Sheila Alfsen, M.A., Adjunct Professor of Geology, Portland State University
Seminar Lab Subject:
*42nd Anniversary of Mt St. Helens
Seminar Lab Location :
A recording of this lecture is available on the Geological Society of Minnesota YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vf5AMi5Wig8
Seminar Lab Details:
Abstract:
The 1980 eruption of Mt. St. Helens in Washington was the worst US volcanic disaster in recorded history.
Geologist Sheila Alfsen will bring the event back to life, detailing its onset and eruption sequence. She will illustrate its volcanic hazards with examples from other volcanoes and comparing their relative sizes.
Sheila will discuss the advances in volcanology made as result of this eruption, and how they are used around the world to gain prediction and offer disaster mitigation.
Presenter biography:
Sheila Alfsen, MAT, GIT (Oregon State Board Geologic Examiners)
Background
Paleontology- University of Oregon, Volcanology, Oceanography
Master of Arts in Teaching, Western Oregon University
Bachelors of Arts from Western Oregon University, Geology and Spanish
Oregon resident since 1970- extensively traveled in US, particularly the Western states, Alaska, Arctic region, Iceland, Hawaii, Mexico, Puerto Rico
35 years in Education: experience in interpretation for National Park Service
Current
Instructor of Geology - Portland State University, Chemeketa Community College, Linn Benton Community College
Researcher
FEMA Earthquake Publication Reviewer
Curriculum and Course Development - Portland State University
President of Geologic Society of the Oregon Country (Portland)
Professional Consultant – Environmental Impact Statements in Paleontology for Paleontology Associates, GeoEngineers, Tetra Tech, and Natural Resource Group
Helicopter tours of Mt. St. Helens
Professional Memberships
Geologic Society of America
National Association of Geoscience Teachers Lecturer
Geologic Society of the Oregon Country - Current President and Outreach Officer
Association for Women Geoscientists Distinguished Lecturer
Sheila Alfsen, M.A., Adjunct Professor of Geology, Portland State University
Seminar Lab Subject:
*42nd Anniversary of Mt St. Helens
Seminar Lab Location :
A recording of this lecture is available on the Geological Society of Minnesota YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vf5AMi5Wig8
Seminar Lab Details:
Abstract:
The 1980 eruption of Mt. St. Helens in Washington was the worst US volcanic disaster in recorded history.
Geologist Sheila Alfsen will bring the event back to life, detailing its onset and eruption sequence. She will illustrate its volcanic hazards with examples from other volcanoes and comparing their relative sizes.
Sheila will discuss the advances in volcanology made as result of this eruption, and how they are used around the world to gain prediction and offer disaster mitigation.
Presenter biography:
Sheila Alfsen, MAT, GIT (Oregon State Board Geologic Examiners)
Background
Paleontology- University of Oregon, Volcanology, Oceanography
Master of Arts in Teaching, Western Oregon University
Bachelors of Arts from Western Oregon University, Geology and Spanish
Oregon resident since 1970- extensively traveled in US, particularly the Western states, Alaska, Arctic region, Iceland, Hawaii, Mexico, Puerto Rico
35 years in Education: experience in interpretation for National Park Service
Current
Instructor of Geology - Portland State University, Chemeketa Community College, Linn Benton Community College
Researcher
FEMA Earthquake Publication Reviewer
Curriculum and Course Development - Portland State University
President of Geologic Society of the Oregon Country (Portland)
Professional Consultant – Environmental Impact Statements in Paleontology for Paleontology Associates, GeoEngineers, Tetra Tech, and Natural Resource Group
Helicopter tours of Mt. St. Helens
Professional Memberships
Geologic Society of America
National Association of Geoscience Teachers Lecturer
Geologic Society of the Oregon Country - Current President and Outreach Officer
Association for Women Geoscientists Distinguished Lecturer
Exploring the Various Georgia Geological Provinces
Seminar Lab Location :
Virtual lecture 7:00 PM CT.
Participation instructions will be mailed to GSM members. If you are not a member of GSM and wish to attend this free seminar
online, register as follows by 12 noon CT Monday, March 28: Go to the Contact menu above and select "Ask GSM". In the form that
appears, enter your name and e-mail address. Enter "Mar 28 lecture" in the subject line. In the message body, please enter the city
and state or country from which you will view the seminar. You will receive instructions by e-mail prior to the lecture. Check your
spam folder if the instructions do not appear in your in-box at least one hour prior to the lecture.
Seminar Lab Details:
Summary:Join Interpretive Ranger Reba Brumbeloe to explore the various geological provinces of Georgia. Georgia is home to a wide variety of ecosystems, from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Coastal Plains of Savannah. Georgia is home to five drastically different landscape provinces, all unique to Georgia. In this talk, we will discuss how erosion has played such an important part of Georgia’s vast ecosystems, different rock formations, and unique features of each region. With such a variety of landscape, there is a patchwork of various geological features to explore.
Biography:Reba Brumbeloe is the Interpretive Ranger at Florence Marina and Providence Canyon State Park. She grew up in LaGrange, Georgia and has always had a love for all things outdoors. Reba attended Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College and completed her associate degree in wildlife technology and her bachelor's degree in natural resource conservation with a focus in wildlife. After college Reba immediately began her career with Georgia State Parks and has been with them for the past three years. She has since been a great influence on the interpretation of the history of Providence Canyon State Park and educating guests on how erosion effects the ecosystem.
Exploring the Various Georgia Geological Provinces
Seminar Lab Location :
Virtual lecture 7:00 PM CT.
Participation instructions will be mailed to GSM members. If you are not a member of GSM and wish to attend this free seminar
online, register as follows by 12 noon CT Monday, March 28: Go to the Contact menu above and select "Ask GSM". In the form that
appears, enter your name and e-mail address. Enter "Mar 28 lecture" in the subject line. In the message body, please enter the city
and state or country from which you will view the seminar. You will receive instructions by e-mail prior to the lecture. Check your
spam folder if the instructions do not appear in your in-box at least one hour prior to the lecture.
Seminar Lab Details:
Summary:Join Interpretive Ranger Reba Brumbeloe to explore the various geological provinces of Georgia. Georgia is home to a wide variety of ecosystems, from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Coastal Plains of Savannah. Georgia is home to five drastically different landscape provinces, all unique to Georgia. In this talk, we will discuss how erosion has played such an important part of Georgia’s vast ecosystems, different rock formations, and unique features of each region. With such a variety of landscape, there is a patchwork of various geological features to explore.
Biography:Reba Brumbeloe is the Interpretive Ranger at Florence Marina and Providence Canyon State Park. She grew up in LaGrange, Georgia and has always had a love for all things outdoors. Reba attended Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College and completed her associate degree in wildlife technology and her bachelor's degree in natural resource conservation with a focus in wildlife. After college Reba immediately began her career with Georgia State Parks and has been with them for the past three years. She has since been a great influence on the interpretation of the history of Providence Canyon State Park and educating guests on how erosion effects the ecosystem.
