Virginia Earth Science Collaborative

Articles on Courses

Astronomy

University of Virginia

Edward Murphy, Ph.D – Associate Professor of Astronomy

Ian Binns, Graduate Student at UVA

Article: Space Science for Teachers (ASTR 573) (2005 + 2006)

University of Virginia – School of Continuing Education, Abingdon

Michael Bentley, Ed.D – Adjunct Instructor

Article: An Astronomy Course for Southwestern Virginia Earth Science Teachers (2006)

George Mason University

Harold A. Geller, Ph.D – Associate Chair of Physics and Astronomy

Article: An Astronomy Workshop for Earth Science Teachers (2006)

Article: Astronomy Workshops for Earth Science Teachers (2006 + 2007)

Geology of Virginia

College of William and Mary

Brent Owens, Ph.D – Associate Professor of Geology

Nathan Shotwell – Teacher, Mills E. Godwin High School

Article: Geology of Virginia (2006)

Article: Geology of Virginia (2006 + 2007)

George Mason University

Rick Diecchio, Ph.D – Professor of Geology/Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs

Martha Lindemann – Teacher, Prince William County Public Schools

Article: Geology of Virginia (GEO 503) (2005)

Radford University

Jonathan Tso, Ph.D – Associate Professor of Geology

Cheryl Rowland – Teacher, Blacksburg High School

Article: Geology of Virginia for Teachers (2006)

Article: Geology of Virginia for Teachers (2007)

Physical Geology

George Mason University

Rick Diecchio, Ph.D – Professor of Geology/Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs

Mark Krekeler, Ph. D – Assistant Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences

Martha Lindemann – Teacher, Prince William County Public Schools

Article: Physical Geology (GEO 503) (2005)

James Madison University

Eric J. Pyle, Ph.D – Associate Professor of Geology

Article: Physical Geology – The First Course in the Virginia Earth Science Collaborative (2005)

Meteorology

University of Virginia – School of Continuing Education, Abingdon

Michael Bentley, Ed.D – Adjunct Instructor

Article: A Meteorology Course for Southwestern Virginia Earth Science Teachers (2006)

Virginia Commonwealth University

Beth Jewell – Teacher for Fairfax County Public Schools

Joann Mulvany – Adjunct Professor at VCU, Henrico County Teacher (Retired)

Article: Meteorology & Climatology: Online Studies (VESC) (2006)

Oceanography

George Mason University

Randolph A. McBride, Ph.D – Associate Professor of Geology/ Geology Coordinator

Article: Teaching Oceanography at George Mason University (VESC) (2005)

James Madison University

Kristen St. John, Ph.D – Associate Professor of Geology

Article: Oceanography for Teachers (2005 + 2006)

Virginia Commonwealth University

Chris Lundberg – Coordinator, MathScience Innovation Center

Steve Oden, MS – Adjunct Instructor VCU, Educator at MathScience Innovation Center

Article: Enhancing Teacher Content Background In Oceanography (2006)

Virginia Institute of Marine Science

Vicki Clark, Marine Science Educator – VA Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program

Carol Hopper-Brill, Ph.D, Marine Science Educator – VA Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program

Christopher Petrone, Marine Science Educator – VA Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program

Article: Oceanography Beyond the Classroom Walls - Field Workshops (2005 + 2006)

Integrating New Technologies In the Earth Sciences

MathScience Innovation Center (formerly Mathematics and Science Center)

Julia H. Cothron, Ed.D, Executive Director + VESC Project Director

Article: Integrating New Technologies In The Earth Sciences - A Web-Based Course (2005 + 2006)

GeoVirginia: Creating Virtual Field Trip

MathScience Innovation Center (formerly Mathematics and Science Center)

Julia H. Cothron, Ed.D, Executive Director + VESC Project Director

Echol Marshall, Ph.D, Producer/Videographer

John Sylvester, Technology Coordinator

Article: GeoVirginia: Creating Virtual Field Trips

Taking It Into The Classroom

George Mason University

Wendy M. Frazier, Ed.D – Assistant Professor of Science Education

Donna Sterling, Ed. D – Professor of Science Education/ Director of CREST Article: Taking It Into the Classroom: They Loved Your Earth Science Course, But Did They Do Anything With It? (2005 + 2006)

Teaching Earth Science Topics To Special Education Students

Longwood University

Enza McCauley, Ph.D – Visiting Assistant Professor

Peggy Tarpley, Ph.D – Professor of Science Education/ Department Chair of Education and Special Education

Article: Topics in Earth Science for Special Education