Collaborative Research: Field-based Projects Exploring Geophysical Methods, with Applications to the State of Vermont

地质学（42）CCLI类型1是一种获取和共享地球物理设备（探地雷达，电磁感应，地震折射和亚米级全球定位卫星技术）的协作方法，正在加强佛蒙特大学（UVM）和诺维奇大学（NU）的实地课程。智力优势。地球物理仪器正在增加本科生参与地质调查的课程和研究机会，这些地质调查涉及地质、环境和考古方面的现实问题。这两所大学都与佛蒙特州地质调查局合作。由于使用这种设备的主要实地课程是在UVM和NU交替提供的，因此合作共享关键设备可以最大限度地发挥其影响和有效利用。通过探究式学习，学生们正在获得实验设计和部署地球物理设备的经验，以收集与地质约束相结合的地下数据，以解决佛蒙特州优先考虑的现实世界的地质和环境问题。该设备的其他用户包括UVM人类学系及其咨询考古学项目。更广泛的影响。该项目通过在UVM和NU使用技术来改善STEM教学和学习。正在为本科生创造新的机会，以小组项目和个人研究的形式。这些新学生机会的结果直接应用于环境问题，如佛蒙特州的地下水资源，并为STEM相关的教育推广提供了一个强大的机制。

Geology (42)This CCLI Type 1 is a collaborative approach to the acquisition and sharing of geophysical equipment (ground-penetrating radar, electromagnetic induction, seismic refraction, and sub-meter Global Positioning Satellite technology) that is enhancing field-based curricula at the University of Vermont (UVM) and Norwich University (NU). Intellectual Merit. The geophysical instruments are increasing curricular and research opportunities for undergraduate students to participate in geological investigations pertaining to real-world problems with geological, environmental and archeological implications. Both universities are partnering with the Vermont Geological Survey. Because the main field-based courses using this equipment are offered in alternating years at UVM and NU, the cooperative sharing of key equipment maximizes its impact and efficient use. Through inquiry-based learning, students are gaining experience in experiment design and deployment of geophysical equipment to collect subsurface data that are being integrated with geological constraints to solve real-world geological and environmental problems deemed as priorities by the State of Vermont. Additional users of the equipment include the UVM Department of Anthropology and its Consulting Archaeology Program.Broader Impacts. This project is improving STEM teaching and learning through the use of technology at both UVM and NU. New opportunities for undergraduate students in the form of group projects and individual research are being created. The results of these new student opportunities are having direct applications to environmental issues, such as groundwater resources in the State of Vermont, and are providing a powerful mechanism for STEM-related educational outreach to the public.