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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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