Workshop: Major Research Initiative in Sedimentary Geology and Paleontology: Production of a Science Plan

沉积地质学和古生物学的重大研究计划：制定科学计划朱迪思·帕里什-琼斯，爱达荷大学EAR-1157282在过去三十年中，研究地球沉积地壳和生命史的科学家举办了无数研讨会，并制作了数十份白皮书，概述了该学科的关键研究机会。这个群体可能代表了地球科学最综合的部分。该社区讨论地球生命的历史以及进化和灭绝的动力学、气候和气候动力学的历史以及沉积历史和沉积盆地的动力学等问题。气候和生命的全部记录都保存在沉积岩中，并通过对构造、气候、生命和沉积学的综合研究来了解。我们对现代流程的样本是有限的，但了解这些流程对于许多社会问题很重要。有关这些过程的基本知识记录在沉积记录中。如果不了解整个过程行为，我们就无法真正理解气候变化、灭绝、资源分配和质量等过程。该研讨会将整合过去几年社区确定的研究机会，以便为推进重大研究举措提供一个框架。 该研讨会将于 2011 年 10 月 24 日至 25 日在弗吉尼亚州阿灵顿的玛丽蒙特学院举行。

Major Research Initiative in Sedimentary Geology and Paleobiology: Production of a Science PlanJudith Parrish-Jones, University of IdahoEAR-1157282Over the last three decades, scientists who study the Earth?s sedimentary crust and the history of life have conducted innumerable workshops and produced dozens of white papers outlining critical research opportunities in the disciplines. This community may represent the most integrative part of the earth sciences. The community addresses issues of the history of life on Earth and the dynamics of evolution and extinction, the history of climate and climate dynamics, and the history of sedimentation and the dynamics of sedimentary basins. The entire record of climate and life is preserved in sedimentary rocks, and is understood through integrated studies of tectonics, climate, life, and sedimentology. Our sample of modern processes is limited, yet understanding of these processes is important to many societal concerns. Fundamental knowledge about these processes is recorded in the sedimentary record. Without understanding the full range of process behavior we do not truly understand processes such as climate change, extinction, and resource distribution and quality. This workshop will integrate research opportunities identified by the community over the last several years in order to provide a framework for moving forward with major research initiatives. This workshop will be held in Arlington, Virginia at Marymount College on October 24 and 25th, 2011.