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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.  |
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.  |
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.  |
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.  |
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.  |
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.  |
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.  |
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.  |
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.  |
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.  |
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.  |
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.  |
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.  |
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.  |
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.  |
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.  |
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.  |
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.  |
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...  |
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.  |
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.  |
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.  |
Job Journal May 13, 2007 |
Career Snapshot: Civil & Structural Engineers California's crumbling infrastructure adds to a growing demand for civil and structural engineers.  |
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.  |
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...  |
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.  |
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.  |
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...  |
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.  |
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.  |
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.  |
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.  |
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.  |
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.  |
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.  |
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.  |
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.  |
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  |
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.  |
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.  |
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.  |
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.  |
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.  |
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...  |
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.  |
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.  |
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.  |
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.  |
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.  |
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.  |