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

地质学(42)这一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)的合作方法，它正在加强佛蒙特州大学(UVM)和诺里奇大学(NU)的实地课程。智力上的功绩。地球物理仪器正在为本科生提供更多的课程和研究机会，让他们参与与具有地质、环境和考古学影响的现实世界问题有关的地质调查。这两所大学都在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密歇根州立大学和国立大学交替开设的，因此关键设备的合作共享最大限度地提高了其影响和效率。通过探究式学习，学生们在实验设计和部署地球物理设备以收集地下数据方面获得了经验，这些数据正在与地质约束相结合，以解决佛蒙特州视为优先事项的现实世界地质和环境问题。该设备的其他用户包括密歇根州立大学人类学系及其考古咨询项目。该项目正在通过使用UVM和NU的技术来改善STEM的教和学。以小组项目和个人研究的形式为本科生创造了新的机会。这些新的学生机会的结果正在直接应用于环境问题，如佛蒙特州的地下水资源，并为与STEM相关的公众教育提供了一个强有力的机制。

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.