NAGT Activities at 2010 GSA Annual Meeting

NAGT is pleased to sponsor a variety of symposia and sessions at the Annual Meeting of the Geological Society of America meeting held in Denver, CO, October 31 - November 3, 2010. Please submit an abstract and plan to attend the following sessions highlighting key issues of importance to geoscience educators at all levels. You can also come by the NAGT booth to meet officers and other NAGT members and to learn more about you can be involved in your organization.

Receptions and Events | Pardee Keynote Symposia | Topical Sessions | Organizational Business

Receptions and Events

Teaching About Energy in Geoscience Courses: Current Research and Pedagogy
Saturday October 30, 2010, 8:00am-5:00pm in conjunction with the GSA National Meeting in Denver, CO.
Conveners: Jimm Myers, Fred Loxsom, Devin Castendyk and Karin Kirk
Welcome Reception for Two-Year College Faculty - Saturday, 30 October, 4:00-5:00 PM, Colorado Convention Center Lobby B (Other Two-Year College Opportunities at GSA)
Geoscience Educators' Social Reception - Saturday, 30 October, 5:00–7:00 PM, Colorado Convention Center Lobby B
NAGT/USGS Summer Field Training Program Annual Meeting - Sunday, 31 October, 9:00-11:00 AM - Hyatt CCC, Mineral Hall E (Draft Agenda (Microsoft Word 2007 (.docx) 19kB Oct1 10))
NAGT/GSA Geoscience Education Division Luncheon - Ticketed Event - Sunday, 31 Oct., 11:30am-1:00pm - Hyatt CCC, Capitol Ballroom 5-6-7
NAGT Past Presidents Breakfast - Monday, 1 Nov., 7:15am-9:15am - Hyatt CCC, Granite A
Joint AGI/NAGT meeting- Tuesday, 2 Nov., 9:30am-11:30am - Hyatt CCC, Limestone
GSA Geoscience Education and NAGT Research Special Interest Group: Tuesday, 2 November, 6:00-8:00 PM Hyantt CCC, Mineral Hall D-E

Pardee Keynote Symposia Abstract Deadline - August 10, 2010

Click here to see all the Pardee Symposia

7. Impacts of Ocean Acidification: The Other CO2 Crisis
Sponsored by GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division; merican Quaternary Association (AMQUA); GSA Geobiology & Geomicrobiology Division; GSA Geology and Society Division; International Union for Quaternary Research (INQUA); National Association of Geoscience Teachers
Andrew M. Buddington; George T. Stone; Richard A. Feely
Wed., 3 Nov., 1:30 p.m.

Surface waters of Earth's oceans are becoming increasingly acidic due to human activities. This rapid acidification threatens marine calcifiers, coral reef ecosystems and oceanic food webs, including fisheries, exacerbating global ecologic and economic crises.
Environmental Geoscience; Geochemistry; Quaternary Geology
Submit an abstract to this session

Topical Sessions Abstract Deadline - August 10, 2010

These educational sessions are sponsored in part by NAGT. For a full listing of the educational sessions at the meeting check out the GSA website or see below.

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
Submit an abstract to 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
Submit an abstract to 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
Submit an abstract to 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
Submit an abstract to 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
Submit an abstract to 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
Submit an abstract to 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
Submit an abstract to 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
Submit an abstract to 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
Submit an abstract to this session

T49. Minority-Serving Institutions: Progress and Promise in Geoscience Education
National Association of Geoscience Teachers; GSA Geoscience Education Division
Laura F. Serpa, Lisa D. White, Marilyn J. Suiter, Louis A. Fernandez

Many Minority-Serving Institutions (MSI) have degree-granting geoscience programs. Challenges and strategies for positive outcomes are potential topics. Presentations will provide information on geoscience programs at MSIs, with data and outcomes documenting useful strategies applied.
Geoscience Education; Public Policy
Submit an abstract to 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
Submit an abstract to 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
Submit an abstract to 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
Submit an abstract to this session

Show additional sessions in geoscience education

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
Submit an abstract to this session

T39. Energy, Climate, and Global Communities: New Pathways for Education and Workforce
Society of Economic Geologists; GSA Geophysics Division; GSA Structural Geology and Tectonics Division; National Association of Black Geologists and Geophysicists
Marilyn J. Suiter, Lina C. Patino

This session provides information on geoscience education programs that address new methods in workforce development in energy and climate change in light of the globalization of (geo)science, with data and outcomes.
Geoscience Education; Environmental Geoscience; Public Policy
Submit an abstract to 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
Submit an abstract to this session

T47. Passageways to Success: Promoting Geoscience and Environmental Literacy through Cave and Karst Education and Outreach Programs
GSA Geoscience Education Division; National Cave and Karst Research Institute
Dianne Gillespie, Rickard S. Toomey

Educators will describe cave and karst programs that promote geoscience and environmental literacy as well as some dos and don'ts to consider in program development.
Geoscience Education; Geoscience Information/Communication; Environmental Geoscience
Submit an abstract to 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
Submit an abstract to 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
Submit an abstract to 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
Submit an abstract to 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
Submit an abstract to this session

T96. Glacier National Park Centennial: 100 Years of Science and Scenery
GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division
Bruce Heise, Robert C. Thomas, Jeffrey A. Kuhn, Trista L. Thornberry-Ehrlich

This session seeks presentations on any aspect of Glacier National Park's geology as it celebrates its centennial. Presentations are encouraged on topics from ongoing or previous geologic research, climate change, personal vignettes, and resource management.
History of Geology; Geoscience Education; Precambrian Geology
Submit an abstract to 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
Submit an abstract to this session

Organizational Business

Information on organizational business meetings will be posted here once plans are finalized.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30TH

Executive Committee Meeting - 8:00am to Noon
Executive Committee, Council, and Section Representatives - Noon to 1:30pm
Executive Committee & Council Meeting - 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Executive Committee - 3:30pm to 4:30pm

All of the above meetings will be held at the Hyatt - Colorado Convention Center - Ballroom 3

See more GSA Sessions and Activities »