Donna Jurdy, Earth and Planetary Sciences, Northwestern University Title: SETI: The Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence - Perspectives of an Earth Scientist Host: Julie Bowles Abstract:

Ben Winkelman, Talos Energy Student Career Event Host: Geosciences Department Abstract:

Brett Denevi, Applied Physics Laboratory, Johns Hopkins University Title: Our Goals for Lunar Science and Exploration Host: Julie Bowles Abstract: NASA has recently announced plans to refocus its attention on the Moon as a cornerstone for Solar System science and exploration. However, […]

Edward Evenson, Lehigh University Title: Charles Darwin, Geologist, and the Origin of Darwin’s Boulders, Tierra del Fuego Host: Julie Bowles Abstract:

Julie Elliott, EarthScope Speaker, Purdue University Title: Active Deformation in Alaska and Western Canada Observed with GPS Host: Julie Bowles Abstract:

Ethan Theuerkauf, Illinois State Geological Survey Title: Rates, processes, and impacts of coastal geologic change along Western Lake Michigan Host: Elmo Rawling/John Isbell Abstract:

Eric Carson, Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey Title: The River That Flows Uphill: Late Cenozoic evolution of the lower Wisconsin River valley, stream piracy, and Quaternary reorganization of North American mid-continent drainage systems Host: Elmo Rawling Abstract:

Ellen Cowen, Appalacian State University Title: Alaskan Tidewater Glacier Cycle: Can Sediment Flux overcome Climate Change? Host: John Isbell Abstract:

In the spirit of communicating science in plain words, the Up-Goer Five Challenge dares you to explain your scientific interests using only the 1000 most common words in the English language. It is Inspired by this xkcd comic which describes the Saturn V moon rocket using such limited words.