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主要研究计划：科学计划的产生在过去的三十年里，研究地球？S沉积结壳和生命历史的科学家们举办了无数的研讨会，并发表了数十份白皮书，概述了这些学科的关键研究机会。这一群体可能代表了地球科学中最具综合性的部分。该社区讨论地球上生命的历史和进化和灭绝的动力学，气候和气候动力学的历史，以及沉积和沉积盆地的动力学的历史。整个气候和生命的记录保存在沉积岩中，并通过对构造、气候、生命和沉积学的综合研究来理解。我们对现代过程的样本是有限的，但对这些过程的理解对许多社会问题很重要。关于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的行为，我们就不能真正了解气候变化、物种灭绝、资源分布和质量等过程。这次研讨会将综合过去几年来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。研讨会将于2011年10月24日和25日在弗吉尼亚州阿灵顿的马里蒙特学院举行。

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.