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Topical Sessions
All sessions will take place at the Oregon Convention Center,
777 NE MLK, Jr. Blvd., Portland.
Invited and Volunteered Papers
These sessions are topically focused with a mix of invited and volunteered papers. Sessions are designed to promote the exchange of interdisciplinary, state-of-the-art information.
Can’t find a topical session that fits your abstract?
No problem! In addition to the topical sessions, there will be quite a few discipline categories for which you can submit an abstract. Discipline sessions are equally vital to our technical program. Please feel free to contact the JTPC member associated with your discipline if you have any questions regarding your abstract.
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- T10. Geoheritages, Geoantiquities, and Geomorphosites
GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division; GSA Geoinformatics Division; GSA History of Geology Division; GSA Geology and Society Division
John F. Shroder - The geological heritage of any nation, especially in the United States, lies in the unusual rock and landform sites that need attention and conservation preserve them for future generations and improve and promote education, scientific research, and geotourism.
- Geomorphology; Geoscience Education; Geoscience Information/Communication
- T14. Sequential and Repeat Photography as a Tool for Earth and Environmental Science Research and Education (Posters)
GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division; GSA Sedimentary Geology Division; GSA Geoscience Education Division
Paul Bierman, Christine Massey, Jamie Russell - Photographs document Earth's dynamic surface revealing climate change and human impact on the landscape. This session will involve researchers and educators using images to study how rivers, glaciers, volcanoes and other landforms change over time.
- Geomorphology; Geoscience Education; Quaternary Geology
- T97. EARTHTIME: From Developing Tools to Teaching about Time
GSA Sedimentary Geology Division; GSA Geobiology & Geomicrobiology Division; Geochemical Society; Paleontological Society; GSA Geoscience Education Division
Samuel A. Bowring, Kirk R. Johnson - High-precision geochronology is revolutionizing our understanding of Earth's history. We seek contributions related to exploring the limits of precision and accuracy of geochronometers, calibration of proxy stratigraphies, and new efforts at educational in-reach and outreach.
- Geoscience Education; Geochemistry; Paleontology, Biogeography/Biostratigraphy
- T98. Earth Science in Place-Based Teaching (Posters)
National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT); GSA Geoscience Education Division
Charles Ault, Steven Semken - Participants will share ideas on using geographically diverse "places" as contexts for teaching Earth science. Place-based teaching cultivates local knowledge and encourages the appreciation of landscapes. The "place" approach also incorporates important cultural and aesthetic insights.
- Geoscience Education; Environmental Geoscience; Geoscience Information/Communication
- T99. EarthScope Education and Outreach: Connecting Students, Teachers, and the Public to the Dynamic Landscape of North America
GSA Geophysics Division; National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT); GSA Geoscience Education Division
Robert J. Lillie, Susan Eriksson, John Taber - This session presents case studies of efforts to engage scientists, students, teachers, policy makers, and the public with EarthScope data and discoveries, and their bearing on a broad range of scientific and societal issues.
- Geoscience Education; Geoscience Information/Communication; Geophysics/Tectonophysics/Seismology
- T100. Field Geology Education — Historical Perspectives and Modern Approaches
National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT); GSA Geoscience Education Division; GSA Structural Geology and Tectonics Division; GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division
David Mogk, Steven Whitmeyer - This session will address numerous aspects of field instruction including historical perspectives, alternative curricula, field technology, original research, and international experiences with a focus on learning goals, pedagogic value and assessment of learning in the field.
- Geoscience Education; Structural Geology; Geomorphology
- T101. GIS in K-16 Geoscience Courses: Constructing Knowledge using GIS in Geoscience Courses
National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT); GSA Geoscience Education Division
Aida Awad, Michael Taber - Integrating GIS into K-16 geoscience courses provides rich opportunities for students to learn geoscience concepts while exploring relevant data and problems. Visualization, critical thinking, problem solving and computation skills are enhanced through the integration.
- Geoscience Education; Remote Sensing/Geographic Info System
- T102. Geological and Environmental Sciences Research Forum: Greater Visibility and Iinteractions Between the Undergraduates and K12 Students (Posters)
National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT)
Nazrul I. Khandaker, Stanley Schleifer - Undergraduate and K12 Students interested in current environmental/geological issues will be able to exchange their ideas and findings through their poster presentation and receive feedback from the attendees, as well; great venue for making well-informed decision on future career choices.
- Geoscience Education; Geoscience Information/Communication; Environmental Geoscience
- T103. Geology in the National Parks: Research, Mapping, and Education
GSA Structural Geology and Tectonics Division; GSA Hydrogeology Division; GSA Sedimentary Geology Division; GSA Geoscience Education Division; National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT)
Bruce Heise, Timothy Connors - This session addresses the role of geoscience in the National Parks. Presentations are encouraged on geologic research, mapping, surface/ground water studies, paleontology, coastal geology, education, and resource management on National Park Service administered lands.
- Geoscience Education; Geoscience Information/Communication
- T104. Geoscience Programs at Community Colleges: Models for Success and Innovation
National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT); GSA Geoscience Education Division
Eric M.D. Baer, Frank D. Granshaw - Community College programs are diverse and multifaceted. This session will highlight a variety of programs and how they successfully achieve their goals
- Geoscience Education; Geoscience Information/Communication
- T105. Interactions and Interdependencies of Academic and Applied Geosciences: Advantages, Challenges, and Ways Forward
GSA Academic and Applied Geoscience Relations Committee
Emily S. Schultz-Fellenz, Benjamin C. Burke - This session is a forum for: discussing the reliance of the academic and applied geoscience communities on one another, describing the successes and shortcomings of academic/applied geoscience interfaces, and detailing effective mechanisms for positive change.
- Geoscience Education; Engineering Geology; Economic Geology
- T106. Opportunities and Challenges for Geologic Hazards Education in Cascadia: In Memory of John Lahr
GSA Geophysics Division; GSA Geoscience Education Division; National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT); GSA Geology and Health Division
Robert F. Butler, Carolyn L. Driedger, James Roddey - This session will provide an opportunity for Geoscience educators, K-12 Earth science teachers, and scientists and officials to showcase successes in and challenges to geologic hazards education in Cascadia and other regions.
- Geoscience Education; Geoscience Information/Communication; Public Policy
- T107. Promoting Literacy About Earth System Science Concepts
National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT)
Michael Wysession, Nicole LaDue - Multiple community efforts have defined the fundamental concepts of Earth System Science. These documents serve as tools that can unite the scientific community in conveying a common message about Earth science to the public.
- Geoscience Education; Public Policy; Geoscience Information/Communication
- T108. Spatial Skills in the Geosciences
National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT); GSA Geoscience Education Division
Cathryn A. Manduca, Basil Tikoff, Thomas F. Shipley, Carol J. Ormand - Papers in this session will describe research on the spatial skills that underpin our ability to learn about geoscience or do geoscience research, as well as educational or technical innovations that develop these skills.
- Geoscience Education
- T109. Successful Models of Collaborations between High Schools and Two-year and Four-year Institutions
National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT); GSA Geoscience Education Division
Aida Awad, Steve Mattox - This session highlights collaborations with high schools that lead to students entering the geosciences, including duel credit, high school teachers offering courses for college credit and duel enrollment, high school students attending college classes.
- Geoscience Education
- T110. Teaching and Research Challenges and Successes for Solitary Geologists in Academia
National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT); GSA Geoscience Education Division; Council on Undergraduate Research
Janis D. Treworgy, Laura Guertin - Are you the only geologist at your institution? You are not alone! Come share your experiences and network with others like you. Discuss facilities, course load, research opportunities, challenges, successes, and what keeps you there.
- Geoscience Education
- T111. Techniques and Tools for Effective Recruitment, Retention and Promotion of Women and Minorities in the Geosciences
GSA Diversity in the Geosciences Committee; GSA Academic and Applied Geoscience Relations Committee; Association for Women Geoscientists
Margaret Brewer-LaPorta, Emily S. Schultz-Fellenz - This session provides an open discussion of successful methods for attraction and professional development of women and minorities within both the academic and applied geoscience sectors.
- Geoscience Education; Public Policy
- T112. The Nature of Geoscience Expertise
National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT); GSA Structural Geology and Tectonics Division; GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division; GSA Geoscience Education Division
David W. Mogk, Kim A. Kastens, Cathryn A. Manduca - Key aspects of geoscience expertise will be explored including spatial and temporal thinking, understanding Earth as a complex system, learning in the field, and integration of evidence across many scales of observation, methods, and sub-disciplines.
- Geoscience Education; Structural Geology; Geomorphology
- T113. Using Planetary Examples to Teach about Terrestrial Volcanoes
GSA Planetary Geology Division; GSA Geoscience Education Division; On the Cutting Edge Leadership Development in the Geosciences (an NSF-funded program)
Jayne C. Aubele, Barbara Tewksbury - We encourage abstracts that review and provide ways of integrating volcanoes from other planets into geosciences courses to enhance students' understanding of terrestrial geology and allow students to expand their skills to multiple planetary environments.
- Geoscience Education; Planetary Geology; Volcanology
- T114. What Can We do to Help Our Students Become Better Learners? Fostering the Development of Metacognition and Self-Regulation
GSA Geoscience Education Division; National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT)
Dexter Perkins, Karl R. Wirth - Metacognition, knowledge and regulation of one's thinking and learning, plays a critical role in learning, yet is often overlooked. This session explores approaches and challenges to teaching metacognition and self-regulation within the earth sciences.
- Geoscience Education
- T115. Women and Minority Careers in the Geosciences: Successful Strategies for overcoming Challenges
GSA Diversity in the Geosciences Committee; Association for Women Geoscientists
Jacquelyn Hams, Margaret Brewer-LaPorta, Amy Garbowicz - Successful minorities and women discuss the challenges involved in starting and promoting a career in the geosciences.
- Geoscience Education
- T117. Geoscience Information Landscape: Pathways to Success (Posters)
Geoscience Information Society; National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT)
Jody Foote - The geoscience information landscape is highly varied and offers many opportunities for information discovery. These posters represent the many unique pathways to geoscience information.
- Geoscience Information/Communication; Geoinformatics; Geoscience Education
- T118. Navigating the Geoscience Information Landscape: Pathways to Success
Geoscience Information Society; National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT)
Jody Foote - The geoscience information landscape is constantly changing. Information comes in an array of formats from a multitude of sources. Successful navigation depends on the paths chosen to identify, gather, organize and disseminate resources.
- Geoscience Information/Communication; Geoinformatics; Geoscience Education
- T119. Photographing Geology: The Roles of Imagery and Aesthetics in Geoscience Research and Communication. In Memory of Terry Toedtemeier
Ellen M. Bishop - Images at all scales enhance observation and help communicate geoscience to public and professionals. The session showcases photography and photographic techniques as an essential tool of research, communication, and creative and analytical thought.
- Geoscience Information/Communication; Geoscience Education
- T135. Geology in the National Forests and Grasslands — Stewardship, Education, and Research
GSA Geology and Society Division; USDA Forest Service, Minerals & Geology Management and Watershed, Fish, Wildlife, Air & Rare Plants Programs; GSA Hydrogeology Division; GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division; GSA Engineering Geology Division; National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT)
Christopher P. Carlson, Paul K. Doss, J. Courtney Cloyd, Michael A. Crump - This session will explore some of the many aspects of the geological sciences conducted on the National Forests and Grasslands. Topics include paleontology, cave and karst geology, engineering geology and natural-hazard mitigation, hydrogeology, interpretive and recreational geology, geoecology, and more.
- Environmental Geoscience; Public Policy; Geoscience Education
- T146. Ensuring Geologic Controversies are Addressed with Good Science in the Classroom, the Community, and the Capitol
National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT); GSA Geology and Public Policy Committee; GSA Geoscience Education Division; American Geological Institute (AGI)
Michael A. Phillips, Linda Rowan - Geologic controversies may be real or manufactured, but they always capture the public's attention. This session will present ideas and examples of ways to ensure the scientific perspective is included and given precedence when controversies arise.
- Public Policy; Geoscience Education; Geoscience Information/Communication
- T160. From Virtual Globes to Geoblogs: Digital Innovations in Geoscience Research, Education, and Outreach
GSA Geoinformatics Division; GSA Geoscience Education Division; Google, Inc.; National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT); GSA Geology and Society Division
Peter A. Selkin, Glenn A. Richard, John E. Bailey, Kyle House, Ronald C. Schott, Mano Marks - Virtual globes, various means of online collaboration, and novel applications of digital images can significantly enhance geoscience research, education, and outreach. This session will highlight particularly innovative examples.
- Geoinformatics; Geoscience Education; Geoscience Information/Communication
