Origin and history of glacial deposits in west central Minnesota

9424110科特10名妇女将进行实地和实验室研究，以确定明尼苏达州中西部冰川和冰川后沉积物的起源。学生们将在相关项目中使用till分析来确定三个问题沉积物的起源和冰川历史。此外，湖泊沉积物的古环境研究将扩大到包括微古生物学、孢粉学和地球化学研究。到加拿大落基山脉的实地考察将说明活跃的冰川过程。该计划的高潮是“UMM REU之友”会议，为妇女提供了展示成果并与该领域专家讨论想法的机会。UMM的设施提供了与其他本科生研究人员建立学院联系的机会，并为参与研究项目的代表性不足的高中生提供导师、讲师和榜样。在一个代表性不足的群体占多数的科学界工作的独特机会将打破传统障碍，并有助于学生作为科学家的成熟。

9424110 Cotter Ten women will undertake field and laboratory research to determine the origin of glacial and postglacial deposits in west- central Minnesota. The students will work on related projects using till analysis to determine the origin and glacial history of three problematic deposits. Additionally, paleoenvironmental studies of lacustrine deposits will be expanded to include micropaleontological, palynological and geochemical investigations. A field trip to the Canadian Rockies will illustrate active glacial processes. The culmination of the program, the "Friends of UMM REU" conference, provides the opportunity for the women to present results and discuss ideas with experts in the field. Facilities at UMM offer the opportunity to develop collegial ties with other undergraduate researchers, and to serve as mentors, instructors, and role models for underrepresented high school students involved in the research projects. The unique opportunity to work in a scientific community where underrepresented groups constitute a majority will break down traditional barriers and aid in maturation of the students as scientists.