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GSA CONNECTS 2021
T151. That Signpost up Ahead: At the T155. Bringing Inquiry into Geoscience Labs for
Crossroads of Geoscience and Society—A Public Students, Teaching Assistants, and Faculty
Policy Perspective Endorsers: National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT);
Endorsers: GSA Geology and Society Division; Geology and National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT) Geo2YC
Public Policy Committee; GSA Environmental and Engineering Division; GSA Geoscience Education Division; National
Geology Division; GSA Energy Geology Division; GSA Geology Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT) Geoscience
and Health Division; GSA Hydrogeology Division; GSA Soils Education Research (GER) Division; National Association of
and Soil Processes Division Geoscience Teachers (NAGT) Teacher Education Division (TED);
Disciplines: Geoscience and Public Policy, Geoscience GSA Geoscience Education Division
Information/Communication Disciplines: Geoscience Education, Geoscience Information/
Advocates: James Heller; Beth Bartel; Susan G. Stover Communication
This session encourages presentations that illuminate the inter- Advocates: Katherine Ryker; Rachel Teasdale; Kelsey S. Bitting
face between the Earth sciences and society and the importance Inquiry-based learning engages students in “doing science” in
of science policy. Topics related to climate change, environment, geoscience labs. Presenters will share their experiences creating and
resource management, natural hazards, and infrastructure will testing inquiry-based labs, data on their efficacy, and strategies for
be discussed. supporting other instructors (e.g., graduate teaching assistants).
GEOSCIENCE EDUCATION T156. Building Trust Using Science Communication
and Education within Diverse Communities
T152. Advances in Undergraduate Research and Endorsers: GSA Geology and Society Division; GSA Geoscience
Education, Colorado Geology, and Igneous Petrol- Education Division; GSA Diversity in the Geosciences Committee;
ogy: Celebrating the 55-Year Career of Reinhard GSA Karst Division; GSA Soils and Soil Processes Division
“Bud” Wobus Disciplines: Geoscience Education, Geoscience Information/
Endorsers: National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT); Communication, Geoscience and Public Policy
GSA Geoscience Education Division; Council on Undergraduate Advocates: Leila Joyce; Darryl Reano; Angel Garcia Jr.;
Research Geosciences Division Michael Buck
Disciplines: Geoscience Education This session will answer calls for more authentic collaborations
Advocates: K. Brock Riedell; Rachel Beane; Cathryn Manduca between geoscientists and historically marginalized communities.
To celebrate the 55-year career of Reinhard “Bud” Wobus at
Williams College, this session focuses on the impact of his dedica- T157. Celebrating Innovative and Effective
tion to undergraduate research and education, southern Rocky Approaches to Implementing the Next Generation
Mountain geology, and plutonic-volcanic studies. Science Standards in Earth and Space Science
Education (NGSS-ESS)
T153. Application of Student Research Endorsers: National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT);
Projects, A Way to Solve Water-Related Problems— American Geophysical Union; American Geosciences Institute;
Issues in Developing Nations National Earth Science Teachers Association; GSA Geoscience
Endorser: GSA Geology and Society Division Education Division; GSA Karst Division; GSA Geology and
Disciplines: Geoscience Education, Hydrogeology, Environmental Society Division
Geoscience Discipline: Geoscience Education
Advocates: Solomon A. Isiorho; Duke U. Ophori; Isaac I. Akinwumi Advocates: Aida Awad; Margaret Holzer; Edward Robeck
Water-related issues and problems are pervasive in most parts The NGSS-ESS presents challenges and opportunities for teach-
of the world, especially in developing nations; however, there are ing, learning, assessment, and professional development in K–16
not enough personnel or resources to examine all issues. Student education. This session presents resources that highlight approaches
transdisciplinary research projects could provide solutions. to the challenges of implementing the NGSS-ESS while demonstrat-
ing where opportunities exist for continuing these efforts.
T154. Best Practices in Place-Based Education
Endorsers: National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT); T158. Geoscience and Society: Action and
GSA Geoscience Education Division Interdisciplinary Engagement on Local and Global
Disciplines: Geoscience Education, Environmental Geoscience, Scales (Posters)
Geoscience and Public Policy Endorsers: GSA Geology and Society Division; GSA International;
Advocates: Michael A. Phillips; Steven Semken; Sarah Fortner GSA Geology and Public Policy Committee; European Geosciences
Place-based programs make learning, science, environmental Union; American Geophysical Union; Geological Survey of Sweden;
communication, and sustainability meaningful because partici- The Global Network for Geoscience and Society; Geology in the
pants can apply concepts to, and connect with, familiar places. Public Interest; Geology for Global Development; Department of
We encourage place-based educators from all levels (formal and Geology and Environmental Science, Wheaton College; Clean Water
informal) to share successful ideas. Institute, Calvin University; Department of Geology, San Jose State
University; Department of Geological & Mining Engineering &
Sciences, Michigan Technological University; Department of Earth,
Environmental and Resource Sciences, University of Texas–El Paso

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