47th Annual Meeting of the South-Central Section of The Geological Society of America
Education Sessions, Events and Field Trip
April 3-6, 2013
The Jackson School of Geosciences at The University of Texas at Austin welcomes you to
celebrate the 125th Anniversary of the Geological Society of America in Texas’ capital city
Keynote Speaker
Wednesday, 3 April 2013: 5:30 PM-6:30 PM
AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center, Room 204
EXPEDITIONS TO SPACE – FOR ASTRONAUTS AND GEOLOGISTS
Michael Foale, Speaker
Astronaut Michael Foale graduated from Kings School, Canterbury, and attended the
University of Cambridge, Queens’ College, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in Physics,
Natural Sciences Tripos, with 1st class honors, in 1978. While at Queens’ College, he
completed his doctorate in Laboratory Astrophysics at Cambridge University in 1982.
Astronaut Foale has participated as a crew member on six space missions, including an
8-day mission to repair and upgrade the Hubble Space Telescope. He is currently an
active NASA astronaut, supporting Soyuz and ISS operations, and ISS EVA and space suit
developments.
Session No. 1
Thursday, 4 April 2013: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
AT&T Center Classroom 203
EDUCATION IN THE GEOSCIENCES
Alison Mote and Dawn Chegwidden, Presiding
8:00 AM
INSPIRE STUDENTS AND LEARNING WILL FOLLOW: A CRITICAL REVIEW OF THE STEM GK12 TEACHING MODEL
WILSON, Christopher, Environmental Science Institute, University of Texas at Austin,
Austin, TX 78712, cjwilson@austin.utexas.edu , BANNER, Jay L., Jackson School of
Geosciences, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712, and DUNTON, Kenneth
H., Marine Science Institute, University of Texas at Austin, Port Aransas, TX 78373
8:20 AM
KEY ELEMENTS OF TEACHING NUCLEAR AND RADIOACTIVE ASPECTS OF GEOLOGY
REMPE, Norbert T., 1403 N Country Club Cir, Carlsbad, NM 88220-4115,
rempent@yahoo.com
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8:40 AM
MAKING GEOLOGISTS OUT OF ENGINEERS: INTEGRATING TEXAS SUBSURFACE GEOLOGY
FROM THE BUREAU OF ECONOMIC GEOLOGY’S AUSTIN CORE RESEARCH CENTER INTO A
CLASSROOM DESIGN MODULE FOR PETROLEUM ENGINEERING STUDENTS
OLSON, Hilary Clement1, BRYANT, Steve2, OLSON, Jon E.3, and WILLIAMS, Iona2, (1)
Institute for Geophysics, Jackson School of Geosciences, The University of Texas at
Austin, 10100 Burnet Rd., Bldg. 196, Austin, TX 78758, holson@austin.utexas.edu, (2)
Department of Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering, The University of Texas at
Austin, 200 E. Dean Keeton St., Stop C0300, Austin, TX 78712, (3) Dept. of Petroleum
and Geosystems Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, 200 E. Dean Keeton St.,
Stop C0300, Austin, TX 78712
9:00 AM
DEMONSTRATION OF ATTRIBUTING AND ANALYZING 3D OUTCROP MODELS IN
TEACHING AND RESEARCH USING ESRI AND NON-ESRI MODULES
CHEN, Lu1, GRAHAM, Tara L.2, RODRIGUEZ, Iris3, WANG, Miao3, and AIKEN, Carlos L.V.3,
(1) Geospatial Information Sciences, Univ. of Texas at Dallas, 800 W. Campbell Rd,
Richardson, TX 75083, lu.chen@utdallas.edu, (2) Geosciences, Univ. of Texas at Dallas,
800 W. Campbell Rd, Richardson, TX 75083, (3) Geosciences, University of Texas at
Dallas, 800 West Campbell Rd, Richardson, TX 75080
9:20 AM
STRUCTURED PROCESS QUIZZES LEADS TO BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF GEOLOGICAL
PROCESS IN INTRODUCTORY COURSES
PALSOLE, Sunay Vasant, The University of Texas at San Antonio, One UTSA Circle, San
Antonio, TX 78249, sunay.palsole@utsa.edu
9:40 AM
K-12 GEOSCIENCE WORKSHOPS AND FRESHMAN FIELD CAMP: TXKORP OUTREACH
STAFFORD, Kevin W., SHAW, Melinda G., and BROWN, Wesley, Geology, Stephen F.
Austin State University, P.O. Box 13011, SFA Station, Nacogdoches, TX 75962,
staffordk@sfasu.edu
10:00 AM
Break
10:10 AM
A GEOLOGIC “COVER UP”--IMPERILED ACCESS FOR FIELD RESEARCH AND EDUCATION
ALONG HIGHWAY RIGHTS-OF-WAY IN TEXAS
WOODRUFF, Charles M. Jr, Bureau of Economic Geology, The University of Texas at
Austin, University Station, Box X, Austin, TX 78713, chockw@mail.utexas.edu
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10:30 AM
WHY SHOULD WE CARE? AWAKENING MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO THE
REALITY OF CLIMATE CHANGE
MANLEY, James1, BARR, Alysia Nicole2, ELLINS, Katherine K.3, HADDAD, Nick4, LEDLEY,
Tamara4, and DUNLAP, Candace4, (1) Garland Independent School District, Coyle Middle
School, 4500 Skyline Drive, Rowlett, TX 75088, jmmanley@garlandisd.net, (2)
Burkburnett High School, 109 West Kramer Road, Burkburnett, TX 76354, (3) Institute
for Geophysics, Jackson School of Geosciences, The University of Texas at Austin, 10100
Burnet Rd., Bldg. 196, Austin, TX 78758, (4) TERC, 2067 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge,
MA 02140
10:50 AM
USING EARTHLABS TO ENHANCE EARTH SCIENCE CURRICULUM IN TEXAS
CHEGWIDDEN, Dawn1, ELLINS, Katherine K.2, LEDLEY, Tamara3, and HADDAD, Nick3, (1)
1704 Colony St, Flower Mound, TX 75028, chegwiddendm@lisd.net, (2) Institute for
Geophysics, Jackson School of Geosciences, The University of Texas at Austin, 10100
Burnet Rd., Bldg. 196, Austin, TX 78758, (3) TERC, 2067 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge,
MA 02140
11:10 AM
CONFRONTING THE CHALLENGES OF CLIMATE LITERACY: BUILD THE SCAFFOLDING FOR
21ST CENTURY SCIENCE LITERACY
OSTLUND, Karen L., National Science Teachers Association, 1840 Wilson Blvd, Arlington,
VA 22201, klostlund@utexas.edu
11:30 AM
CLIMATE LITERACY: SUPPORTING TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
HADDAD, Nick1, ELLINS, Katherine K.2, LEDLEY, Tamara1, MCNEAL, Karen S.3, and
LIBARKIN, Julie C.4, (1) TERC, 2067 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140, (2)
Institute for Geophysics, Jackson School of Geosciences, The University of Texas at
Austin, 10100 Burnet Rd., Bldg. 196, Austin, TX 78758, kellins@ig.utexas.edu, (3)
Department of Geosciences, Mississippi State University, P.O. Box 5448, Mississippi
State, MS 39762, (4) Department of Geological Sciences, Michigan State University, 206
Natural Science Building, East Lansing, MI 48824-1115
11:50 AM
Discussion
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Special Event
Thursday, 4 April 2013: 11:30 AM-2:00 PM
Venue to be Announced
LUNCHEON FOR TWO-YEAR COLLEGE EDUCATORS AND INTERESTED STUDENTS
Cosponsored by the Supporting and Advancing Geoscience Education at
Two-year Colleges (SAGE2YC) Project and SherpaLux
Bob Blodgett, Organizer
Join two-year college educators and students interested in pursuing a career in teaching
at a two-year college for a special networking lunch at a local Austin hotspot. Share
ideas and experiences. Contact Bob Blodgett at rblodget@austincc.edu for more
information and to reserve your space.
Cost: US$15 per person, limit 20.
Session No. 16
Thursday, 4 April 2013: 1:30 PM-5:30 PM
AT&T Center Amphitheater 204
T26. ENGAGING THE NEXT GENERATION OF GEOSCIENTISTS
TXESS Revolution Program at UT Austin;
DIG (Diversity and Innovation in Geosciences) Texas Alliance
Katherine K. Ellins and Laura F. Serpa, Presiding
1:30 PM
Introductory Remarks
1:35 PM
HOT SCIENCE FOR COOL EDUCATORS AND STUDENTS
HENSGEN, Geoff, UT-Austin, Environmental Science Institute, 1 University Station, Mail
Code C9000, Austin, TX 78712, ghensgen@esi.utexas.edu
1:55 PM
BROADENING THE PARTICIPATION OF THE NEXT GENERATION OF UNDERREPRESENTED
STUDENTS IN GEOSCIENCES
GARCIA, Sonia, College of Geosciences, Texas A&M University, 202 O&M Building,
College Station, TX 77845, garcias5@tamu.edu
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2:15 PM
URM RETENTION THROUGH IBP’S PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND MENTORING
ACTIVITIES
JOHNSON, Ashanti1, RICCIARDI, Lois2, SIEGFRIED, David3, FAUVER, Allyson4, DETRICK,
Liv5, THOMAS, Sandra1, and WHITNEY, Vivian6, (1) Office Of the Executive Director,
Institute for Broadening Participation, P.O. Box 607, Damariscotta, ME 04543,
ajohnson@ibparticipation.org, (2) MS PHD'S in Earth System Science Program, Institute
for Broadening Participation, P.O. Box 607, Damariscotta, ME 04543, (3) Program
Assessment/Pathways to Engineering Program, Institute for Broadening Participation,
P.O. Box 607, Damariscotta, ME 04543, (4) Policy and Analysis/Pathways to Ocean
Science Program, Institute for Broadening Participation, P.O. Box 607, Damariscotta, ME
04543, (5) Web Development/ NASA OSSI Program, Institute for Broadening
Participation, P.O. Box 607, Damariscotta, ME 04543, (6) Ohio Aerospace Institute, 1315
Lakehurst Drive, Ada, OK 74820
2:35 PM
DIG TEXAS: AN ALLIANCE TO PROMOTE THE GEOSCIENCES AND DIVERSIFY ITS
WORKFORCE
MILLER, Kate C., Department of Geology and Geophysics, Texas A&M University, College
Station, TX 77843, kcmiller@tamu.edu, ELLINS, Katherine K., Institute for Geophysics,
Jackson School of Geosciences, The University of Texas at Austin, 10100 Burnet Rd.,
Bldg. 196, Austin, TX 78758, RIGGS, Eric M., College of Geosciences, Texas A&M
University, Room 202, Eller O&M Building, MS 3148 TAMU, College Station, TX 77843,
BEDNARZ, Sarah W., College of Geosciences, Texas A&M University, MS 3148 TAMU,
College Station, TX 77843, and MOSHER, Sharon, Department of Geological Sciences,
Jackson School of Geosciences, The University of Texas at Austin, 1 University Station
C1100, Austin, TX 78712-0254
2:55 PM
DIG TEXAS INSTRUCTIONAL BLUEPRINTS FOR TEACHING EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE
ELLINS, Katherine K., Institute for Geophysics, Jackson School of Geosciences, The
University of Texas at Austin, 10100 Burnet Rd., Bldg. 196, Austin, TX 78758,
kellins@ig.utexas.edu, SERPA, Laura, Geology and Geophysics, University of Texas at El
Paso, 500 W. University Ave. Geological Sciences, El Paso, TX 79968, PENNINGTON,
Deana, University of Texas at El Paso, Cyber-ShARE Center of Excellence, 500 West
University Avenue, El Paso, 79968-0555, RIGGS, Eric M., College of Geosciences, Texas
A&M University, Room 202, Eller O&M Building, MS 3148 TAMU, College Station, TX
77843, FOX, Sean P., Science Education Resource Center, Carleton College, 1 North
College St, Northfield, MN 55057, MOSHER, Sharon, Department of Geological Sciences,
Jackson School of Geosciences, The University of Texas at Austin, 1 University Station
C1100, Austin, TX 78712-0254, and MILLER, Kate C., Department of Geology and
Geophysics, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843
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3:15 PM
Break
3:30 PM
PROJECT-BASED INSTRUCTION: TEACHING GEOLOGY TOPICS WITH A PROJECT-BASED
APPROACH TO ENGAGE MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
KIRBY, Lynn, UTeach, College of Natural Sciences, The University of Texas at Austin,
5115 Fairview Drive, Austin, TX 78731, lkirby@austin.utexas.edu
3:50 PM
HOW WATER CONSERVATION IS ENGAGING THE NEXT GENERATION OF GEOSCIENTISTS
MCCALL, Linda Ruiz, Texas Water Development Board, 1700 North Congress Avenue,
P.O. Box 13231, Austin 78711-3231, Linda.McCall@twdb.texas.gov
4:10 PM
HIGH IMPACT EDUCATIONAL PRACTICES: GEOSCIENCE FIELD-BASED LEARNING DURING
A TEXAS A&M STUDY ABROAD SEMESTER IN ITALY
RICHARDSON, Mary Jo, Department of Oceanography, Texas A&M University, TAMU
3146, College Station, TX 77843, mrichardson@ocean.tamu.edu and GARDNER, Wilford
D., Department of Oceanography, Texas A&M University, 3146 TAMU, College Station,
TX 77843
4:30 PM
A MULTI-METHOD APPROACH TO EVALUATING THE (TXESS) REVOLUTION
STOCKS, Eric, Dept. of Psychology, The University of Texas at Tyler, 3900 University Blvd,
Tyler, TX 75799, estocks@uttyler.edu and ODELL, Michael, School of Education, The
University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, TX 75799
4:50 PM
SERIOUS GAMING AS AN EDUCATIONAL APPROACH: INITIATIVES DESIGNED TO ENGAGE
AT-RISK STUDENTS WITH GEOSCIENCES AND HANDS-ON COMPUTATIONAL SKILLS
CONOVER, David, Video Game Design Instructor, Connally High School, Pflugerville ISD,
1108 Haverford Dr, Austin, TX 78753, davidcono@gmail.com and PIERCE, Suzanne A.,
Center for International Energy and Environmental Policy, Jackson School of
Geosciences, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712
5:10 PM
THE ARLINGTON ARCHOSAUR SITE, AN URBAN NORTH TEXAS EXCAVATION AS A SOURCE
OF EDUCATION AND PUBLIC OUTREACH IN THE GEOSCIENCES
COLVIN, Ronnie, Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District, 1849 Central Drive,
Bedford, TX 76022, colvin.ronnie@att.net and MAIN, Derek J., Earth and Environmental
Science, University of Texas at Arlington, Box 19049, 500 Yates St, Arlington, TX 76019
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Special Event
Thursday, 4 April 2013: 5:30 PM-6:30 PM
AT&T Conference Center
EDUCATORS' SOCIAL HOUR & SHARE-A-THON WITH A FOCUS OF
K–12 AND TWO-YEAR COLLEGE
GSA Geoscience Education Division; National Association of Geoscience Teachers
Michael R. Brunt, Organizer
Network with other educators and participate in demonstrations of education lesson
plans. Pick up FREE lesson plans and materials. The materials are donated by formal and
informal educators. If you would like to present at the Share-a-thon, or if your
organization would like to donate educational materials for the Share-a-thon, please
contact Michael Brunt at mbrunt@eaglepassisd.net at Eagle Pass Jr. High School. Cash
bar provided.
Session No. 31
Friday, 5 April 2013: 1:30 PM-5:30 PM
AT&T Center Amphitheater 204
T3. TEACHING CENTRAL TX GEOLOGY: HONORING THE CAREER OF LEON LONG
GSA Geoscience Education Division; National Association of Geoscience Teachers
Hilary Clement Olson and Laurie Schuur Duncan, Presiding
1:30 PM
CONTINUING LEON LONG'S LEGACY: INNOVATIONS IN GEOSCIENCE TEACHING
DUNCAN, Laurie Schuur, Jackson School of Geosciences (DGS), University of Texas at
Austin, 2225 Speedway, Stop C1160, Austin, TX 78712-1692,
laurieduncan@jsg.utexas.edu and OLSON, Hilary Clement, Institute for Geophysics,
Jackson School of Geosciences, The University of Texas at Austin, 10100 Burnet Rd.,
Bldg. 196, Austin, TX 78758
1:50 PM
GEOSCIENCE FOR THE NEXT GENERATION: DR. LONG'S HIGH SCHOOL LEGACY
FAN, Adrienne S., Austin Independent School District, Department of Science
Curriculum, 1111 West Sixth Street, Austin, TX 78703, afan@austinisd.org and WALKER,
David C., Austin Independent School District, Liberal Arts and Sciences Academy High
School, 7309 Lazy Creek Drive, Austin, TX 78724
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2:10 PM
EVIDENCE-BASED EARTH SCIENCE CURRICULUM FOR PRE-SERVICE ELEMENTARY
TEACHERS
DUNN, Dr. Dennis, Center for Inquiry in Math and Sciences, University of Texas at
Austin, Austin, TX 78712, dennispdunn@yahoo.com
2:30 PM
INNOVATIVE MODELS FOR TEACHING CENTRAL TEXAS HYDROGEOLOGY
GORDON, Jessica D., The City of Austin Watershed Protection Department, 505 Barton
Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704, Jessica.Gordon@austintexas.gov
2:50 PM
AN INTERDISCIPLINARY ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE FIELD SEMINAR COURSE IN CENTRAL
AND SOUTH TEXAS
BANNER, Jay1, HERSH, Eric S.2, WONG, Corinne I.3, and SALZBERG, Deborah2, (1) Jackson
School of Geosciences, University of Texas at Austin, 1 University Station, C1100, Austin,
TX 78712, banner@jsg.utexas.edu, (2) Environmental Science Institute, 1 University
Station C9000, Austin, TX 78712, (3) Jackson School of Geosciences, The University of
Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712
3:10 PM
G-CAMP: A NEW APPROACH TO BRINGING EARTH SCIENCE COMPREHENSION TO
CLASSROOM TEACHERS
SCHROEDER, Carolyn, TAMU-CS Regional Collaborative, Center for Mathematics and
Science Education, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843,
cschroeder@science.tamu.edu, GIARDINO, Rick, Department of Geology & Geophysics,
Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, VITEK, John D., Geology and
Geophysics, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, GAMACHE, Kevin R.,
Water Management & Hydrologic Science Program, High Alpine and Arctic Research
Program (HAARP), Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, and GIARDINO,
Mary F., Bryan, TX 77802
3:30 PM
G-CAMP: PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS AT HUNTSVILLE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
CONWELL, Josalyn, Huntsville Intermediate School, 431 Hwy. 190 East, Huntsville, TX
77320, jaconwell@gmail.com
3:50 PM
G-CAMP: PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS AT MEMORIAL JUNIOR HIGH, EAGLE PASS, TEXAS
MARTINEZ, Alejandra, Memorial Jr. High, 1800 Lewis Street, Eagle Pass, TX 78852,
seafoamgreen@gmail.com
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4:10 PM
G-CAMP: PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS AT ALDINE HIGH SCHOOL AND MEMORIAL JR. HIGH,
EAGLE PASS
PUGH, Megan, Aldine High School, 11101 Airline Dr, Houston, TX 77037,
mcpugh@aldine.k12.tx.us and MARTINEZ, Alejandra, Memorial Jr. High, 1800 Lewis
Street, Eagle Pass, TX 78852
4:30 PM
G-CAMP: PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS AT WYLIE HIGH SCHOOL
HOOVER, Katherine, Wylie High School, 2550 W. FM 544, Wylie, TX 75098,
Katherine.Hoover@wylieisd.net
4:50 PM
G-CAMP: PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS AT R. KING HIGH SCHOOL, CORPUS CHRISTI
MAZA, Sabina, R. King High School, 5225 Gollihar, Corpus Christi, TX 78412,
sabimaza@gmail.com
5:10 PM
G-CAMP FOR STUDENTS: A UNIQUE APPROACH TO TEACHING FIRST-YEAR GEOLOGY
VAN WINKLE, R. Scott, Department of Geology & Geophysics, High Alpine and Arctic
Research Program (HAARP), Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843,
scottvanwinkle@tamu.edu, ARCHER, Julie S. Dyess, Westbrook Intermediate, 302 El
Dorado Blvd, Freindswood, TX 77546, POPE, Michael C., Department of Geology and
Geophysics, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, and GIARDINO, John R.,
Department of Geology & Geophysics, Water Management & Hydrological Science
Program, and High Alpine & Arctic Research Program, Texas A&M University, College
Station, TX 77843-3115
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Field Trip
Saturday, 6 April 2013: ALL DAY WITH DINNER
Departs AT&T Conference Center
THE LLANO UPLIFT, CENTRAL TEXAS: FIELD TRIP FOR TEACHERS AND
GEOLOGISTS AT ANY LEVEL
Sponsored by the TXESS Revolution Program at UT Austin and
GSA Geoscience Education Division
Leon Long, Rich Ketcham, Laurie Schuur Duncan and Hilary Clement Olson
University of Texas at Austin, Jackson School of Geosciences, Field Trip Leaders
The Llano Uplift, central Texas, contains igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks,
geologic structures (faults, folds), fossils, and complexly developed landscapes, spanning
ages ranging from 1.4 billion years to Recent. Probably nowhere else on Earth can such a
rich assortment be visited in a single day; every few kilometers down the road is another
new and instructive geologic environment. This field trip is designed for teachers at any
level, and all other generalist geologists. The stops provide classic demonstrations or
examples of: the laws and principles of stratigraphy, granite and carbonate rocks, and
types of unconformity and cross-cutting relationships. The field trip begins and ends in
Austin, and the fee includes box lunch and barbeque dinner at County Line on the Hill.
Cost: US$100 (Teachers US$40, up to 25 teachers at this rate), includes transportation,
box lunch, water, BBQ dinner at County Line on the Hill, field itinerary.
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