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Geology Colloquium: ‘Paleobiology of the Killer Cone Snails,’ Sept. 26

Dr. Jonathan Hendricks

The Department of Geological Sciences Colloquium Series presents Dr. Jonathan Hendricks on “Paleobiology of the Killer Cone Snails” on Sept. 26 at 4:05 p.m. in Clippinger 205. Hendricks is Associate Professor of Geology at of San Jose State University. Abstract: Cone snails are venomous predators, remarkably diverse, and one of […]

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August 30, 2014 at 4:45 pmEvents

Colloquium: Information Resources for the Geology Student, Sept. 5

The Department of Geological Sciences Colloquium Series presents Michael Farmer on “Information Resources for the Geology Student: Finding Gold in the Wilderness” on Sept. 5 at 4:05 p.m. in Clippinger 218. This colloquium is for new graduate students. Farmer is Knowledge Management Specialist with Ohio University Libraries.

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August 30, 2014 at 10:28 amEvents

Climate Change and Human Origins: New Discoveries in East Africa’s Great Rift Valley, March 28

Climate Change and Human Origins: New Discoveries in East Africa’s Great Rift Valley, March 28

The Department of Geological Sciences Colloquium Series presents Dr. Christopher Scholz on “Climate Change and Human Origins: New Discoveries through Scientific Drilling in East Africa’s Great Rift Valley” on Friday, March 28, at 2 p.m. in Clippinger 205. Scholz is Professor of Earth Sciences at Syracuse University. He uses marine […]

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February 27, 2014 at 9:30 amEvents

Crunchy on the Outside, Tender on the Inside: Long-term Geological Persistence of Microorganisms, April 3

Crunchy on the Outside, Tender on the Inside: Long-term Geological Persistence of Microorganisms, April 3

Dr. Penny Boston will discuss “Crunchy on the Outside, Tender on the Inside: Long-term Geological Persistence of Microorganisms” on Thursday, April 3, at 7 p.m. in Walter 135. The event is free and open to the public. Abstract: Huge and spectacular crystals in a very hot cave system in Naica, […]

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February 27, 2014 at 6:30 amEvents

Geology Colloquium: The Planet Within: Exploring Cave Habitats on Earth, Mars and Beyond, April 4

Geology Colloquium: The Planet Within: Exploring Cave Habitats on Earth, Mars and Beyond, April 4

The Geological Sciences Colloquium Series presents Dr. Penny Boston on “The Planet Within: Exploring Cave Habitats on Earth, Mars and Beyond” on Friday, April 4, at 2 p.m. in Walter 235. Boston is Professor of Cave and Karst Science in the Department of Earth and Environmental Science at New Mexico […]

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February 27, 2014 at 6:00 amEvents

Geology: The Back-Bulge Depozone and Implications for Petroleum Resources, April 18

Geology: The Back-Bulge Depozone and Implications for Petroleum Resources, April 18

The Geological Sciences Colloquium Series presents Dr. Michael M. McGlue on “The Back-Bulge Depozone: Modern and Ancient Depositional Styles and Their Implications for Petroleum Resources in Retroarc Foreland Basins” on Friday, April 18, at 2 p.m. in Clippinger 205. McGlue is Assistant Professor in the Department of Earth & Environmental […]

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February 27, 2014 at 4:00 amEvents

Geology Colloquium: Perspectives and Perils of Using U-Pb Zircon Geochronology to Constrain Stratigraphic Age, Jan. 31

Geology Colloquium: Perspectives and Perils of Using U-Pb Zircon Geochronology to Constrain Stratigraphic Age, Jan. 31

The Department of Geological Sciences Colloquium Series presents Dr. Amy Weislogel on “Perspectives and perils of using U-Pb zircon geochronology to constrain stratigraphic age: lessons from the Permian-Triassic Karoo basin, South Africa” on Friday, Jan. 31, at 2 p.m. in Clippinger Laboratories, Room 205. Weislogel is Assistant Professor in the […]

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January 29, 2014 at 10:59 amEvents