[CML #17565] Fwd: Cave and karst news and announcements from NCKRI

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От кого: George Veni <>
Кому: George Veni <>
Дата: Среда, 14 июля 2021, 19:09 +03:00
Тема: Cave and karst news and announcements from NCKRI

Dear Friends,

Many good things are happening with NCKRI and our friends around the world. There are even news messages within the news messages below. For example, see the International Union of Speleology’s report on its latest Bulletin, which has a lot of important information too. Here are the items for this message:

The International Year of Caves and Karst: Celebration at UNESCO!

Job Opportunities

NCKRI Job Opportunity: Office Manager
Job Opportunity: Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance Assistant Manager, Texas, USA

Student and Training Opportunities

Virtual Student Federal Service Internship Opportunities at Carlsbad Caverns, USA
Visual KARSYS: Next Online Course Announcement
Virtual Learning Opportunity: Bat Brief—Farmers’ Friends

Various News:

International Show Caves Association Newsletter: Newest Issue Now Available
International Union of Speleology (UIS) Bulletin: Now Available

Conferences and Meetings

Geological Society of America Convention; Call for Karst Abstracts
ERIS 100 Canceled
Central Asian Speleological Forum: Canceled
List of Upcoming Cave and Karst Meetings

Please contact the people and organizations listed below for more information, and feel free to share this message with anyone who may be interested.

George

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The International Year of Caves and Karst: Celebration at UNESCO!

The International Year of Caves and Karst is organized by the International Union of Speleology (UIS) to celebrate caves and karst internationally and teach the world about their importance. The most important celebration is speleological history will occur on 13 September 2021 (originally announced as 14 September but changed) in Paris, France, where the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has invited the UIS to celebrate at UNESCO Headquarters!

The details are being developed, but we expect a hybrid celebration to include speakers who cannot attend in person, and live streaming of the celebration. We also expect that the number of attendees in person may be highly limited because of normal security needs at UNESCO and COVID restrictions. We are working to fill the room with as many ambassadors as possible so they can learn about caves and karst and take the information back to their countries. More updates will be posted as soon as they become available.

For more information about the International Year, visit the website (www.iyck2021.org), UIS Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/uisspeleo), UIS Twitter account (https://twitter.com/uisspeleo), and/or the UIS Instagram page (https://www.instagram.com/uisspeleo/). We welcome your organization to join our more than 200 International Year partners (http://iyck2021.org/index.php/partners/) and to announce your International Year events and activities at http://iyck2021.org/index.php/events/.

George Veni

President, International Union of Speleology

Executive Director, National Cave and Karst Research Institute

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NCKRI Job Opportunity: Office Manager

The US National Cave and Karst Research Institute (NCKRI) is hiring on Office Manager. The job will be based at NCKRI Headquarters in Carlsbad, New Mexico, USA. NCKRI is administered by the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (“New Mexico Tech” or “NMT”) and all applications must be sent to NMT. The application form, information on job benefits, and the contact information for the Human Resources Department at NMT is at https://www.nmt.edu/hr/employment.php. If you have questions about applying for the job, benefits, or want general information about employment at NMT, contact NMT’s Human Resources Department. If you have questions about the job that is not explained in the job description at https://www.nmt.edu/hr/docs/hr/jobs/OfficeMgrNCKRI21-087.pdf, contact George Veni at .

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Job Opportunity: Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance Assistant Manager, Texas, USA

The Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance is seeking to hire an Assistant Manager. The Assistant Manager must be able to work as needed from the office of the Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance focuses on the protection of the Edwards Aquifer, one of the major karst aquifers in the USA. The deadline for applications is 27 August 2021.

For more information visit https://aquiferalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/AssistantManagerJobPosting.pdf

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Virtual Student Federal Service Internship Opportunities at Carlsbad Caverns, USA

Are you a student Interested in caves or bats? Carlsbad Caverns National Park is offering three Virtual Student Federal Service (VSFS) internships starting in the fall. VSFS internships are a great way to gain valuable experience. Apply now through July 31:

Going "Bat"y with Acoustic Monitoring at Carlsbad Caverns (NPS-USA-30)

Analyze bat acoustic data to help understand and protect the 17 species at Carlsbad Caverns National Park, including the park's famous colony of more than 100,000 Brazilian free-tailed bats.

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Analyzing Cave Climate and Visitation (NPS-USA-29)

Are you interested in statistics and climate? Help us analyze climate and visitation data to better understand how visitors affect Carlsbad Caverns National Park's amazing cave resources.

https://vsfs.state.gov/projects/4635. Click or tap if you trust this link." href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fvsfs.state.gov%2Fprojects%2F4635&data=04%7C01%7Cerin_lynch%40nps.gov%7C56763623f21b4631b32808d9455b7807%7C0693b5ba4b184d7b9341f32f400a5494%7C0%7C0%7C637617081431068920%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C2000&sdata=pkjQQ4ErvJzS1XB7MiTw6YbHtjFRwymC513ESKZGajE%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">https://vsfs.state.gov/projects/4635

Documenting Underground Wonders Through Cave Inventory (NPS-USA-28)

Bring cave inventory into the digital age by designing a tablet-based form to document the beautiful geologic wonders of Carlsbad Cavern National Park's many caves.

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Submit your application at

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/605879700

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Visual KARSYS: Next Online Course Announcement

The next Visual KARSYS course will occur online on 20-21 October 2021 in two 3-hour sessions. The course is designed for geologists and hydrogeologists (engineers, academic, students) working in karst environments for applied issues (groundwater resources, natural hazards, geothermy, construction, etc.). It intends to provide steps and tools to attendees who will apply KARSYS by themselves. For more information visit https://www.visualkarsys.com/.

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Virtual Learning Opportunity: Bat Brief—Farmers’ Friends

Why are bats a farmer’s best friend? How do bats play a role in the health of our streams and rivers? What do bats have to do with the cost of your groceries? On 28 July 2021, a 1 p.m. US Central Time, join Bat Conservation International’s Conservation Research Program Manager Amanda Adams, Ph.D., as she explores what makes bats such tremendous economic assets!

Bat Briefs are 30-minute online experiences meant to bring you into the wondrous world of bats through various themes and topics.

REGISTER

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International Show Caves Association Newsletter: Newest Issue Now Available

A new version of the International Show Caves Association (ISCA) Newsletter (July and August 2021) is now ready to download. Visit the following link to the ISCA website in order not to miss anything. Don't forget to share your materials if you want to appear in our social media or in future newsletters.

Have a great summer!

Yours,

Juanjo Tíscar Moya
ISCA Editor

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International Union of Speleology (UIS) Bulletin: Now Available

Dear Members of the Speleological Community,

We are glad to share with you Volume 63-1 of the UIS Bulletin. The PDF Interactive format can be downloaded by clicking on the link: http://uis-speleo.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/uisb631.pdf

The 43 pages of this issue bring the following topics:

• Editorial: “Good News Despite Sad Losses“

• The President’s Column: “Important UIS Changes and Updates”

• International Year of Caves and Karst 2021 and 2022

• Examples of Events Organized for the IYCK around the World

• Brazil joins the Cave Animal of the Year campaign

• Andy Eavis, UIS Past President, honored in the UK

• UIS Prizes 2021: New deadline for nominations

• Brazil will host the 19th International Congress of Speleology in 2025

• New techniques for remote location of unknown caves

• In Memoriam: Jean Nicod (France)

• In Memoriam: Christian Dodelin (France)

• In Memoriam: Adolfo Eraso Romero (Spain)

• Calendar of Events

• 18th International Congress of Speleology 2022

• UIS Bureau 2017/2021

• List of Member Nations

• Annual Contributions and Bank Account

We appreciate your comments and suggestions to improve upcoming issues.

The complete collection (75 issues) are available by clicking on the link: http://uis-speleo.org/index.php/uis-bulletin-bi-annual-newsletter-2/

Visit the UIS and the International Year of Caves and Karst 2021 websites at:

www.uis-speleo.org

http://iyck2021.org/

Best regards

Nivaldo COLZATO (Brazil)

Adjunct Secretary / UIS Bulletin Editor

UIS-Union Internationale de Spéléologie

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Geological Society of America Convention; Call for Karst Abstracts

Dear Friends and Colleagues,

Just a reminder that the abstract deadline for the Fall Geological Society of America (GSA) Meeting in Portland, Oregon, USA (October 10-13, 2021) is rapidly approaching! Submit your abstracts by July 20th (11:59PM). Below is a list of Karst Division sessions, and here is a direct link to the topical sessions:

https://community.geosociety.org/gsa2021/program/technical/topical

We are looking forward to seeing you all in Portland, and are excited for a strong Karst Division presence!

Sincerely,

Dan Jones ()

GSA Karst Division

Primary sponsor

T59. Effects of Carbonate Minerals on Critical Zone Characteristics and Processes.

Leaders: Jonathan Martin; Matthew D. Covington; Laura Toran; Pamela Sullivan; and Jennifer L. Macalady

Endorsers: GSA Karst Division; GSA Hydrogeology Division; National Cave and Karst Research Institute; Karst Waters Institute

Distinct carbonate and silicate mineral properties (e.g., reaction rates, dissolution mechanisms) drive fundamental differences in critical zone characteristics and processes. This session aims to explore how mineralogical compositions affect critical zone processes.

T60. Geoarchaeology of Underwater Caves.

Leaders: Eduard G. Reinhardt; and Matthew Peros

Endorsers: GSA Karst Division; GSA Geoarchaeology Division

Karst cave deposits provide unique paleontological and archaeological evidence of prehistoric life and environment of the Quaternary. This session will highlight the latest paleo-environmental techniques for understanding site formation processes in the phreatic cave environment.

T66. New Frontiers in Cave and Karst Research: In Honor of the International Year of Caves and Karst

Leaders: Daniel Jones; Rachel Bosch; Ellen K. Herman; Patricia N. Kambesis; Lewis Land; Andrew Luhmann; Jason Polk; and Benjamin W. Tobin

Endorsers: GSA Karst Division; GSA Geochronology Division; GSA Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, and Volcanology Division; GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division; GSA Hydrogeology Division; GSA Environmental and Engineering Geology Division; GSA Geophysics and Geodynamics Division; GSA Geobiology and Geomicrobiology Division; National Cave and Karst Research Institute; Karst Waters Institute

We encourage submissions in any field of cave and karst science, with special emphasis on novel techniques, interdisciplinary approaches, and contributions from diverse early career researchers (students, postdocs, and faculty).

T61. Karst Ecosystems and Biogeochemistry

Endorsers: GSA Karst Division; GSA Environmental and Engineering Geology Division; GSA Geobiology and Geomicrobiology Division; GSA Hydrogeology Division; National Cave and Karst Research Institute; Karst Waters Institute

This session seeks abstracts that deal with the study of cave and karst ecosystems, including the identification, quantification, and/or discussion of biota, flora, microbial, and related biogeochemical processes or environments in or near karst features.

T62. Karst Hazards and Monitoring

Endorsers: GSA Karst Division; GSA Environmental and Engineering Geology Division; GSA Geophysics and Geodynamics Division; National Cave and Karst Research Institute; Karst Waters Institute; Geochemical Society

Hazards (sinkholes, groundwater pollution, radon, development, urbanization) and monitoring approaches (data collection, data logging, GIS applications, historical data analyses) in karst landscapes, including technical applications (e.g., LiDAR, 3D scanning, geodatabase development) and management implications (resource management, education, policy, regulation).

T63. Karst Hydrology and Hydrogeology

Endorsers: GSA Karst Division; GSA Environmental and Engineering Geology Division; GSA Hydrogeology Division; National Cave and Karst Research Institute; Karst Waters Institute; Geochemical Society

This session will include abstracts themed around the fundamental aspects of fluid-rock interactions within karst landscapes, including geologic, hydrogeologic, and hydrologic investigations. Appropriate topics range from dye tracing and aquifer processes to surface-subsurface hydrologic interactions and quantitative modeling.

T64. Karst Processes and Speleology

Endorsers: GSA Karst Division; GSA Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, and Volcanology Division; GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division; National Cave and Karst Research Institute; Karst Waters Institute; Geochemical Society

This session covers the myriad of cave and karst forming processes, geomorphic evolution of karst landscapes, and cave system development, including geochemical, morphological, and cave survey studies. Carbonate weathering, diagenesis, hypogene processes, carbonate mineralogy, structural controls, and other related topics are included.

T65. Karst Sedimentary, Paleoclimate, and Historical Records

Cave deposits (sediments, speleothems, tufa, etc.), karst environmental records (sedimentary, underwater deposits, carbonate stratigraphy, etc.), and geoarchaeological and historical investigations to reconstruct or interpret past climates, landscapes, extreme events, land-use histories, and similar phenomena and model or predict future changes.

T67. Pseudo-Karst Processes and Features.

Endorsers: GSA Karst Division; GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division; National Cave and Karst Research Institute; Karst Waters Institute

This session addresses origin, development, depositional processes, biogeology, and management of landscapes and features that morphologically or in other ways resemble karst; examples include caves formed by wave action, fracturing, gravitation movement, melting or cooling of materials, and exotic chemistries.

Co-sponsor

T28. Groundwater–Surface Water Interactions in Streams, Lakes, and Wetlands.

Hydrogeology | Geophysics/Geodynamics | Limnogeology

Leaders: Zeno Levy; and Masaki Hayashi

Endorsers: GSA Hydrogeology Division; GSA Karst Division; GSA Soils and Soil Processes Division

This session encourages contributions that cover research on groundwater–surface water interactions in a broad range of aquatic environments using a variety of methods over multiple scales, including hydrological field measurements, aqueous geochemistry, hydrogeophysics, and mathematical modeling.

T30. Using Hydrochemistry to Conceptualize Relations between Recharge and Discharge in Karst Aquifers.

Geochemistry

Leaders: Rebecca Nunu; and MaryLynn Musgrove

Endorsers: GSA Hydrogeology Division; GSA Karst Division

We welcome submittals that discuss the use of hydrogeochemical analyses in karst terrains to investigate: location of spring recharge areas; time of transport to discharge; source, timing, and nature of recharge; water-rock interaction in spring catchment areas; and flow pathways.

T44. Geophysical Applications to Investigate Mineral, Energy, and Groundwater Resources.

Geophysics/Geodynamics | Economic Geology | Energy Geology

Leaders: Kevin Mickus

Endorsers: GSA Geophysics and Geodynamics Division; GSA Hydrogeology Division; Society of Economic Geologists; GSA Karst Division

Presentations are requested that use geophysics to aid in helping geological investigations, including environmental, archaeology, engineering, karst, geomorphology, hydrology, and near surface geology.

T45. Recent Studies in Near Surface Geophysics to Solve Geological Problems.

Geophysics/Geodynamics | Environmental Geoscience | Engineering Geology

Leaders: Kevin Mickus

Endorsers: GSA Geophysics and Geodynamics Division; GSA Hydrogeology Division; GSA Geoarchaeology Division; GSA Environmental and Engineering Geology Division; GSA Soils and Soil Processes Division; GSA Karst Division

Presentations are requested that use geophysics to aid in helping geological investigations including environmental, archaeology, engineering, karst, geomorphology, hydrology, and near surface geology.

T47. A Showcase of Undergraduate Research in Hydrogeology (Posters).

Hydrogeology

Leaders: Miguel Valencia; Jacob Clyne; Samuel Smidt; Tyler V. King; and Laura Rademacher

Endorsers: GSA Hydrogeology Division; GSA Karst Division; Council on Undergraduate Research Geosciences Division

This session is designed for undergraduates presenting research and senior theses in the field of hydrogeology. Prizes will be awarded for top presentations. Employers and graduate advisers are encouraged to attend.

T48. Addressing Complex Problems in Hydrogeology with Big Data and Machine Learning.

Hydrogeology | Environmental Geoscience | Karst

Leaders: Paul E. Stackelberg; Kenneth Belitz; Mason Stahl; and James J. Butler

Endorsers: GSA Hydrogeology Division; GSA Karst Division; GSA Geoinformatics and Data Science Division

Big data and machine learning can address complex problems in hydrogeology that previously were intractable due to computational and data limitations. Presentations will demonstrate the use of big data and machine learning in overcoming these constraints.

T49. Advances in Understanding Processes at or Near the Groundwater—Surface Water Interface.

Hydrogeology

Leaders: Corey D. Wallace; Mohamad Reza Soltanian; Bhavna Arora; and Daniele Tonina

Endorsers: GSA Karst Division

This session will convey new insights on processes at/near the interface between groundwater and surface water, including fluid, nutrient fluxes, and biogeochemical processes. Field and lab studies, analysis, and computational research will be included.

T51. Basic Data Innovations in Hydrogeological Investigations.

Hydrogeology | Environmental Geoscience | Karst

Leaders: Abraham E. Springer; and William Cunningham

Endorsers: GSA Hydrogeology Division; GSA Environmental and Engineering Geology Division; GSA Karst Division; GSA Geoinformatics and Data Science Division

In a hydrogeological work world increasingly dominated by models, basic data are still required to understand and constrain the framework of hydrogeologic systems. Presentations showcasing innovations in basic hydrogeological data measurement and collection are encouraged.

T52. Coastal and Marine Hydrogeology in an Age of Rising Seas: From the Shore to the Oceanic Ridge.

Hydrogeology | Marine/Coastal Science | Engineering Geology

Leaders: Michael Sukop; Christopher Russoniello; Kevin M. Befus; Martina Rogers; Barret Kurylyk; and Shellie Habel

Endorsers: GSA Hydrogeology Division; GSA Environmental and Engineering Geology Division; GSA Geobiology and Geomicrobiology Division; GSA Geoinformatics and Data Science Division; GSA Marine and Coastal Geoscience Division; GSA Geophysics and Geodynamics Division; GSA Geology and Society Division; GSA Karst Division; GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division; GSA Soils and Soil Processes Division; National Ground Water Association; Soil Science Society of America; International Association of Hydrogeologists; Consortium of Universities for the Advancement of Hydrologic Science Inc. (CUAHSI); American Geophysical Union—Hydrology Division

As sea levels rise, coastal and marine hydrogeology are crucial. Seawater intrusion can impact water supplies, and water table rise affects flooding and infrastructure. The focus in this session will be on climate change, submarine groundwater discharge, benthic exchange, and biogeochemistry.

T53. Geochemical Approaches in Advanced Water Purification and Desalination.

Hydrogeology | Geochemistry | Geomicrobiology

Leaders: Harshad Kulkarni; Drew Johnson; Keisuke Ikehata; Mohammad Alauddin; and Saugata Datta

Endorsers: GSA Hydrogeology Division; GSA Environmental and Engineering Geology Division; GSA Karst Division; Geochemical Society

This session will enhance our understanding of geochemical processes involved in the treatment (advanced purification and desalination) of relatively untapped water resources such as ocean water, wastewater, and brackish and saline groundwater.

T57. Secured Groundwater towards a Sustainable Earth.

Hydrogeology | Environmental Geoscience | Geoscience and Public Policy

Leaders: Abhijit Mukherjee; Alice Aureli; Prosun Bhattacharya; Karen Villholth; Alan MacDonald; and Roger Sathre

Endorsers: GSA Hydrogeology Division; GSA Geology and Society Division; GSA Environmental and Engineering Geology Division; GSA Geoinformatics and Data Science Division; GSA Geology and Health Division; GSA International; International Association of Hydrogeologists; International Society of Groundwater for Sustainable Development (ISGSD); Groundwater Solutions Initiative for Policy and Practice (GRIPP); GSA Karst Division

T58. Water Storage and Transit in Bedrock and Implications for Critical Zone Evolution, Stream Chemistry, Climate, and Ecosystems.

Hydrogeology | Geomorphology | Environmental Geoscience

Leaders: Jill Marshall; David Vinson; and Daniella Rempe

Endorsers: GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division; GSA Karst Division; GSA Geology and Society Division; GSA Soils and Soil Processes Division

Bedrock weathering creates a porous and permeable region for water exchange with the atmosphere, aquifers, and streams. This session welcomes studies across disciplines focused on linking bedrock weathering with water in the Critical Zone.

T115. Geomorphology and Landscape Evolution of Mars.

Planetary Geology | Geomorphology | Hydrogeology

Leaders: Sharon Wilson; Marisa Jasper; and Elena Favaro

Endorsers: GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division; GSA Karst Division

This session focuses on fluvial, lacustrine, aeolian, and crater degradation processes to investigate the geomorphology, geology, and climate history of Mars. We welcome abstracts using orbital and rover data as well as Earth analogues.

T126. Source, Fate, and Roles of Natural Organic Matter in Geochemical Cycling of Metals and Metalloids in Surface and Groundwater Systems.

Geomicrobiology | Geochemistry | Hydrogeology

Leaders: Harshad Kulkarni; Thomas Varner; Mohammad Alauddin; Robert Finkelman; Karen Johannesson; and Saugata Datta

Endorsers: GSA Geology and Health Division; GSA Geobiology and Geomicrobiology Division; GSA Karst Division; Geochemical Society

This session will enhance our understanding of the roles of natural organic matter (NOM) in biogeochemical cycling of trace and redox sensitive elements of human health concerns in surface and groundwater systems.

T138. Glacial Hydrology: Processes Operating within, beneath, and along the Margins of Glaciers and Ice Sheets.

Quaternary Geology

Leaders: Richard Dunn; and Stephen F. Wright

Endorsers: GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division; GSA Karst Division

This session focuses on glacial hydrology processes including, but not restricted to, the evolution of glacial drainage, the influence of hydrology on ice movement, and erosional and depositional processes beneath and adjacent to glaciers.

T141. Reconstruction of Quaternary Paleoenvironments at Regional and Global Scales: A Tribute to Eric C. Grimm (1951–2020).

Quaternary Geology | Geoinformatics | Paleoclimatology/Paleoceanography

Leaders: Rolfe Mandel; Julie Brigham-Grette; and Cathy Whitlock

Endorsers: GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division; GSA Geobiology and Geomicrobiology Division; GSA Geochronology Division; GSA Geoinformatics and Data Science Division; GSA Geoarchaeology Division; American Quaternary Association; GSA Sedimentary Geology Division; GSA Karst Division; Paleontological Society

Quaternary scientists mourn the loss of Eric Grimm, renowned for his studies of Quaternary paleoecology and paleoclimatology. This session highlights how Eric’s studies and development of databases and models influenced multiproxy reconstructions of Quaternary paleoenvironments at regional and global scales.

T144. Intersections of Sustainability and Geosciences.

Environmental Geoscience | Geoscience Education | Geoscience and Public Policy

Leaders: Leslie North; and Robert Brinkmann

Endorsers: GSA Karst Division; GSA Soils and Soil Processes Division

The session seeks to highlight works that combine the fields of sustainability and geoscience to examine or educate about environmental and/or societal problems. Topics such as water management, pollution, and climate change will be explored.

T150. Geoscience and Hydrology of Your Public Lands: STEM Internships, Research, Science, Mapping, Resource Management, and Education.

Geoscience and Public Policy | Geoscience Information/Communication | Geoscience Education

Leaders: Jason P. Kenworthy; Matthew Dawson; Limaris Soto; Kiersten Jarvis; Brent H. Breithaupt; and F. Edwin Harvey

Endorsers: U.S. National Park Service; U.S. Forest Service; U.S. Bureau of Land Management; GSA Environmental and Engineering Geology Division; GSA Karst Division; GSA Geology and Society Division; GSA Soils and Soil Processes Division

An interdisciplinary forum for geoscientists, land managers, Geoscientists in the Parks, Scientists in Parks, and GeoCorpsTM America participants or sponsors, as well as educators, to present their work and describe its relevance to the public and land managers.

T156. Building Trust Using Science Communication and Education within Diverse Communities.

Geoscience Education | Geoscience Information/Communication | Geoscience and Public Policy

Leaders: Leila Joyce; Darryl Reano; Angel Garcia; and Michael Buck

Endorsers: GSA Geology and Society Division; GSA Geoscience Education Division; GSA Diversity in the Geosciences Committee; GSA Karst Division; GSA Soils and Soil Processes Division

This session will answer calls for more authentic collaborations between geoscientists and historically marginalized communities.

T157. Celebrating Innovative and Effective Approaches to Implementing the Next Generation Science Standards in Earth and Space Science Education (NGSS-ESS).

Geoscience Education

Leaders: Aida Awad; Margaret Holzer; and Edward Robeck

Endorsers: National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT); American Geophysical Union; American Geosciences Institute; National Earth Science Teachers Association; GSA Geoscience Education Division; GSA Karst Division; GSA Geology and Society Division

The NGSS-ESS presents challenges and opportunities for teaching, learning, assessment, and professional development in K–16 education. This session presents resources that highlight approaches to the challenges of implementing the NGSS-ESS while demonstrating where opportunities exist for continuing these efforts.

T168. Undergraduate Research Posters by 2YC and 4YCU Geoscience Students (Posters).

Geoscience Education

Leaders: Adrianne Leinbach; Gretchen L. Miller; and Stephanie Rollins

Endorsers: National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT); National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT) Geo2YC Division; International Association for Geoscience Diversity; National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT) Geoscience Education Research (GER) Division; GSA Geoscience Education Division; GSA Karst Division; Council on Undergraduate Research Geosciences Division

This session is designed for two-year college (2YC) and four-year college and university (4YCU) students presenting research posters in any subdiscipline of geoscience.

T171. Data-Driven Approaches Deciphering Water and Carbon Cycles in Earth-Surface Systems.

Geoinformatics | Hydrogeology | Environmental Geoscience

Leaders: Tao Wen; Shuang Zhang; and Mingsong Li

Endorsers: GSA Karst Division; GSA Energy Geology Division; GSA Soils and Soil Processes Division; GSA Geoinformatics and Data Science Division

This session seeks abstracts ranging from the development of advanced data-analysis techniques and the application of data-driven methods to gain understanding of water and carbon cycling in coupled human-natural Earth surface systems.

T175. Coastal Geoarchaeology: New Research above and below Sea Level.

Geoarchaeology | Marine/Coastal Science | Geomorphology

Leaders: Loren Davis; Laura Murphy; and Leila Joyce

Endorsers: GSA Geoarchaeology Division; GSA Marine and Coastal Geoscience Division; GSA Karst Division

We welcome papers on coastal environments as they relate to the archaeological record, including approaches to locating and investigating underwater, submerged, and intertidal sites, and the monitoring and management of coastal erosion at archaeological sites.

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ERIS 100 Canceled

Dear colleagues,

Given the serious challenges the COVID-19 pandemic is still posing worldwide and that ERIS 100 - The 1st International Karst Science Forum was meant to mark and celebrate the ERIS (Emil Racovita Institute of Speleology) Centennial in 2020, we regretfully announce that the Event, originally scheduled to take place in Bucharest, Romania, in June 2020, and later postponed to 2021, has been entirely canceled.

Having spent months planning the Forum in 2019 and 2020 with our Organizing Committee, keynote speakers, participants, and event partners, we are sincerely disappointed not to be able to greet you in Bucharest. However, we live in unprecedented times when health and human life take absolute priority, and staging a scientific event focused on experiential and dynamic on-site experiences is neither possible nor advisable at this point. To adapt to the new context, we consider the possibility to rethink an international event dedicated to Karst Science in a setting that would best accommodate online attendance.

We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding. Stay healthy and safe.

With warmest regards,

Ioana Meleg

On behalf of the ERIS 100 Organizing Committee

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Central Asian Speleological Forum: Canceled

The Central Asian Speleological Forum, which was originally schedule for August 2020 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, and then postponed because of COVD-19, has now been cancelled.

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List of Upcoming Cave and Karst Meetings

If you are interested in any of the following events, contact the organizers directly to learn if they are still planned as announced below.

1) National Speleological Society Convention, 26-30 July 2021 (virtual conference), http://nss2021.caves.org/

2) 34th International Geographical Congress karst sessions: Global Karst Critical Zone and Land Use Planning in Karst, 16-20 August 2021 (Istanbul, Turkey), https://www.igc2020.org/en/KARST%20COMMISSION.html

3) International Association of Hydrogeologists 47th Congress, 22-27 August 2021 (São Paulo, Brazil), https://iah2021brazil.org/en/

4) 19th International Symposium on Vulcanospeleology, 28 August - 3 September 2021 (Catania, Italy), http://www.19isvetna.com/

5) ALCADI 2020: International Symposium on History of Speleology and Karstology (ALps, CArpathians and DInarides), 3-5 September 2021 (Gorizia, Italy), contact:

6) International Association of Hydrogeologists 48th Congress, 6-10 September 2021 (Brussels, Belgium), https://iah2021belgium.org/

7) Fort Stanton Cave Science Conference, September 2021 (Socorro, New Mexico, USA), https://geoinfo.nmt.edu/FtStanton/home.cfm

8) 26th International Cave Bear Symposium, 30 September - 3 October 2021 (Reiss-Engelhorn-Museen, Mannheim, Germany),

9) Geological Society of America Convention, 10-13 October 2021 (Portland, Oregon, USA), https://community.geosociety.org/gsa2021/home

10) National Caves Association Convention, 10-14 October 2021 (Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri, USA), http://members.cavern.com/Content/Convention/Convention%20Registration%20Form%202021.pdf

11) US Geological Survey Karst Interest Group Meeting, 19-21 October 2021 (Nashville, Tennessee, USA), https://www.usgs.gov/mission-areas/water-resources/science/karst-interest-group-kig-2020-workshop?qt-science_center_objects=0#qt-science_center_objects

12) Australian Cave and Karst Management Association Conference, 18-22 October 2021 (Wellington Caves, New South Wales, Australia), for more information:

13) 6th EuroSpeleo Protection Symposium, 26-30 October 2021 (Isle of Vilm, Germany), contact

14) Speleo Kamaraton, 29 October – 1 November 2021 (Marina di Camerota, Salerno, Italy), http://www.speleokamaraton.eu/

15) 23rd National Cave and Karst Management Symposium, 1-5 November 2021 (San Marcos, Texas, USA), https://symposium2021.nckms.org/

16) XV Mexican National Congress of Speleology, 29 October to 2 November 2021 (Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico), https://umae.org/congreso2021/.

17) European Cave Rescue Association Meeting, postponed to late spring or November 2021 (Cantabria, Spain), https://caverescue.eu/ecra-meeting-2020-cantabria-spain/

18) Conference of the Arabian Journal of Geosciences, Cave and Karst Session, 25-28 November 2021 (Istanbul, Turkey), https://www.cajg.org/

19) Karst Record IX (KR9) Conference, postponed to 2022 (Innsbruck, Austria), https://www.uibk.ac.at/congress/kr9/

20) 14th International Symposium on Pseudokarst, postponed to Spring 2022, https://14pseudokarst.wonders4you.com/

21) 36th Brazilian Congress of Speleology, 3-6 June 2022 (Brasilia, Brazil), http://36cbe.org.br/

22) EuroKarst 2022: The European Congress on Karst Hydrogeology and Carbonate Reservoirs, probably June 2022 (Málaga, Spain), http://www.eurokarst.org/

23) 18th International Congress of Speleology, 24-31 July 2022 (Savoie Technolac, Le Bourget du Lac, Savoie, France), http://uis2021.speleos.fr/

24) 19th International Congress of Speleology, July 2025 (Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil), for preliminary information see volume 63-1 of the UIS Bulletin at http://uis-speleo.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/uisb631.pdf

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George Veni, PhD

Executive Director, National Cave and Karst Research Institute (NCKRI)

and

President, International Union of Speleology (UIS)

NCKRI address (primary)

400-1 Cascades Avenue

Carlsbad, New Mexico 88220 USA

Office: +575-887-5517

Mobile: +210-863-5919

Fax: +575-887-5523

www.nckri.org

UIS address

Titov trg 2

Postojna, 6230 Slovenia

www.uis-speleo.org

www.iyck2021.org

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Bulat Mavlyudov