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Geotimes
September 2004
Rossbacher & Rhodes
Building Geology for the Future: Cui bono? Academic geology departments are under attack and have been for more than a decade. Now, Geology departments are facing increasing challenges to survive. mark for My Articles similar articles
Geotimes
May 2007
Carolyn Gramling
Geology Department to Close at SUNY-Albany Long on the brink of extinction, geology at the State University of New York at Albany has taken one step closer to the edge. mark for My Articles similar articles
Geotimes
May 2004
Naomi Lubick
Geology Cut in Missouri Southeast Missouri State University in Springfield cut its geosciences degree, along with its geography and sociology degrees, last fall because of budget issues. mark for My Articles similar articles
Geotimes
March 2004
Naomi Lubick
University losses at home and abroad Two universities announced the effective closure of their geology research departments in January. The University of Connecticut (UConn) and the University of Basel in Switzerland, cited budget problems among other concerns in announcing the changes. mark for My Articles similar articles
Geotimes
May 2004
Rossbacher & Rhodes
The Department You Save May Be Your Own: Part II A past director of the Association of American Geographers (AAG), wrote an essay about how to destroy an academic department. Eight years later, a new article laments the fact that the advice is still needed. mark for My Articles similar articles
Geotimes
October 2005
Jon L. Rau
Teaching Urban Geology From the Bottom Up Middle- and High School-level textbooks do not contain sufficient geological data to illustrate interesting problems and natural hazards that are related to local geological urban settings, thus forcing teachers to do their own research. mark for My Articles similar articles
Geotimes
November 2003
Naomi Lubick
Ed Roy: Thinking and teaching in Texas Throughout his academic career as professor of geology at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas, Edward C. Roy Jr. has championed geology for elementary and high school students, as well as for undergraduates. mark for My Articles similar articles
Geotimes
January 2006
Naomi Lubick
Gerald Friedman: Sediment Historian This leader in sedimentology and earth science history can now add to his own list of honors the Legendary Geoscientist Award, given by the American Geological Institute. mark for My Articles similar articles
Geotimes
March 2004
Boost for women geoscientists Numbers of women faculty in the geosciences, though increasing, have remained a concern. New awards hope to increase the numbers of women faculty in science and engineering. mark for My Articles similar articles
Geotimes
July 2003
M. Ray Thomasson
Cooperating to Lead The American Geological Institute gathered geoscience leaders in Washington, D.C., to find new opportunities for alliance. mark for My Articles similar articles
Geotimes
April 2004
Rossbacher & Rhodes
The Department You Save May Be Your Own: Part I To stay away from the budget-cutting block, departments must be proactive. Geology faculty and students can do a lot to save themselves by never allowing administrators to think they are expendable. mark for My Articles similar articles
Financial Planning
November 1, 2012
Ann Marsh
25 Great Schools For Future Financial Planners The academic landscape for financial planning is shifting rapidly. Here s where to find the next generation of advisors. mark for My Articles similar articles
Geotimes
March 2004
Naomi Lubick
Julie Jackson: The quiet public geologist Last fall, the Geological Society of America awarded Julie Jackson their 2003 public service award for her work in communicating geoscience to the public. mark for My Articles similar articles
Geotimes
July 2007
Cathryn Manduca
On the Cutting Edge of Teaching About Early Earth The recent "On the Cutting Edge" workshop brought together experts in early Earth research and undergraduate geoscience education. They developed a variety of ideas to incorporate into the teaching of this challenging subject. mark for My Articles similar articles
Geotimes
March 2006
Naomi Lubick
Patrick Leahy: Traversing Boundaries Since he stepped into the position of acting director of the USGS, Leahy has traveled widely and visited a variety of sites across the US and abroad, addressing the survey's many and varied activities. That variety reflects the evolving interests and career of this hydrologist-turned-manager. mark for My Articles similar articles
Geotimes
December 2003
Hatheway et al.
Applied Geology in Service of the Public Welfare Engineering geologists play a crucial role in providing geological information to the public. mark for My Articles similar articles
Geotimes
July 2004
Naomi Lubick
Capitol Loss The only department offering graduate degrees in geology in the District of Columbia is closing its doors at the end of the academic year. mark for My Articles similar articles
Financial Planning
November 1, 2011
Danielle Reed
Financial Planning Education 101: 10 Standout Schools A closer look at ten notable schools for with financial planning programs. mark for My Articles similar articles
Geotimes
September 2004
Jay Chapman
Assessing University Research, the British Way Who's Number One When it Comes to Funding Public University Research?... Australian Research Excellence... Centering Industry-Funded Research... mark for My Articles similar articles
Geotimes
October 2005
Naomi Lubick
Sam Adams: Humanist Geologist The former Geotimes Editor-in-Chief will receive the Ian Campbell Medal for service to the geologic community. mark for My Articles similar articles
Geotimes
December 2003
Naomi Lubick
Climbing the Hill This year, five earth scientists have ascended Capitol Hill to take part in year-long congressional fellowships, sponsored by a variety of membership organizations and overseen by the American Association for the Advancement of Science. mark for My Articles similar articles
Geotimes
April 2004
Kamilli & Barton
New Collaboration in Minerals Research Responsible and sustainable utilization of mineral resources is critical to societal well-being in the 21st century. Recognizing the opportunities that can come from cooperative interactions, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has increased its involvement with universities and other organizations. mark for My Articles similar articles
Job Journal
May 13, 2007
Career Snapshot: Civil & Structural Engineers California's crumbling infrastructure adds to a growing demand for civil and structural engineers. mark for My Articles similar articles
D-Lib
August 2007
Devare et al.
VIVO: Connecting People, Creating a Virtual Life Sciences Community VIVO's campus-wide, cross-referencing search capability and large index of life sciences researchers, resources, and facilities make it a core service whose timeliness and need at Cornell and beyond are becoming clear to faculty and administrators alike. mark for My Articles similar articles
Geotimes
September 2004
Megan Sever
Undergrad Forums: It's All About the Process Student Publishing Prospects... Spotlight on Keck... Spotlight on Argonne... Campus Events... Bigger Fish... mark for My Articles similar articles
Geotimes
January 2004
Cynthia Martinez
Earth Science Week in the Limelight The sixth annual Earth Science Week, held Oct. 12-18, promoted understanding and appreciation of the value of earth science research and its applications and relevance to our daily lives. mark for My Articles similar articles
Geotimes
September 2003
Jill Karsten
A Unified Approach to Diversifying the Earth Sciences In the geosciences, a community-wide conversation is vital to recruiting and retaining a diverse population. mark for My Articles similar articles
Geotimes
November 2006
Geomedia Books: Evolving a Higher Understanding Between Religion and Science: A Look at the Evolution Dialogues... After the Earth Quakes: Elastic Rebound on an Urban Planet... mark for My Articles similar articles
Information Today
May 22, 2008
Engineering Village Mashes Up GeoRef and Google Maps Engineering Village, an Elsevier online search platform that provides database content and analysis for engineering researchers, announced the addition of the American Geological Institute's GeoRef database to its content offerings. mark for My Articles similar articles
Geotimes
February 2004
Edward C. Roy Jr.
Assessing Earth Science in Texas In Texas, a group of geoscientists is fighting to restore earth science to the core curriculum of the state's high schools. mark for My Articles similar articles
T.H.E. Journal
December 18, 2009
David Nagel
NASA Funds Target 13 K-12 STEM Education Programs Thirteen K-12 STEM education initiatives will receive an infusion of more than $12 million through NASA's Nspires program. The programs to be funded incorporate a range of technologies, from online social networking to virtual learning to digital media. mark for My Articles similar articles
Geotimes
July 2003
Highlights: Discoveries in the Earth Sciences Every year as we compile the Highlights issue, we aim to collect summaries about as many of the earth science disciplines as possible. mark for My Articles similar articles
Geotimes
August 2003
Lisa A. Rossbacher
Is there a doctor in the house? Geoscientists can help benefit public health. A lot. But if we wait to be asked, we could wait a very long time. mark for My Articles similar articles
Geotimes
June 2006
Kathryn Hansen
Geoscience Training in Full Force GeoFORCE, a new summer program designed to shape the next generation of earth scientists, allows students to apply classroom learning to the world around them. mark for My Articles similar articles
Geotimes
December 2004
GeoFellows in D.C. This year, the five earth science Congressional Science Fellows cover a broad cross-section of the sciences, including planetary geology and even plant biology. mark for My Articles similar articles
Geotimes
November 2005
Naomi Lubick
Seeing and Speaking in the Field Deaf students and their teachers traveled to the Utah desert to get their first taste of structural geology under the tutelage of Michele Cooke, a professor at the University of Massachusetts an Amherst. mark for My Articles similar articles
Geotimes
November 2006
Carolyn Gramling
Mark D. Myers: Politics, Pipelines and Permafrost The former head of the Oil and Gas Division of Alaska's Department of Natural Resources is heading back down to the lower 48 to be confirmed as the new director of the USGS. mark for My Articles similar articles
Geotimes
March 2004
E-an Zen
The Marriage of Geology and Philosophy This slim volume deals with the public role of earth science in contemporary society. What it has to say should concern not only public-minded earth scientists and those engaged in policy-making, but those who care about the relations between science and the humanities mark for My Articles similar articles
Geotimes
September 2003
O'Connell et al.
Connecting With the River In Hartford, Conn., an innovative program is teaching students from varied backgrounds about their local river ways. In the water and in the lab, they're getting excited about earth science. mark for My Articles similar articles
Geotimes
March 2004
Earth science education in Texas The Texas State Board of Education voted last Friday to redesignate earth science courses from an elective status to a core credit option to satisfy a science requirement in the state's high schools. mark for My Articles similar articles
BusinessWeek
October 4, 2004
MIT's Chief On America's Slide And How To Fix It Susan Hockfield will become the first female president of Massachusetts Institute of Technology in early December, taking on huge challenges at the premier U.S. science school. mark for My Articles similar articles
Geotimes
April 2003
Applegate & Baker
Geosciences Again Look to Congress to Restore Cuts And we're off! The fiscal year 2004 appropriations process is underway, with one bright spot and several large challenges ahead for geoscientists. mark for My Articles similar articles
Geotimes
January 2006
Alan Cutler
Time Out of Mind The author's biography of 17th-century geologist Nicolaus Steno makes it clear that the age of Earth is not a cold, technical fact, but an idea woven through science and through modern culture -- and idea that people will always struggle to accept. mark for My Articles similar articles
Geotimes
January 2005
Geomedia Forensic Geology on the Small Screen... "Evidence From the Earth," by Raymond C. Murray... "Earth Colors," by Sarah Andrews... South Dakota Mapping... mark for My Articles similar articles
BusinessWeek
March 19, 2007
Jane Porter
The Best Undergrad B-Schools Recruiting of graduates is up, salary offers are higher, and there are major changes in a ranking of the top 50 undergraduate business schools. mark for My Articles similar articles
Geotimes
September 2004
Naomi Lubick
Lucy Jones: The Calm After the Quake Now a leading earthquake scientist, Lucy Jones is the voice of seismology for Southern California, and her new position as chair of the California Seismic Safety Commission has the potential to pump up the volume of her message. mark for My Articles similar articles
Geotimes
July 2004
Joining the Academy The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) elected six geoscientists to join its membership this year, one of the highest honors in the scientific community. From surface to core, the new members are a diverse group. mark for My Articles similar articles
Geotimes
March 2003
Larry Kennedy
Scientist on the Hill: An Introduction The author, a professional geologist, talks about the path that has led him to the American Geological Institute's Congressional Science Fellowship, where he is working with U.S. Sen. Harry Reid of Nevada on issues ranging from water and other natural resources to drought and climate change. mark for My Articles similar articles
Geotimes
November 2006
Allyson K. Anderson
A Winding Path to the Energy Hill While energy issues are the subject of continued debate on and off the Hill, they won't necessarily be addressed with legislation at the end of the 109th Congress. Instead, a recently proposed bipartisan bill is expected to hit the Senate floor when the Congress returns from recess. mark for My Articles similar articles
Geotimes
March 2006
Linda Rowan
Fueling America's Innovation Now Meeting America's energy needs represents a major component of the creeping crisis of a shrinking skilled workforce and dampened technological advances in the US and may be the Sputnik moment we need to gain necessary advancements in research and math and science education. mark for My Articles similar articles