Holly Dolliver, Ph.D., Department Chair of Plant and Earth Science, U. of Wisconsin, River Falls.
Seminar Lab Subject:
Soils: The Most Undervalued and Overlooked Geologic Resource
Seminar Lab Location :
In-person only at U of Minnesota, Keller Hall, Room 3-230
Lecture start time 7:00 PM CT.
Seminar Lab Details:
Abstract:This resource is a vital part of planet Earth. Every time you stand up, sit down, take a drink of water, or eat a meal, you leverage the power of this resource. This resource is constantly changing in response to its environment. Depletion and degradation of this resource is an existential threat to humanity. Attend this presentation to find out what this resource is and learn about the secrets to its life-giving power and importance.
Biography:Dr. Holly Dolliver is Professor and Department Chair of the Department of Plant and Earth Science at the University of Wisconsin- River Falls. Holly grew up on a small farm in central Minnesota, which cultivated her lifelong interest in the natural environment. As a first-generation college student, she earned her B.S. in Soil Science and Geology from North Dakota State University and her M.S. and Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota. Her research focuses on the effects of land use change and land management practices on soil quality, carbon sequestration, contaminant transport, and soil resilience. Holly is a passionate educator who is deeply committed to the power of higher education and the mission of teaching-focused institutions. In addition to teaching and research, she leads multi-week geology field trips and coaches the 5-time national championship UWRF Soil Judging team. Holly’s happiest place is high alpine mountains where she immerses herself in long-distance hiking and bikepacking with her family.
Jeff Thole, Geology Laboratory Supervisor and Instructor at Macalester College.
Seminar Lab Subject:
Saturday Lab: The Crystallography of Common Rock Forming Minerals
Seminar Lab Location :
Lab time is 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon (We suggest arriving at 9:45. The doors are card-access only; someone will be stationed at the south door (at least) to allow participants in. Olin Hall has lots of interesting specimens and exhibits on display.)
Macalester College Geology Dept., SW area of basement of Olin-Rice Science Center (Building 14), (south end of campus, by tennis courts). Park to the south or west of the building.
NOTE: If you have rocks and minerals you would like Jeff to analyze, please bring them to the January 27 lecture. We will pass them on to Jeff. With your specimen, include your name and the location where the specimen came from.
Holly Dolliver, Ph.D., Department Chair of Plant and Earth Science, U. of Wisconsin, River Falls.
Seminar Lab Subject:
Soils: The Most Undervalued and Overlooked Geologic Resource
Seminar Lab Location :
In-person only at U of Minnesota, Keller Hall, Room 3-230
Lecture start time 7:00 PM CT.
Seminar Lab Details:
Abstract:This resource is a vital part of planet Earth. Every time you stand up, sit down, take a drink of water, or eat a meal, you leverage the power of this resource. This resource is constantly changing in response to its environment. Depletion and degradation of this resource is an existential threat to humanity. Attend this presentation to find out what this resource is and learn about the secrets to its life-giving power and importance.
Biography:Dr. Holly Dolliver is Professor and Department Chair of the Department of Plant and Earth Science at the University of Wisconsin- River Falls. Holly grew up on a small farm in central Minnesota, which cultivated her lifelong interest in the natural environment. As a first-generation college student, she earned her B.S. in Soil Science and Geology from North Dakota State University and her M.S. and Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota. Her research focuses on the effects of land use change and land management practices on soil quality, carbon sequestration, contaminant transport, and soil resilience. Holly is a passionate educator who is deeply committed to the power of higher education and the mission of teaching-focused institutions. In addition to teaching and research, she leads multi-week geology field trips and coaches the 5-time national championship UWRF Soil Judging team. Holly’s happiest place is high alpine mountains where she immerses herself in long-distance hiking and bikepacking with her family.
Jeff Thole, Geology Laboratory Supervisor and Instructor at Macalester College.
Seminar Lab Subject:
Saturday Lab: The Crystallography of Common Rock Forming Minerals
Seminar Lab Location :
Lab time is 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon (We suggest arriving at 9:45. The doors are card-access only; someone will be stationed at the south door (at least) to allow participants in. Olin Hall has lots of interesting specimens and exhibits on display.)
Macalester College Geology Dept., SW area of basement of Olin-Rice Science Center (Building 14), (south end of campus, by tennis courts). Park to the south or west of the building.
NOTE: If you have rocks and minerals you would like Jeff to analyze, please bring them to the January 27 lecture. We will pass them on to Jeff. With your specimen, include your name and the location where the specimen came from.
Rachel Phillips, Ph.D., (GEO GIRL), Postdoctoral Researcher and Instructor, U. of South Carolina
Seminar Lab Subject:
Greatest Mass Extinctions in Earth's History (V)
Seminar Lab Location :
Virtual lecture 7:00 PM CT.
Participation instructions will be e-mailed to GSM members. If you are not a member of GSM and wish to attend this free seminar online, register as follows by 8 AM CT Monday, Feb 24: Go to the Contact menu above and select "Ask GSM". In the form that appears, enter your name and e-mail address. Enter "Feb 24 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: Most people know about the mass extinction that took out the dinosaurs 66 million years ago. However, a lot of people are unaware of the other significant mass extinction events in Earth's past that have shaped biological evolution. In this talk, I will cover the 5 largest mass extinctions of all time; specifically, what caused them, what effects they had on life, and what we can learn from them.
Biography: Rachel Phillips is an NSF Postdoctoral Researcher and Instructor at the University of South Carolina. She received her Ph.D. in Geological Sciences from the University of Texas at El Paso, where her research was aimed at improving reconstructions of Earth's ancient atmospheric and oceanic conditions. Her current postdoctoral research is focused on increasing geoscience enrollment and engagement through identifying and transforming misperceptions of geoscience. Alongside her research, Rachel works to promote global inclusivity and engagement in the geosciences through her YouTube channel, GEO GIRL, on which she shares educational geoscience videos (channel link: https://www.youtube.com/@GEOGIRL; website link: geogirlscience.com). Having posted about 300 videos with over 3.5 million views from around the globe, Rachel has made significant progress toward improving the accessibility and perceptions of geoscience.
Rachel Phillips, Ph.D., (GEO GIRL), Postdoctoral Researcher and Instructor, U. of South Carolina
Seminar Lab Subject:
Greatest Mass Extinctions in Earth's History (V)
Seminar Lab Location :
Virtual lecture 7:00 PM CT.
Participation instructions will be e-mailed to GSM members. If you are not a member of GSM and wish to attend this free seminar online, register as follows by 8 AM CT Monday, Feb 24: Go to the Contact menu above and select "Ask GSM". In the form that appears, enter your name and e-mail address. Enter "Feb 24 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: Most people know about the mass extinction that took out the dinosaurs 66 million years ago. However, a lot of people are unaware of the other significant mass extinction events in Earth's past that have shaped biological evolution. In this talk, I will cover the 5 largest mass extinctions of all time; specifically, what caused them, what effects they had on life, and what we can learn from them.
Biography: Rachel Phillips is an NSF Postdoctoral Researcher and Instructor at the University of South Carolina. She received her Ph.D. in Geological Sciences from the University of Texas at El Paso, where her research was aimed at improving reconstructions of Earth's ancient atmospheric and oceanic conditions. Her current postdoctoral research is focused on increasing geoscience enrollment and engagement through identifying and transforming misperceptions of geoscience. Alongside her research, Rachel works to promote global inclusivity and engagement in the geosciences through her YouTube channel, GEO GIRL, on which she shares educational geoscience videos (channel link: https://www.youtube.com/@GEOGIRL; website link: geogirlscience.com). Having posted about 300 videos with over 3.5 million views from around the globe, Rachel has made significant progress toward improving the accessibility and perceptions of geoscience.
