Program

The 2020 IODP School of Rock took place online. The program consisted of a blend of synchronous webinars interspersed with individual and collaborative asynchronous work. All webinars took place at 4:00 PM Pacific / 7:00 PM Eastern, and were recorded for program participants.

Webinar schedule

Monday, Nov. 30

Introduction to scientific ocean drilling and laying the groundwork for our work together
Presenters: Sharon Cooper, IODP and Laurel Childress, JRSO

Watch the screencast on screen by pressing the play button. You can also download this video (MP4 Video 505.9MB Dec1 20).

Wednesday, Dec. 2

Habitability and Life on Earth
Presenter: Steve D'Hondt, University of Rhode Island

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Monday, Dec. 7

Global Cycles of Energy and Matter
Presenter: Cara Burberry, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

Watch the screencast on screen by pressing the play button. You can also download this video (MP4 Video 257.9MB Dec8 20).

Wednesday, Dec. 9

Earth's Climate System
Presenter: Suzanne OConnell, Wesleyan University

Watch the screencast on screen by pressing the play button. You can also download this video (MP4 Video 351.2MB Dec10 20).

Monday, Dec. 14

Tipping Points in Earth's History
Presenters: Sean Gulick/ Chris Lowery, University of Texas Institute for Geophysics

Watch the screencast on screen by pressing the play button. You can also download this video (MP4 Video 366.5MB Dec15 20).

Wednesday, Dec. 16

Understanding Global Change
Presenter: Lisa White, University of California Museum of Paleontology

Watch the screencast on screen by pressing the play button. You can also download this video (MP4 Video 227.9MB Dec17 20).

Participants: If you'd like to view the Project Planning Page demo from December 16th, it is available in the private participant workspace.

Monday, Jan. 4

Project planning discussion

On January 4, individuals and pairs presented their plans for their IODP School of Rock projects. The recording of this discussion is available for IODP SOR participants to view in the private participant workspace.

Wednesday, Jan. 6

Oceanic Life Cycle of Tectonic Plates
Presenter: Ross Parnell-Turner, Scripps Institute for Oceanography

Watch the screencast on screen by pressing the play button. You can also download this video (MP4 Video 298.8MB Jan7 21).

Monday, Jan. 11

Feedbacks in the Earth System
Presenter: Peter Clift, Louisiana State University

Watch the screencast on screen by pressing the play button. You can also download this video (MP4 Video 234.1MB Jan12 21).

Wednesday, Jan. 13

Natural Hazards Impacting Society
Presenter: Marta Torres, Oregon State University

Watch the screencast on screen by pressing the play button. You can also download this video (MP4 Video 283.5MB Jan14 21).

Wednesday, Jan. 27

Project plan progress

On January 27, we will meet at our usual time. Groups and individuals shared the progress they made on their project plans. The recording of this discussion is available for IODP SOR participants to view in the private participant workspace.

Wednesday, March 3

2021 School of Rock conclusion and celebration

On March 3, we will convene to recap and celebrate the conclusion of the 2021 School of Rock program.