Topical Sessions

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.

Papers for topical sessions were submitted only in the presentation mode noted in the session description. If a topical abstract was submitted in the incorrect mode, the abstract was transferred automatically to a discipline session.

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T1. Assessing Groundwater Availability and Sustainability
GSA Hydrogeology Division
Kevin F. Dennehy, William M. Alley: Having an adequate supply of water to meet human and ecological needs is essential. Approaches and methodologies to quantify, forecast, and secure groundwater resources at large scales for short- and long-term availability warrant examination.; Hydrogeology; Environmental Geoscience; Public Policy; View abstracts in this session
T1. Part II
GSA Hydrogeology Division: Hydrogeology; Environmental Geoscience; Public Policy; View abstracts in this session
T1. Posters
GSA Hydrogeology Division: Hydrogeology; Environmental Geoscience; Public Policy; View abstracts in this session
T2. Impacts of Land Use and Climate Change on Water Resources Sustainability
GSA Hydrogeology Division
David A. Stonestrom, Bridget R. Scanlon: This session focuses on impacts of climatic and land-use change on groundwater and surface-water resources. Past and projected impacts from natural and anthropogenic forcings will be examined by field studies, satellites, speleothems, modeling, etc.; Hydrogeology; Remote Sensing/Geographic Info System; Paleoclimatology/Paleoceanography; View abstracts in this session
T2. Part II
GSA Hydrogeology Division: Hydrogeology; Remote Sensing/Geographic Info System; Paleoclimatology/Paleoceanography; View abstracts in this session
T2. Posters
GSA Hydrogeology Division: Hydrogeology; Remote Sensing/Geographic Info System; Paleoclimatology/Paleoceanography; View abstracts in this session
T3. The Hydrogeological Effects of Urbanization
GSA Hydrogeology Division; GSA Engineering Geology Division; GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division; GSA Geology and Society Division; U.S. National Chapter of the International Assoc. of Hydrogeologists
John M. Sharp, Barry J. Hibbs: This session examines how urbanization affects groundwater systems, including recharge rates, flow patterns, stream and spring flows, water quality, climatic effects, geotechnical design, and urban planning.; Hydrogeology; Engineering Geology; Environmental Geoscience; View abstracts in this session
T3. Part II
GSA Hydrogeology Division; GSA Engineering Geology Division; GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division; GSA Geology and Society Division; U.S. National Chapter of the International Assoc. of Hydrogeologists: Hydrogeology; Engineering Geology; Environmental Geoscience; View abstracts in this session
T3. Posters
GSA Hydrogeology Division; GSA Engineering Geology Division; GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division; GSA Geology and Society Division; U.S. National Chapter of the International Assoc. of Hydrogeologists: Hydrogeology; Engineering Geology; Environmental Geoscience; View abstracts in this session
T4. Advances in Understanding Aquifer Heterogeneity and Multi-Scale Flow and Transport in Porous and Fractured Media
GSA Hydrogeology Division
Ramya Ramanathan, Gary S. Weissmann: This session focuses on the advances in understanding aquifer heterogeneity and its effect on flow and transport processes. Approaches of interest include field characterization, flow and transport modeling, upscaling, inverse modeling, and designing remediation systems.; Hydrogeology; Sediments, Clastic; View abstracts in this session
T4. Posters
GSA Hydrogeology Division: Hydrogeology; Sediments, Clastic; View abstracts in this session
T5. Mountain Hydrogeology, Faults, Fractures, Fluid Flow, and Sustainability of Natural Resources: In Memory of the Contributions of Craig Burton Forster
GSA Hydrogeology Division; GSA Structural Geology and Tectonics Division; GSA Geology and Society Division; GSA Geophysics Division
Jonathan Saul Caine, Shemin Ge, Andrew H. Manning, Jessica Thompson: Focused on multidisciplinary natural resources science and its use in public policy; fundamental to applied research contributions are sought to highlight fieldwork, new approaches, modeling, sustainability, and (or) how laypersons use and perceive scientific information.; Hydrogeology; Structural Geology; Public Policy; View abstracts in this session
T5. Posters
GSA Hydrogeology Division; GSA Structural Geology and Tectonics Division; GSA Geology and Society Division; GSA Geophysics Division: Hydrogeology; Structural Geology; Public Policy; View abstracts in this session
T7. Contaminant Hydrogeology of Karst — Characterization, Modeling, and Remediation
GSA Hydrogeology Division
David S. Lipson, Keith A. White: This session will bring together academic and professional scientists, engineers, and regulators faced with solving contaminated karst problems to discuss issues related specifically to characterization, modeling, and remediation of karst groundwater.; Hydrogeology; Environmental Geoscience; Sediments, Carbonates; View abstracts in this session
T8. Flow in Fractured and Karstic Aquifers: Models and Methods
GSA Hydrogeology Division; U.S. National Chapter of the International Assoc. of Hydrogeologists; Karst Waters Institute
Carol Wicks, Todd Halihan: Fractured and karstic aquifers remain difficult to characterize, but significant advances have been made in field methods and modeling of flow and transport through these systems. This session will examine these advances.; Hydrogeology; Environmental Geoscience; Engineering Geology; View abstracts in this session
T8. Posters
GSA Hydrogeology Division; U.S. National Chapter of the International Assoc. of Hydrogeologists; Karst Waters Institute: Hydrogeology; Environmental Geoscience; Engineering Geology; View abstracts in this session
T9. Sources of Acid Rock Drainage to Draining Mine Tunnels and in Complex Geologic Systems
GSA Hydrogeology Division
Katie Walton-Day, Mike Wireman, Bruce Stover: This session seeks a range of geochemical, geologic, geophysical, hydrogeologic, and engineering studies that present research and techniques used to understand sources of acid rock drainage for draining mine tunnels and complex geologic systems.; Hydrogeology; Geochemistry; Environmental Geoscience; View abstracts in this session
T10. The Hydrogeologic and Regulatory Environments of Phosphate Mining and Processing
International Assoc. of Hydrogeologists/USNC; GSA Hydrogeology Division; GSA Geology and Health Division
Gerry V. Winter, Neil Coleman: The session will discuss the hydrogeologic and regulatory environments related to mining and processing of phosphate ore and the impact of both on the economics of mining.; Hydrogeology; Environmental Geoscience; Economic Geology; View abstracts in this session
T12. Arsenic in Geologic Systems
GSA Hydrogeology Division; GSA Geology and Society Division; GSA Geology and Health Division; International Society for Groundwater for Sustainable Development (ISGSD); GSA Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, and Volcanology Division; GSA Geobiology & Geomicrobiology Division
Prosun Bhattacharya, Abhijit Mukherjee, Alan E. Fryar, David A. Polya: Global occurrence of arsenic in geologic systems, groundwater, soil, and the food chain has raised serious environmental concern. This session will deal with the occurrence, mobility, biogeochemical cycling, epidemiological, socio-economic effects, and sustainable mitigation of arsenic.; Hydrogeology; Geology and Health; Environmental Geoscience; View abstracts in this session
T12. Part II
GSA Hydrogeology Division; GSA Geology and Society Division; GSA Geology and Health Division; International Society for Groundwater for Sustainable Development (ISGSD); GSA Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, and Volcanology Division; GSA Geobiology & Geomicrobiology Division: Hydrogeology; Geology and Health; Environmental Geoscience; View abstracts in this session
T12. Posters
GSA Hydrogeology Division; GSA Geology and Society Division; GSA Geology and Health Division; International Society for Groundwater for Sustainable Development (ISGSD); GSA Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, and Volcanology Division; GSA Geobiology & Geomicrobiology Division: Hydrogeology; Geology and Health; Environmental Geoscience; View abstracts in this session
T13. CO2 Sequestration in Deep Saline Aquifers: Leakage Pathways, Risk Assessment, and Impact on Overlying Aquifers
GSA Hydrogeology Division
John E. McCray, Alexis K. Navarre-Sitchler, Assaf Wunsch: As CO2 sequestration in deep aquifers increasingly becomes an attractive solution for reduction of CO2 release to the atmosphere, studies are underway to assess possible leakage risks to overlying aquifers.; Hydrogeology; Geochemistry; Environmental Geoscience; View abstracts in this session
T13. Posters
GSA Hydrogeology Division: Hydrogeology; Geochemistry; Environmental Geoscience; View abstracts in this session
T14. Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS): Sustainable, Carbon-Free Energy
GSA Geophysics Division
Warren W. Wood, Wolfgang W. Bauer: Session will highlight complete life cycle costs and benefits in developing this sustainable, environmental benign, carbon-free resource. Uncertainty in capital, planning, permitting, and hazard management costs, earthquake hazards, and hydro and geologic characterization are addressed.; Hydrogeology; Engineering Geology; Geophysics/Tectonophysics/Seismology; View abstracts in this session
T16. Geochemical and Isotopic Evolution of Sedimentary and Crystalline Formation Brines
GSA Hydrogeology Division; International Association of GeoChemistry (IAGC); GSA Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, and Volcanology Division
Orfan Shouakar-Stash, Randy L. Stotler: Although formation brines have been extensively investigated, evolutionary pathways are still disputed. This session will explore new findings and evaluate different evolutionary pathways for brines based on geochemical and isotopic evidence.; Hydrogeology; Geochemistry; View abstracts in this session
T17. Geologic Maps, Digital Geologic Maps, and Derivatives from Geologic and Geophysical Maps (Posters)
GSA Engineering Geology Division; Association of American State Geologists; U.S. Geological Survey; GSA Geology and Society Division; GSA Geophysics Division; GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division
Richard C. Berg, Ralph F. Crawford, Michael W. Higgins, Linda Jacobsen, E. Donald McKay, David R. Soller, L. Harvey Thorleifson: This poster session will highlight new geologic maps, mapping programs, and innovations in geological mapping, including data management, web accessibility, 3-D, and applications in water and land management.; Geoscience Information/Communication; Hydrogeology; Engineering Geology; View abstracts in this session
T18. Reaching New Peaks in Geoscience: Geoscience in the Service of a Sustainable Future
GSA Geology and Society Division; GSA Geology and Public Policy Committee; GSA Hydrogeology Division; GSA Engineering Geology Division; Association of American State Geologists
D. Craig Cooper, Jonathan H. Goodwin: This session will explore ways that geoscience research and effective communication of its results contribute to sustainability. Topics include overcoming hazards and climate change, supplying water resources, energy and minerals, using geologic maps, and geomorphology.; Environmental Geoscience; Public Policy; Geoscience Information/Communication; View abstracts in this session
T18. Posters
GSA Geology and Society Division; GSA Geology and Public Policy Committee; GSA Hydrogeology Division; GSA Engineering Geology Division; Association of American State Geologists: Environmental Geoscience; Public Policy; Geoscience Information/Communication; View abstracts in this session
T20. National and International Geological Licensure, The ASBOG Fundamentals of Geology and Practice of Geology Examinations, Accreditation, and Assessment of Academic Degree Programs
GSA Geology and Society Division; National Association of State Boards of Geology
Richard K. Spruill: Geological licensure in the U.S. and Canada is based in part on successful completion of national examinations. Results of these examinations are now available to geoscience departments for use in assessment and accreditation.; Geoscience Education; Geoscience Information/Communication; None of the above; View abstracts in this session
T21. Ocean Acidification and Other Societally Relevant Environmental Changes: Using the Past to Infer Our Future (Cushman Session)
GSA Geology and Society Division; Cushman Foundation for Foraminiferal Research
Joan M. Bernhard, Michael Martínez-Colón: This session will highlight geobiological, paleontological, and biogeochemical research on fossil or modern organisms to address time-sensitive issues, such as ocean acidification and other types of environmental change, including global warming and sea-level rise.; Paleontology, Diversity, Extinction, Origination; Paleontology, Biogeography/Biostratigraphy; Paleontology, Paleoecology/Taphonomy; View abstracts in this session
T21. Posters
GSA Geology and Society Division; Cushman Foundation for Foraminiferal Research: Paleontology, Diversity, Extinction, Origination; Paleontology, Biogeography/Biostratigraphy; Paleontology, Paleoecology/Taphonomy; View abstracts in this session
T22. Exposing Myths and Misrepresentations of Climate Change and Evolution Science: Strategies and Case Studies for Geoscientists, Educators, Policy Makers, and the Press
GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division; American Quaternary Association (AMQUA); GSA Geobiology & Geomicrobiology Division; GSA Geology and Society Division; GSA Geoscience Education Division; International Union for Quaternary Research (INQUA); National Association of Geoscience Teachers; Paleontological Society
George T. Stone, Michael E. Mann, Andrew M. Buddington: Public mistrust of evidence-based knowledge compels clear explanation of science and exposure of myths and misrepresentations. This session presents strategies and case studies in climate-change and evolution science to help meet this imperative.; Quaternary Geology; Paleontology, Diversity, Extinction, Origination; Geoscience Education; View abstracts in this session
T23. Reconstructing Interactions between Humans and the Natural Environment during the Holocene
GSA Archaeological Geology Division; GSA Limnogeology Division; GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division
Michelle F. Goman: The Holocene is unique in experiencing significant human impacts to the natural environment and conversely the impact of natural hazards on civilizations. This session seeks papers that reconstruct and examine these impacts.; Archaeological Geology; Limnogeology; Quaternary Geology; View abstracts in this session
T23. Posters
GSA Archaeological Geology Division; GSA Limnogeology Division; GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division: Archaeological Geology; Limnogeology; Quaternary Geology; View abstracts in this session
T25. The Geoenvironmental Context of Human Migrations
GSA Archaeological Geology Division; GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division; GSA Geobiology & Geomicrobiology Division; American Quaternary Association (AMQUA)
E. Arthur Bettis, Jonathan Winn: This session examines the geological and environmental context of human migrations by exploring constraints and opportunities for human migrations in the light of interactions among landscapes and the flora, fauna, and humans inhabiting them.; Archaeological Geology; Quaternary Geology; Paleontology, Paleoecology/Taphonomy; View abstracts in this session
T26. Advances in Clean Coal Technology, Carbon Sequestration, and Enhanced Resource Recovery
GSA Coal Geology Division; GSA Geology and Society Division
Jack C. Pashin, Stephen F. Greb: This session examines advances in clean coal technology, including geologic carbon sequestration and enhanced oil and gas recovery. The environmental impacts of greenhouse gas emissions and carbon capture and storage programs are considered.; Coal Geology; Environmental Geoscience; Public Policy; View abstracts in this session
T26. Posters
GSA Coal Geology Division; GSA Geology and Society Division: Coal Geology; Environmental Geoscience; Public Policy; View abstracts in this session
T27. Frontiers in Coal Science: Basic Research to Applied Technology
GSA Coal Geology Division; GSA Sedimentary Geology Division
Sharon M. Swanson, Ronald H. Affolter: This session highlights recent advances in coal science. Topics include environmental effects of coal utilization, characterization of coal combustion products, coal gasification/liquefaction, coal bed methane, economics of coal use, carbon sequestration, coal petrology, and sedimentology.; Coal Geology; Environmental Geoscience; Sediments, Clastic; View abstracts in this session
T27. Posters
GSA Coal Geology Division; GSA Sedimentary Geology Division: Coal Geology; Environmental Geoscience; Sediments, Clastic; View abstracts in this session
T29. Landslides, Debris Flow, and Rock Fall: Reaching New Peaks in Research and Monitoring
GSA Engineering Geology Division; GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division; U.S. Geological Survey
Rex L. Baum, Brian D. Collins: This session will explore new insights about landslide processes and hazards. Contributions that address field, instrumental, or modeling studies about any type of landslides are especially welcome.; Engineering Geology; Geomorphology; Public Policy; View abstracts in this session
T29. Posters
GSA Engineering Geology Division; GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division; U.S. Geological Survey: Engineering Geology; Geomorphology; Public Policy; View abstracts in this session
T30. Motion of Landslides, Debris Flows, and Avalanches
GSA Engineering Geology Division; GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division; Association of Environmental & Engineering Geologists
William H. Schulz, Jeffrey A. Coe, Mark E. Reid: This session seeks presentations describing factors that control motion in all types of landslides, ranging from creeping slides to rapid debris flows and rock avalanches. Contributions describing recent research advances and case studies are encouraged.; Engineering Geology; Geomorphology; View abstracts in this session
T32. Seeing the True Shape of Earth's Surface: Applications of Airborne and Terrestrial LiDAR in the Geosciences
GSA Engineering Geology Division; GSA Structural Geology and Tectonics Division; GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division; GSA Sedimentary Geology Division; GSA Geoinformatics Division; GSA Geophysics Division
Ian P. Madin, Kurt L. Frankel: High-resolution LiDAR data are now becoming available over large areas. This session will examine how these highly detailed images of the land surface provide unprecedented opportunities for qualitative and quantitative analysis of earth processes.; Engineering Geology; Neotectonics/Paleoseismology; Quaternary Geology; View abstracts in this session
T32. Posters
GSA Engineering Geology Division; GSA Structural Geology and Tectonics Division; GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division; GSA Sedimentary Geology Division; GSA Geoinformatics Division; GSA Geophysics Division: Engineering Geology; Neotectonics/Paleoseismology; Quaternary Geology; View abstracts in this session
T33. Debris Flows: From Hazard Mitigation to Landscape Evolution
; GSA Engineering Geology Division; GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division
Scott W. McCoy, Jason W. Kean, Leslie Hsu: We encourage field, laboratory, and modeling contributions on all aspects and types of debris flows, their controls on steepland morphology, and their impact on downstream fluvial systems.; Geomorphology; Engineering Geology; Hydrogeology; View abstracts in this session
T34. Vapors, Brines, Sulfides, and Mines: Understanding Metal Mobility in Magma-Hydrothermal Systems and Their Supergene Successors
Society of Economic Geologists; GSA Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, and Volcanology Division; GSA Hydrogeology Division
Jacob B. Lowenstern, Adam Simon, Charles Alpers: This session explores the processes and phases that control metal partitioning in Earth's crust, ranging from magmas to their related hydrothermal systems, into mineral deposits, and finally during erosion and oxidation near the surface.; Economic Geology; Environmental Geoscience; Geochemistry; View abstracts in this session
T34. Posters
Society of Economic Geologists; GSA Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, and Volcanology Division; GSA Hydrogeology Division: Economic Geology; Environmental Geoscience; Geochemistry; View abstracts in this session
T35. Critical Metals (REE, In, Te, Nb, Ta, Ga, Li, etc.) for the New Energy Future
Society of Economic Geologists; GSA Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, and Volcanology Division
Yasushi Watanabe, Murray W. Hitzman: The session aims to discuss geneses of the critical metal-bearing deposits, as well as the present and potential supply sources for the critical metals that are indispensable for the productions of high-technology materials.; Economic Geology; Mineralogy/Crystallography; Petrology, Igneous; View abstracts in this session
T36. Metal-Fertile versus Barren Magmatic Systems at the Arc- to Individual Pluton-Scale: Applying an Improved Understanding of Volatile and Trace-Element Behavior and Experimental Constraints to Petrogenetic Studies Society of Economic Geologists; GSA Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, and Volcanology Division; Mineralogical Society of America James D. Webster, Kéiko H. Hattori: Why are some intrusions in subduction zones associated with metallic mineralization and others are not? Coupling petrogenetic studies with improved understanding of fractionation behavior in magmatic systems and experimental constraints may provide answers.; Economic Geology; Geochemistry; Tectonics; View abstracts in this session
T37. Environmental Geochemistry for Modern Mining
Society of Economic Geologists
Robert R. Seal, LeeAnn Munk: This session encourages contributions on baseline characterization, geochemical characteristics of mine wastes, ecological and human health effects associated with mine waste and drainage, pit lake geochemistry, and case studies.; Economic Geology; Geochemistry; Environmental Geoscience; View abstracts in this session
T38. International Research Experiences for Undergraduates (Posters)
Council on Undergraduate Research; National Association of Geoscience Teachers
Edward Hansen, Jeff Marshall: This session will highlight examples of international research involving undergraduate students. Emphasis will be on the process of setting up and carrying out these projects, including benefits and drawbacks, what works and what doesn't.; Geoscience Education; View abstracts in this session
T40. Clickers in the Classroom: Fun and Games, Learning Tool, or Both?
National Association of Geoscience Teachers; GSA Geoscience Education Division
David Steer, Jeffrey R. Knott, Karen Kortz: This session explores how and why faculty use clickers and provides evidence that such systems impact teaching and learning. Presentations describe best practices, evidence-based learning, student satisfaction, and comparisons of response patterns to summative assessments.; Geoscience Education; View abstracts in this session
T41. Learning Outside the Geoscience Classroom: Engaging Students Beyond the Lecture and Laboratory Setting (Posters)
Lauren Neitzke Adamo, Kelsey S. Bitting: The number of field trips incorporated into geoscience curriculums has declined in recent years due to a variety of reasons. This section will showcase innovative activities that engage students in experiences outside of the traditional classroom.; Geoscience Education; View abstracts in this session
T42. Participation of Undergraduates and K-12 Students in Environmental and Geoscience-Related Research: A Critical Tool for Experiential Learning Technique (Posters)
National Association of Geoscience Teachers; GSA Geoscience Education Division; GSA Geology and Society Division
Nazrul I. Khandaker, Stanley Schleifer: Undergraduates and K-12 students interested in earth-system science and current environmental hot topics are highly encouraged to share their research experience and benefit from interacting with fellow geoscientists, academicians, and concerned citizens.; Environmental Geoscience; Geoscience Education; Geoscience Information/Communication; View abstracts in this session
T43. Research on Diversity in the Geosciences and S&E Workforce: Data and Successful Strategies
National Association of Geoscience Teachers; GSA Geology and Society Division
Michael G. Loudin, Marilyn J. Suiter, Jill Karsten, Roman Czujko: Many programs addressing increased diversity in the geosciences have been instituted but the scholarly compilation of data and strategies of successful methods seems lacking. This session will provide data on geoscience diversity development and outcomes.; Geoscience Education; Public Policy; View abstracts in this session
T44. Geoscience Programs at Community Colleges: Models for Success and Innovation
GSA Geoscience Education Division; National Association of Geoscience Teachers
Eric M.D. Baer, R. Heather Macdonald: Community college geoscience programs are diverse and multifaceted and succeed in a variety of roles. This session will highlight programs and how they achieve their goals.; Geoscience Education; Geoscience Information/Communication; View abstracts in this session
T44. Part II
GSA Geoscience Education Division; National Association of Geoscience Teachers: Geoscience Education; Geoscience Information/Communication; View abstracts in this session
T44. Posters
GSA Geoscience Education Division; National Association of Geoscience Teachers: Geoscience Education; Geoscience Information/Communication; View abstracts in this session
T45. Energy Education in the Geoscience Classroom: Preparing Future Citizens, Scientists, and Policy Makers
GSA Geoscience Education Division; National Association of Geoscience Teachers
James D. Myers, Karin B. Kirk, Fred Loxsom, Devin N. Castendyk, Glenn A. Richard: Issues associated with supply, production, and use of energy pose a great challenge for both science and society. This session will showcase proven educational strategies for addressing energy themes in the geoscience classroom.; Geoscience Education; Public Policy; Environmental Geoscience; View abstracts in this session
T46. Using Real- and near–Real-Time Data in the Classroom(Posters)
GSA Geoscience Education Division; National Association of Geoscience Teachers; GSA Geology and Society Division
Michael P. Poland, Rachel Teasdale, Katrien J. Kraft: This session will focus on the innovative use of earth-science data, particularly that which is provided online in real- and near–real-time, in academic settings (both formal and informal).; Geoscience Education; Geoscience Information/Communication; View abstracts in this session
T48. Teacher Research and Instruction Abroad: A Pathway to Improved Geoscience Education
National Association of Geoscience Teachers; Council on Undergraduate Research; GSA Geoscience Education Division
Jacquelyn E. Hams, Janis D. Treworgy, Kate S. Pound: Have you participated in travel abroad experiences as a geoscience educator? This session will highlight teacher-research experiences, learning communities, and other travel abroad programs. Come share your experiences, activities, and lesson plans that you have developed.; Geoscience Education; View abstracts in this session
T50. Undergraduate Student Research with Solitary Geoscience Faculty
National Association of Geoscience Teachers; GSA Geoscience Education Division; Council on Undergraduate Research
Janis D. Treworgy, Laura A. Guertin, Suzanne M. Smaglik: Have you, as a solitary geoscience faculty member, figured out how to involve your students in research? Come share both your successes and perceived failures to help others develop their own research programs.; Geoscience Education; View abstracts in this session
T51. Neutral Mine Drainage: Release, Transport, and Attenuation of Metals and Trace Elements in Circumneutral Mining Environments
GSA Hydrogeology Division; GSA Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, and Volcanology Division; International Association of GeoChemistry (IAGC); Geochemical Society
Matthew B.J. Lindsay, David W. Blowes, D. Kirk Nordstrom: This session will center on the geochemistry, mineralogy and microbiology of metals and trace elements in mining-impacted environments characterized by circumneutral-pH conditions. Topics may range from mine waste characterization to down-gradient transport and attenuation processes.; Environmental Geoscience; Geochemistry; Hydrogeology; View abstracts in this session
T52. Karst Environments: Problems, Management, Human Impact, and Environmental Sustainability (Posters)
GSA Hydrogeology Division; National Cave and Karst Research Institute; Karst Waters Institute; GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division
Robert Brinkmann, Mario Parise: Karst systems are among the most fragile and vulnerable environments in the world. This session will explore current research on how humans are interacting with karst with a focus on management and sustainability.; Environmental Geoscience; Public Policy; Engineering Geology; View abstracts in this session
T54. Pyrogenic Black Carbon, or Biochar, in Soils and Sediments, Its Characterization and Fate — Its Effects On the Carbon Cycle and Carbon Sequestration, and Its Effects on Soil Properties
GSA Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, and Volcanology Division; GSA Geobiology & Geomicrobiology Division
Colleen E. Rostad, David W. Rutherford: This session addresses pyrogenic carbon in soils and sediments. The presence of this material can have profound effects on the nature of soil and may have an increasing role to play in carbon sequestration.; Environmental Geoscience; Geochemistry, Organic; View abstracts in this session
T55. Environmental Geology of Oil Shale and Tar Sands
GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division
Jeremy Boak, Justin E. Birdwell: This session seeks contributions focused on the impacts of nontraditional hydrocarbon resource development on environmental quality, with emphasis on water use, greenhouse gases and hazardous residues.; Environmental Geoscience; Geology and Health; Public Policy; View abstracts in this session
T56. Sigma Gamma Epsilon Undergraduate Research (Posters)
Sigma Gamma Epsilon
Richard L. Ford, James C. Walters: The goal of this session is to highlight recent and on-going undergraduate research in a student-friendly forum. The session is open to students and faculty co-authors working in any area of the geosciences.; Environmental Geoscience; Paleontology, Biogeography/Biostratigraphy; Hydrogeology; View abstracts in this session
T57. Frontiers in Experimental Petrology: In Honor of Robert C. Newton
GSA Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, and Volcanology Division; Mineralogical Society of America
Craig E. Manning, John M. Ferry, David Jenkins: Experiments are central to igneous and metamorphic petrology. They constrain properties of minerals, melts and fluids. This session honors contributions of Robert C. Newton to this discipline. Contributions in all current and emerging topics welcomed.; Petrology, Experimental; Petrology, Metamorphic; Petrology, Igneous; View abstracts in this session
T57. Posters
GSA Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, and Volcanology Division; Mineralogical Society of America: Petrology, Experimental; Petrology, Metamorphic; Petrology, Igneous; View abstracts in this session
T58. Frontiers in Metamorphic Petrology: Integrating Mass Transport, Heat Transport, Reaction Kinetics, and Tectonics with Mineral Equilibria
GSA Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, and Volcanology Division; Mineralogical Society of America
William D. Carlson, John M. Ferry, Thomas Müller: Advances in metamorphic petrology increasingly integrate mineral equilibria with heat and mass transport, tectonics, and reaction kinetics. The session encompasses all of these components of metamorphic systems, with a focus on how to link them.; Petrology, Metamorphic; Mineralogy/Crystallography; Tectonics; View abstracts in this session
T58. Posters
GSA Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, and Volcanology Division; Mineralogical Society of America: Petrology, Metamorphic; Mineralogy/Crystallography; Tectonics; View abstracts in this session
T59. High-Pressure and High-Temperature Metamorphism: P-T-t Paths and Tectonics
GSA Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, and Volcanology Division; Mineralogical Society of America; GSA Structural Geology and Tectonics Division
Michael Brown, Fraukje Brouwer, Nigel Kelly: Advances in reliability of pressure-temperature-time information retrieved from orogens and in sophistication of numerical modeling studies make this session timely for those who integrate multiple techniques to understand orogenesis at extreme pressure or temperature.; Petrology, Metamorphic; Tectonics; View abstracts in this session
T59. Posters
GSA Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, and Volcanology Division; Mineralogical Society of America; GSA Structural Geology and Tectonics Division: Petrology, Metamorphic; Tectonics; View abstracts in this session
T60. Volcanic and Landscape Evolution of the Jemez Mountains Volcanic Field
GSA Geophysics Division; GSA Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, and Volcanology Division; GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division; Mineralogical Society of America
Fraser Goff, Shari A. Kelley: Presentations in this session will highlight new interpretations of geochronology, geochemical, and stratigraphic data gathered during recent 1:24,000 scale surface mapping in the Jemez Mountains and environmental drilling at Los Alamos National Laboratory.; Volcanology; Tectonics; Geomorphology; View abstracts in this session
T60. Posters
GSA Geophysics Division; GSA Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, and Volcanology Division; GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division; Mineralogical Society of America: Volcanology; Tectonics; Geomorphology; View abstracts in this session
T61. Tectonic Controls on Volcanism: Geologic Perspectives
GSA Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, and Volcanology Division; GSA Structural Geology and Tectonics Division; GSA Geophysics Division; Mineralogical Society of America
Cathy J. Busby, Luca Ferrari: Tectonic-structural controls on volcanism will be examined, mainly focusing on geologic and geophysical aspects. Submissions should relate local or regional-scale structures and tectonic processes to volcano types or volcanic styles or architecture of volcanic successions.; Volcanology; Tectonics; Structural Geology; View abstracts in this session
T61. Posters
GSA Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, and Volcanology Division; GSA Structural Geology and Tectonics Division; GSA Geophysics Division; Mineralogical Society of America: Volcanology; Tectonics; Structural Geology; View abstracts in this session
T63. Sources, Transport, and Fate of Trace and Toxic Elements in the Environment
GSA Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, and Volcanology Division; International Association of GeoChemistry (IAGC); GSA Geobiology & Geomicrobiology Division
LeeAnn Munk, David T. Long, W. Berry Lyons: Relevant research dealing with trace and potentially toxic elements in the environment. Basic and applied research topics on trace elements in water, sediment, and rocks that relate to sources, transport and fate are encouraged.; Geochemistry; Environmental Geoscience; View abstracts in this session
T63. Posters
GSA Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, and Volcanology Division; International Association of GeoChemistry (IAGC); GSA Geobiology & Geomicrobiology Division: Geochemistry; Environmental Geoscience; View abstracts in this session
T64. Geochemistry of Geologic Sequestration of CO2: Understanding Gas-Water-Mineral Interactions over Wide Temporal and Spatial Ranges
GSA Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, and Volcanology Division; International Association of GeoChemistry (IAGC); GSA Hydrogeology Division
Yousif K. Kharaka, David R. Cole: Successful geologic sequestration of anthropogenic CO2 to mitigate global warming requires accurate predictions of CO2-brine-mineral interactions from pore space to basin scale. These geochemical interactions determine CO2 long-term storage security, reservoir performance and environmental impacts.; Geochemistry; Environmental Geoscience; Hydrogeology; View abstracts in this session
T64. Part II
GSA Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, and Volcanology Division; International Association of GeoChemistry (IAGC); GSA Hydrogeology Division: Geochemistry; Environmental Geoscience; Hydrogeology; View abstracts in this session
T64. Posters
GSA Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, and Volcanology Division; International Association of GeoChemistry (IAGC); GSA Hydrogeology Division: Geochemistry; Environmental Geoscience; Hydrogeology; View abstracts in this session
T65. Advances in the Geology, Geochemistry, Geochronology, Isotope Geochemistry, Geophysics, Structural Geology, and Tectonics of Central Colorado
GSA Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, and Volcanology Division; GSA Structural Geology and Tectonics Division; U.S. Geological Survey; Colorado Geological Survey; GSA Geophysics Division
Terry Klein, Karl Kellogg, Cal Ruleman: Focused on multidisciplinary geoscience investigations and their use interpreting the Proterozoic to Neogene geologic history of the eastern Rocky Mountains in central Colorado; Geochemistry; Structural Geology; Tectonics; View abstracts in this session
T66. Geochronology of the American West: In Honor of the Careers of Bill Cobban and John Obradovich and the Roots of EARTHTIME
Geochemical Society; Paleontological Society
S.A. Bowring, Kirk R. Johnson, Brad S. Singer: John Obradovichand Bill Cobban recognized the power of an integrating stratigraphy, geochronology, and biostratigraphy to understand the chronostratigraphy of the Cretaceous. We seek papers that build on the pioneering work of these geologists.; Paleontology, Biogeography/Biostratigraphy; Geochemistry; Paleoclimatology/Paleoceanography; View abstracts in this session
T67. Frontiers in Geochemistry: Kinetics and Thermodynamics of Chemical Reactions in Earth Environments through Integrated Field, Experimental, and Theoretical Studies: In Honor of J. Donald Rimstidt
Geochemical Society; GSA Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, and Volcanology Division
Patricia M. Dove, John Chermak: This session honors J. Donald Rimstidt and his many contributions to geochemistry as a professor at Virginia Tech. We seek presentations on forward-looking topics that reflect the breadth of his interactions with students and colleagues.; Geochemistry; Environmental Geoscience; Sediments, Carbonates; View abstracts in this session
T68. EARTHTIME: In Honor of the Contributions of James Mattinson to High-Precision U-Pb Geochronology.
Geochemical Society
Samuel A. Bowring, Daniel Condon, Matthew Rioux: Jim Mattinson has been a major force in the development of high-precision U-Pb geochronology for over 30 years. We seek contributions that reflect Jim's influence, from U-Pb systematics to Cordilleran tectonics.; Geochemistry; Tectonics; View abstracts in this session
T68. Posters
Geochemical Society: Geochemistry; Tectonics; View abstracts in this session
T69. Innovative Techniques and Applications for Detrital Thermo- and Geochronologic Data
Geochemical Society; GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division; Mineralogical Society of America; GSA Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, and Volcanology Division
Todd LaMaskin, Jeff D. Vervoort: This session will focus on detrital-mineral geochronology, thermochronology and isotope geochemistry. We encourage papers presenting new analytical tools and approaches to detrital-mineral investigations as well as application of these data to diverse geological problems.; Geochemistry; Structural Geology; Tectonics; View abstracts in this session
T69. Posters
Geochemical Society; GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division; Mineralogical Society of America; GSA Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, and Volcanology Division: Geochemistry; Structural Geology; Tectonics; View abstracts in this session
T70. Geochemistry and Mineralogy of Fossils
Geochemical Society; Mineralogical Society of America; Paleontological Society; GSA Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, and Volcanology Division; GSA Geobiology & Geomicrobiology Division
Matthew J. Kohn, Dennis O. Terry, David Grandstaff: We encourage submissions on processes of fossilization and application of trace element geochemistry in vertebrate fossils to further interests in such fields as paleoecology, sedimentology, histology, geochronology, paleoclimatology, and rates, conditions and mechanisms of fossilization.; Geochemistry; Paleontology, Paleoecology/Taphonomy; Mineralogy/Crystallography; View abstracts in this session
T71. Mineral Behavior and Molecular-Scale Processes in the Environment
Geochemical Society
Aaron Celestian, Andrew H. Wulff: This session will focus on model and real-world systems for understanding inorganic and biologically mediated mineral growth, dissolution, and transformation resulting from interaction with the environment.; Mineralogy/Crystallography; Geochemistry; Environmental Geoscience; View abstracts in this session
T72. Noble and Trace Gas Geochemistry: Practical Applications and Current Research
GSA Hydrogeology Division; GSA Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, and Volcanology Division; Geochemical Society
Andrew G. Hunt, L. Niel Plummer, Andrew H. Manning: This session will provide a forum to present studies, applied and theoretical, involving noble and trace gases in practical applications relating to groundwater studies as well as geothermal and natural gas investigations.; Geochemistry; Hydrogeology; Environmental Geoscience; View abstracts in this session
T73. Reducing the Environmental Impact of Uranium In Situ Recovery
Geochemical Society
Ardyth M. Simmons, Malcolm D. Siegel: This session will explore the current technical approaches to reducing the environmental effects of uranium ISR in comparison to the historical environmental impact of uranium mining to demonstrate advances in this controversial subject.; Environmental Geoscience; Geochemistry; Hydrogeology; View abstracts in this session
T74. Integrated Approaches to Modeling Geochemical, Hydrological, and Ecological Processes in Watersheds
GSA Hydrogeology Division; GSA Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, and Volcanology Division; GSA Geobiology & Geomicrobiology Division; GSA Quaternary Geology and Geochemical Society; Geomorphology Division;
Kathleen S. Smith, Jill S. Baron, JoAnn M. Holloway, Andrew H. Manning: This session will focus on integrated watershed modeling methodologies for understanding the interface between hydrological, geologic, geochemical, biogeochemical, and ecological processes, and the utility of numerical, empirical, and GIS modeling to evaluate perturbations in watersheds.; Hydrogeology; Geochemistry; Environmental Geoscience; View abstracts in this session
T74. Part II
GSA Hydrogeology Division; GSA Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, and Volcanology Division; GSA Geobiology & Geomicrobiology Division; GSA Quaternary Geology and Geochemical Society; Geomorphology Division;: Hydrogeology; Geochemistry; Environmental Geoscience; View abstracts in this session
T74. Posters
GSA Hydrogeology Division; GSA Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, and Volcanology Division; GSA Geobiology & Geomicrobiology Division; GSA Quaternary Geology and Geochemical Society; Geomorphology Division;: Hydrogeology; Geochemistry; Environmental Geoscience; View abstracts in this session
T75. Marine Redox Evolution: Controls and Consequences
Geochemical Society
Bradley B. Sageman, Matthew T. Hurtgen, Richard Barclay, Derek D. Adams, Jennifer C. McElwain: This session will gather a diverse set of Earth Scientists to discuss the causes and consequences of oxygen-depleted periods in the geologic record, integrating modern and ancient records from all temporal and spatial scales.; Paleoclimatology/Paleoceanography; Geochemistry; Paleontology, Paleoecology/Taphonomy; View abstracts in this session
T75. Part II
Geochemical Society: Paleoclimatology/Paleoceanography; Geochemistry; Paleontology, Paleoecology/Taphonomy; View abstracts in this session
T75. Posters
Geochemical Society: Paleoclimatology/Paleoceanography; Geochemistry; Paleontology, Paleoecology/Taphonomy; View abstracts in this session
T76. Understanding High-Amplitude Stable Isotope Variations in Proterozoic Strata
Geochemical Society; GSA Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, and Volcanology Division
Louis A. Derry, Timothy Lyons: Wide variations in δ¹³C, δ¹⁸O and δ³⁴S in Proterozoic sediments pose challenges to our understanding. Do they represent major changes in the C, S and water cycles, dominance of particular biogeochemical pathways, and/or diagenesis?; Geochemistry; View abstracts in this session
T76. Posters
Geochemical Society; GSA Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, and Volcanology Division: Geochemistry; View abstracts in this session
T77. Common Approaches to Investigating Patterns and Processes of Bioerosion across Substrates
GSA Geobiology & Geomicrobiology Division; Paleontological Society
Nicola McLoughlin, Leif Tapanila: This session will address bioerosion in carbonates, silicate minerals, volcanic glass and biominerals. We will share concepts and tools to investigate mechanisms of bioerosion, the resulting fossil-record and implications for the evolution of biogeochemical cycles.; Geomicrobiology; Paleontology, Paleoecology/Taphonomy; Sediments, Carbonates; View abstracts in this session
T78. Geomicrobiology of Arsenic Transformation and Mobilization in Arsenic-Enriched Alluvial Aquifers and Subsequent Impact on Ecosystem as Well as Human Health
GSA Geobiology & Geomicrobiology Division; GSA Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, and Volcanology Division
Jiin-Shuh Jean, Jochen Bundschuh, Chen-Wuing Liu, Jui-Sheng Chen: This session serves as a platform for scientific exchange to improve the understanding of geochemical characterization including microbial transformation and mobilization of arsenic in alluvial aquifers, and bioaccumulation of arsenic in ecosystem and health effects.; Hydrogeology; Geomicrobiology; Geology and Health; View abstracts in this session
T79. Geoscience Information Services: "Peak" Performances
Geoscience Information Society; GSA Geoinformatics Division; National Association of Geoscience Teachers
Janet E. Dombrowski: Geoscience information providers apply their expertise to add value to information and deliver exceptional services for library users in complex and diverse roles, such as consultation, contract negotiation, metadata description, instruction, and website development.; Geoscience Information/Communication; Geoscience Education; Geoinformatics; View abstracts in this session
T80. Earth System Science in Museums: Tapping the Potential to Engage the General Public in the Complexity of the Earth
GSA Geoscience Education Division; Denver Museum of Nature and Science; American Association of Museums
Ian M. Miller, Kirk R. Johnson, James W. Hagadorn: Museums play a key role in informal science education. This session is designed to discuss the potential of and challenges involved in delivering effective earth system science exhibits and programming.; Geoscience Information/Communication; Geoscience Education; View abstracts in this session
T81. Geology in the National Parks: Research, Mapping, Education, and Outreach
GSA Geoscience Education Division
Bruce Heise, Tim Connors: This session addresses the role of geoscience in the National Parks. Presentations are encouraged on geologic research, mapping, paleontology, glacier studies, education and outreach, and resource management in National Parks, Monuments, Seashores, and Historic Sites.; Geoscience Information/Communication; Environmental Geoscience; Geoscience Education; View abstracts in this session
T81. Part II
GSA Geoscience Education Division: Geoscience Information/Communication; Environmental Geoscience; Geoscience Education; View abstracts in this session
T81. Posters
GSA Geoscience Education Division: Geoscience Information/Communication; Environmental Geoscience; Geoscience Education; View abstracts in this session
T82. Geology in the National Forests and Grasslands — Stewardship, Education, and Research
GSA Geology and Society Division; GSA Engineering Geology Division; GSA Hydrogeology Division; GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division; GSA Geoscience Education Division; USDA Forest Service
Christopher P. Carlson, Joseph T. Gurrieri, J. Courtney Cloyd, Michael A. Crump: This session will explore aspects of the geological sciences conducted on the National Forests and Grasslands. Topics include paleontology, geomorphology, hydrogeology, geoecology, natural-hazard mitigation, cave and karst, engineering, and interpretive and recreational geology, and more.; Environmental Geoscience; Engineering Geology; Public Policy; View abstracts in this session
T82. Posters
GSA Geology and Society Division; GSA Engineering Geology Division; GSA Hydrogeology Division; GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division; GSA Geoscience Education Division; USDA Forest Service: Environmental Geoscience; Engineering Geology; Public Policy; View abstracts in this session
T84. Combining Geophysics and Geology: The George P. Woollard Award Session
GSA Geophysics Division
Kevin Mickus, Audrey Huerta: This session honors the recipient of the George P. Wollard recipient for their outstanding contribution of geophysics to advance our understanding of geology. Contributions of combining geophysics and geology to solve geologic problems are welcome.; Geophysics/Tectonophysics/Seismology; Tectonics; View abstracts in this session
T85. Recent Advances in Paleoseismology and Neotectonics of Eastern and Central North America and Northern Caribbean
GSA Geophysics Division; GSA Structural Geology and Tectonics Division
Randel Tom Cox, Martitia Tuttle, Phyllis Steckel, Robert Williams: This session focuses on evidence of strong earthquake shaking and crustal deformation during the Quaternary. Presentations are solicited on earthquake-induced liquefaction, landslides, and tsunamis, as well as surface and subsurface deformation related to active faulting.; Neotectonics/Paleoseismology; Tectonics; Quaternary Geology; View abstracts in this session
T85. Part II
GSA Geophysics Division; GSA Structural Geology and Tectonics Division: Neotectonics/Paleoseismology; Tectonics; Quaternary Geology; View abstracts in this session
T85. Posters
GSA Geophysics Division; GSA Structural Geology and Tectonics Division: Neotectonics/Paleoseismology; Tectonics; Quaternary Geology; View abstracts in this session
T86. Transformative Science in the Himalaya and Tibet: Insight from Geophysical, Geochemical, and Geologic Studies
GSA Geophysics Division; GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division; GSA Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, and Volcanology Division
Aaron J. Martin, Delores M. Robinson: This session highlights recent advances in our knowledge of the tectonics of Tibet and the Himalaya. We encourage interdisciplinary submissions that integrate multiple data types to transform our understanding of tectonic processes in collisional orogens.; Tectonics; Geophysics/Tectonophysics/Seismology; Geochemistry; View abstracts in this session
T86. Posters
GSA Geophysics Division; GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division; GSA Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, and Volcanology Division: Tectonics; Geophysics/Tectonophysics/Seismology; Geochemistry; View abstracts in this session
T88. Minerals, Microbes, and Health
GSA Geology and Health Division; GSA Geobiology & Geomicrobiology Division; GSA Geology and Society Division; Mineralogical Society of America; International Medical Geology Association
Robert B. Finkelman: Shielding humans from infection via local or global pathogens requires interdisciplinary actions. The crossover of geological, biological and medical scientists melds research on minerals and microbes that can have profound impacts on human health.; Geology and Health; Mineralogy/Crystallography; Geochemistry; View abstracts in this session
T89. Geochemistry of Atmospheric Particulates: From Sources to Impacts on the Environment and Health
Jean M. Morrison, Suzette A. Morman, Geoffrey S. Plumlee: This session highlights the impact of dusts and other atmospheric particulates from geogenic sources (rocks, soils, volcanic eruptions, wildfires, etc.) on the environment and health.; Geology and Health; Geochemistry; Environmental Geoscience; View abstracts in this session
T91. Successes and Societal Benefits of Data Preservation
GSA Geoinformatics Division; U.S. Geological Survey; Association of American State Geologists; GSA Geophysics Division; GSA Geology and Society Division
Frances W. Pierce, John C. Steinmetz: Preservation of geological, biological, and cultural data is important to the Nation's well-being. This session will provide examples of data preservation and the societal benefits of preservation and access to these data.; Geoinformatics; Geoscience Information/Communication; Public Policy; View abstracts in this session
T92. Technology-Enabled Field Geologic Research: Challenges, Successes, and Requirements for Future Systems
Dean B. Eppler: This session will review the utility of portable computational and analytical tools for field geologic research. Issues limiting adopting electronic mapping and in-situ analytical tools and requirements for next-generation technologies will be presented.; Geoinformatics; Planetary Geology; Geoscience Education; View abstracts in this session
T93. Community Remote Sensing: A New Approach for Geoscience Applications
GSA Geoinformatics Division; GSA Geoscience Education Division; GSA Geology and Society Division; Secure World Foundation
Suzanne T. Metlay, William Gail: Community remote sensing encourages citizen-scientists worldwide to contribute remotely sensed data about immediate surroundings using easily downloadable apps for their mobile phones. Consider CRS uses, and how to apply and share data across professional disciplines.; Remote Sensing/Geographic Info System; Geoinformatics; Geoscience Education; View abstracts in this session
T94. The Colorado Scientific Society and 150 Years of Geologic Research in Colorado: Early Colorado Geology and Important Scientific Contributions by the Founders and Members of the Rocky Mountain Region's Oldest Scientific Society, Founded in 1882 GSA History of Geology Division; Colorado Scientific Society; Colorado Geological Survey Lisa Rae Fisher, Libby Prueher, Scott A. Minor, Thomas R. Fisher: Join us for the 1859 Gold Rush, the Great Surveys, Arthur Lakes' dinosaur quarries, the establishment of the CSS, and important contributions and advances by its founders and members, along with fascinating related new research. This session is presented in conjunction with a field trip (see pre-meeting trip #413 or post-meeting trip #418).; History of Geology; Paleontology, Paleoecology/Taphonomy; Stratigraphy; View abstracts in this session
T94. Part II
GSA History of Geology Division; Colorado Scientific Society; Colorado Geological Survey: History of Geology; Paleontology, Paleoecology/Taphonomy; Stratigraphy; View abstracts in this session
T95. High Country of the Geological Mind: Philosophy of Geohistory
GSA History of Geology Division
Victor R. Baker, Gary Rosenberg: This session encourages contributions from philosophers, historians and geologists on the nature of geology as a historical science and on the related implications of geology's historical nature for the betterment of humankind.; History of Geology; None of the above; View abstracts in this session
T97. Temporal Trends in Anthropogenic Contaminants from Lacustrine, Coastal, and Marine Sediment Cores: The Good, the Bad, and the Future
GSA Limnogeology Division; GSA Geology and Health Division; GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division; GSA Sedimentary Geology Division
Michael R. Rosen: Lacustrine, coastal, and marine cores can provide archival changes in contaminant inputs from anthropogenic sources on catchment-wide to global scale. This session explores how contaminant profiles can explain changes in inputs and degradation of contaminants.; Limnogeology; Sediments, Clastic; Geology and Health; View abstracts in this session
T98. African Lakes and Paleolakes: Processes, Paleoenvironments, and Paleoclimate
GSA Limnogeology Division; GSA Sedimentary Geology Division; GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division; GSA Archaeological Geology Division; GSA International Section; Paleontological
Daniel Deocampo: This session will examine the limnogeology of both modern and ancient lakes across Africa, especially interdisciplinary approaches involving modern processes, limnology, paleolimnology, paleoenvironmental reconstructions, paleoclimatology, paleobiology, and geoarchaeology.; Limnogeology; Quaternary Geology; Sediments, Clastic; View abstracts in this session
T99. Limnogeology: Interdisciplinary Studies of Lakes and Paleolakes (Posters)
GSA Limnogeology Division
Daniel Deocampo: Posters presenting advances in all aspects of the study of lakes are encouraged. Topics include those of complementary oral sessions co-sponsored by the Limnogeology Division, but contributions are seeked from all areas of limnogeology.; Limnogeology; View abstracts in this session
T100. Of Isotopes and Lakes: A Tribute to Mike Talbot
GSA Limnogeology Division; GSA Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, and Volcanology Division
David B. Finkelstein, Thomas C. Johnson: This session explores stable, radiogenic and clumped isotopes in paleoclimate, geomicrobiology and geochemical studies of modern and ancient lake environments and sediments. Topics will include geochemical and isotopic signatures of waters, microbes, and mineral facies.; Limnogeology; Paleoclimatology/Paleoceanography; Geochemistry; View abstracts in this session
T100. Posters
GSA Limnogeology Division; GSA Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, and Volcanology Division: Limnogeology; Paleoclimatology/Paleoceanography; Geochemistry; View abstracts in this session
T101. Near Field Geochemical Conditions of Geological Repositories for Nuclear Waste: New Experimental Work and Computer Modeling
Mineralogical Society of America; GSA Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, and Volcanology Division
Yongliang Xiong, Larry Brush: Studies on chemical species present in waste packages and waste inventories are encouraged. Contributions related to interactions of chemical species in natural solutions with chemical species in waste packages and waste inventories are also encouraged.; Geochemistry; Geochemistry, Organic; Mineralogy/Crystallography; View abstracts in this session
T102. Structure, Properties, and Geochemistry of Nanoparticles, Nanoclusters, and Nanocomposites in Biogeochemical Systems: In Honor of Benjamin Gilbert, Recipient of the 2010 MSA Award
Mineralogical Society of America
Glenn Waychunas, Jill F. Banfield: Nanoparticle formation, structure and properties; nanoparticle geochemistry, environmental chemistry, and reactivity; nanocomposite materials including carbonate skeletons; nanoclusters found in aqueous solutions; related simulations, spectroscopy; microbial biomineralization.; Environmental Geoscience; Geochemistry; Mineralogy/Crystallography; View abstracts in this session
T102. Part II
Mineralogical Society of America: Environmental Geoscience; Geochemistry; Mineralogy/Crystallography; View abstracts in this session
T103. Accessory Minerals as Monitors of Magmatic Processes: New Ideas, Applications, and Pitfalls
GSA Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, and Volcanology Division; Mineralogical Society of America
Lily L. Claiborne, Calvin F. Miller, Jonathan S. Miller: This session focuses on the explosive growth in applications of accessory mineral studies to understanding evolution of magmatic environments. It will consider opportunities as well as problems and pitfalls presented by new methods.; Petrology, Igneous; Mineralogy/Crystallography; Volcanology; View abstracts in this session
T103. Posters
GSA Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, and Volcanology Division; Mineralogical Society of America: Petrology, Igneous; Mineralogy/Crystallography; Volcanology; View abstracts in this session
T104. Garnet and Its Use in Unraveling Metamorphic and Tectonic Processes
GSA Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, and Volcanology Division; GSA Structural Geology and Tectonics Division; Mineralogical Society of America
Ethan F. Baxter, Mark Caddick, Jay J. Ague: Garnets uniquely preserve an integrated record of metamorphic and tectonic processes. This session will highlight innovations in geochronology, microanalysis, diffusion studies, thermodynamic modeling, and experimentation which create unique opportunities to exploit the garnet record.; Geochemistry; Petrology, Metamorphic; Tectonics; View abstracts in this session
T104. Posters
GSA Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, and Volcanology Division; GSA Structural Geology and Tectonics Division; Mineralogical Society of America: Geochemistry; Petrology, Metamorphic; Tectonics; View abstracts in this session
T105. Impact Cratering: From the Lab to the Field; from the Earth to the Planets
GSA Planetary Geology Division; GSA Geophysics Division; GSA Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, and Volcanology Division; GSA Sedimentary Geology Division; GSA Structural Geology and Tectonics Division; GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division; International Continental Scientific Drilling Program (ICDP); Geological Society of America Bulletin
Christian Koeberl, Jared Morrow: This session welcomes contributions on any aspect of the study of terrestrial impact craters, from their formation to structure, from ejecta to shock deformation, from geological to biological effects, including comparative planetology, and recent controversies.; Planetary Geology; Petrology, Metamorphic; Mineralogy/Crystallography; View abstracts in this session
T105. Posters
GSA Planetary Geology Division; GSA Geophysics Division; GSA Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, and Volcanology Division; GSA Sedimentary Geology Division; GSA Structural Geology and Tectonics Division; GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division; International Continental Scientific Drilling Program (ICDP); Geological Society of America Bulletin: Planetary Geology; Petrology, Metamorphic; Mineralogy/Crystallography; View abstracts in this session
T106. Explosive Volcanism across the Solar System: Insights From Qualitative, Quantitative, and Geochemical Approaches
GSA Planetary Geology Division; GSA Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, and Volcanology Division
Nicholas P. Lang, James R. Zimbelman: This is a broad session meant to outline our current knowledge of explosive volcanism on any planetary body as gained through qualitative, quantitative, and geochemical approaches in order to highlight outstanding questions regarding this process.; Planetary Geology; Volcanology; Petrology, Igneous; View abstracts in this session
T107. Field Geology on Other Planets: An Emerging Science
GSA Planetary Geology Division; GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division
Larry S. Crumpler, W. Brent Garry: This session will report some of the accomplishments in the study of geologic relationships on other planets through human and robotic use of field geologic methods at outcrops on the surface and from near orbit.; Planetary Geology; Remote Sensing/Geographic Info System; Stratigraphy; View abstracts in this session
T107. Posters
GSA Planetary Geology Division; GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division: Planetary Geology; Remote Sensing/Geographic Info System; Stratigraphy; View abstracts in this session
T108. Planetary Exploration through Remote Compositional Analysis — The G.K. Gilbert Award Session
GSA Planetary Geology Division
Jayne C. Aubele, James W. Head: This session on remote compositional analysis, including planetary surfaces, laboratory spectroscopy, and theoretical models, honors the winner of the Planetary Geology Division's G.K. Gilbert Award for Outstanding Achievement. The recipient will give a keynote talk.; Planetary Geology; Remote Sensing/Geographic Info System; View abstracts in this session
T108. Posters
GSA Planetary Geology Division: Planetary Geology; Remote Sensing/Geographic Info System; View abstracts in this session
T109. Online Citizen Science: Engaging the Public to Solve Real Science Challenges in Planetary Geology and Terrestrial Geoscience
GSA Planetary Geology Division; GSA Geoscience Education Division; GSA Geology and Society Division
Cassie Bowman, Jayne C. Aubele, Eric J. Pyle: Present projects that engage the public in planetary or terrestrial geoscience research by collecting, processing, or analyzing data in large datasets, including online databases or data collected at distributed sites and uploaded to central repositories.; Planetary Geology; Geoscience Education; Geoscience Information/Communication; View abstracts in this session
T111. Teaching Paleontology in the Twenty-First Century: Resources for Teaching Paleontology at the Undergraduate Level
Paleontological Society; Society of Vertebrate Paleontology; Paleontological Research Institution; On the Cutting Edge: Professional Development for Geoscience Faculty; GSA Geoscience Education Division; National Association of Geoscience Teachers; National Earth Science Teachers Association
Margaret M. Yacobucci, Rowan Lockwood, Warren D. Allmon, Bruce J. MacFadden: This session will explore topics related to teaching paleontology effectively at the undergraduate level, including course content and design, digital resources, approaches to teaching evolution, and exemplary classroom, laboratory, museum, and field activities.; Paleontology, Paleoecology/Taphonomy; Paleontology, Diversity, Extinction, Origination; Paleontology, Phylogenetic/Morphological Patterns; View abstracts in this session
T111. Posters
Paleontological Society; Society of Vertebrate Paleontology; Paleontological Research Institution; On the Cutting Edge: Professional Development for Geoscience Faculty; GSA Geoscience Education Division; National Association of Geoscience Teachers; National Earth Science Teachers Association: Paleontology, Paleoecology/Taphonomy; Paleontology, Diversity, Extinction, Origination; Paleontology, Phylogenetic/Morphological Patterns; View abstracts in this session
T112. Paleontology, Paleobiogeography, and Stratigraphy of the Late Cretaceous North American Seas: A Tribute to Bill Cobban
GSA Sedimentary Geology Division; Paleontological Society; Society for Sedimentary Geology (SEPM)
Richard A. MacKenzie, Corinne Myers: This session is dedicated to the extensive work of W.A. Cobban, and encourages papers relating to the Cretaceous Seaways of North America. This includes, but is not limited to, paleontology, paleobiogeography, stratigraphy, and biostratigraphy.; Paleontology, Biogeography/Biostratigraphy; Stratigraphy; Paleontology, Diversity, Extinction, Origination; View abstracts in this session
T112. Posters
GSA Sedimentary Geology Division; Paleontological Society; Society for Sedimentary Geology (SEPM): Paleontology, Biogeography/Biostratigraphy; Stratigraphy; Paleontology, Diversity, Extinction, Origination; View abstracts in this session
T113. Geological and Paleobiological Collections: Best Practices for Preservation, Access, and Use in a Changing World
Paleontological Society; Society for the Preservation of Natural History Collections; Mineralogical Society of America; GSA Geoinformatics Division
Ann Molineux, Tim White, Christopher Michael Holl: Efficient access to well-archived geological specimens and effective ways to retrieve their related data are critical elements for research and education in the geosciences. We examine and share innovative methods to achieve these goals.; Paleontology, Biogeography/Biostratigraphy; Geoinformatics; Geoscience Information/Communication; View abstracts in this session
T113. Part II
Paleontological Society; Society for the Preservation of Natural History Collections; Mineralogical Society of America; GSA Geoinformatics Division: Paleontology, Biogeography/Biostratigraphy; Geoinformatics; Geoscience Information/Communication; View abstracts in this session
T113. Posters
Paleontological Society; Society for the Preservation of Natural History Collections; Mineralogical Society of America; GSA Geoinformatics Division: Paleontology, Biogeography/Biostratigraphy; Geoinformatics; Geoscience Information/Communication; View abstracts in this session
T115. The Precambrian-Cambrian Ecosphere (R)evolution: Insights from Chinese Microcontinents
GSA Geobiology & Geomicrobiology Division; GSA Sedimentary Geology Division; Paleontological Society
Christoph E. Heubeck, Maoyan Zhu, Shaoyong Jiang: This interdisciplinary session will highlight recent stratigraphic, paleontological, and geochemical studies from the three Chinese cratons which significantly changed our understanding of causes and effects in ecosphere evolution during this dramatic period in Earth history.; Paleontology, Diversity, Extinction, Origination; Paleoclimatology/Paleoceanography; Geochemistry; View abstracts in this session
T115. Posters
GSA Geobiology & Geomicrobiology Division; GSA Sedimentary Geology Division; Paleontological Society: Paleontology, Diversity, Extinction, Origination; Paleoclimatology/Paleoceanography; Geochemistry; View abstracts in this session
T116. Links between Mesozoic Climate and Biodiversity
Paleontological Society
Gregory D. Price, Richard J. Twitchett, Peter J. Harries: This session examines linkages between biotic crises within the Mesozoic and episodes of global warming and cooling and associated oceanographic changes, via biotic, geochemical and/or isotopic data; Paleontology, Diversity, Extinction, Origination; Paleoclimatology/Paleoceanography; View abstracts in this session
T116. Posters
Paleontological Society: Paleontology, Diversity, Extinction, Origination; Paleoclimatology/Paleoceanography; View abstracts in this session
T117. Lagerstätten through Time: An Examination of Exceptional Preservational Pathways from the Terminal Proterozoic through Today
Paleontological Society; GSA Geobiology & Geomicrobiology Division; GSA Sedimentary Geology Division
James D. Schiffbauer, Marc Laflamme: “Lagerstätten through time” brings together current research on the varying modes of exceptional preservation from the Neoproterozoic through Cenozoic, in an effort to further our knowledge on paleoenvironmental, biogeochemical, and sedimentological aspects of fossil Lagerstätten.; Paleontology, Paleoecology/Taphonomy; Paleontology, Diversity, Extinction, Origination; View abstracts in this session
T117. Part II
Paleontological Society; GSA Geobiology & Geomicrobiology Division; GSA Sedimentary Geology Division: Paleontology, Paleoecology/Taphonomy; Paleontology, Diversity, Extinction, Origination; View abstracts in this session
T117. Posters
Paleontological Society; GSA Geobiology & Geomicrobiology Division; GSA Sedimentary Geology Division: Paleontology, Paleoecology/Taphonomy; Paleontology, Diversity, Extinction, Origination; View abstracts in this session
T118. Filling the Hole: Sedimentary Geology and Paleontology of Caves and Karst
Paleontological Society; Karst Waters Institute; Society for Sedimentary Geology (SEPM); GSA Sedimentary Geology Division; GSA Archaeological Geology Division; GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division; GSA Geobiology & Geomicrobiology Division
Roy Plotnick, Ira D. Sasowsky: The spaces produced by karstification can protect portions of the surface fossil and stratigraphic record otherwise removed by subsequent erosion. This session will include talks on the sediments and fossils preserved in these environments.; Paleontology, Paleoecology/Taphonomy; Sediments, Clastic; Hydrogeology; View abstracts in this session
T119. Holocene Paleoclimate Records from Western North America: Exploring Pacific Influences
GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division; GSA Sedimentary Geology Division; GSA Limnogeology Division
Lesleigh Anderson, John A. Barron: This session seeks presentations of multi-proxy marine and terrestrial paleoclimatic records from geological archives to explore climate links with past Pacific ocean-atmosphere dynamics, including ENSO and the Pacific Decadal Oscillation.; Paleoclimatology/Paleoceanography; Quaternary Geology; Limnogeology; View abstracts in this session
T120. New Developments in Permian-Triassic Paleoceanography
GSA Sedimentary Geology Division; Society for Sedimentary Geology (SEPM)
Thomas J. Algeo, Margaret Fraiser: New developments in research on environmental changes within the Tethys and Panthalassic oceans during the Late Permian to Early Triassic and their link to the largest mass extinction event of the Phanerozoic Eon.; Paleoclimatology/Paleoceanography; Paleontology, Biogeography/Biostratigraphy; Geochemistry; View abstracts in this session
T120. Posters
GSA Sedimentary Geology Division; Society for Sedimentary Geology (SEPM): Paleoclimatology/Paleoceanography; Paleontology, Biogeography/Biostratigraphy; Geochemistry; View abstracts in this session
T122. Cenozoic Terrestrial Environmental Change in North America: From Paleosols to Paleobotany
GSA Geobiology & Geomicrobiology Division
Nathan D. Sheldon, Selena Y. Smith, Caroline A.E. Stromberg: This session will bring together a broad, interdisciplinary community of scientists interested in understanding Cenozoic environmental, biological, and paleoclimatic changes on land in North America as analogs for the impacts of future global climate change.; Paleoclimatology/Paleoceanography; Paleontology, Diversity, Extinction, Origination; Paleontology, Biogeography/Biostratigraphy; View abstracts in this session
T122. Posters
GSA Geobiology & Geomicrobiology Division: Paleoclimatology/Paleoceanography; Paleontology, Diversity, Extinction, Origination; Paleontology, Biogeography/Biostratigraphy; View abstracts in this session
T123. Deciphering Paleozoic Paleoenvironmental Changes Using Stable and Radiogenic Isotope Proxies
Maya Elrick, James R. Wheeley: This interdisciplinary session will highlight new research using stable and radiogenic isotopes to understand Paleozoic climatic, oceanographic, biologic, and environmental changes.; Paleoclimatology/Paleoceanography; Geochemistry; Sediments, Carbonates; View abstracts in this session
T123. Posters: Paleoclimatology/Paleoceanography; Geochemistry; Sediments, Carbonates; View abstracts in this session
T124. Proterozoic Crustal Evolution of Southern Laurentia: Tectonic Settings, Petrology, Geochemistry, and Geochronology
Precambrian [At Large]; GSA Geophysics Division; GSA Structural Geology and Tectonics Division; GSA Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, and Volcanology Division; Mineralogical Society of America
Paul Mueller, J.L. Wooden, M.E. Bickford: This session will explore controversies regarding Proterozoic evolution of southern Laurentia. Topics include Paleoproterozoic arc-accretion versus rift-related reactivation and assembly and the nature of ca. 1.45-1.0 Ga Mesoproterzoic activity. These questions will involve supercontinent assembly.; Precambrian Geology; Tectonics; Geochemistry; View abstracts in this session
T124. Part II
Precambrian [At Large]; GSA Geophysics Division; GSA Structural Geology and Tectonics Division; GSA Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, and Volcanology Division; Mineralogical Society of America: Precambrian Geology; Tectonics; Geochemistry; View abstracts in this session
T124. Posters
Precambrian [At Large]; GSA Geophysics Division; GSA Structural Geology and Tectonics Division; GSA Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, and Volcanology Division; Mineralogical Society of America: Precambrian Geology; Tectonics; Geochemistry; View abstracts in this session
T125. Terrrestrial Laser Scanning: Applications in Geology and Geomorphology
GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division; GSA Engineering Geology Division
Dennis Staley, Thad.A. Wasklewicz: Terrestrial laser scanning permits the development and analysis of digital terrain data at unprecedented spatial and temporal resolutions. Contributions describing the applications of this technology in the study of geologic and geomorphic processes are encouraged.; Geomorphology; Engineering Geology; Remote Sensing/Geographic Info System; View abstracts in this session
T126. Exploring Spatial and Temporal Variability of Latest Pleistocene and Holocene Alpine Glacier Fluctuations
GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division
P. Thompson Davis, Shaun A. Marcott, Douglas H. Clark: We solicit contributions about alpine glacier activity from new sites, new or refined methods to develop glacier chronologies, or the climatic events that were responsible for glacier advances over the last 13,000 cal years.; Quaternary Geology; Geomorphology; Paleoclimatology/Paleoceanography; View abstracts in this session
T127. Timing of Pleistocene Glaciation in the North American Cordillera
GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division
Brent C. Ward, Jason P. Briner, Duane G. Froese: The North American Cordillera supported numerous episodes of ice sheet and mountain glacier growth. This session will highlight new glacial chronologies that span the Pleistocene and innovative methods for improving chronologic and paleogeographic reconstructions.; Quaternary Geology; Geomorphology; Stratigraphy; View abstracts in this session
T127. Posters
GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division: Quaternary Geology; Geomorphology; Stratigraphy; View abstracts in this session
T129. OIS 4 and 3 Were Bigger Than You Think — Geomorphic Evidence from Glacial, Fluvial, Lacustrine, and Eolian Records
GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division
Tammy M. Rittenour, Glenn D. Thackray: While global ice volume was greatest in OIS 2, geomorphic response during OIS 4 and 3 was greater in many geomorphic systems. Includes research on alluvial fans, loess, pluvial lakes, river terraces and glacial chronologies.; Geomorphology; Quaternary Geology; Paleoclimatology/Paleoceanography; View abstracts in this session
T130. Dunes, Loess, and Dust: Paleo- and Modern Perspectives on Activation, Stratigraphy, and Processes
GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division
William C. Johnson, Marith Reheis, Daniel R. Muhs: With the advent of OSL dating, sophisticated satellite sensors, new generations of AGCMs and other technological advances, eolian research is coming to the forefront as a major geomorphic and climatological area of inquiry.; Geomorphology; Paleoclimatology/Paleoceanography; Quaternary Geology; View abstracts in this session
T130. Posters
GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division: Geomorphology; Paleoclimatology/Paleoceanography; Quaternary Geology; View abstracts in this session
T130. Part II
GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division: Geomorphology; Paleoclimatology/Paleoceanography; Quaternary Geology; View abstracts in this session
T131. Cenozoic Landscape Evolution of the Rocky Mountain–Colorado Plateau Region: The Colorado River System from the Rockies through Grand Canyon to the Gulf of California
GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division
Karl Karlstrom, Andres Aslan, Kyle House, R.A. Young: Papers are solicited on tectonic, geomorphic, and climatic controls on landscape evolution of the Colorado Plateau-Rocky Mountain region, including all reaches of the Colorado River system, uplift studies, and modeling studies using this field laboratory.; Tectonics; Geomorphology; Quaternary Geology; View abstracts in this session
T133. Pre-Industrial Fluvial Discontinuity
GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division
Denise Burchsted, Ellen Wohl: Fluvial discontinuities are generated by bedrock variability, colluvium, glacial processes, woody debris, beavers, and others. They fragment river corridors and maintain connections. We will explore these with field, modeling, and conceptual talks, and restoration implications.; Geomorphology; Environmental Geoscience; Hydrogeology; View abstracts in this session
T134. Historical Range of Variability in Landscapes
GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division
Ellen Wohl, Sara L. Rathburn: This session will explore what geomorphologists and Quaternary geologists can contribute to restoration and management of landscapes based on their ability to infer the historical range of variability in specific processes and forms.; Geomorphology; Quaternary Geology; View abstracts in this session
T134. Posters
GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division: Geomorphology; Quaternary Geology; View abstracts in this session
T135. Hydrogeomorphic Processes in Hillslopes, Rivers, and Landscapes
GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division; GSA Hydrogeology Division
Anne J. Jefferson, Benjamin T. Crosby, Christopher Tennant: This session focuses on linkages between geomorphic and hydrologic processes at varying temporal and spatial scales, highlighting connections between flow regimes, flowpaths and earth surface processes ranging from event initiation to landscape evolution.; Geomorphology; Hydrogeology; View abstracts in this session
T135. Posters
GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division; GSA Hydrogeology Division: Geomorphology; Hydrogeology; View abstracts in this session
T136. Soil Geomorphology: Deciphering Landscapes, Surficial Processes, and Quaternary History through Pedology-Based Geomorphic Study: In Honor of Pete Birkeland
GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division; GSA Archaeological Geology Division
Vance T. Holliday, Martha C. Eppes, Leslie D. McFadden, R.M. Burke: To honor Pete Birkeland's profound research and teaching contributions to soil-geomorphology, papers are encouraged which deal with active research and historical perspectives on spatial and/or temporal variability of soils, surfaces, and/or paleoenvironments.; Geomorphology; Quaternary Geology; Archaeological Geology; View abstracts in this session
T136. Part II
GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division; GSA Archaeological Geology Division: Geomorphology; Quaternary Geology; Archaeological Geology; View abstracts in this session
T136. Posters
GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division; GSA Archaeological Geology Division: Geomorphology; Quaternary Geology; Archaeological Geology; View abstracts in this session
T137. Developing Chronologies for Tectonic Geomorphic Studies
GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division; GSA Structural Geology and Tectonics Division
Edward J. Rhodes, A. Yin, Lewis A. Owen: We encourage presentations of chronological methods applied to inform studies within tectonic geomorphology, both novel applications and new developments, including assessment of rates, patterns and feedbacks.; Geomorphology; Tectonics; Quaternary Geology; View abstracts in this session
T138. Applications of Optically Stimulated Luminescence (OSL) Dating in Studies of the Mode, Timing, and Rate of Geomorphological Processes
GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division
Kenneth Lepper, Shannon A. Mahan: Presentations of results from studies utilizing optically stimulated luminescence (OSL) dating to constrain the timing and rates of geomorphological processes in all types of sediment transport and depositional systems are welcomed.; Geomorphology; Quaternary Geology; Paleoclimatology/Paleoceanography; View abstracts in this session
T139. The Barrier Island System: Evolution in Response to Changing Sea Levels
GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division
Christopher J. Hein, Zoe J. Hughes: Evolution of barrier islands as integrated systems, from the foreshore to backbarrier marshes and tidal flats. Examples will derive from the geologic record, modern analogues, and forecasts for evolution during accelerated sea-level rise.; Marine/Coastal Science; View abstracts in this session
T142. Stratigraphic, Structural, Geomorphic, and Tectonic Evolution of the Lake Mead Region, Southwestern United States, from the Oligocene to the Present
GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division
Andrew D. Hanson, Amy Brock: This session will focus on new studies related to the stratigraphic, structural, geomorphic, and tectonic evolution of the Lake Mead Region from the Oligocene to the Recent; Stratigraphy; Structural Geology; Geomorphology; View abstracts in this session
T142. Posters
GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division: Stratigraphy; Structural Geology; Geomorphology; View abstracts in this session
T143. Stratigraphic Standards: Where Have They Gone, What Should They Do, Where Should They Go?
GSA Sedimentary Geology Division; North American Commission on Stratigraphic Nomenclature (NACSN); International Subcommission on Stratigraphic Classification (ISSC); Association of Earth Science Editors (AESE); Paleontological Society
Arthur Donovan, Brian R. Pratt, L.E. Edwards: Stratigraphic Nomenclature is the fundamental way geoscientists communicate the spatial, temporal, and physical characteristics of the rocks we study. This session provides a forum to discuss topical issues associated with current and future stratigraphic standards.; Stratigraphy; Paleontology, Biogeography/Biostratigraphy; History of Geology; View abstracts in this session
T144. Coupling of Deformation and Chemical Processes in Earth
GSA Structural Geology and Tectonics Division; GSA Geophysics Division; GSA Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, and Volcanology Division
Stacia Gordon, Ethan F. Baxter, Holger Stünitz, Donna L. Whitney, Michael L. Williams, Eric Goergen, Mark Jessell: Deformation and chemical reactions are intimately coupled, and both processes drive Earth's geodynamic evolution through heat/mass transfer and strain localization. We encourage abstracts that describe the interaction between deformation and chemical processes throughout the lithosphere.; Tectonics; Geochemistry; Petrology, Metamorphic; View abstracts in this session
T144. Posters
GSA Structural Geology and Tectonics Division; GSA Geophysics Division; GSA Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, and Volcanology Division: Tectonics; Geochemistry; Petrology, Metamorphic; View abstracts in this session
T145. Virtual Tectonics
GSA Structural Geology and Tectonics Division; GSA Geoscience Education Division; GSA Geoinformatics Division; GSA Geology and Society Division; National Association of Geoscience Teachers
Declan G. De Paor, S.J Whitmeyer: Application of virtual reality to tectonics: virtual field trips, LiDAR, Gigapans, Google Earth, Second Life, virtual specimens, animations, simulations of tectonic and neotectonic processes, interactive maps, lunar and planetary VR, and the geology of exoplanets.; Structural Geology; Geoscience Education; Geoinformatics; View abstracts in this session
T146. Applications of Structural Geology in Meeting the Natural Resource and Energy Needs of Society: Challenges and Innovations for the Twenty-First Century
GSA Structural Geology and Tectonics Division; GSA Geophysics Division
Bob Krantz, Christopher J. Potter, Rasoul Sorkhabi, Byron R. Berger: Modern structural geology methods address subsurface geometry, kinematics, permeability, fluid flow and geo-mechanics to address critical issues regarding the occurrence, availability, economics, and long term impacts of the production of energy and mineral resources.; Structural Geology; Economic Geology; View abstracts in this session
T146. Posters
GSA Structural Geology and Tectonics Division; GSA Geophysics Division: Structural Geology; Economic Geology; View abstracts in this session
T147. Where Does Earthquake Physics Meet Earthquake Geology?
GSA Structural Geology and Tectonics Division; GSA Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, and Volcanology Division; GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division; Mineralogical Society of America; GSA Geophysics Division
Christie D. Rowe, Heather M. Savage, Jean-Philippe Avouac, W. Ashley Griffith, Zoe K. Shipton: Seismology, rock mechanics, field geology, remote sensing, geodesy, geomorphology and neotectonics all provide insights into earthquake physics. Understanding is advanced by integration and comparison of observations with theoretical predictions and numerical simulation of seismic rupture.; Structural Geology; Geophysics/Tectonophysics/Seismology; Tectonics; View abstracts in this session
T147. Posters
GSA Structural Geology and Tectonics Division; GSA Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, and Volcanology Division; GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division; Mineralogical Society of America; GSA Geophysics Division: Structural Geology; Geophysics/Tectonophysics/Seismology; Tectonics; View abstracts in this session
T148. Orogeny: Relating Rigid Plates to Diffuse Lithospheric Deformation
GSA Structural Geology and Tectonics Division; GSA Geophysics Division
Craig H. Jones, David M. Whipp, Basil Tikoff, Gregory A. Houseman, Ian W.D. Dalziel: This session addresses progress in understanding orogenesis in the wake of plate tectonics through advances in field observations, geochronology, geophysics, and geodynamics, focusing on connections between plate tectonics and diffuse deformation from mantle to surface.; Structural Geology; Tectonics; Geophysics/Tectonophysics/Seismology; View abstracts in this session
T148. Part II
GSA Structural Geology and Tectonics Division; GSA Geophysics Division: Structural Geology; Tectonics; Geophysics/Tectonophysics/Seismology; View abstracts in this session
T148. Posters
GSA Structural Geology and Tectonics Division; GSA Geophysics Division: Structural Geology; Tectonics; Geophysics/Tectonophysics/Seismology; View abstracts in this session
T149. Successes, Failures, and the Future of Area-Volume Balancing and Structural Restoration: A Critical Evaluation Honoring the Centennial of R.T. Chamberlin's Groundbreaking Paper On Depth-to-Detachment Calculation GSA Structural Geology and Tectonics Division Richard H. Groshong Jr, Bob Ratliff, Alan D. Gibbs: Area balance and kinematic restoration techniques are established methods for structural interpretation, prediction and validation, yet remain controversial and underutilized. Why? This session will address the problems, pitfalls, controversies, current applications and future directions; Structural Geology; Tectonics; Geophysics/Tectonophysics/Seismology; View abstracts in this session
T149. Part II
GSA Structural Geology and Tectonics Division: Structural Geology; Tectonics; Geophysics/Tectonophysics/Seismology; View abstracts in this session
T150. New Insights on the Tectonic, Paleobiogeographic, and Metallogenic Evolution of Terranes in the North American Cordillera
GSA Structural Geology and Tectonics Division; GSA Geophysics Division; GSA Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, and Volcanology Division
Luke P. Beranek, Anjana K. Shah, Andrew H. Caruthers, Tyler William Ruks, Dwight C. Bradley, Marti L. Miller: This session focuses on recent advancements and future challenges on the origin and evolution of terranes in the North American Cordillera.; Tectonics; Paleontology, Biogeography/Biostratigraphy; Economic Geology; View abstracts in this session
T150. Part II
GSA Structural Geology and Tectonics Division; GSA Geophysics Division; GSA Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, and Volcanology Division
Anjana K. Shah, Luke P. Beranek, Andrew H. Caruthers, Tyler William Ruks, Dwight C. Bradley, Marti L. Miller: Tectonics; Paleontology, Biogeography/Biostratigraphy; Economic Geology; View abstracts in this session
T150. Posters
GSA Structural Geology and Tectonics Division; GSA Geophysics Division; GSA Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, and Volcanology Division: Tectonics; Paleontology, Biogeography/Biostratigraphy; Economic Geology; View abstracts in this session
T151. Distributed Continental Shear: Styles, Rates, and Variations in the Characteristics of Dextral Deformation along the Walker Lane and Eastern California Shear Zone
GSA Structural Geology and Tectonics Division; GSA Geophysics Division; GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division
Ryan D. Gold, Richard W. Briggs: This session explores geologic, geodetic, and geophysical constraints on the spatial and temporal characteristics of net dextral shear east of the Sierra Nevada, primarily along the Walker Lane and Eastern California Shear Zone.; Tectonics; Neotectonics/Paleoseismology; Geophysics/Tectonophysics/Seismology; View abstracts in this session
T153. Initiation and Termination of Subduction: Rock Record, Geodynamic Models, Modern Plate Boundaries
GSA International Section; GSA Structural Geology and Tectonics Division; GSA Geophysics Division; GSA Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, and Volcanology Division
John Wakabayashi, John W. Shervais, Yildirim Dilek: We encourage researchers of orogenic belts and modern plate margins, and geodynamic modelers to present research bearing on processes of subduction initiation and termination.; Tectonics; Structural Geology; Geophysics/Tectonophysics/Seismology; View abstracts in this session
T153. Part II
GSA International Section; GSA Structural Geology and Tectonics Division; GSA Geophysics Division; GSA Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, and Volcanology Division: Tectonics; Structural Geology; Geophysics/Tectonophysics/Seismology; View abstracts in this session
T153. Posters
GSA International Section; GSA Structural Geology and Tectonics Division; GSA Geophysics Division; GSA Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, and Volcanology Division: Tectonics; Structural Geology; Geophysics/Tectonophysics/Seismology; View abstracts in this session
T154. Tortoise to Hare Tectonics: Steady and Transient Deformation
GSA Structural Geology and Tectonics Division; GSA Geophysics Division
Jason B. Barnes, Rebecca Bendick, Rebecca Flowers, Eric Hetland, Yvette D. Kuiper: This session will explore new constraints on deformation rates (steady or transient) and timescales (short- or long-term) using a variety of approaches in a range of tectonic settings.; Tectonics; Structural Geology; Geophysics/Tectonophysics/Seismology; View abstracts in this session
T155. Cryptic Uplift of the Interior of the U.S. Cordilleran Orogen
GSA Structural Geology and Tectonics Division; GSA Geophysics Division; GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division
Rebecca Flowers, Craig H. Jones, Ian M. Miller, Katharine Huntington: The history and causes of the >1.5 km elevation of Mesozoic marine strata from Colorado Plateau through the Rockies and Rio Grande Rift to the High Plains anchor this session.; Tectonics; Geophysics/Tectonophysics/Seismology; Structural Geology; View abstracts in this session
T155. Posters
GSA Structural Geology and Tectonics Division; GSA Geophysics Division; GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division: Tectonics; Geophysics/Tectonophysics/Seismology; Structural Geology; View abstracts in this session
T156. Controls and Consequences of Continental Rifting: From Heat Flow, Stress, and Strain to Magmatism, Landscape-Basin Evolution, and Development of Natural Resources
GSA Structural Geology and Tectonics Division; GSA Geophysics Division; GSA Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, and Volcanology Division; GSA Hydrogeology Division; GSA Sedimentary Geology Division; GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division; GSA International Section
Yilderim Dilek, Benjamin J. Drenth, Ren A. Thompson, Harald Fernes, Jonathan Saul Caine: Broad-ranging, multidisciplinary studies are sought to discuss continental rift-related topics such as lithospheric breakup; mantle response/melt evolution; magma localization; influence of preexisting structures; stress fields/kinematics; surface uplift/sedimentation; basin segmentation/evolution; natural hazards/resources; and climate change.; Tectonics; Geophysics/Tectonophysics/Seismology; Volcanology; View abstracts in this session
T156. Posters
GSA Structural Geology and Tectonics Division; GSA Geophysics Division; GSA Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, and Volcanology Division; GSA Hydrogeology Division; GSA Sedimentary Geology Division; GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division; GSA International Section: Tectonics; Geophysics/Tectonophysics/Seismology; Volcanology; View abstracts in this session

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