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Category Archives: conferences
The elephants in the room at ScienceOnline 2011
The undercurrents and unresolved issues at ScienceOnline 2011, that I feel are going to be an important component of online conversations in the next 12 months. Continue reading
Participate in the AGU panel on geoblogging, even if you are not at the meeting
Later this afternoon, your friendly neighborhood geobloggers will convene at the AGU meeting for a panel on the payoffs and perils of blogging. Panelists include both Chris and Anne, Brian Romans from Clastic Detritus, Jess Ball from Magma Cum Laude, … Continue reading
How the conference presentation was done
Any resemblance to the task of producing my poster for AGU is purely coincidental.
Where we’ll be at AGU
‘Tis the season to…. go to a conference? A couple of weeks before Christmas might not seem like the most sensible time to hold a big international conference, but next week tens of thousands of geoscientists will descend on the … Continue reading
What do you mean by “hydrogeomorphic processes”? (Some thoughts following my GSA session on the topic.)
Geomorphologists increasingly recognize that the way water is delivered to and moves through a hillslope, river, or landscape affects surficial processes and geomorphic form. Hydrogeologists recognize that geomorphology drives the spatial and temporal distribution of shallow groundwater. But both groups … Continue reading
Highlights of the Geological Society of America NE/SE Section Meeting
I’ve attempted to reassemble the fun, productive conference based on my 140 character soundbites.
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Where I’ve been
It’s been a bit quiet around these parts since I posted on the Haiti earthquake. Those of you following me on Twitter know that at that point I was actually spending a few days exploring New York: its parks, its … Continue reading
Hydrogeology and geomorphology: Notes from GSA Monday and Tuesday
Some notes on the hydrogeology and geomorphology sessions and activities at the Geological Society of America meeting
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The Hydrology and Evolution of Basaltic Landscapes: Notes from GSA Sunday
My first day at the Geological Society of America conference included lots of beautiful volcano and river photos…and good wine. All in the name of basalt.
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Blogging, tweeting and conferences
Does it work? Can it work?
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