DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGY
SENIOR PROJECTS
Class of 2000 to PRESENT
Class of 2012 |
Project Title |
Mentor |
Emma N. Beck (HONORS) |
Examination of Spatial Variations in Recrystallization Mechanisms in Quartz |
Dr. Walter A. Sullivan |
Chishala Kapupu |
Characterization of a Middle Permian Deltaic Distributary Channel, in the Karoo Basin, South Africa |
Dr. Robert A. Gastaldo |
Nathan Katsiaficas (HONORS) |
Geodynamic Constraints on the Flow of Samoan-Plume Mantle into the Northern Lau Basin |
Dr. Valerie S. Reynolds Dr. Robert A. Gastaldo |
Brianna Lind |
Paleoenvironmental Reconstruction of the Turner Farm Archeological Site, Maine, Based on Palynological Remains |
Dr. Bruce Rueger |
Daren McGregor |
Sedimentology and Geochemistry of Fjord-Floor Sediments in Kongsfjorden, Svalbard, Norway |
Dr. Robert A. Gastaldo |
Class of 2011 |
Project Title |
Mentor |
Nikolajs Batarags |
Lithium in plagioclase from lower crustal (Atlantis Massif) gabbros |
Dr. Valerie Reynolds |
Timothy Becker (HONORS) |
EBSD Analysis of Pyroxenes in the Zagami Shergottite: Implications for Emplacement Mechanism |
Dr. Valerie Reynolds |
Wyatt Fereday |
Quantification of shear sense indicators in thin-sections of rocks of the northern mylonite zone of the Cheyenne Belt, A-Bar-A Ranch, Wyoming |
Dr. Walter Sullivan |
Eleanor Hoyt (HONORS) |
Rheological properties of folded layers during natural deformation as determined from quantitative geometric analysis of fold shape |
Dr. Jeffrey Marsh |
Ramsey Meigs |
The Down-cutting History of Martin Stream in Hinckley, Maine |
Dr. Robert E. Nelson |
Bryce A. Pludow (HONORS) |
Comparing Middle Permian and Early Triassic environments: Mud aggregates as a proxy for climate change in the Karoo Basin, South Africa |
Dr. Robert A. Gastaldo |
Greta Wells |
History of, and Geomorphological Processes Acting on, the Messalonskee Stream, Oakland-Waterville, Maine |
Dr. Robert E. Nelson |
Class of 2010 |
Project Title |
Mentor |
Emily Colin |
Paleoproductivity of the southern Chilean margin over the past 30,000 years |
Dr. Bruce F. Rueger |
Ellen Crapster-Pregont (HONORS) |
Lithium- and Oxygen-isotope Profiles of a Mid-Atlantic Ridge Oceanic Core Complex: The Atlantis Massif, 30N |
Dr. Valerie S. Reynolds |
Christopher Englert (HONORS) |
Spectral Analysis of Rotary Sonar Images for Comparison to Predictive Ripple Models |
Dr. Robert A. Gastaldo |
Margosia Jadkowski |
Potential of Maine Soils for Grain Production |
Dr. Robert E. Nelson |
Cassandra L. Knight (HONORS) |
Late Permian paleoenvironmental factors expounded through analysis of a forest-floor paleosol profile, Karoo Basin, South Africa |
Dr. Robert A. Gastaldo |
Elizabeth Kugel (ES:SC Geology) |
A Study of Flow Trends in Perkins Brook |
Dr. Robert E. Nelson |
Sam Mathes |
Evaluation of Quartz Fabrics in Part of the Northern Mylonite Zone, Cheyenne Belt, Wyoming |
Dr. Walter A. Sullivan |
Dan Opalacz |
Geomorphological Study of Popham Beach |
Dr. Robert E. Nelson |
Class of 2009 |
Project Title |
Mentor |
Alyssa Charsky |
Evidence for pulsed flooding periods from a Series of Terraces Along the Burdekin River in Northeast Queensland, Australia, during the Late Quaternary |
Dr. Robert A. Gastaldo |
Frederick Freudenberger |
Morphologic Fluctuations of the Sahara Desert: an Overview of Quaternary Climate Change and Geomorphology with Special Attention to Water |
Dr. Robert E. Nelson |
Stephanie Grocke |
Textural Analysis of Selected Enclaves Within the South Pond Phase of the Waldoboro Pluton, Friendship, Maine |
Dr. Valerie S. Reynolds |
Rachel Guest |
Predatory-Prey Arms Race in Strombid Gastropods from the Late Neogene of Florida |
Dr. Robert A. Gastaldo |
Caroline Hunt |
Reconnaissance Microstructural and Petrologic Analyses of the Southern Mylonite Zone, Medicine Bow Mountains, Wyoming |
Dr. Walter A. Sullivan |
Geoff Malick |
Contributions to the Understanding of Glacial Lake Bigelow Between Eustis and Coburn Gore, Northwestern Maine |
Dr. Robert E. Nelson |
Jacob Schwartz |
Reconnaissance Fabric Analyses of the Northern Mylonite Zone, Medicine Bow Mountains, Wyoming |
Dr. Walter A. Sullivan |
Amanda Smith |
Anthropogenic Effects on Heavy Metal Levels in Pond Sediments from Bermuda |
Dr. Bruce F. Rueger |
Class of 2008 |
Project Title |
Mentor |
Brent V. Aigler |
A Hydrological and Sedimentological Study of the Pointe at Jamestown Detention Pond, James City County, VA |
Dr. Robert E. Nelson |
Bradford M, Cantor (HONORS) |
Historical Records of Stomatal Indices forQuercus and Nyssa from the Southeastern U.S. |
Dr. Robert A. Gastaldo |
C. Kittinger Clark |
Establishing Taphonomic Trends of Coleoptera Using Three Different Carabids Species in a Laboratory Flume System |
Dr. Robert E. Nelson |
C. Kittinger Clark |
High Resolution Stratigraphy of the Latest Permian at Bethulie, Karoo Basin South Africa |
Dr. Robert A. Gastaldo |
Rachel G. Daly (HONORS) |
The Effect on Stomatal Proxies as a Function of Geographical Position Relative to Growing Season Sunlight |
Dr. Robert A. Gastaldo |
Catherine E. Delano |
Geologic Controls on the Origin and Evolution of Coastal Features, Southeastern Gerrish Island, Kittery, Maine |
Dr. Robert E. Nelson |
Taylor M. Kilian |
A Late Pleistocene Coleopteran Fauna from Presumpscot Formation Sediments in Portland, Maine |
Dr. Robert E. Nelson |
William C. Kinder |
Coastal Erosion in Chatham, Massachusetts: Geological and Societal Implications, 1987-2007 |
Dr. Robert E. Nelson |
Sophie S. Newbury |
High Resolution Stratigraphy of the Earliest Permian at Bethulie, Karoo Basin South Africa |
Dr. Robert A. Gastaldo |
Samuel B. Reid |
Fluvial Systems and Carbonate Nodules Reveal Late Permian Climate Change at Wapadsberg Pass, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa |
Dr. Robert A. Gastaldo |
Class of 2007 |
Project Title |
Mentor |
Jamie E. Kline |
Marine Ostracodes from the Latest Pleistocene of Central Maine |
Dr. Robert E. Nelson |
Newt W. Krumdieck |
The Origins of the Norridgewock Sand Plain, Somerset County, Central Maine |
Dr. Robert E. Nelson |
Elizabeth F. Littlefield |
Foraminifera from the Presumpscot Formation |
Dr. Robert E. Nelson |
Janet Weidner |
Rock DetectiveМs Introduction to Whale Ear Bone Fossils for Grades K-12 Link to Rock Detective |
Dr. Robert A. Gastaldo; Mrs. Ruth Deike (Rock Detective) |
Class of 2006 |
Project Title |
Mentor |
Adam Atkinson-Lewis |
Arc-GIS Protocols for Evaluating Spatio-temporal Volcanic Emission Data: Co2Emissions from a New Volcanic Province off the Southern Coast of Iceland |
Dr. Jennifer D. Shosa |
Katherine E. Curtis (HONORS) |
A Dynamic 3-d Model of the Seasonal Surface and Subsurface Flow in the Belgrade Lakes Watershed, South-central Maine |
Dr. Jennifer D. Shosa |
Jason G. Foster |
Delineation of Shallow Groundwater in the Mantled Karst Aquifers of Basin Two, Savoy Experimental Watershed, Northwest Arkansas (completed AY04-05) |
Dr. Jennifer D. Shosa |
Lora B. Golann |
The Skeleton in Maine's Closet: Controversy Surrounding the Allagash Wilderness Waterway |
Dr. Bruce F. Rueger |
John M. Goss |
Monitoring Surface Displacement around the Colby Green |
Dr. Robert E. Nelson |
Kathyrn M. Lidington |
Variation in Beach Profiles and Sediment Characteristics at Popham Beach, Phippsburg, ME |
Dr. Robert E. Nelson |
Lindsay B. Masters |
(1) Development of Protocols for Petro-chemical Analysis of Seafloor Basalts and (2) Petrological Analysis of Seafloor Basalts |
Dr. Jennifer D. Shosa |
Theodore F. McDermott |
Analysis of Soil Potential for Future Development in Waterville and Oakland, ME |
Dr. Robert E. Nelson |
Elizabeth Mollo-Christensen |
Potential Effects of Deep-Ocean Carbon Dioxide Sequestration on Foraminifera |
Dr. Robert A. Gastaldo |
Daniel W. Pace |
Characteristics of Early Triassic Fluvial Systems in the Karoo Basin С Carlton Heights |
Dr. Robert A. Gastaldo |
Daniel W. Pace |
Origin and Evolution of Spinel Cumulates in the Moxie Mountain Pluton |
Dr. Donald B. Allen |
Marcy W. Rolerson |
Katbergia gen. nov., Early Triassic Burrow Systems from the Katberg Sandstone, South Africa ( .pdf reprintavailable) |
Dr. Robert A. Gastaldo |
Christopher J. Russoniello (HONORS) |
(1) Development of a Research Plan for a Hydrogeological Investigation of the Serpentine Bog, and (2) Quantification of Seasonal Groundwater Flux Through the Southern Portion of the Serpentine Bog in South-central Maine |
Dr. Jennifer D.Shosa |
Samuel S. Weeks |
Analysis and Interpretation of the Summit Point Member, an Accreted, Upper Triassic (Karnian-norian), Dachstein-type Reef, Martin Bridge and Scotch Creek Formations, Wallowa Terrane, Oregon |
Dr. Robert A. Gastaldo |
Class of 2005 |
Project Title |
Mentor |
Elissa J.Baim |
Formation and Deformation of the Waterville Formation as Manifested Through X-ray Diffraction and Supplemental Research |
Dr. Bruce F. Rueger; Dr. Donald B. Allen |
Sarah E. Dunham |
Rock DetectiveМs Introduction to Kaolin for Grades K-12 Link to Rock Detective |
Dr. Robert A. Gastaldo; Mrs. Ruth Deike (Rock Detective) |
Sam W. Gray |
Search for the Elusive Permian-Triassic РLaminitesП in the Karoo Basin, South Africa |
Dr. Robert A. Gastaldo |
Darren J. Larsen |
Re-Evaluation of Taxodiaceous Taxa from the Late Paleocene Sentinel Butte Member, Fort Union Formation, central North Dakota: A Scanning Electron Analysis of Morphology and Anatomy |
Dr. Robert E. Nelson |
Mallory C. Young |
Geological and Historical Investigation of the Belgrade Lakes Watershed |
Dr. Bruce F. Rueger |
Class of 2004 |
Project Title |
Mentor |
Lorraine M. Beane |
A Geospatial Investigation of Water Availability and Water Stress in India |
Dr. Robert A. Gastaldo |
Mary S. Bierwirth |
A Preliminary Investigation of Colby's Geothermal Wells |
Dr. Timothy Meckel |
Matthew T. LaPaglia |
Determination of Maximum Stream-Flow Boundary Conditions in Perkins Brook via Experimental Means |
Dr. Robert E. Nelson |
Robin H.
Nesbeda |
Sedimentological and Geochemical Characterization of East Pond, Belgrade Lakes Watershed, central Maine ( .pdf reprintavailable) |
Dr. Robert A. Gastaldo |
Robert W. Selover |
A New Invertebrate Fossil Locality in the Trout Valley Formation of northern Maine ( .pdf reprint available) |
Dr. Robert A. Gastaldo |
Robert W. Selover |
A new interpretation of the Wagendrift Section near Estcourt, KwaZulu Natal Province, South Africa ( .pdf reprintavailable) |
Dr. Robert A. Gastaldo |
Class of 2003 |
Project Title |
Mentor |
Jonathan P.
Allen |
Sedimentology & Plant Taphonomy of the Trout Brook Formation, Middle Devonian, Maine ( .pdf reprint available) |
Dr. Robert A. Gastaldo |
Christopher J. Becker |
Petrographic Analysis of Moxie Mountain |
Dr. Donald B. Allen |
Eleanor S. Boyce |
Detailed petrologic investigations of the Sloko Group volcanics, Juneau Icefield, northern British Columbia |
Dr. Donald B. Allen |
Beth E. Dushman |
An Investigation of the Surface Water Geochemistry at the Lake-Wetland Interface in North Bay, Belgrade Lakes, Maine |
Dr. Jennifer D. Shosa |
Amy L.
Lansdale |
Hydrogeochemical Analysis of a Contaminated Industrial Site |
Dr. Jennifer D. Shosa |
Justin E.
Ossolinski |
An Investigation of the Hydrogeochemical Dynamics of a Forested Peat Land in Central Maine |
Dr. Jennifer D. Shosa |
Class of 2002 |
Project Title |
Mentor |
Matthew Charles |
Characterization of an Isoetalean Lycopsid from the Mississippian of Alabama |
Dr. Robert A. Gastaldo |
Nathaniel Grubbs |
The Hydrology of the Kennebec River Watershed: A Preliminary Survey |
Dr. Jennifer D. Shosa |
Carolyn F. Lindley |
Palynofacies Characterization of Holocene Bay Sediments from the Mobile-Tensaw River System, Alabama |
Dr. Robert A. Gastaldo |
Matthew J. Severs |
Sedimentological History of Warwick Pond, Bermuda |
Dr. Robert A. Gastaldo; Dr. Bruce F. Rueger |
Matthew J. Severs |
Petrochemical Investigation of the southern lobe of the Moxie Pluton, Maine |
Dr. Donald B. Allen |
William Simpson |
Reconnaissance Map of Camp 32 Nunatuk, Alaska |
Dr. Donald B. Allen, Dr. Robert A. Gastaldo |
Michael Terkla |
Middle Devonian Arthropod Remains from the Trout Valley Formation of North-central Maine |
Dr. Robert E. Nelson |
Class of 2001 |
Project Title |
Mentor |
Paul Dante |
Stream Bank Slope Stability: A Case Study |
Dr. Robert E. Nelson |
David Fuente |
Correlation of Thermal Infrared Multispectral Scanner (TIMS) and FTIR Data |
Dr. Donald B. Allen |
Matthew Houlahan |
Testing of TIMS Image Limitations Concerning Weathering and Alteration Products of Rock Types |
Dr. Donald B. Allen |
MaryLee Murphy |
Secondary Upwelling Instabilities Developed in High Rayleigh Number Convection: Possible Applications to Hot Spots |
Dr. Jennifer D. Shosa |
Logan Perkins |
A Case Study of Geoscience Education and Assessment: Designing and Implementing a Geologic Mapping Class for Students with no Prior Geology Knowledge Link to Rock Detective |
Dr. Robert A. Gastaldo; Dr. Jennifer D. Shosa; Mrs. Ruth Deike (Rock Detective) |
Anna K. Randall |
Emerging Paradigms of Granite Genesis: Incorporation in K-12 Geoscience Education Link to Rock Detective |
Dr. Robert A. Gastaldo, Mrs. Ruth Deike (Rock Detective) |
Will Tackaberry |
Sedimentology and Holocene History of Spittal Pond, Bermuda ( reprint available) |
Dr. Robert A. Gastaldo; Dr. Bruce F. Rueger |
Melissa Trout |
A Morphometric Analysis of Insect Damage onNeuropteris and Implications for Paleozoic Herbivory |
Dr. Robert E. Nelson; Dr. Conrad Labandeira(USNM) |
Steven Tweedie |
Groundwater Movement under Crossroads Landfill: Norridgewock, ME |
Dr. Jennifer D. Shosa |
Laura J. Wilcox |
Use of Hydraulic Test Data to Evaluate Electro Osmosis Remediation Performance |
Dr. Jennifer D. Shosa |
Class of 2000 |
Project Title |
Mentor |
Michael P. Eller and Laura M. Blythe |
Transient Topography of Popham Beach, Phippsburg, ME |
Dr. Robert E. Nelson |
Gregory M. Parzych |
A Geologic Map of Colby College |
Dr. Robert E. Nelson |
Adam J. Schwartz (SENIOR SCHOLARS) |
Rock Identification in the Souther Providence Range, East Mojave Desert Wilderness, San Bernadine, California, Using TIMS Images |
Dr. Donald B. Allen |
Taylor A. Tribble (SENIOR SCHOLARS) |
Grouth-truthing TIMS Images |
Dr. Donald B. Allen |
Jay P. Zarnetske |
Sound Attenuation in an Artificial Rock Fracture: A Study of in situ Remediation Technology Enhancement |
Dr. Robert E. Nelson |
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