GSA Annual Meeting in Denver, Colorado, USA - 2016

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

Session No. 187
Tuesday, 27 September 2016: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
Mile High Ballroom 4EF (Colorado Convention Center)
SUCCESS AS A SMALLER FISH IN A BIG POND: A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO UNDERGRADUATE GEOLOGIC EDUCATION AS A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE FOR SECURING POST-BACCALAUREATE OPPORTUNITIES
Abstract ID#: 287879
KACKSTAETTER, Uwe, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Metropolitan State University of Denver, 890 Auraria Campus, Denver, CO 80204 and ECHOHAWK, Barbara, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences Dept, Metropolitan State University of Denver, 890 Auraria Pkwy, Denver, CO 80204, kackstae@msudenver.edu
FOSTERING THE ACADEMIC SUCCESS OF STEM TRANSFER STUDENTS
Abstract ID#: 286269
WETZEL, Laura Reiser1, DEBURE, Kelly R2 and MAUCH, Holger2, (1)Marine Science & Geosciences, Eckerd College, 4200 54th Ave. S., St. Petersburg, FL 33711, (2)Computer Science, Eckerd College, 4200 54th Ave. S., St. Petersburg, FL 33711, wetzellr@eckerd.edu
SMOOTHING THE TRANSITION OF STUDENTS FROM TWO YEAR TO FOUR YEAR INSTITUTIONS
Abstract ID#: 286803
HARRISON, J. Bruce J., BARHAM, Titia and TARTIS, Michaelann, Earth and Environmental Science Dept, New Mexico Tech, 801 Leroy Place, Socorro, NM 87801, bruce@nmt.edu
PATHWAYS FOR SUCCESS: RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION INTO THE GEOSCIENCES
Abstract ID#: 287459
BAUMANN, Sarah P, Geology Department, Macalester College, 1600 Grand Ave, St. Paul, MN 55105 and WIRTH, Karl R., Geology Department, Macalester College, Saint Paul, MN 55105, baumannsarahp@gmail.com
EXPANDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR 2YC GEOSCIENCE MAJORS THROUGH LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS
Abstract ID#: 285802
MILLER, Gretchen L. and LEINBACH, Adrianne A., Natural Sciences, Wake Technical Community College, 9101 Fayetteville Road, Raleigh, NC 27603, glmiller@waketech.edu
SUMMER BRIDGE PROGRAM INCREASES INDIGENOUS ENROLLMENT IN THE GEOSCIENCES
Abstract ID#: 278149
BRUNO, Barbara C.1, WREN, Johanna L.K.1, NOA, Keolani2, WOOD-CHARLSON, Elisha M.1, AYAU, Jessica1, LEON SOON, Sherril1, NEEDHAM, Heidi3 and CHOY, Anela4, (1)University of Hawaii, 1000 Pope Road, Honolulu, HI 96822, (2)Kapiolani Community College, Honolulu, HI 96816, (3)Geography, University of Hawaii, 2424 Maile Way, Honolulu, HI 96822, (4)MBARI, Moss Landing, CA 95039, barb@hawaii.edu
TRACKING THE VARIOUS AND CHANGING PATHS OF GEOSCIENCE GRADUATES INTO THE WORKFORCE FROM THE ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE TO THE DOCTORAL DEGREE
Abstract ID#: 285125
WILSON, Carolyn and KEANE, Christopher M., American Geosciences Institute, 4220 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22302, cwilson@agiweb.org
 
Break
Abstract ID#: 288247
VIRTUAL POSTER SHOWCASE:  AN UPDATE FOR THE GEOSCIENCE COMMUNITY
Abstract ID#: 278694
ASHER, Pranoti M., FURUKAWA, Harry and BROWN, Virgil, American Geophysical Union, 2000 Florida Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20009-1277, pasher@agu.org
TAKE A HIKE: GEOCACHING AS AN EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING TOOL IN INTRODUCTORY GEOLOGY COURSES
Abstract ID#: 286127
LAZAR, Kelly Best1, MOYSEY, Stephen M.1, WAGNER, John R.1, BRAME, Scott1, ABBOTT, Kathryn A.1, WYKEL, James M.1, DUVALL, Alexander V.2 and NGUYEN, Sharlen1, (1)Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29634-0919, (2)School of Computing, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29634, klazar@clemson.edu
FLIPPED ADVISING: USING PRE-ADVISING REFLECTIONS TO SUPPORT STUDENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUCCESS
Abstract ID#: 287025
WIRTH, Karl R., Geology Department, Macalester College, Saint Paul, MN 55105, wirth@macalester.edu
SUPPORTING THE ACADEMIC CAREERS AND RESEARCH OF TRADITIONALLY UNDERREPRESENTED GEOSCIENTISTS
Abstract ID#: 284734
HOULTON, Heather R. and KEANE, Christopher M., American Geosciences Institute, 4220 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22302, hrh@agiweb.org
OVERARCHING VISION AND STRUCTURE OF THE STEM STUDENT EXPERIENCES ABOARD SHIPS (STEMSEAS) PROGRAM
Abstract ID#: 283057
LEWIS, Jonathan, Geoscience, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA 15705, COOPER, Sharon, Lamont Doherty Earth Observatory, Columbia University, 61 Route 9W, Palisades, NY 10964, ALBERTS, Jon, University National Oceanography Laboratories System, Graduate School of Oceanography/URI, Box 32, 215 South Ferry Road, Narragansett, RI 02882 and THOMSON, Karen, Independent Consultant, 171 Clermont Ave, #3C, Brooklyn, NY 11205, jclewis@iup.edu
RECRUITING STRATEGIES FOR THE STEM STUDENT EXPERIENCES ABOARD SHIPS (STEMSEAS) PROGRAM
Abstract ID#: 285598
THOMSON, Karen B., Independent Consultant, 171 Clermont Ave, #3C, Brooklyn, NY 11205, LEWIS, Jonathan, Geoscience, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA 15705 and COOPER, Sharon, Lamont Doherty Earth Observatory, Columbia University, 61 Route 9W, Palisades, NY 10964, kbt@servingpublicservice.net
INITIAL RESULTS FROM THE STEM STUDENT EXPERIENCES ABOARD SHIPS (STEMSEAS) PROGRAM
Abstract ID#: 285959
COOPER, Sharon, Lamont Doherty Earth Observatory, Columbia University, 61 Route 9W, Palisades, NY 10964, LEWIS, Jonathan, Geoscience, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA 15705, THOMSON, Karen B., Independent Consultant, 171 Clermont Ave, #3C, Brooklyn, NY 11205, RABIN, Beth, Independent Consultant, Los Angeles, CA 90039, LECKIE, Mark, Dept. of Geosciences, Univ of Massachusetts, 611 North Pleasant Street, Amherst, MA 01003, ST. JOHN, Kristen, Department of Geology and Environmental Science, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807, PEKAR, Stephen F., Queens College, 65-30 Kissena Blvd, Flushing, NY 11367 and VAN DER HOEVEN KRAFT, Katrien J., Science, Whatcom Community College, 237 W. Kellogg Road, Bellingham, WA 98226, scooper@ldeo.columbia.edu
 
Discussion
Abstract ID#: 288248
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