The City as the Field

In this webinar, we will showcase the project Introducing Geophysics for Urban and Near-surface Applications (IGUaNA). This project includes a set of curricular modules that feature the applications of shallow geophysical techniques to societally-relevant, real-world problems that are designed to help attract a more diverse population of students to the geosciences. These modules support the development of students' quantitative and critical thinking skills by providing meaningful opportunities to apply those skills using authentic datasets related to (1) examining salt marsh pollution and restoration, (2) identifying historical burial grounds and urban infrastructure, and (3) urban renewal planning. Seismic, ground penetrating radar (GPR), electrical resistivity and electromagnetic induction geophysical datasets are explored in these modules. We will focus on summarizing the content of the modules, give examples of instructional materials, and illustrate how these materials may be integrated into introductory STEM courses.
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