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GSA 2019 ANNUAL MEETING & EXPOSITION

Pardee Keynote Symposia

Pardee Keynote Symposia are P3. Geoscience Communication in the Modern Age
named in honor of GSA Fellow and Cosponsors: GSA Geology and Society Division; GSA History
benefactor Joseph Thomas Pardee and Philosophy of Geology Division; National Association of
(1871–1960) via a bequest from Mary Geoscience Teachers; GSA Geoscience Education Division
Pardee Kelly. Pardee is perhaps best Disciplines: Geoscience Information/Communication,
known for his work on Glacial Lake Geoscience Education, Geoscience and Public Policy
Missoula. These symposia consist of Advocates: Iain Stewart; Callan Bentley; Mika McKinnon
invited presentations covering a Geoscience communication takes many forms, sharing infor-
broad range of topics. mation critical to society from scientist practitioners to decision
makers and the public, as well as more creative interpretations
Joseph Thomas Pardee by communicators seeking connection. This symposium cel-
(1871–1960) ebrates excellence in several important domains of modern geo-
science communication: popular writing (both fiction and non-
P1. Digital Learning Innovation in the Geosciences fiction), visual art, photography, music, film, mainstream media,
Cosponsors: GSA Geoscience Education Division; American and social media, as well as research into effective science com-
Geophysical Union; National Association of Geoscience munication. We examine inspiring examples from accomplished
Teachers; National Earth Science Teachers Association communicators and gain insight into how best to help society
Disciplines: Geoscience Education enjoy a sustainable future on planet Earth (and beyond!).
Advocate: Ariel D. Anbar
New technologies for data visualization and discovery, and new P4. Fostering an Inclusive Academic Culture for
education technologies, are transforming geoscience education, the Twenty-First Century: Advancing Policies,
enabling active modes of discovery-based learning at scale. Departments, and Supporting Faculty to
Interactive simulations, immersive and extended-reality environ- Address the Needs and Challenges for Building
ments, adaptive and personalized learning platforms, and digital a Healthy Geoscience Enterprise
tutoring are examples of technologies that enable rich, active Cosponsors: GSA Geology and Society Division; American
learning experiences in and out of traditional classrooms. This Geophysical Union; American Geosciences Institute
symposium includes presentations, panel discussion, and a hands- Disciplines: Geoscience and Public Policy, Geoscience Education
on showcase to explore the state of the art and future frontiers. Advocates: Pranoti M. Asher; Christopher Keane; Heather R.
Houlton; Lexi Shultz
P2. Grand Ideas, Grand Events: Geoscience As society increasingly relies on geoscientists for resources
Research, Geoscience Education, and Human and hazards mitigation, the profession must remain on the lead-
Connections to Grand Canyon at its Six ing edge of innovation to solve complex challenges. Geoscience
Millionth, 150th, and 100th Anniversaries departments and academic leaders play a critical role in recruit-
Cosponsors: GSA History and Philosophy of Geology Division; ing and training these future innovative geoscientists, as well as
National Association of Geoscience Teachers; GSA Geoscience promoting an inclusive culture to support the academic enter-
Education Division prise that extends beyond our departments. Panelists who have
Disciplines: History and Philosophy of Geology, Geoscience championed non-traditional policies for faculty advancement,
Education, Geoscience Information/Communication bolstered inclusive departmental cultures, and initiated practices
Advocates: Steven Semken; Eleanour Snow; Karl E. Karlstrom; that highlight the successes of their departments will discuss
Laura J. Crossey their strategies and how to overcome common challenges.
In commemoration of the concurrent 150th anniversary of
John Wesley Powell’s first expedition and the 100th anniversary P5. Extreme Impacts of Global Climate Change:
of Grand Canyon National Park this year, this symposium pres- Effective Communication for Geoscientists,
ents historical and modern perspectives on understanding and Educators, Policy Makers, and the Press
sustaining the iconic geological landscapes of Grand Canyon Cosponsors: GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology
that encode nearly two billion years of earth history. Presenters Division; GSA Energy Geology Division; GSA Environmental
will highlight the importance of Grand Canyon to the indige- Geology and Engineering Division; GSA Geology and Health
nous people who have long inhabited it, the generations of geo- Division; GSA Geology and Society Division; GSA History and
scientists who explore and study it, the expert interpreters and Philosophy of Geology Division; GSA Hydrogeology Division;
educators who teach from it, and the millions who visit to International Union for Quaternary Research (INQUA)
experience and learn from this singular place. Disciplines: Geoscience Education, Geoscience Information/
Communication, Geoscience and Public Policy
Advocates: Jennifer L. Pierce; George T. Stone

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