Conference presentations and event information by IAGD members.

Workshops

Atchison, C.L., Gilley, B., & Ceylan, G. (2012).  Instructional Approaches to Access, Accommodation, and Inclusion for Students with Disabilities in the Geosciences.  Workshop at the 34th International Geological Congress.  Brisbane, Australia, August 5.

 

Conference Presentations

Atchison, C.L. (2012).  Field-based geoscience education for students with physical disabilities. Paper presentation at the National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST) International Conference.  Indianapolis, IN, March 25-28.

Atchison, C. L. (2011).  Introduction of the International Advisory for Geoscience Diversity (IAGD).  Presentation at the Geological Society of America (GSA) Annual Meeting,  Abstracts with Programs, Vol. 43, No. 5.  Minneapolis, MN, October 9-12.   Available online at:  http://gsa.confex.com/gsa/2011AM/finalprogram/abstract_196785.htm

Atchison, C. L. (2011). Addressing the needs of students with mobility impairments in geoscience field-based learning environments. Presentation at the 2011 Association for Science Teacher Education International Conference, Minneapolis, MN, January 19-22. Available online at: http://theaste.org/meetings/2011conference/ASTE%202011%20Completed%20Program.pdf

Atchison, C. L. (2010). Geoscience field experiences and the inclusion of students with mobility impairments. Presentation at the Geological Society of America (GSA) Annual Meeting, Abstracts with Programs, Vol. 42, No. 5. Denver, CO, October 31-November 3. Available online at: http://gsa.confex.com/gsa/2010AM/finalprogram/abstract_182272.htm

Brewer, J. & Atchison, C. L. (2010). STEM field education: Increasing interest among students with disabilities through geoscience education. Presentation at the Geological Society of America (GSA) Annual Meeting, Abstracts with Programs, Vol. 42, No. 5. Denver, CO, October 31-November 3. Available online at: http://gsa.confex.com/gsa/2010AM/finalprogram/abstract_181384.htm

Atchison, C. L. (2010). Mobility impaired students’ perceptions of field-based learning experiences. Paper presentation at the Mid-Atlantic Association of Science Teacher Educators (ASTE) Regional Conference, Johnson City, TN, September 24-25. Program found online at: http://ma-aste.org/ma-aste/Program.html

Atchison, C. L. (2009). Innovative, alternative field opportunities for students with mobility impairments. Presentation at the Geological Society of America (GSA) Annual Meeting, Abstracts with Programs, Vol. 4, No. 7, p. 384. Portland, OR, October 17-22.  Available online at: http://gsa.confex.com/gsa/2009AM/finalprogram/abstract_162471.htm

 

Invited Presentations

Atchison, C.L. (2012).  Perseverance, regardless of perspective and ability.  Featured presentation at the 2012 eTech Ohio Educational Technology Conference, Columbus, OH, February 13-15.

Atchison, C.L. & Stredney, D.  (2011).  OEDG project update.  Directorate for Geosciences (GEO) Advisory Committee, National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA, October 14, 2011.

 

Panel Presentations

Davis, R.L., Kure, D., Gilles, B., McGowan, R., & Atchison, C.L. (2012).  Models for Nature Programs at Camp and More; In Summer and After School; Rural and Urban Settings.  Panel presentation at the 2012 American Camp Association National Conference, Atlanta, GA, February 21-24.

 

Poster Presentations

Atchison, C.L. & Stredney, D. (2011). Expanding geoscience diversity through simulated field environments for students with physical disabilities.  Poster presentation at the NSF OEDG Geoscience Diversity Workshop, American Institutes for Research, Washington, DC, October 15-16.  Program found online at:  http://www.coe.uga.edu/saste/conference-program/

Atchison, C. L. (2011).  Geologic field experience for students with mobility impairments.  Poster presentation at the Multiple Perspectives on Access, Inclusion & Disability Conference.  Columbus, OH, May 4-5.

Atchison, C. L. (2009).  The effect of experience on the conceptual understanding of cave geology. Poster presentation at the Mid-Atlantic Association of Science Teacher Educators (ASTE) Regional Conference, Portsmouth, OH, September 18-19.  Program found online at:  http://ma-aste.org/2009_OH/MA_ASTE_Fall_2009/Program.html