Overarching Program Goal: Use geophysics to address a scientific research question or applied geoscience problem of value to society, while operating as effective, professional members of a scientific team, including:
Determine and justify why different geophysics technique(s) are used for specific questions/problems
Conduct a geophysics survey and collect needed data
Contribute effectively to a rotating team structure, taking responsibility for assigned roles and supporting peers to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality data acquisition.
Process and analyze data
Present results, interpretations, and implications, addressing the original question/problem.
Virtual SAGE¶
Break the ice: get to know multiple aspects of each other, instructors and overall program before in-person time
Engage in discussions related to relevant geoscience topics and gain knowledge needed for success in the in-person time (students engaging in active learning and ownership of science topics)
Summarize geoscience and geophysics topics in relation to SAGE target questions/problems (rock properties and geophysics)
Field SAGE¶
Predict reasonable geophysical properties for different types of rocks.
Hypothesize what rock types, physical properties, and geometries are involved in a stratigraphic, structural, or hydrologic problem.
Have sufficient knowledge of multiple geophysical methods including instrumentation, field methods, and method specific details to be able to select appropriate geophysical method(s) to investigate a geological problem.
Explain to a peer the rationale behind the design of a geophysical survey.
Use geophysical equipment in the field to create a dataset, avoiding common pitfalls related to that technique.
Work effectively in a team (e.g., commitment, reliability, leadership, flexibility, clear two-way communication, supportive, inclusive).
Clearly document field data so that it is easily understood by scientists needing to use that data in the future.
Apply advanced theoretical and software/mathematical knowledge of one particular geophysical method to develop a defendable interpretation of a geophysical dataset.
Apply fundamentals of forward and inverse modeling and gain experience with specific data and software selected for the final project
Apply expected (or measured) rock property variability to enhance certainty or uncertainty of a preferred interpretation of geophysical data.
Synthesize various geophysical and geologic data of the target area into a comprehensive geologic interpretation
Highlight implications of the current work (e.g. recommendations, future work, societal).
Clearly communicate results and interpretation of a geophysical field dataset to peer geophysicists, including aspects of the outcomes listed above.
Demonstrate behaviors expected of professional geoscientists (e.g., time management, work preparation, collegiality, health and safety, ethics).