AAPGWN Webinar Series May 2022: The importance of field work

May 17, 2022

A two-part event:
(1) Nicole Gonzalez talk: Sediment gravity flows construct a prodelta-to-shelf depositional environment: Coaledo Formation, southwest Oregon

Nicole Gonzalez (M.S., UT Austin) shares her work exploring how sediment gravity flows construct a prodelta-to-shelf depositional environment. She presents a revised storm bed depositional model for the shallow marine storm deposits of the Coaledo Formation in southwestern Oregon.

(2) Panel Discussion: The importance of fieldwork for a geoscience education

A moderated panel discussion on the importance of fieldwork for geosciences education, addressing topics such as which valuable skills students learn in the field and access to opportunities.

Panelists:
-Nicole Gonzalez (M.S., UT Austin)
-Dr. David Mohrig (Professor, UT Austin)
-Dr. Randi Martinsen (Principal at Hydrocarbon InSight, LLC; former AAPG President)

Hosts:
-Dr. Rebecca Caldwell
-Sharvnee Raja Mohan