SGE Student Research - Sigma Gamma Epsilon

SGE Student Research - Sigma Gamma Epsilon

SGE Student Research
Poster Session at the 2010 GSA Meeting
Denver, CO
2010 Austin A. Sartin Best Poster Award
Sigma Gamma Epsilon President Erika Elswick presents Hanna Cowan, St. Lawrence
University, with the Austin A. Sartin Best Poster Award for her poster RAFINESQUINA
ALTERNATA AS A PHOTOSYMBIONT HOST: SHEDDING NEW LIGHT ON OLD
QUESTIONS.
2010 National Council Best Poster Award
Sigma Gamma Epsilon President Erika Elswick presents John Murphy, Jr. of St. Lawrence
University with the National Council Best Poster Award for his poster AN INVESTIGATION OF
STREAM CHEMISTRY VARIABILITY IN WATERSHEDS OF CENTRAL ST. LAWRENCE
COUNTY, NEW YORK.
List of Abstracts
RECOGNITION OF ACADIAN OROGENY TECTOPHASES IN TERRESTRIAL STRATA
AND CORRELATION WITH THE MARINE IN THE MIDDLE DEVONIAN
STRATIGRAPHY OF THE APPALACHIAN BASIN IN CATSKILL STATE PARK, NEW
YORK, USA
HARLOW, R. Hunter1, MINTZ, Jason S.2, and DRIESE, Steven G.2, (1) Kansas Geological
Survey, Kansas University (ALPHA), 1930 Constant Ave, Parker Hall Room 105, Lawrence, KS
66047, [email protected], (2) Department of Geology, Baylor University (Zeta Pi), One
Bear Place #97354, Waco, TX 76798-7354
THE ORIGIN OF MINOR FOLDS ASSOCIATED WITH A STRUCTURAL DOME ALONG
THE SEIYAL FAULT IN THE WESTERN DESERT OF EGYPT
TWENTER, Crystal A., Geological Sciences and Engineering, Missouri University of Science
and Technology (ETA), 503D E. 12th St, Rolla, MO 65401, [email protected], BOARDMAN,
Kathryn M., Geological Sciences and Engineering, Missouri University of Science and
Technology, 15670 Hwy 32, Licking, MO 65542, and HOGAN, John P., Geological Sciences
and Engineering, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, MO 65401
DISSOLUTION KINETICS OF MT. PINATUBO ASH
PORTIER, Andrea M., WELCH, Susan A., GOLDSMITH, Steven T., and CAREY, Anne E.,
School of Earth Sciences, The Ohio State University (SIGMA), 275 Mendenhall Laboratory, 125
South Oval Mall, Columbus, OH 43210-1398, [email protected]
A FOUR-YEAR COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THE GEOCHEMISTRY AND HYDROLOGY
OF SELECT SPRINGS IN THE SEVILLETA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
NEVAREZ, Antonio1, LABRADO, Amanda1, WILLIAMS, Amy J.2, CROSSEY, Laura J.3, and
KARLSTROM, Karl E.4, (1) University of Texas at El Paso (Alpha Lambda), Department of
Geological Sciences, El Paso, TX 79968, [email protected], (2) Earth and Planetary
Sciences, University of New Mexico (Beta Mu), Albuquerque, NM 87131, (3) Earth & Planetary
Sciences, University of New Mexico, Northrop Hall, Albuquerque, NM 87131, (4) Earth and
Planetary Science, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131
PETROGRAPHY AND IDENTIFICATION OF EOCENE ASH-FLOW TUFFS IN THE
VICINITY OF THE JARBIDGE MOUNTAINS, NEVADA
COOK, Christopher C., Department of Geology, Kansas State University (Alpha Nu), 108
Thompson Hall, Manhattan, KS 66506, [email protected] and BRUESEKE, M., Geology, Kansas
State Univ, Manhattan, KS 66506
EVIDENCE OF MICROBIAL WEATHERING OF PYRITE IN MISSISSIPPI SANDSTONE
AINA, Eyitayo1, DEGNY, Assonman2, KIRKLAND, Brenda L.3, LYNCH, F. Leo2,
MCBRYDE, Will1, MILLER, Tracy S.4, SCHMITZ, Darrel W.5, SHERMAN-MORRIS, Kathy6,
WEEKS, Brittany L.3, and WRIGHT, Kendra5, (1) Department of Geosciences, Mississippi State
University (Alpha Upsilon), PO Box 5448, Mississippi State, MS 39762, [email protected],
(2) Department of Geosciences, Mississippi State University, PO Box 5448, Starkville, MS
39762, [email protected], (3) Department of Geosciences, Mississippi State University,
Mississippi State, MS 39762, (4) Department of Physics and Astronomy, Mississippi State
University, PO Box 5167, Mississippi State, MS 39762, (5) Department of Geosciences,
Mississippi State University, P.O. Box 5448, Mississippi State, MS 39762, (6) Geosciences,
Mississippi State University, PO Box 5448, Mississippi State, MS 39762
VENTIFACTS on THE STONE LINE OF THE IOWAN SURFACE OF NORTHEAST IOWA
DAVIDSON, Jake L., Department of Earth Science, University of Northern Iowa (GAMMA
SIGMA), Cedar Falls, IA 50614, [email protected] and WALTERS, James C., Earth Science,
The University of Northern Iowa, Latham Hall, Cedar Falls, IA 50614
HEAVY METAL INDICATORS OF POLLUTION OF A SMALL SUBURBAN
WATERSHED IN CEDAR FALLS, IOWA
EVEN, Matthew J.1, DE NAULT, Kenneth J.2, and IQBAL, Mohammad Z.2, (1) Earth Science
Department, University of Northern Iowa (GAMMA SIGMA), Cedar Falls, IA 50614,
[email protected], (2) Dept. of Earth Science, Univ of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA
50614
WATER QUALITY RELATING TO STREAM BANK STABILITY OF DRY RUN CREEK,
CEDAR FALLS, IOWA
SHEPECK, Jennifer M., Earth Science, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA 50614,
[email protected] and WALTERS, James, Earth Science, The University of Northern Iowa
(GAMMA SIGMA), Latham Hall, Cedar Falls, IA 50614
TESTING FOR EVIDENCE OF SEA-LEVEL CHANGE DURING COOLER CLIMATES
USING BENTHIC FORAMINIFERAL ANALYSIS (IODP EXP. 313, NJ CONTINENTAL
SHELF)
WILLIAMS, Ross Hamilton1, KATZ, Miriam E.1, KOTTHOFF, Ulrich2, MCCARTHY,
Francine M.G.3, and THE IODP, Expedition 313 Scientific Party4, (1) Earth and Environmental
Sciences, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (DELTA THETA), 110 8th St, Troy, NY 12180,
[email protected], (2) Department of Geosciences, Hamburg University, Bundesstrasse 55,
Hamburg, D-20146, Germany, (3) Department of Earth Sciences, Brock University, 500
Glenridge Ave, St Catharines, ON L2S 3A1, Canada, (4) ECORD Science Operator, Edinburgh,
United Kingdom
EOCENE FLUCTUATIONS IN THE CCD & CLIMATE: EVIDENCE FROM CARBONATE
& OXYGEN ISOTOPES (ODP SITE 1090)
MONAHAN, Kyle Matthew1, KATZ, Miriam E.1, and CRAMER, Benjamin2, (1) Earth and
Environmental Sciences, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (DELTA THETA), 110 8th St, Troy,
NY 12180, [email protected], (2) Theiss Research, Eugene, OR 9
MONITORING ANNUAL SEDIMENTATION PATTERNS AND ASSOCIATED
GEOMORPHIC CHANGE ON THE ONE HUNDRED AND TWO RIVER NEAR
MARYVILLE, MISSOURI
RAMSEY, Molly J., Northwest Missouri State University (EPSILON THETA), 800 University
Drive, Maryville, MO 64468, [email protected] and HICKEY, James C., Department of
Geology/Geography, Northwest Missouri State Univ, 800 University Drive, Maryville, MO
64468
TEXTURAL AND MINERALOGICAL CHANGES DURING CRYSTALLIZATION OF A
LITHIUM PEGMATITE, FLORENCE COUNTY, WISCONSIN, USA
HOCKEMEYER, Jamie A., PALIEWICZ, Cory C., and SIRBESCU, Mona-Liza C., Geology
and Meteorology, Central Michigan University (Epsilon Kappa), Mount Pleasant, MI 48859,
[email protected]
POSSIBLE SOURCES OF UNUSUALLY HIGH BORON CONCENTRATIONS IN THE
McIntyre GOLD MINE TAILINGS, TIMMINS, ONTARIO
PALIEWICZ, Cory C.1, HOCKEMEYER, Jamie A.1, SIRBESCU, Mona-Liza C.1, and VAN
HEES, Edmond H.2, (1) Geology and Meteorology, Central Michigan University (Epsilon
Kappa), Mount Pleasant, MI 48859, [email protected], (2) Dept. of Geology, Wayne State
University, Detroit, MI 48201
APPLICATION OF GIS TO INVESTIGATE SPATIAL STATISTICS AND
MORPHOMETRICS OF CLASTS AT HICKORY RUN BOULDER FIELD,
PENNSYLVANIA
PELAK, Adam J., HEMLKE, Martin F., and LUTZ, Tim, Department of Geology/Astronomy,
West Chester University (ZETA BETA), West Chester, PA 19383, [email protected]
PLEISTOCENE-AGE CLIMATE VARIATION DERIVED FROM OXYGEN-ISOTOPE
MEASUREMENTS FROM MARINE ORGANISMS
MARTIN, Stephanie L. and CICERONE, Robert D., Earth Sciences, Bridgewater State
University (ZETA IOTA), Bridgewater, MA 02325, [email protected]
USING LONG-TERM LEACHATE TESTS TO IDENTIFY POTENTIAL CONTAMINANTS
OF CONCERN IN DRILL CUTTINGS FROM THE MARCELLUS SHALE, OTSEGO
COUNTY, NEW YORK
KRIKORIAN, Joseph1, KEEFE, Christopher1, WALSH, Michael1, CASTENDYK, Devin N.1,
and THOMAS-SMITH, Trudy E.2, (1) Earth Sciences, SUNY College at Oneonta (ZETA RHO),
Ravine Parkway, Oneonta, NY 13820-4015, [email protected], (2) Chemistry &
Biochemistry, SUNY College at Oneonta, Ravine Parkway, Oneonta, NY 13820-4015
A STUDY OF PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL WEATHERING OF THE MARCELLUS
SHALE IN CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA
PAUL, Justin M., Juniata College (ETA MU), 1700 Moore Street, Huntingdon, PA 16652,
[email protected], MATHUR, R., CEKA and Dept. of Geology, Juniata College,
Huntingdon, PA 16652, BRANTLEY, S.L., Earth and Environmental Systems Institute, The
Pennsylvania State University, 2217 Earth-Engineering Sciences Building, University Park, PA
16802, and JIN, L., Earth and Environmental Systems Institute, The Pennsylvania State
Universtiy, 2217 Earth-Engineering Sciences Building, University Park, PA 16802
AN INVESTIGATION OF STREAM CHEMISTRY VARIABILITY IN WATERSHEDS OF
CENTRAL ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY, NEW YORK
MURPHY, John T. Jr, Geology Department, St. Lawrence University (ETA XI), 23 Romoda
Drive, CMR #1172, Canton, NY 13617, [email protected] and CHIARENZELLI, Jeffrey
R., Department of Geology, St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY 13617
Abstract id# 181621
RAFINESQUINA ALTERNATA AS A PHOTOSYMBIONT HOST: SHEDDING NEW
LIGHT ON OLD QUESTIONS
COWAN, Hannah L. and ERICKSON, J. Mark, Geology Department, St. Lawrence University
(ETA XI), Canton, NY 13617, [email protected]
ND TDM MODEL AGES OF UPPER AND MIDDLE DEVONIAN AND SHALES OF
WESTERN AND CENTRAL NEW YORK
CAESAR, Wendell1, MOSHER, David2, MURPHY, John T. Jr3, and CHIARENZELLI, Jeffrey
R.2, (1) Department of Geology, St. Lawrence University (ETA XI), 149 Brown Hall, Canton,
NY 13617, [email protected], (2) Department of Geology, St. Lawrence University,
Canton, NY 13617, (3) Geology Department, St. Lawrence University, 23 Romoda Drive, CMR
#1172, Canton, NY 13617
MICROFACIES AND POROSITY OF THE LATE ORDOVICIAN RED RIVER A AND B
INTERVALS IN CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA
COLONY, James, Geology, St. Lawrence University (ETA XI), Canton, NY 13617,
[email protected] and HUSENIC, Antun, Geology Department, St. Lawrence University, 23
Romoda Drive, Canton, NY
CHARACTERIZATION OF GEOCHEMICAL CYCLES IN LION CREEK WATERSHED,
OAKLAND, CA
MCDANIEL, Gabriella R., Department of Earth and Environmental Science, University of the
Pacific, 3601 Pacific Avenue, Stockton, CA 95211, [email protected],
RADEMACHER, Laura K., Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of the
Pacific (Eta Upsilon), 3601 Pacific Avenue, Stockton, CA 95211, FAUL, Kristina L.,
Department of Chemistry and Physics, Mills College, 5000 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA
94613, and HARRINGTON, Brian, Campus Facilities, Mills College, 5000 MacArthur
Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94613
WEEKI WACHEE GROUND-WATER BASIN REGIONAL STUDY USING δ18O AND δD
STABLE ISOTOPE ANALYSIS
HARRO, Carly M., Department of Science, Academy at the Lakes High School, 2331 Collier
Parkway, Land O' Lakes, FL 34639, [email protected]
BASALT GRAIN DISTRIBUTION IN THE CIMARRON RIVER AND ITS TRIBUTARIES,
CIMARRON COUNTY, OK
ANDERSON, Sloan T., School of Geology, Oklahoma State University (Alpha Omega) 105
Noble Research Center, Stillwater, OK 74078, [email protected] and SIMMS,
Alexander, Department of Earth Science, University of California, 1006 Webb Hall, Santa
Barbara, CA 93101
DECIPHERING FLUVIAL AND EOLIAN DEPOSITS WITHIN A HOLOCENE DUNE
FIELD IN THE SOUTHERN GREAT PLAINS OF WESTERN OKLAHOMA
MCCULLOUGH, Brenton, Boone Pickens School of Geology, Oklahoma State University
(Alpha Omega), 105 Noble Research Center, Stillwater, OK 74077, [email protected],
SIMMS, Alexander, Department of Earth Science, University of California, 1006 Webb Hall,
Santa Barbara, CA 93101, CORDOVA, Carlos E., Geography, Oklahoma State University, 225
Scott Hall, Stillwater, OK 74078, DEWITT, Regina, Physics, Oklahoma State University,
Radiation Dosimetry Laboratory, Venture 1 Suite 201, 1110 South Innovation Way Drive,
Stillwater, OK 74074, and ROUNTREE, Jared, Department of Geology and Geological
Engineering, Colorado School of Mines (Lambda), 1516 Illinois St, Golden, CO 80401
THE RELATIONSHIP OF HYDRAULIC GRADIENT AND GROUNDWATER FLOW IN
CONSTRUCTED WETLANDS
HAYDEN, Kelly, Department of Geography-Geology, Illinois State University, Campus Box
4400, Normal, IL 61790, [email protected] and VAN DER HOVEN, Stephen J., GeographyGeology, Illinois State University, Campus Box 4400, Normal, IL 61790
HEAVY MINERAL PROVENANCE ANALYSIS OF THE WILLWOOD FM., ABSAROKA
RANGE, NORTHWESTERN WYOMING
CALHOUN, Justin J.1, GEARY, Jesse D.2, SCHROEDER, Kat E.1, MALONE, David3, and
CRADDOCK, John P.4, (1) Geology-Geography, Illinois State University, Campus Box 4400,
Normal, IL 61790, [email protected], (2) Geology, Macalester College, 1600 Grand Avenue, St.
Paul, MN 55105, (3) Geography-Geology, Illinois State Univ, Campus Box 4400, Normal, IL
61761-4400, (4) Geology Department, Macalester College, 1600 Grand Avenue, St. Paul, MN
55105
HEAVY MINERAL ANALYSIS OF THE BASAL WAPITI FORMATION IN THE SOUTH
FORK SHOSHONE RIVER VALLEY, WYOMING
HINDS, Amie E., Geology, Illinois State University, Campus Box 4400, Normal, IL 617904400, [email protected], TRELA, Jarek, Geography-Geology, Illinois State University, Campus
Box 4400, Normal, IL 61761, KRAVITZ, Katherine A., The Department of Geosciences, Smith
College, Clark Science Center, Northampton, MA 01063, MALONE, David, GeographyGeology, Illinois State Univ, Campus Box 4400, Normal, IL 61761-4400, and CRADDOCK,
John, Macalester College, 1600 Grand Ave, St. Paul, MN 55105
EARLY VISEAN (OSAGEAN) VERTEBRATE FAUNA OF THE “BURLINGTON-KEOKUK
BONE BED”-UPPERMOST BURLINGTON FORMATION OF SOUTHEASTERN IOWA
RUNYON, Simone, Geography and Geology, Illinois State University, Campus Box 4400,
Normal, IL 61761-4400, [email protected] and DAY, Jed, Geography & Geology, Illinois State
Univ, Normal, IL 61790-4400
PALEOBIOGEOGRAPHICAL IMPLICATIONS OF ANOMURAN MICROCOPROLITES
FROM THE WALLOWA TERRANE: WALLOWA MOUNTAINS, OREGON,USA
MALMBERG, Jeremy C., Geosciences, University of Montana (Beta Delta), 724 Pioneer Ct,
Missoula, MT 59801, [email protected]
THE IMPLICATIONS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON STREAM FLOW AND LEGACY
SEDIMENT REMOBILIZATION: YELLOW BREECHES CREEK, CUMBERLAND
COUNTY, PA
LASHER, G. Everett and NIEMITZ, Jeffrey W., Dept. of Earth Sciences, Dickinson College,
P.O. Box 1773, Carlisle, PA 17013, [email protected]
FIELD INVESTIGATION OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN BERM MORPHOLOGY,
BEACH GRAIN SIZE, AND WAVE CLIMATE AT CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA
MAIBAUER, Bianca J.1, JAEGER, John1, ADAMS, Peter N.1, MACKENZIE, Richard A. III1,
and SCHAUB, Ron2, (1) Department of Geological Sciences, University of Florida (Beta Psi),
241 Williamson Hall PO Box 112120, Gainesville, FL 32611-2120, [email protected], (2)
Innovative Health Applications LLC, Mail Code: DYN-6, Kennedy Space Center, FL 32899
LATE PLEISTOCENE ICE-RAFTED DEBRIS FLUXES FROM THE BERING GLACIER,
ALASKA
NED, Allison, Department of Geological Sciences, University of Florida (Beta Psi), PO Box
112120, Gainesville, FL 32611-2120, [email protected], DAVIES, Maureen H., College of
Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences, Oregon State University, 104 COAS Admin Bldg, Corvallis,
OR 97331, and JAEGER, John, Department of Geological Sciences, University of Florida, 241
Williamson Hall PO Box 112120, Gainesville, FL 32611-2120
PRELIMINARY REPORT ON A NEW FOSSIL FROM THE PENNSYLVANIAN ROCKS OF
THE CUMBERLAND PLATEAU OF TENNESSEE: PLANT ROOTS OR TRACE FOSSILS?
QUALLS, Katelyn M., Department of Forestry and Geology, University of the South, Sewanee,
TN 37383, [email protected] and KNOLL, Martin A., Department of Forestry and
Geology, University of the South, 735 University Ave, Sewanee, TN 37383
A PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT OF GEORGIA COASTAL HAZARDS: A LOW-COST
APPROACH
PETRUCCELLI, Rochelle F.1, BUSH, David M.1, JACKSON, Chester W. Jr2, and
ALEXANDER, Clark A.3, (1) Department of Geosciences, University of West Georgia,
Carrollton, GA 30118, [email protected], (2) Department of Geology and Geography,
Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA 30460, (3) Skidaway Institute of Oceanography,
10 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, GA 31411
HISTORICAL STORM SURGE TABLES: ONE-STOP SHOPPING FOR ALL YOUR STORM
SURGE DATA NEEDS
JOHNSON, Jacques R.1, PETRUCCELLI, Rochelle F.1, BUSH, David M.1, YOUNG, Robert
S.2, MALOOF, Andrew1, and MCDOWELL, Katie2, (1) Department of Geosciences, University
of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA 30118, [email protected], (2) Program for the Study of
Developed Shorelines, Western Carolina University (Gamma Psi), Cullowhee, NC 28723
CORRELATION OF MICROSTRUCTURAL FABRICS AND REGIONAL
METAMORPHISM: AN EXAMPLE FROM GARNET HILL, NORTHWESTERN GEORGIA
SKINNER, Tina M.1, BERG, Christopher A.2, and HUNT, Lindsey Elise1, (1) Geosciences,
University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA 30118, [email protected], (2) Department of
Geosciences, University of West Georgia, 1601 Maple Street, Carrollton, GA 30118
EXAMINING ELEMENTAL ANALYSIS AND INCLUSIONS OF EMERALD AND RED
BERYL FROM THE CRABTREE PEGMATITE AND WAH WAH MOUNTAINS USING
THE SCANNING ELECTRON MICROSCOPE
FOX, Sara B., PERISON, Elizabeth M., and HOLLABAUGH, Curtis L., Geosciences,
University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA 30118, [email protected]
ELEMENTAL COMPOSITION AND SPECTROSCOPIC ANALYSIS OF THE SPRUCE
PINE PEGMATITE AT CRABTREE MINE, NORTH CAROLINA, WITH A FOCUS on
INCLUSIONS
PERISON, Elizabeth M., FOX, Sara B., and HOLLABAUGH, Curtis L., Geosciences,
University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA 30118, [email protected]
INVESTIGATING THE HYDROLOGIC CONNECTION IN A COMPLEX RIVER
FLOODPLAIN SYSTEM IN MIDDLE GA
MANGRUM, Maxwell1, MUTITI, Samuel2, DORAN, Patrick3, OETTER, Doug4, MEAD,
Alfred2, SEO, Carol2, MELVIN, Christine2, LINDSEY, Rachel5, and HOBSON, Chad2, (1)
Georgia College and State University, 123 Robbie Drive, Byron, GA 31008,
[email protected], (2) Biology and Environmental Sciences Department, Georgia
College and State University, Campus Box 081, Milledgeville, GA 31061, (3) Biology and
Environmental Sciences Department, Georgia College and State University, 145 South Irwin
Street, Apartment 1303, Milledgeville, GA 31061, (4) Department of History, Geography, and
Philosophy, Georgia College and State University, 315 Terrell Hall 231 W. Hancock St. GCSU
CBX 047, Milledgeville, GA 31061, (5) Department of History, Geography, and Philosophy,
Georgia College and State University, 231 W. Hancock St. GCSU CBX 047, Milledgeville, GA
31061
RECONSTRUCTION OF THE HISTORICAL GEOMORPHOLOGY OF A DYNAMIC
STREAM IN MIDDLE GEORGIA
DORAN, Patrick1, OETTER, Doug2, MUTITI, Samuel3, MANGRUM, Maxwell4, MEAD,
Alfred5, LINDSEY, Rachel6, HOBSON, Chad5, MELVIN, Christine5, and SEO, Carol5, (1)
Biology and Environmental Sciences Department, Georgia College and State University, 145
South Irwin Street, Apartment 1303, Milledgeville, GA 31061, [email protected],
(2) Department of History, Geography, and Philosophy, Georgia College and State University,
315 Terrell Hall 231 W. Hancock St. GCSU CBX 047, Milledgeville, GA 31061, (3) Biology
and Environmental Sciences Department, Georgia College and State University, 308 Terrell
Hall, 231 W. Hancock St Campus Box 081, Milledgeville, GA 31061, (4) Georgia College and
State University, 123 Robbie Drive, Byron, GA 31008, (5) Biology and Environmental Sciences
Department, Georgia College and State University, Campus Box 081, Milledgeville, GA 31061,
(6) Biology and Environmental Sciences Department, Georgia College and State University, 231
W. Hancock Street Campus Box 047, Milledgeville, GA 31061
SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENT FLUXES ANALYSIS: A WATERSHED STUDY OF THE
NI RESERVOIR, SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY, VIRGINIA
POPE, Ian and ODHIAMBO, Ben K., Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Mary
Washington (Epsilon Alpha), 1301 College Ave, Fredericksburg, VA 22401,
[email protected]
GEOSPATIAL ANALYSIS OF REDBACK SALAMANDER DISTRIBUTION IN FAUQUIER
AND CULPEPER COUNTIES, VIRGINIA
CROSS, Miriam, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Mary Washington (Epsilon
Alpha), 1301 College Avenue, Fredericksburg, VA 22401, [email protected],
ODHIAMBO, Ben K., Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Mary Washington, 1301
College Ave, Fredericksburg, VA 22401, and RIZZO, Brian, Geography and Geographic
Information Systems, University of Mary Washington, 1301 College Ave, Fredericksburg, VA
22401
CONTROLS on KNICKPOINT FORMATION, BIG SOUTH FORK RIVER, TENNESSEE
MANER, James L., Earth Sciences, Tennessee Tech University, Box 5062, Earth Science Dept,
Cookeville, TN 38505, [email protected] and HART, Evan A., Earth Sciences, Tennessee
Technological University, Box 5062, Cookeville, TN 38505
BEDLOAD AND BANK PARTICLE SIZE TRENDS ALONG STREAMS OF THE
CUMBERLAND PLATEAU, TENNESSEE
WARD, Daniel M., Dept of Earth Sciences, Tennessee Tech University, Box 5062, Dept of
Earth Sciences, Cookeville, TN 38505, [email protected] and HART, Evan A., Earth
Sciences, Tennessee Technological University, Box 5062, Cookeville, TN 38505
AN REU PROJECT on HYPORHEIC ZONE AND REGIONAL EFFECTS on WATER
QUALITY: A CASE STUDY IN VALLES CALDERA NATIONAL PRESERVE,
NORTHERN NEW MEXICO
VAN RIPER, Tyler R., University of New Mexico (Beta Mu), Albuquerque, NM 87110,
[email protected], EISENHAUER, Emalee E., Western New Mexico University, Silver City,
NM 88061, CROSSEY, Laura J., Earth and Planetary Science, University of New Mexico,
Albuquerque, NM 87131, and SHERSON, Lauren R., Department of Earth and Planetary
Sciences, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131
BIAS IN THE TERRESTRIAL FOSSIL RECORD EVALUATED WITH DISTRIBUTIONS
OF MODERN SPECIES IN THE CHACO PLAIN AND PANTANAL WETLANDS OF
SOUTH AMERICA
MASSENGILL, Lauren C., Earth and Planetary Sciences, University of New Mexico (Beta Mu),
MSC03 2040, 1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001, [email protected],
GIERMAKOWSKI, J. Tomasz, Museum of Southwestern Biology, University of New Mexico,
MSC03 2020 Department of Biology, 1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 871310001, WEISSMANN, Gary S., Earth and Planetary Sciences, University of New Mexico,
MSCO3-2040, 1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001, and SCUDERI,
Louis A., Earth and Planetary Sciences, University of New Mexico, MSC03-2040, 1 University
of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
THE EFFECTS OF VEGETATION on THE PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF
OKAVANGO RIVER, NORTHWESTERN BOTSWANA
GEYER, Christopher1, PAIZIS, Nicole1, KGAODI, Oratile2, KOONTSE, Thobo2, AKOKO,
Eric1, ATEKWANA, Eliot A.1, CRUSE, Anna M.1, MOLWALEFHE, Loago N.2, MASAMBA,
Wellington3, and RINGROSE, Susan4, (1) Boone Pickens School of Geology, Oklahoma State
University (Alpha Omega), 105 Noble Research Center, Stillwater, OK 74078-3031,
[email protected], (2) Department of Geology, University of Botswana, Private
Bag UB00704, Gaborone, Botswana, (3) Henry Oppenheimer Okavango Research Center,
University of Botswana, Private Bag 285, Maun, Botswana, (4) Harry Oppenheimer Okavango
Research Center, University of Botswana, Maun, PB 285, Botswana
THE EFFECTS OF EVAPORATION on THE CHEMISTRY OF THE OKAVANGO RIVER,
NORTHWESTERN BOTSWANA
KGAODI, Oratile1, KOONTSE, Thobo1, MOLWALEFHE, Loago N.1, ATEKWANA, Eliot A.2,
CRUSE, Anna M.2, MASAMBA, Wellington3, and RINGROSE, Susan4, (1) Department of
Geology, University of Botswana, Private Bag UB00704, Gaborone, Botswana,
[email protected], (2) Boone Pickens School of Geology, Oklahoma State University
(Alpha Omega), 105 Noble Research Center, Stillwater, OK 74078-3031, (3) Henry
Oppenheimer Okavango Research Center, University of Botswana, Private Bag 285, Maun,
Botswana, (4) Harry Oppenheimer Okavango Research Center, University of Botswana, Maun,
PB 285, Botswana
U-TH-PB MONAZITE EVIDENCE OF PROTEROZOIC METAMORPHISM IN THE BELTPURCELL SUPERGROUP OF NORTHERN IDAHO
FLAGG, Ember M.1, MCCLELLAND, William C.1, GILOTTI, Jane A.1, LANG, Helen M.2,
LARGENT, Kacey J.2, VERVOORT, Jeff D.3, NESHEIM, T.O.4, and SPEAR, Frank S.5, (1)
Department of Geoscience, University of Iowa (Gamma Theta), Iowa City, IA 52242, [email protected], (2) Dept. Geology & Geography, West Virginia Univ (UPSILON), P.O. Box
6300, Morgantown, WV 26506-6300, (3) School of Earth and Environmental Sciences,
Washington State University (Xi), Pullman, WA 99164, (4) Department of Geology, Washington
State University, Pullman, WA 99164, (5) Earth and Environmental Sciences, Rensselaer
Polytechnic Institute (DELTA THETA), Jonsson-Rowland Science Center, 1W19, 110 8th
Street, Troy, NY 12180
CLOGGING OF A LANDFILL DRAINAGE SYSTEM IN SOUTHERN KENT COUNTY,
MICHIGAN
SIEMER, Kyle W., Geology, Grand Valley State University, 4331 S. University Dr, Allendale,
MI 49401, [email protected], DAVIS, Linda L., Geology, Grand Valley State University,
Allendale, MI 49401, FLEISHER, Chris, Geology, University of Georgia, 210 Field Street,
Athens, GA 30602-2501, and LANDIS, Ron, Engineering/Utility Services Division Director,
1500 Scribner Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
OBSERVING SURFACE AND GROUNDWATER CONNECTIONS THROUGH TRACE
METAL AND STABLE ISOTOPE GEOCHEMISTRY: ANCHORAGE, ALASKA
CARDENAS, Megan E., Geological Sciences, University of Alaska, Anchorage, 3211
Providence Drive, Anchorage, AK 99508, [email protected] and MUNK, LeeAnn,
Department of Geological Sciences, University of Alaska Anchorage, 3211 Providence Drive,
Anchorage, AK 99508
MERCURY IN MACROINVERTEBRATES FROM THE TRUCKEE RIVER
EASTERDAY, Jill J., Unity College, 6363 Christie Ave. #2707, Emeryville, CA 94608,
[email protected] and PIZARRO, Claudia, University of Nevada, Reno, 6363 Christie
Ave. #2707, Emeryville, CA 94608
PALEOPRODUCTIVITY AND PALEOENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS FOLLOWING
THE PERMIAN-TRIASSIC MASS EXTINCTION IN THE WESTERN CANADA
SEDIMENTARY BASIN (PEACE RIVER BASIN) BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA
KEFFER, Sean1, LIODAS, Nate1, WOODS, Adam D.1, BEATTY, Tyler W.2, and
ZONNEVELD, J.-P.3, (1) Department of Geological Sciences, California State University,
Fullerton, 800 North State College Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92834-6850, [email protected],
(2) Department of Geoscience, University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive N.W, Calgary, AB
T2N 1N4, (3) Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton,
AB T6G 2E3, Canada
DIAGENETIC HISTORY OF THE ELLENBURGER GROUP IN THE FORT WORTH
BASIN, TEXAS
MONTALVO, Luis G., Department of Geology, University of Puerto Rico, PO Box 220,
Boquerón, PR 00622, [email protected], MANNING, Earl B., School of Geology
and Geophysics, University of Oklahoma, 100 E. Boyd St, SEC 710, Norman, OK 73019, and
ELMORE, R. Douglas, School of Geology and Geophysics, University of Oklahoma, Norman,
OK 73019-1009
POSSIBLE SEWAGE BUFFERING OF ACID MINE DISCHARGE IN MAHANOY CREEK
WATERSHED, EAST-CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA
FEAR, Melissa R., DOWLING, Carolyn B., and NEUMANN, Klaus, Department of Geological
Sciences, Ball State University, Muncie, IN 47306, [email protected]
GEOCHEMISTRY OF THE SUSQUEHANNA RIVER AND PINE LAKE AREA, NY, USA
PARISI, Andrew1, WATSON, Kathleen M.2, DUDEK, John2, and BALOGH-BRUNSTAD,
Zsuzsanna1, (1) Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences, Hartwick College,
Oneonta, NY 13820, [email protected], (2) Department of Chemistry, Hartwick College,
Oneonta, NY 13820
THE EFFECT OF HUMAN INTERFERENCE ON THE GROWTH OF MICROBIAL
COMMUNITIES AT THE BIG SPRING, HOT SPRINGS STATE PARK, THERMOPOLIS,
WY
WILCOX, Tracey R., SMAGLIK, Suzanne M., and MCALLISTER, Steven J., Central
Wyoming College, 2660 Peck Ave, Riverton, WY 82501, [email protected]
COMPARISON OF UNCONSOLIDATED DEPOSITS ON AREAS OF ANOMALOUS
ALTITUDE AND FLATNESS IN AND AROUND THE SOUTHERN WIND RIVER BASIN,
FREMONT CO., WYOMING
VEGGIAN, Cheryl L., Central Wyoming College, 2660 Peck Ave, Riverton, WY 82501,
[email protected], SMAGLIK, Suzanne M., Central Wyoming College, 2660 Peck Ave,
Riverton, WY 82501, and DAHMS, Dennis E., Department of Geography, Northern Iowa
University, 127 Sabin Hall, Cedar Falls, IA 50614
A THREE DIMENSIONAL EXPLORATION OF SUBGLACIAL PILLOW ERUPTIONS ON
THE SVEIFLUHALS RIDGE IN SOUTHWEST ICELAND
ALCORN, Rebecca J., Department of Geology, The College of Wooster, Scovel Hall, 944
College Mall, Wooster, OH 44691, [email protected], POLLOCK, Meagen, Department
of Geology, College of Wooster, Scovel Hall, 944 College Mall, Wooster, OH 44691, and
EDWARDS, Ben, Department of Geology, Dickinson College, 28 N. College Street, Carlisle,
PA 17013
PALEOECOLOGY OF STROMATOLITE FACIES IN THE LACUSTRINE EOCENE GREEN
RIVER FORMATION, SANPETE COUNTY, CENTRAL UTAH
DEERING, Elizabeth K., JUDGE, Shelley A., and DAVENPORT, Jesse D., Department of
Geology, The College of Wooster, 944 College Mall, Wooster, OH 44691,
[email protected]
BORON & LITHIUM ISOTOPIC PROFILES IN MULTI-COLOURED PARAIBA
TOURMALINES FROM BRAZIL
SHABAGA, Brandi, Geological Sciences, University of Manitoba, 240 Wallace Bldg, Winnipeg,
MB R3T2N2, Canada, [email protected], FAYEK, Mostafa, Geological Sciences,
Univ. Manitoba, 240 Wallace Bldg, Winnipeg, MB R3T2N2, Canada, and HAWTHORNE,
Frank, Geological Sciences, University of Manitoba, 240 Wallace Bldg, 125 Dysart Road,
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2, Canada
3D MODELING OF SAND DUNE SURFACES USING CLOSE RANGE DIGITAL
PHOTOGRAMMETRY: A PROGRESS REPORT
MEDINA, Rachel A., NYBOER, Caleb C., and BODENBENDER, Brian E., Geological and
Environmental Sciences, Hope College (Delta Omicron), 35 E. 12th St, Holland, MI 49423,
[email protected]
DEFORMATIONAL STATE OF A PALEOPROTEROZOIC SEAFLOOR EXHALATIVECOMPLEX EXPOSED AT PACTOLA DAM, SOUTH DAKOTA BLACK HILLS
BRICE, Peter and GREENBERG, Jeffrey K., Geology, Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL 60187,
[email protected]