Deep water properties in the North Atlantic's eastern and western basins during the Mid-Brunhes (330-630 ka)

European Geosciences Union General Assembly 2009 (EGU 2009), Vienna, Austria, April 19-24, 200

Geosciences Collection Development Policy

The geosciences collection supports the teaching, research and service activities of the entire university community. Primary users are the faculty, staff, and students of the Geosciences Department. Its essential focus is support for the undergraduate and graduate curricula for the Geosciences Department. The collection is supplemented through interlibrary loan services whenever special curriculum and research needs of geosciences faculty and students arise. The UNL Libraries are classed as a regional depository library for U. S. government documents. The geosciences collection contains most publications of the U.S. Geological Survey, including an extensive collection of topographic and geological maps. Although materials are not purchased for the general public, the collection serves many local branches of federal, state, and county agencies, such as the Conservation and Survey Division of the School of Natural Resources, and the Nebraska State Museum

Primary productivity evolution during the latest Holocene (2,000 yr) off Oporto (Portuguese Margin)

European Geosciences Union General Assembly 2008 (EGU 2008), Vienna, Austria, April 13-18, 200

Precipitation Maxima and upwelling trends at the NAO Southern Pole during the last millenium

European Geosciences Union General Assembly 2009 (EGU 2009), Vienna, Austria, April 19-24, 200

Evidence of change in UK atmospheric composition as a result of Icelandic volcanic emissions in 2014

Abstract relates to a poster presentation at the European Geosciences Union General Assembly 2015

Tectonic control and mass-wasting processes along S. Vicente Canyon (SW Iberia) : evidences from multibeam bathymetry and seismic reflection data

European Geosciences Union General Assembly 2009 (EGU 2009), Vienna, Austria, April 19-24, 200

Utilization of Outdoor Resources to Enhance Understanding of Geosciences

Societal awareness and general understanding of the diversity of geosciences environments and phenomena across regions is vital. The primary method to obtain information about geosciences is through mass media. However, there is little coverage of geosciences information and the public may not trust it because of low geosciences awareness. Geosciences are rarely included as part of K-12 curricula and are optional at the collegiate level, contributing to the public deficiency regarding awareness and understanding of the geosciences. This research study investigated methods utilizing outdoor resources in an effort to increase region-specific understanding and awareness of geosciences among diverse groups. A Mississippi K-12 educator professional development session and two middle-high schools were assessed for impact on understanding and interest related to geosciences. All participants utilized outdoor resources to model erosional processes and potential natural hazard events. Both participating schools have high underrepresented minority populations. Pre assessment evaluated participant awareness of Mississippi natural hazards. Teachers and student participants all demonstrated a low awareness of erosion processes specific to the region. Teachers completed erosion models indoors or outdoors, with indoor participants having a significant increase in earth science interest. All student participants completed the erosion model outside, with pre-post erosion comprehension resulting in significant increases for both the middle and high schools. The middle school had significant gains in earth science interest while the high school had a significant decrease regarding careers in geosciences. Virtual field guides developed by online graduate students demonstrating personal understanding of broad geosciences concepts in their local region were evaluated pre-post for impact on geosciences awareness, understanding, and confidence. Awareness factors included geographical community size and locations included in the field guide to demonstrate participant understanding. Significant increases in awareness regarding geoscience resources, including those outdoors, occurred. Significant increases also occurred in confidence utilizing geosciences resources and communicating about geosciences. The majority agreed that the experience of creating the field guide enhanced understanding of geosciences and interest in outdoor activities. Geographical size of participants’ residential communities was significantly related to awareness of regional locations, with urban residents including fewer outdoor locations in the field guide

Fast-PPP assessment in European and equatorial region near the solar cycle maximum

Oustanding Student Poster Award, European Geosciences Union General Assembly, 2014Award-winningPostprint (published version

Regularized GRACE monthly solutions by constraining the difference between the longitudinal and latitudinal gravity variations

European Geosciences Union General Assembly 2016, Vienna, 17-22 April, 20162015-2016 > Academic research: refereed > Refereed conference paperVersion of RecordPublishe