T233 Whither Geoscience?

Wednesday, 25 September 2024
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
208A

KINDLING GEOLOGICAL MINDS: ADAPTING NEW TOOLS TO CREATE PASSIONATE, SUCCESSFUL GEOSCIENTISTS

Paper number: T233-2
Program: Technical Sessions
Time: 8:15 AM – 8:25 AM

Authors

  • Todd Halihan Presenting Author
    Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK

Abstract

Evaluating the impact of new technologies on education requires first looking into the past. From ancient Greek to present, educators relied on available tools to create scientists who use observations and logic to advance humanity. But these scientists need “kindling of their minds” to quote Plutarch to develop a passion for geoscience and tools to train themselves with guidance from others. We will discuss the impact of evolving technologies on the geosciences and what tools of the past are still needed to be successful in our discipline.

Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs. Vol. 56, No. 5

doi: 10.1130/abs/2024AM-402944

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