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Review of BES Chemical Sciences Division Update

The Committee of Visitors (COV) reviewed the Chemical Sciences, Geosciences, and Biosciences Division, emphasizing the importance of COVs in the BES practice. The COV's standard charge involves assessing proposal processes, project monitoring, and evaluating the impact of awards on portfolio breadth

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Report of Committee of Visitors - Division of Chemical Sciences, Geosciences, and Biosciences Review FY 2011-2013

Report presented by Sharon Hammes-Schiffer on the operations of CSGB Division for FY 2011-2013, addressing both DOE Lab and university projects. It assesses proposal processes, project monitoring, and impact on portfolio elements within DOE missions. Three panels cover various scientific areas, with

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Career Path Presentation of Christopher Madugo at Pacific Gas and Electric

Christopher Madugo's career path at Pacific Gas and Electric involves a strong focus on seismic hazard assessment for utility infrastructure. With expertise in fault characterization and geohazard sensitivity, he has contributed significantly to projects like the Panama Canal Expansion. In-house at

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Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration in Science Education at Georgia State University

Strengthening cross-disciplinary collaboration between Early Childhood Education and Geosciences departments at Georgia State University. The goal is to enhance content knowledge acquisition for teacher candidates through a constructivist approach. The curriculum includes topics related to Earth sci

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Assessment and Course Redesign in Community College Geosciences

This content discusses the process of course design, assessment of student outcomes, and the use of test results in a community college geosciences department. It emphasizes the importance of evaluating student success, course content, and teaching methodologies to improve diversity and transfer opp

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2nd International GeoRS Conference 2023 - Geosciences and Remote Sensing Explorations

Delve into the world of geosciences and remote sensing at the upcoming 2nd International Conference - GeoRS 2023. This event, taking place on Dec 18-19, 2023, will be held both physically at NH Gent Belfort and online via the conference website. Explore cutting-edge research and methodologies presen

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Visuospatial Ability and Geologic Mapping Study

Explore the relationship between expertise levels in geosciences and visuospatial ability through a comprehensive five-year research project involving novice and expert geologists. Tasks, measures, and mapping techniques were utilized to assess domain knowledge and visuospatial skills.

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Machine Learning in Geosciences and its Applications

Explore the intersection of machine learning and geosciences, covering topics like paleontology, gravity, structural stratigraphy, geochemistry, sedimentology, convolutional neural networks, seismology, planetology, exploration, kernel methods, ensemble learning, and more. Delve into the three major

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Addressing Diversity Disparities in Earth Sciences

The content discusses the societal responsibility to educate on Earth Science issues, highlighting the lack of diversity in the geosciences field. It presents statistics on the expected job growth in geosciences and proposes solutions like increasing domestic capacity and implementing mentoring stra

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Geosciences Node Report - August 30, 2018

Deliveries to Geosciences Archives are improving, but some missions and instruments are still behind schedule. Development of Geosciences Archives is lagging in certain areas. Funding has been received in full with a small percentage yet to be allocated. Time spent on PDS-wide activities shows distr

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Pan-African Approaches to Teaching the Geosciences: A Workshop Overview

Explore the benefits and goals of incorporating Pan-African concepts and principles into teaching geosciences, focusing on developing opportunities for culturally relevant learning within a worldwide intellectual movement known as Pan-Africanism.

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Addressing the Gap Between Graduates' Skills and Employers' Expectations in Atmospheric Geosciences

The article discusses the skills gap in the atmospheric geosciences field, highlighting key technical and communication skills needed by graduates and postgrads. It explores strategies to bridge this gap through surveys, creative solutions, and innovative approaches like updating degree requirements

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Evolution of Open Access Publishing in Geosciences

Open Access trends in geosciences show a progressive shift towards immediate and delayed OA models. The introduction defines Gold, Hybrid, and Green OA, highlighting the accessibility of scholarly articles through various platforms. The geosciences field is well-defined, encompassing a wide range of

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GPS Applications in Research - GEOL 4408/5508 Course Information

Explore GPS applications in research in the GEOL 4408/5508 course offered by the Department of Geosciences. Taught by Instructor H. Carrie Bottenberg, the course covers topics like satellite positioning, GPS/GNSS theory, mapping, and data analysis. Engage in field trips to enhance practical skills i

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