Origin and history of glacial deposits in west central Minnesota

9424110名科特十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后沉积的来源。学生们将从事相关的项目，使用TIL分析来确定三个有问题的沉积物的来源和冰川历史。此外，湖相沉积的古环境研究将扩大到包括微古生物学、孢粉学和地球化学调查。加拿大落基山脉的实地考察将展示活跃的冰川过程。该方案的高潮--“乌姆·REU之友”会议，为妇女提供了与该领域的专家介绍成果和讨论想法的机会。UMM的设施提供了与其他本科生研究人员发展合作关系的机会，并为参与研究项目的未被充分代表的高中生充当导师、讲师和榜样。在代表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，帮助学生成熟为科学家。

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.