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Photos from PDA #1 (February 14-16, 2008)

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PDA 1: February 14 (noon) -16 (3:30pm), 2008 in Austin, TX - TOPIC: BIG SCIENCE

PDA 1: February 14 (noon) -16 (3:30pm), 2008 in Austin, TX - TOPIC: BIG SCIENCE

Fossil foraminifera (above) from the San Joaquin Basin near Bakersfield, CA are used to determine the paleoenvironment nearly 5 million years ago. Fossils help us understand the time frame geologist are working within, as well as the paleo-environment.

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Establish the TXESS Revolution as a model for other states.
Increase diversity in the geosciences by working with minority-serving Texas teachers.
Prepare teachers for the new Earth and Space Science course.

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Shell Oil
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The University of South Florida

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