Fargo, N.D. – NDSU students and faculty are presenting their research at the annual meeting of the Geological Society of America Oct. 9-12 at the Minneapolis Convention Center.

Alexander Smith, a student in the geosciences graduate program, will present on paleoclimatology and paleoceanography on the Friis Hills in Antarctica.

Kristin Alstadt, who recently graduated with a master’s degree in mechanical engineering, will present on advances in geochemistry. She will specifically speak about studies performed on molecular interactions in oil shale at NDSU.

Jason Triplett, a mechanical engineering doctoral student, will focus his presentation on mineralogy and environmental geoscience. Triplett will present on a type of rock and/or soil that has a potential for health concerns in North Dakota.

Allan Ashworth, Distinguished Professor of geosciences, will present on the Moorhead Low Water Phase in the Fargo-Moorhead area and its connection with the Lake Agassiz basin in North Dakota.

Kenneth Lepper, associate professor of geosciences, will present on quartenary geology. He will speak about testing done on Lake Agassiz’s shoreline to understand the connection between lake level changes and climate change.

Brian Slator, professor of computer science, will present on eGEO software, which allows students to travel in a fictional planet to complete tasks on environmental issues.

Approximately 6,000 scientists are expected to attend the meeting. The meeting will host a variety of sessions, courses, workshops and events. For information on other speakers and exhibits visit, www.geosociety.org/meetings/2011