Wooster GSA 2012 Poster Take Three

CHARLOTTE, NC – Five Wooster geologists presented their work on day three of the conference. Whitney Sims (’13) presented her  IS on the emplacement of lava flows in the Ice Springs Volcanic Field (Team Utah). Here is her abstract. Anna … Continue reading
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Larry

Larry Stewart settles into a groove during one of his final classes before retiring.
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Yes, Indeed

5/5/12 — Chris Chapman hits a knee in requesting the hand of Kelly Knapp under Kauke Arch.
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Alumni Night at the 2012 Geological Society of America Meeting

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA–Monday evening is the traditional time at GSA when colleges and universities (and field camps and consortia) host gatherings of their alumni and friends. The College of Wooster is always art of the “Group Alumni Reception”, so we … Continue reading
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An overhead view of a GSA poster session

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA–I thought you might like to see a typical GSA poster session from a set of windows above the action. Only half of the poster stands are visible from here, so you get an idea how big these … Continue reading
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The second group of Wooster GSA 2012 posters

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA–Matt Peppers (’13), a member of the intrepid Team Utah, presented his poster today at the 2012 Geological Society of America annual meeting. Matt is working on the dynamics of the volcanic flows in the Black Rock Desert. … Continue reading
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From Sb’s Desk: Food… Again?

Coming up this week: Tuesday, Nov 6: GreenHouse is playing “Crude” in Mateer Auditorium to kick off the ‘Fuel’ film series, Tuesdays at 7pm. (It’s 105 minutes, don’t worry too much about missing the election coverage) Saturday, Nov 10 at … Continue reading
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“Where Our Deepest Passions Intersect the World’s Compelling Needs”: The 2012 GSA Presidential Address

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA–President of the Geological Society of America George H. Davis delivered a spectacular and inspiring address early this afternoon. As his title says, he emphasized the joys and privileges of being geologists along with the civic and scientific … Continue reading
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The first Wooster Geology student posters at GSA 2012

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA–The brave souls Jonah Novek (’13) above and Kit Price (’13) below were the first Wooster students to present their posters at the 2012 Geological Society of America meeting. Jonah worked in Estonia this past summer on Early … Continue reading
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Wooster Geologists at the GSA President’s Student Breakfast

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA–The Geological Society of America has a tradition of hosting a free breakfast for those students willing to come to the convention center at 7:00 a.m. on a Sunday morning. The meal is hosted by the GSA President … Continue reading
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