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GSA2015 ANNUAL MEETING & EXPOSITION

T64. Rotations, Oroclinal Bending; Variscan-Alleghenian
Nondipoles; Diagenetic Enigmatic Remagnetizations;
Vignettes of Orogenies and Oceans: A Celebration of Rob Van
der Voo’s Career

Disciplines: Geophysics/Geodynamics; Tectonics/Tectonophysics;
Sediments, Carbonates

Advocates: John W. Geissman; Joseph G. Meert

Our session honors the numerous contributions to the geosci-
ences, involving a wide spectrum of scales and processes, by
Professor Rob Van der Voo over his 45-year career at the University
of Michigan.

T65. Utilizing 2-D and 3-D Near-Surface Geophysics to GSA GeoCorps™ America participant. GSA TODAY | www.geosociety.org/gsatoday
Generate Improved Surface and Subsurface Geologic Maps
Disciplines: Geophysics/Geodynamics; Environmental The session will focus on both activities (formal education,
Geoscience; Structural Geology informal education, outreach activities, and partnerships beyond
Advocates: Gregory S. Baker; Brian Miller the sciences) and research (education, social, and cognitive) that
can extend the reach and effectiveness of climate literacy efforts.
Geologic maps remain a critical tool for problems in the “near
surface” (upper ~200 m), whether structural, environmental, T69. Closing the Diversity Gap in Geoscience: Successful
glaciological, hazards, groundwater, or infrastructure related. Models, Best Practices, Benefits, Outcomes, and Next Steps
Near-surface geophysical techniques enhance the quality and Disciplines: Geoscience Education; Geoscience Information/
confidence of geology maps, and recent examples will be presented. Communication; Environmental Geoscience
Advocates: Ashanti Johnson; David Siegfried; Lois Ricciardi
Geoscience Education
This session presents successful models, practices, benefits,
T66. Beginning a New Era in Earth Science Education: The outcomes, and next steps for closing the diversity gap in geosci-
Role of Geoscience in Implementing the Next Generation ence. Program stakeholders highlight how fusing academic,
Science Standards research, and diversity activities foster an inclusive and equitable
Disciplines: Geoscience Education; Public Policy geoscience community.
Advocates: Michael J. Passow; Michael E. Wysession; Jacqueline
E. Huntoon; Emily E. Gochis; Alexandria Guth; Ashley E. Miller T70. Digital Technology in Real and Virtual Geoscience
Experiences (Posters)
Representatives from school districts, professional societies, Disciplines: Geoscience Education; Geoscience Information/
teacher training programs, and informal science institutions share Communication
examples of incorporating the geosciences to integrate disci- Advocates: Declan De Paor; Steven J. Whitmeyer; Callan Bentley
plinary core ideas, cross-cutting concepts, engineering practices,
and holistic thinking into emerging NGSS-aligned programs. Digital technology is transforming geoscience practices. We
seek poster presentations addressing applications of digital tech-
T67. Changing Cultural Climate for Improved Access to (GEO) nology to all aspects of geoscience teaching, research, and outreach,
Science Careers with an emphasis on the importance and usefulness of innovations.
Disciplines: Geoscience Education; Geoscience Information/
Communication T71. Enticing Urban Youth into the Geosciences
Advocates: Mary Anne Holmes; Marilyn J. Suiter Discipline: Geoscience Education
Advocate: Alexander E. Gates
This session explores how strategies to change the academic
cultural climate can be successfully adapted to improve access This session assembles the many unusual efforts and innovative
for those historically underrepresented to be welcomed into careers techniques to entice students from the many urban centers where
in STEM. there are great, untapped resources for increasing interest and
diversity in the geosciences.
T68. Climate Literacy: Formal and Informal Education and
Outreach Activities and Research and Evaluation Measures
of Success
Disciplines: Geoscience Education; Public Policy
Advocates: Tamara Shapiro Ledley; Monica H. Barnes;
Bonnie Murray

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