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Karin A. Block
Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
CUNY City College
I am a Professor of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at the City College of New York - CUNY. I teach undergraduate and graduate students in high and low-temperature geochemistry, mineralogy, and petrology.
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Activities (2)
Chemical Inputs and Outputs at Subduction Zones part of MARGINS Data in the Classroom:MARGINS Mini-Lessons
In this exercise students utilize data from geochemistry databases to analyze inputs and outputs associated with arc volcanism.
Using geochemical proxies to trace sediment sources part of MARGINS Data in the Classroom:MARGINS Mini-Lessons
This lecture segments can be used in a mid- to upper-level course to introduce geochemical proxies commonly applied to weathering and sedimentation.
Other Contribution (1)
Teaching with Geochemical Data: A collaborative workshop to identify barriers and find solutions part of Earth Educators Rendezvous:Previous Rendezvous:Rendezvous 2023:Program:Morning Workshops:Teaching with Geochemical Data: A collaborative workshop to identify barriers and find solutions
Students frequently struggle when working with data. Handling solid earth geochemical data can be especially daunting as it requires a basic knowledge of stoichiometry, magma composition, and physical processes. ...
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Workshop Participant (6 workshops)
May 2009 Bringing MARGINS Science to the Classroom
April 2007 Career Prep
July 2005