DiscoverGeology.com: New Outreach Tool for Geoscientists

GeoReach and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville have partnered to create a web-based public outreach tool for geoscientists called DiscoverGeology.com. DiscoverGeology is currently in beta release and we are currently still working on the design and interface. Our goal is to provide a simple and organized tool for geoscientists to create public outreach web pages about their research projects. Please contact GeoReach director if you would like to join DiscoverGeology in its testing phase!

Marine Mammal Evolution & the Univ. of Wyoming Geological Museum

GeoReach director Sarah Garlick has been working closely with the University of Wyoming Geological Museum and professor Mark Clementz to develop a new exhibit about marine mammal and reptile evolution and Mark's  reasearch on early whales.

Mark is a gifted creative writer and science storyteller. Check out the video of the latest production of his children's play about whale evoultion, "The Prince of Whales."

Current Research: River Geomorphology

We have partnered with researchers from Penn State and Boston College to develop a teaching module about river gemorphology and the process of river avulsion—when rivers abruptly jump channels. We will work with middle school science teachers in Boston- and Pittsburgh-area schools to develop the module using Google Earth and Google Maps tools. Students will be able to "fly" to modern and ancient river sites around the globe, investigating river forms and patterns, river avulsion, and avulstion impacts on society.

Ecosystem Science in the Northern Forest

GeoReach is partnering with the Hubbard Brook Research Foundation to develop a major ecosystem science education initiative in the Northern Forest region of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and New York. We are currently in the project development stage, focusing on rural community engagement and topics of ecosystem services.

Earthquake Science in the Elementary Classroom

We are thrilled to be part of the Our Awesome Earth enrichment day at Sandown Central School in Sandown, New Hampshire on April 22. GeoReach Director Sarah Garlick will participate in Our Awesome Earth by leading fourth- and fifth-grade students through a workshop about earthquakes. Stay tuned for photos!