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GSA2015 ANNUAL MEETING & EXPOSITION
T17. Metallic Mineral Deposits in the Midcontinent Region of T22. Geology and Warfare
North America: Origin and Exploration
Disciplines: Engineering Geology; Archaeological Geology;
Disciplines: Economic Geology; Geochemistry; Precambrian History and Philosophy of Geology
Geology
Advocates: Nathalie Nicole Brandes; Paul T. Brandes;
Advocates: Joyashish Thakurta; Edward M. Ripley Audra E. Basal
Abstracts are encouraged on recent findings related to the Geology has had an influence on war throughout history. This
origin, occurrence, and evaluation of known metallic mineral session will explore aspects such as locations of fortified positions,
deposits, as well as emerging studies on exploration for new use of terrain in battle, and how tactical decisions often include an
deposits in the midcontinent region of North America. understanding of geology.
GSA TODAY | MAY 2015 T18. Metals in Ore Fluids: Sources, Concentrations, Modes T23. Landslide, Subsidence, and Debris-Flow Hazards:
of Transport, and Precipitation Integrating Engineering Geology Research and
Disciplines: Economic Geology; Geochemistry Communication Solutions
Advocates: Ryan Mathur; Martin Appold Disciplines: Engineering Geology; Environmental Geoscience;
Geoscience Information/Communication
This session aims to highlight recent progress in understanding Advocates: Matthew M. Crawford; William J. Burns; Lynn M.
the occurrence of metals in ore fluids based on theoretical, experi- Highland; Francis K. Rengers
mental, and case studies.
This session will highlight geologic hazards and engineering
T19. Terrestrial Geologic Remote Sensing Applications Using geology topics, focusing on landslides and subsidence and
Data from the Newest and/or Simulated Future Airborne and emphasizing communication. By linking hazard research with
Spaceborne Multispectral and Hyperspectral Sensors proper guidance for the public, progress can be made toward
Disciplines: Economic Geology; Environmental Geoscience risk reduction.
Advocates: Wendy M. Calvin; John C. Mars; Bernard E. Hubbard
T24. Sedimentology of Large Rock and Volcanic Debris
This session solicits imaging spectroscopy studies utilizing data Avalanche Deposits
from new and/or future imaging spectrometers for a wide range Disciplines: Engineering Geology; Sediments, Clastic; Volcanology
of geologic applications. In particular, we welcome studies aimed Advocates: Anja Dufresne; Stuart Dunning; Sibylle Knapp
at simulating data from the future HyspIRI mission.
Rock/debris avalanche deposits harbor important evidence of
Engineering Geology their emplacement processes. We welcome contributions of case
studies of large landslides that make maximum use of natural
T20. Embedded Research Projects in Upper Level Undergraduate exposures, and we encourage a focus on lithological variations.
Courses: A Plausible Panacea for the Dwindling Science and
Engineering (S&E) Researchers Community (Posters) Environmental Geoscience
Disciplines: Engineering Geology; Environmental Geoscience;
Hydrogeology T25. An Early Involvement of Undergraduates and K–12
Advocates: Solomon Isiorho; David O. Omole Students in Geological Research Brings a Strong Sense of
Ownership and Achievement for Young Researchers (Posters)
Early involvement of young science and engineering (S&E) Disciplines: Environmental Geoscience; Geoscience Education;
students in research through their courses becomes important Geoscience Information/Communication
as the S&E population ages. Environmental-related research/ Advocate: Nazrul I. Khandaker
projects abstracts by professors/students are encouraged for
submission to this session. Undergraduates and K–12 students interested in demonstrating
their research skills pertaining to broad geosciences, engineering
T21. Environmental and Engineering Geology Student geology, environmental, and sedimentology/geomorphology
Research Competition topics and receiving professional feedback from the participating
Disciplines: Engineering Geology; Environmental Geoscience; attendees are encouraged to consider this topical session.
Quaternary Geology
Advocates: William J. Burns; Scott Burns T26. From Provenance to Sequestration: A Heavy Metal Journey
Disciplines: Environmental Geoscience; Geochemistry; Soils
We encourage students to submit an abstract for the poster Advocates: Michael Martínez-Colón; Henry Alegria
or oral presentation on any research related to environmental
and engineering geology. Monetary awards will be given to the This session will highlight ongoing geological, biological, and
top presenters. biogeochemical processes involved in the behavior and transport
of metals in aquatic and terrestrial systems.
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