ES473/573 Environmental Geology
Academic Showcase Archive
ES473 2010 Academic Showcase Project - Medical Geology Theme Session
Showcase Abstracts - Medical Geology Theme Session
Medical Geology Poster Links
1. Session Overview (Taylor)
2. Medical Geology: Introduction and Overview of an Emerging Discipline (Dana)
3. Medical Geology: Example Applications and Research Directives (Devenberg)
4. Earth Materials at the Foundation: Geological Factors that Effect Human Health (Berg)
5. Water Quality and Public Health (Marshall)
6. Biogeochemical Cycling and Interactions: Implications for Human Health (Clarno)
7. Anthropogenic Factors and Human Health (DesJardin)
8. Applied Geochemistry as a Tool in Medical Geology (Dziekan)
9. Geographic Information Systems and Geospatial Analysis: A 21st Century Tool for Epidemiology and Public Health Management (Vreeland)
10. Regional Medical Geology: Global Health Trends and Geographic Case Studies (Marquez)
11. Health Effects from Volcanic Eruptions (Friscia)
12. The Effects of Global Dust Flux on Human Health (Bulen)
13. Radon: A Deadly Carcinogen in the Geologic Environment (Osborn)
14. The Problem with Geogenic Arsenic and Global Health Effects (Keller)
15. Arsenic Occurrence and Health Risks in Aquifer Systems of Western Oregon (Blanchard)
16. Geochemical Controls on Selenium Occurrence in the Environment: Dietary Balancing Between Deficiency and Toxicity (Morris)
17. Geologic Occurrence of Mercury and Iodine: Health Concerns in the 21st Century (Ten Clay)
18. Impacts of Mineral Resource Extraction: The Effects of Coal and Asbestos Residues on Human Health (McCallister)
19. Bedrock Composition, Soil Chemistry and Animal Health: Global Case Studies in Applied Medical Geology (Johnson)
20. Geophagy: The Effects of Soil Ingestion on Human Diet and Health (Robinson)
Student Assignments and Reading List - Updated April 22, 2010 1:00 PM
Link to Downloadable Medical Geology Project Papers and Readings
Spring 2009 PNW Seismic Hazards Project Resources
Spring 2009 Showcase Abstracts (Final Document)
Spring 2009 Showcase Abstracts (Drafts and Edits)
Spring 2009 Academic Showcase Project - Topics
2009 Academic Showcase Seismic Hazards Reading Assignments by Topic and Student (April 21, 2009)
Click Here for Downloadable Articles and Papers on Seismic Hazards in the Pacific Northwest
Geologic Framework of Western Oregon and Washington
Surficial Geology of Western Oregon and Washington
Subduction Processes in Cascadia
Intraplate Faulting in Cascadia Subduction Zone
Historic Seismicity and Neotectonics in Western Oregon
Ground Shaking Hazards
Co-Seismic Landslides
Liquefaction Hazards
Seismic Hazard Reduction
Earthquake Preparedness
Seismic Hazards in Seattle Area
Seismic Hazards in Tacoma Area
Seismic Hazards in Portland Area
Seismic Hazards in Mid-Willamette Valley
Seismic Hazards in Klamath Falls Area
General Resources and Project Guides
Guide to Writing Scientific Abstracts
Guide to Preparing Abstracts
Guide to Preparing Scientific Posters
Reference Citation Method (use for all text/graphics)
Powerpoint poster template (Portrait 32 x 40 inches) - rt-click-saveas-save to your folder
Powerpoint poster template (Landscape 40 x 32 inches) - rt-click-saveas-save to your folder
Alternative Poster Template (Research Poster 36 x 48 A.ppt)
Alternative Poster Template (Research Poster 36 x 48 B.ppt)
Alternative Poster Template (Research Poster 36 x 48 C.ppt)
Alternative Poster Template (Research Poster 36 x 48 F.ppt)
Alternative Poster Template (Research Poster 48 x 30 D.ppt)
Alternative Poster Template (Research Poster 48 x 30 A.ppt)
Poster Scoring Guide for Peer Reviews
References and Reading Materials on Seismic Hazards (Spring 2009)
Click Here for Downloadable Articles and Papers
Student Willamette Basin Posters (Spring 2008)
Earth Science in Context: Land Use and Watershed Function in the
Willamette Basin (Dr. Taylor - Session Overview)
Tectonic Framework of the Willamette Valley (Josh Troyer)
Physiographic Framework of the Willamette Lowland (Ben Shivers)
Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology of the Willamette Basin (Ian Macnab)
Environmental Setting and Landuse in the Willamette Basin (Tanja Aas)
Present-Day Climate and Vegetation (Laura Stallard)
Quaternary Climate and Vegetation History(Bobby Kelso)
Groundwater Hydrology of the Willamette Valley (Brittnie Andrew)
Landuse History and Hydrologic Alteration of the Upper Willamette (Heather Hintz)
Geomorphic Hazards (Kristin Mooney)
Landslide Processes in the Central Oregon Coast Range (Matt Buche)
Landslide and Debris Flow Occurrence in Headwaters of the Willamette (Donnie Kasper)
Ecological Response to Geomorphic Disturbance (Emily Hardy)
Vegetative Response to Landscape Disturbance (Shawn Coreson)
Geomorphic Response to Forest Practice (RC Mock)
Influence of Timber Harvest on Sediment Transport in the Willamette Basin (Levi Hogan)
Effects of Forest Roads and on Hillslope Hydrology and Sediment Production (Allison McGonagle)
Dams and Gravel Mining - Effects on Riparian Zone (Alicia Thompson)
River Restoration in the Willamette Basin (Patrick Stephenson)
Student Project Abstracts (May 5, 2008)
Click Here for Final Abstracts (*.pdf acrobat format)
Click Here for Final Abstracts (*.doc MSword format)
Class Assignment / Reference Notes
Spring 2008 - Willamette Basin Project
Assignment and Student Team List (Updated April 14, 2008)
Spring 2008 - Willamette Basin
Project Reference List (Draft 2 April 14, 2008)
Guide to Preparing Abstracts
Guide to Preparing Scientific Posters
Powerpoint poster template (Portrait 32 x 40 inches) - rt-click-saveas-save to your folder
Powerpoint poster template (Landscape 40 x 32 inches) - rt-click-saveas-save to your folder
Reference Citation Method (use for all text/graphics)
Poster Scoring Guide for Peer Reviews
References (Spring 2008)
Click Here for Downloadable Articles and Papers
Spring 2008 Class Project Topics and References Lists are Now Available - See Links Below!
Spring 2008 - Showcase Project Assignment
and Student Team List (Updated April 14)
Spring 2008 - Showcase Project Reference
List (Updated April 14)
Click Here for Downloadable Showcase Project
Articles and Papers
Spring 2006 Klamath Basin Project Resources
Klamath Student Posters (Spring 2006)
Physiography and General Setting of Klamath Basin (Renae Burger)
Regional Geology (Wagner)
Groundwater of Klamath Basin (Downing)
Surface Water Hydrology of Klamath Basin (Pirot)
Water Quality Issues in the Klamath Basin (Katie Noll)
History of Dam Building in the Klamath Basin (Andrew)
Landuse History of the Klamath Basin (Dan Hidy)
Fisheries of the Klamath Basin (Cody Hoehna)
Water Laws and Policies Governing the Klamath Basin (Renae Burger)
Summary of Environmental Issues in the Klamath Basin (Trever Redding)
Class Assignment / Reference Notes
Klamath poster project assignment and topic list
Klamath Poster - Reference Citation Method (for all text/graphics)
Preliminary Klamath Basin Reference List
Guide to Preparing Scientific Posters
Powerpoint poster template (Portrait 36 x 48 inches) - rt-click-saveas-save to your folder
Powerpoint poster template (Landscape 36 x 48 inches) - rt-click-saveas-save to your folder
Klamath Poster - Reference Citation Method (use for all text/graphics)
Web Links
USGS Klamath Basin Project Reference Database
Klamath Falls Bureau of Reclamation Office Website
USGS Klamath Basin Project Web Site
Oregon Water Resources Dept. - Klamath Basin Adjudication Links
Oregon Water Resources Dept. - Water Law
Klamath Basin Crisis Homepage
Oregon Natural Resources Council (Klamath Issues / Links)
Reports and Publications
National Geographic, 2008, Klamath Basin: Issues and Overview
Gannett et al., 2007, Groundwater Hydrology of the Upper Klamath Basin
Braunworth et al, 2003 - OSU Extension Report - Overview of Water Allocation Issues in Klamath
Oregon Dept. of Environmental Quality 2005 - Channel Morphology and Classifcation of Klamath
Oregon Dept. of Environmental Quality 2005 - Land Cover and Land Use Classification of Klamath
Oregon Dept. of Environmental Quality 2005 - Basin Hydrology of Klamath
Oregon Dept. of Environmental Quality 2005 - Water Quality and TMDL Limits
Dileanis et al., 1995 - Water Quality of Klamath - 1990-1992 Study
Gates, 2000 - Groundwater hydrology for select areas of Klamath Basin
Gonthier, 1985 - Aquifer Units of Eastern Oregon
Hamilton et al., 2004 - Fish History and Dams in Klamath Basin
Oregon Special Commision: Review of Management Activities in Klamath Basin
Lynch and Risley, 2003 - USGS Hydrologic Conditions of 2002 Fish Kill in Klamath Basin
McFarland, 1983 - Aquifer Units of Western Oregon / Overview
Nathenson, 1992 - Water Balance for Crater Lake region, Klamath Basin
Newcomb and Hart, 1958 - Preliminary Report on Groundwater Resources in Klamath Basin
Risley and Caenen, 1999 - Upper Klamath Lak Basin Nutrient Loading Study (good background info)
U.S. Fish and Wildlife, 2000 - Environmental Assessment of Klamath Basin
U.S. Geological Survey, 2005 - Water Budget and Hydrologic Overview of Klamath Basin
Maps-Figures-Images
Klamath Basin Project Historical Map - 1902 (*.jpg image)
Klamath Basin Wetlands Map (*.jpg image)
Upper Klamath Basin Location Map (*.jpg image)
Writing and Presentation Guides
Guidelines for Geowriting (New Spring 2009!)
General Guide to Technical Writing for Earth Science Students
A General Template for Compiling a Lab Exercise Portfolio
Example Article Summary
Guide to Preparing Scientific Posters
Spring 2006 Writing Assignments and Due Dates
