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GSA CONNECTS 2022
can identify additional strategies that effectively support student Advocates: Kelly Lazar; Stephen M. Moysey; Sabarish Babu;
engagement, learning, and retention. Catherine Mobley; D. Matthew Boyer; Gavin Gleasman
Virtual experiences are critical for bringing students into environ-
T160. Innovations in Holistic Student Training and ments that are difficult to reach through conventional teaching
Development modalities. We encourage developers, creators, researchers, and prac-
Endorser: National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT) titioners to share their research and best practices in these spaces.
Disciplines: Geoscience Education, Geoscience Information/
Communication T164. Making Sense of Methodologies and Theoreti-
Advocates: Dana Thomas; Diana Dalbotten; Rebecca Batchelor cal Frameworks in Geoscience Education Research
This session provides a platform for sharing ways that departments, Endorsers: GSA Geoscience Education Division; National
student success programs, research internships, “post-baccs,” and Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT)
more, both within and beyond university settings, are addressing Disciplines: Geoscience Education, Geoscience Information/
training and development for undergraduate and graduate students. Communication
Advocates: Leilani Arthurs; Larry Collins; Kristen Foley;
T161. Institutional and Grassroots Efforts Promot- Cory Forbes; Peggy McNeal; Emily Scribner; Emily Ward
ing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Scientific Methods and theoretical frameworks from within and outside
Workplace of geoscience education research shape our field. Presenters are
Endorsers: GSA Geophysics and Geodynamics Division; GSA encouraged to highlight their decision-making process in research
Geoscience Education Division; SEPM (Society for Sedimentary studies. New approaches and applications of established methods/
Geology); GSA Geology and Society Division; National Association frameworks are welcome.
of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT); GSA Quaternary Geology and
Geomorphology Division; GSA Energy Geology Division T166. Showcase of Undergraduate Research Posters
Disciplines: Geoscience Education, Geoscience Information/ by 2YC and 4YCU Geoscience Students (Posters)
Communication, Geoscience and Public Policy Endorsers: National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT);
Advocates: Jenna L. Shelton; Tina Roberts-Ashby; Jennifer Malpass National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT) Geo2YC
The session will be focused on unique efforts that individuals (i.e., Division; National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT)
grassroots) and institutions are developing or implementing to pro- Geoscience Education Research (GER) Division; GSA Geoscience
mote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the geoscience workplace. Education Division; Geoscience Division of the Council on
Undergraduate Research
T162. Iris Moreno Totten Research in Geoscience Discipline: Geoscience Education
Education Session Advocates: Gretchen Miller; Adrianne Leinbach; Stephanie Rollins
Endorsers: GSA Geoscience Education Division; National This session is designed for two-year college (2YC) and four-
Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT); National year college and university (4YCU) students presenting research
Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT) Geoscience posters in any subdiscipline of geoscience.
Education Research (GER) Division
Discipline: Geoscience Education T167. The Role of Geoethics, Equity,
Advocates: Charles Doug Czajka; Meagan M. Gilbert and Environmental/Ecological Justice Education in
This session will highlight empirical research being done in the STEM: The Geosciences Story
field of geoscience education. Early career and student presenters will Disciplines: Geoscience Education, Geoscience Information/
be considered for the Geoscience Education Division’s Totten Award. Communication, Geoscience and Public Policy
Advocates: Samuel Cornelius Nyarko; Grant A. Fore
T163. Leveraging Virtual Spaces for Geoscience The literature suggests continuous geoethics, equity, and justice
Education: Exploration and Learning through education for students and professionals. This session will bring
Augmented and Virtual Reality together researchers and educators doing work in this area of need
Endorsers: GSA Geoscience Education Division; National to inform future plans and decisions.
Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT); National
Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT) Geoscience
Education Research (GER) Division
Discipline: Geoscience Education

INDUSTRY TRACKS
GSA’s technical program offers sessions relevant to applied geoscientists.
Look for these icons, which identify sessions in the following areas:

Economic Geology Energy Engineering Hydrogeology and
Environmental Geology

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