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247 T70. Balancing Tradition and Innovation: Evolving Geoscience Curricula for a Changing World, Part I


Session Chairs:
Miriam Barquero Molina, Angela Van Boening

This session examines geoscience curricula balancing traditional foundations and innovative, interdisciplinary approaches. We invite abstracts exploring how programs address evolving societal challenges while preparing students for licensure exams and diverse career pathways.



Presentations

Paper No. Title Presenting Author Start Time End Time Item Duration (min) Action
Introductory Remarks 08:00 AM 08:05 AM 5 min
247-1 Environmental Geology: Transitioning a General Education Class from Natural Science to Health and Well-Being in Response to Changing University Requirements Gina Seegers Szablewski 08:05 AM 08:20 AM 15 min View
247-2 Geosciences at Two-Year Colleges: Innovating Around the Curriculum to Address Modern Workforce Needs. Sean Tvelia 08:20 AM 08:35 AM 15 min View
247-3 Organic Geochemistry for Energy Sustainability: A Curriculum Innovation in Geoscience Education Ana Vielma 08:35 AM 08:50 AM 15 min View
247-4 Incorporating Dispositions into Geoscience Curricula for Workforce Preparation Karen Viskupic 08:50 AM 09:05 AM 15 min View
247-5 Rethinking Geoscience Education Through Online Communities Shreyal Sharma 09:05 AM 09:20 AM 15 min View
247-6 Breath, Depth and Flex: Geoscience Curriculum Reform at UT Austin Miriam Barquero Molina 09:20 AM 09:35 AM 15 min View
Mid-Session Break 09:35 AM 09:45 AM 10 min
247-7 The “Vision and Change in the Geosciences” Initiatives for Geoscience Education Reform: Accomplishments, Common Insights, and Evolving Challenges Jeffrey Ryan 09:45 AM 10:05 AM 20 min View
247-8 Preparing the Next Generation of STEM and Geoscience Educators Susann Pinter 10:05 AM 10:20 AM 15 min View
247-9 Implementation of Geo-Forensic Curricula: Leveraging interdisciplinary learning through the integration of core geoscience content and innovative forensic methodology. Gavin Gleasman 10:20 AM 10:35 AM 15 min View
247-10 Competencies and Skills beyond Traditional Paleontology to Prepare Students for Careers in Conservation Paleobiology Patricia Kelley 10:35 AM 10:50 AM 15 min View
Concluding Remarks 10:50 AM 10:55 AM 5 min



Balancing Tradition and Innovation: Evolving Geoscience Curricula for a Changing World, Part I

Description


Date and Time: Wednesday, 22 Oct - 8:00 AM (Central Time (US & Canada))

Room: HBGCC, 301B

Session Type: Topical Sessions

Session Format: Oral


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