Initial Publication Date: September 16, 2024

Webinar: Using geophysics field instruments to engage students in societal applications and geoscience career skills

Click to view or download the webinar recording (MP4 Video 150.9MB Oct13 24).

October 8, 2024

10 AM-11 AM Pacific | 11 AM-12 PM Mountain | 12-1 PM Central | 1-2 PM Eastern

Presenters

Sarah Kruse,University of South Florida
Andrew Parsekian,University of Wyoming
Beth Pratt-Sitaula, EarthScope Consortium

This webinar is part of the NAGT Webinar Series

Webinar Description

Near-surface geophysics methods are used in a wide variety of applications, from groundwater and hazards to urban planning and engineering. Learn how you can borrow near-surface geophysics instruments (or access data sets) to hook your undergraduate students with the societal uses of geoscience, as well as learn valuable career skills.

This webinar will overview existing teaching resources and the process for instrument loans to support introductory and majors-level student learning about seismic refraction, ground penetrating radar (GPR), electrical resistivity, global positioning system (GPS) and more.

Resources

Webinar Goals

At the end of this webinar, participants will:

  • Understand how near-surface geophysical methods are applied to urban, environmental, and hazards-related geoscience problems
  • Be familiar with introductory and majors-level geophysics teaching resources that can be used to inspire diverse undergraduate students
  • Know how to access the geophysics instrument loan program and prepared data sets

Logistics

Duration: 1 hour
Format: Presentations will take place through a Zoom Meeting screen-sharing session. The webinar will be recorded.
Accessing the Webinar: Instructions for joining the webinar will be emailed to participants the day before the event. Learn more about accessing the webinar.
Questions? Please contact Ashley Carlson at acarlson2@carleton.edu if you have any questions about this event.