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T28. Enhancing Diversity in Geoscience Graduate Student SHORT COURSES
Programs. Samuel L. Moore, The University of Texas at SC1. An Overview of Earth-Science Applications in the
Austin, slmoore@jsg.utexas.edu; Elizabeth J. Catlos, The Shimadzu Institute for Research Technologies at
University of Texas at Austin, ejcatlos@jsg.utexas.edu; The University of Texas at Arlington. Sun., 8 March,
Katherine K. Ellins, The University of Texas at Austin, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Free. Principal Organizer: Matthew
kellins@jsg.utexas.edu; Dana L. Thomas, The University Loocke, The University of Texas at Arlington, matthew
of Texas at Austin, dthomas@jsg.utexas.edu. Oral only. .loocke@uta.edu. Co-organizer: Jeff Campbell, The Uni-
versity of Texas at Arlington, jeff.campbell@uta.edu.
T29. Undergraduate Student Research (Posters). Cosponsored
by Council on Undergraduate Research. Omar R. Harvey, SC2. Making Geoscience Animations and Videos and Assessing
Texas Christian University, omar.harvey@tcu.edu. Them in the Classroom. Sun., 8 March, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Free. Instructors: Robert Stern, The University of Texas
FIELD TRIPS at Dallas, rjstern@utdallas.edu; Jeffrey Ryan, University of
For additional information, please contact the Field Trip South Florida, ryan@usf.edu; Ning Wang, The University of
co-chairs: Richard Hanson, r.hanson@tcu.edu, and Helge Texas at Dallas, Ning.Wang@utdallas.edu; Siloa Willis,
Alseleben, h.alseleben@tcu.edu. The University of Texas Dallas, Siloa.Willis@utdallas.edu.

F1. A View into the Igneous Rift Materials of the Wichita SC3. Seismic Modeling, Imaging, and Inversion. Sun., 8 March.
Mountains, Oklahoma: Origins, Emplacement, and Alter- 1–5 p.m. US$50 (includes snacks and course materials).
ation. Sat.–Sun., 7–8 March. Max.: 20 participants. US$232. Instructor: Jingyi Chen, The University of Tulsa,
Principal Organizer: Jonathan D. Price, Midwestern State jingyi-chen@utulsa.edu.
University, jonathan.price@msutexas.edu. Co-organizers:
Erin Summerlin-Donofrio, Southern Methodist University, SC4. Mudstones in Core and Thin-Section. Wed., 11 March,
esummerlindonofrio@smu.edu; Matthew Hamilton, Univer- 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Max.: 20 participants. US$25. Principal
sity of Oklahoma, matt.hamilton@ou.edu; Amber Quevy, Organizer: Richard Denne, Texas Christian University,
Rigaku Americas Corporation, amberquevy@gmail.com; r.denne@tcu.edu.
Alexandria Stevenson, Midwestern State University,
alexandria.weiskircher@gmail.com. STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES
Career Mentoring Luncheons
F2. Geology of Paleozoic Outcrops in the Hill Country of Ask your career-related questions and learn about non-academic
Central Texas. Sat.–Sun., 7–8 March. Max.: 20 participants. pathways in the geosciences while networking with professionals at
Cost TBA. Principal Organizer: Bo Henk, Texas Christian the Roy J. Shlemon and John Mann Mentor Luncheons. Students
University, bhenk@icloud.com. and early career professionals are welcome.
F3. Wanderings in the Pangaean Wastelands of Permo- Career Workshop Series
Triassic West Texas. Sat.–Sun., 7–8 March. Max.: This three-part series will feature career development planning,
20 participants. US$390. Principal Organizer: John Hol- an exploration of geoscience job sectors, and information on best
brook, Texas Christian University, john.holbrook@tcu.edu. practices for crafting a résumé and cover letter. Non-technical
Co-organizers: Neil Tabor, Southern Methodist University, skills and workforce statistics will be reviewed. The series will be
ntabor@mail.smu.edu; Anthony Skaleski, Texas Christian led by workshop presenters and geoscientists. No registration is
University, a.skaleski@tcu.edu. required, and everyone is welcome.

F4. Building Stones of Downtown Fort Worth. Tues., To learn more about mentors and career workshops, go to
10 March. US$45. Principal Organizer: Tom Dill, www.geosociety.org/mentors/ or contact Jennifer Nocerino at
GSA member, tdill@att.net. jnocerino@geosociety.org.

F5. Middle and Upper Pennsylvanian Strata of the Fort ACCOMMODATIONS
Worth Basin. Wed., 11 March. Max.: 20 participants. US$75. Hotel registration deadline: 17 Feb.
Principal Organizer: Michael Read, The University of Texas A block of rooms has been reserved at the Omni Fort Worth
at Arlington, michael.read@uta.edu. Co-organizer: Majie Hotel at 1300 Houston Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102, USA, at a
Fan, University of Texas at Arlington, mfan@uta.edu. special meeting rate of US$209 per night plus tax. Reservations
should be made online (https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/
F6. Geology of the Woodbine Formation in Outcrop along fort-worth/meetings/geological-society-of-america) or by call-
the Shores of Lake Grapevine, North-Central Texas. ing Omni Reservations at +1-800-THE-OMNI (toll free) and
Wed., 11 March. Max.: 20 participants. Cost TBA. Principal referencing the group name “Geological Society of America.”
Organizer: Bo Henk, Texas Christian University, bhenk@
icloud.com.

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