i4 Initiative - GEOLOGY
Art Rocks!
Professor Jones and Professor Hyatt have been working in Georgia’s “Little Grand Canyon” to determine how the landscape has been altered by human-induced soil erosion, while also providing an artistic look/perspective at the topic.
It is an unusual partnership. Hyatt collected sediment cores for hands-on projects, mapped the site and used ground penetrating radar to map deposits below the ground, while Jones has painted these sites.
Abstract
Here we examine the art and geology of an impressive research site in Georgia.
Previous and new multimedia explain the geologic controls and sediment core records of massive soil erosion at Providence Canyon State Park in Georgia.
Our work utilizes virtual tour technology and features interactions between an earth scientist and an award winning landscape artist.
Read the complete storyline here.
Learn more…
- Learning Tools in Earth Science – interactive mineral identification and virtual field trip site
- Eastern Arboretum – interactive imagery and resources for Eastern’s on-campus arboretum (enables users to move through these environments during different seasons (e.g. see the virtual walks page)
- Andover Lake site – student centered research that examines sedimentary records within Andover Lake, CT. Several videos are on this site
- Developing Interdisciplinary Multimedia Resouces that Examine The Geomorphology of Providence Canyon State Park, Southwest, GA. (Jason:do you have entire poster avialable, this one is cut in half )
- Ground Penetrating Radar Analysisof the Alluvial Sediment Fill in Providence Canyon State Park, Southwest Georgia
- Building K-12 Supporting Resources for Digital Media
- Comparison of Vibracore Records of massive Human-Induced Erosion at Providence Canyon State Park in Southwest Georgia
- Embedding Undergraduate Research within Multidisciplinary Investigations of Landscape Change at Providence Canyon State Park
- Records of Erosion and Deposition
- Click here to download a line drawing of the Providence State Park Canyon and color in your own canyon painting just like Andy did.
- Download a PDF copy of The Dynamic Earth: Art Rocks poster
- Look for these labels on Connecticut Science Center exhibits that support the content of this program
i4 Initiative Podcast
Title: Art Rocks with Drew Hyatt
Abstract: Geologic processes such as erosion, weathering and plate tectonics shape our land. Often it creates dynamic landscapes that capture the imagination of scientists and artists. Today we are talking with Professor Drew Hyatt of Eastern Connecticut State University in the Environmental Earth Science department. He has been studying geologic elements of a spectacular canyon located in Georgia known as "Georgia's Little Grand Canyon." Founded in 1971 this state park provides a stunning example of the extent to which human-induced soil erosion can alter landscapes.
Listen to Art Rocks with Drew Hyatt Podcast (MP3)
Scientist Bios
James “Drew” Hyatt is chair of the Department of Environmental
Earth Science at Eastern Connecticut State University.
William “Andy” Jones is an associate professor of art at
Eastern Connecticut State University. Click here to read Artist statement.
Gallery Science Programs
The Dirt on DIRT!
Use screen sieves, core samplers and other assorted scientific tools to sort and classify dirt to determine how these properties can be useful to a healthy ecosystem.
Supports GLE 2.3 The Changing Earth (Grades 2 to 3)
Programs take place in our Planet Earth and River of Life Galleries lead by our Gallery Scientists.
Check with Visitor Services upon arrival for a detailed schedule of day’s activities and demonstrations as program times vary daily.
Earthquakes and Faulting in Connecticut
Abstract
From the 1500’s to the present, over 1200 earthquakes have rocked New England; 137 of the originated in the subsurface of Connecticut. A husband-and-wife team of environmental geologist and their students investigate the evidence of fault activity along the two major seismically active zones in the state. By Dr. Cynthia Coron
Read the complete storyline here.
Learn more…
- A multimedia resource developed by faculty at Eastern Connecticut State University (ECSU) and Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) to improve learning in Earth Science.
- Connecticut Geology Earth Science Information for Connecticut Teachers and Students
- Earthquakes pose significant risk to 75 million Americans in 39 States. The USGS is the only Federal agency with responsibility for recording and reporting earthquake activity nationwide
- Connecticut Tremblors Defy Research on Cause By WALTER SULLIVAN, Special to the New York Times
- The Moodus Noises
- Earthquake Hazard Profile
- LCSN, Earthquakes in the Northeastern United States - The Lamont-Doherty Cooperative Seismographic Network (LCSN) monitors earthquakes that occur primarily in the northeastern United States. The goal of the project is to compile a complete earthquake catalog for this region to assess the earthquake hazards, and to study the causes of the earthquakes in the region. The LCSN now operates 40 seismographic stations in seven states: Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Vermont.
- Download a PDF copy of The Dynamic Earth: Earthquakes poster
- Look for these labels on CSC exhibits that support the content of this program
Scientist Bios
Cynthia Coron is a professor of earth science at
Southern Connecticut State University.
Richard Sams is a hydrologist and high school earth science
teacher at the Greater Hartford Academy of Math and Science.
Gallery Science Programs
Investigate Landforms!
Use a seismograph to detect simulated vibrations associated with seismic activity and to triangulate a hypothetical earthquake. Take core samples to discover what the layered sediments of the earth tell us about the constructive and destructive forces that shaped it. This bookable program compliments the 7.3 Trail Guides which utilize the exhibits in the Planet Earth Gallery which further explain the forces that resulted in the earth’s landforms as they exist today. Supports GLE 7. 3 Landforms (Grades 5 to 8)
NOTE: Programs take place in our Planet Earth and River of Life Galleries lead by our Gallery Scientists.
Check with Visitor Services upon arrival for a detailed schedule of day’s activities and demonstrations as program times vary daily.