Archive for October, 2015

Lopez Presents ‘On the Integration of Geological, Geochemical, and Geophysical Data’

Dr. Dina Lopez

Dr. Dina Lopez, Professor and Chair of Geological Sciences at Ohio University, presents a poster “On the Integration of Geological, Geochemical, and Geophysical Data” at the Geological Society of America annual meeting Nov. 1-4 in Baltimore. Her co-authors are David Grimaldi, a graduate student in the M.S. in Geological Sciences program, and Gonzalo Astray.  […]

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October 30, 2015 at 4:30 pmResearch

Gierlowski-Kordesch Presents on ‘Microconchids in Terrestrial to Marine Transitions’

Dr. Elizabeth Gierlowski-Kordesch

Dr. Elizabeth Gierlowski-Kordesch, Professor of Geological Sciences at Ohio University, presents a poster on “Microconchids in Terrestrial to Marine Transitions” at the Geological Society of America annual meeting Nov. 1-4 in Baltimore. Her co-author is Christopher Cassie of Encana Oil and Gas Inc. Abstract: “Spirorbis” worm tubes, described from the geologic record spanning the […]

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October 30, 2015 at 4:20 pmResearch

Stigall Presents ‘Applying Bayesian and Maximum-Likelihood Methods to Century-Old Hypotheses’

Dr. Alycia Stigall

Dr. Alycia Stigall, Professor of Geological Sciences at Ohio University, presents a talk on “Applying Bayesian and Maximum-Likelihood Methods to Century-Old Hypotheses: The Late Ordovician Richmondian Invasion” at the Geological Society of America annual meeting Nov. 1-4 in Baltimore. Her co-presented is alum Adriane Lam, who earned an M.S. in Geological Sciences from […]

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October 30, 2015 at 4:10 pmResearch

Nance Presents Interpretation of Ophiolite Complexes: A Tweeter in Woofer’s Clothing?

Dr. Damian Nance

Dr. Damian Nance, Distinguished Professor of Geological Sciences at Ohio University, presents at talk on “Interpretation of Ophiolite Complexes: A Tweeter in Woofer’s Clothing?” at the Geological Society of America annual meeting Nov. 1-4 in Baltimore. His co-presenters are Brendan Murphy, John Waldron. Abstract: Typically, the oldest crystallization age obtained from supra-subduction zone […]

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October 30, 2015 at 3:58 pmResearch

Student Starts Uniiculture Social Platform

Miguel Gomez, second from left, and Uniiculture team

By Miguel Gomez ’16 Senior majoring in B.S. Astrophysics; Vice President of the International Student Union; promotional coordinator of the Multicultural Center; and Uniiculture founder Uniiculture is a social platform to bridge the gap between communities (e.g. International, Social Justice/Activist, Greek Life, Sports, Arts & Media, etc.). Throughout my undergrad years, […]

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October 30, 2015 at 12:44 pmNews

Career Corner | Find a job/internship TODAY!

Career Corner | Find a job/internship TODAY!

By Jessie Carter Assistant Director, Career & Leadership Development Center for the College of Arts & Sciences Finding an internship or a full-time job opportunity can seem daunting. Did you know that Ohio University students (and alumni) have access to a job and internship search engine in which hundreds of employers […]

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October 30, 2015 at 11:27 amNews

Name That Fossil: There’s An App for That

Name That Fossil: There’s An App for That

More than a dozen Ohio University geology students helped develop a new app that helps people identify fossils. The a free iOS app—for both iPad and iPhone—is called the “Digital Atlas of Ancient Life.” Check out the app or find it in the Apple app store. “This exciting new digital […]

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October 29, 2015 at 1:54 pmNews Research