Projects

DiscoverGeology.com: New Outreach Tool for Geoscientists

2011-01-22T15:44:18Z

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

2011-01-22T15:34:09Z

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

2011-01-22T15:26:08Z

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

2010-11-01T00:58:01Z

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

2010-04-02T18:04:05Z

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!

New Hampshire Science Teachers Association field trip

2009-10-23T18:59:48Z

We are proud to be leading a field trip for the 2009 New Hampshire Science Teachers Association's (NHSTA) Science Education Conference, October 25-26th, 2009, at the Attitash Grand Summit Hotel and Conference Center, Bartlett New Hampshire.

GeoReach director Sarah Garlick and GeoReach board member Sara Thibault will be leading science teachers on a half-day field trip around Mount Washington to see evidence for the last Ice Age.

Evidence of an Ice Age in the White Mountains. Sara Thibault, Kennett Middle School and Sarah Garlick, Geoscience Outreach Foundation. How did the last ice age help create the many landforms (glacial erratics, cirques, etc...) that are present in the White Mountains today? Why do ice ages occur? How does weather change? Proper light hiking attire (sneakers/boots, warm layers, rain jacket) and water (dress for the weather!). Beginning at Pinkham Notch, ending at the Scenic Vista. Middle and high school, Earth/space science, 1/2 day (3-4 hrs).

Life in the Field: Stories from the Golden Age of Field Geology

2009-06-19T19:01:33Z

Life in the Field is an oral history project documenting the stories of what some consider to be the greatest generation of field geologists: the scientists working during the height of regional field-based mapping from the 1940s to the 1970s. Many of these geologists, now in their 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s, are still actively contributing to research, and even still working in the field. But with the rapid changes affecting how modern geology—especially field geology—is conducted, and with the advancing age of this entire generation of scientists, now is the time to record the stories of these characters, discoveries, and adventures.

The Geoscience Outreach Foundation is spearheading this effort and is currently seeking partners to support Life in the Field. Please contact director Sarah Garlick (sarah@geoscienceoutreach.org) for more information and to join the team.

Himalayan Tectonics

2009-06-09T00:48:46Z

We've partnered with geologist Micah J. Jessup from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville to produce an education and public outreach project about the geology of the Himalaya. Check back here for details...