY-BASED RESEARCH IN A STUDY ABROAD EXPERIENCE: “NEPAL: GEOSCIENCE IN THE HIMALAYA” PROGRA
Abstract ID#: 284693
PRATT-SITAULA, Beth, Asia-Pacific, SIT Study Abroad, 1 Kipling Rd, Brattleboro, VT 05302, UPRETI, Bishal Nath, Nepal Academy of Science and Technology, Lalitpur, Kathmandu, Nepal and GAJUREL, Ananta Prasad, Department of Geology, Tri-Chandra Campus, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, 44613, Nepal, beth.prattsitaula@sit.edu
 
Concluding Remarks
Abstract ID#: 288134
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