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Glaciologists’ experiments lead to slip law for better forecasts of glacier speed, sea-level rise

A paper published online today by the journal Science describes the new slip law and the experiments and data that motivate it. Authors are Lucas Zoet, a postdoctoral research associate at Iowa State from 2012 to 2015 and now an assistant professor of geoscience at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Iverson. Why do glaciologists need … Continue reading Glaciologists’ experiments lead to slip law for better forecasts of glacier speed, sea-level rise

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Schedule for ISU Geology Alumni Reunion June 28-30

The ISU Geology Alumni Reunion is coming up quickly, and we’re excited to see each of you soon in Shell, WY! Below is the schedule of events to help you and your party better plan your travel to Wyoming. Please be aware that the horseback rides through White Creek Canyon on June 29 have been … Continue reading Schedule for ISU Geology Alumni Reunion June 28-30

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Dr. Betsy Swanner’s research highlighted in College News

An experiment conducted by Dr. Betsy Swanner recently made headlines in College News. Follow this link for more information:

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Field Trip to the Swiss Alps!

The trip will lead us to the Alps next August 3-17, 2018 and we will get to see some extraordinary geology. Read about it here https://structure.ge-at.iastate.edu/2017/11/02/field-trip-to-the-swiss-alps/

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Dr. Betsy Swanner receives donated spectrophotometer

On June 15, the Geobiology Lab received a donation of a DR1900 field spectrophotometer from Hach here in Ames. The donation was facilitated through LAS/ISU Foundation Executive Director of Development Michael Gens. Hach Director of Operations Dr. Thorsten Bergemann graciously delivered the device in person on Thursday. Dr. Swanner and her team will use this … Continue reading Dr. Betsy Swanner receives donated spectrophotometer