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T146. Student-Involved Research Experience in Earth-System Science: An Effective Tool for Recruitment and Retention in the Geosciences (Posters)
National Association of Geoscience Teachers; GSA Geoscience Education Division; GSA Geology and Society Division; Council on Undergraduate Research
Nazrul I. Khandaker, Stanley Schleifer

This session will enable participating students to share their field-based earth-system science content knowledge by demonstrating research potential. Topics are wide open and may include global climate change, pollution, and natural hazards-related information.

Geoscience Education; Environmental Geoscience; Geoscience Information/Communication

511. Establishing and Sustaining an Undergraduate Research Program: A Professional Development Workshop for New and Future Faculty.
Sat., 30 Oct., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Fee: US$50; includes continental breakfast and lunch. Limit: 30. CEU: 0.9.
Cosponsor: Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR).
Lydia Fox, University of the Pacific; Ed Hansen, Hope College.

Abstract: This workshop is for faculty and postdoctoral scientists/graduate students. Topics in the morning will focus on establishing a research program with undergraduates (integrating research practices into the classroom, effective approaches to mentoring undergraduate researchers, identifying funding sources). Topics in the afternoon will focus on sustaining an undergraduate research program (maintaining research continuity and productivity, recruiting and mentoring researchers, balancing teaching and research, funding). Based on the demographics of our participants, we may also include information on how to get a job at an academic institution (primarily undergraduate). Participants may join for either half of the workshop or for the full day.

T38. International Research Experiences for Undergraduates (Posters)
Council on Undergraduate Research; National Association of Geoscience Teachers
Edward Hansen, Jeff Marshall

This session will highlight examples of international research involving undergraduate students. Emphasis will be on the process of setting up and carrying out these projects, including benefits and drawbacks, what works and what doesn't.

T48. Teacher Research and Instruction Abroad: A Pathway to Improved Geoscience Education
National Association of Geoscience Teachers; Council on Undergraduate Research; GSA Geoscience Education Division
Jacquelyn E. Hams, Janis D. Treworgy, Kate S. Pound

Have you participated in travel abroad experiences as a geoscience educator? This session will highlight teacher-research experiences, learning communities, and other travel abroad programs. Come share your experiences, activities, and lesson plans that you have developed.

T50. Undergraduate Student Research with Solitary Geoscience Faculty
National Association of Geoscience Teachers; GSA Geoscience Education Division; Council on Undergraduate Research
Janis D. Treworgy, Laura A. Guertin, Suzanne M. Smaglik

Have you, as a solitary geoscience faculty member, figured out how to involve your students in research? Come share both your successes and perceived failures to help others develop their own research programs.

511. Establishing and Sustaining an Undergraduate Research Program: A Professional Development Workshop for New and Future Faculty.
Sat., 30 Oct., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Fee: US$50; includes continental breakfast and lunch. Limit: 30. CEU: 0.9.
Cosponsor: Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR).
Lydia Fox, University of the Pacific; Laura Guertin, Penn State-Brandywine; Ed Hansen, Hope College.

Abstract: This workshop is for faculty and postdoctoral scientists/graduate students. Topics in the morning will focus on establishing a research program with undergraduates (integrating research practices into the classroom, effective approaches to mentoring undergraduate researchers, identifying funding sources). Topics in the afternoon will focus on sustaining an undergraduate research program (maintaining research continuity and productivity, recruiting and mentoring researchers, balancing teaching and research, funding). Based on the demographics of our participants, we may also include information on how to get a job at an academic institution (primarily undergraduate). Participants may join for either half of the workshop or for the full day.

Reno 2000:  Summit

·         From the introductory classroom to capstone experience - integrating research into the undergraduate curriculum (co-sponsored with Keck Geology Consortium and NAGT), 13 posters

Denver 1999:  Crossing Divides

·         Undergraduate Research: Strategies for Success I  --  16 talks

·         Undergraduate Research: Strategies for Success II  --  6 talks

            (both sessions co-sponsored with NAGT and Keck Geology Consortium)