Barbara EchoHawk

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Barbara EchoHawk

Professor of Geology

Earth and Atmospheric Sciences

Bio

Dr. EchoHawk has more than thirty years of Rocky Mountain geological experience, including resource exploration, engineering geology, professional society program administration, and teaching at undergraduate, graduate, community college, and K-12 levels.

Degree

Other in Science Curriculum and Instruction

University of Colorado

PhD in Geological Sciences

University of Colorado

MS in Geological Sciences

University of Colorado

BS in Earth Sciences

Michigan State University - Honors College

Published Works

  • Green, A., EchoHawk, B. (2024). Investigation into tubular rock structures found on the Weber Formation in Dinosaur National Monument. Metropolitan State University of Denver,
  • Coscarella, N., EchoHawk, B., Kackstaetter, R. U. (2023). Preserving the stratigraphy and analyzing the karst leakage potential at the future Glade Reservoir site. AIPG 2023 60th Annual National Conference,
  • EchoHawk, B. (2022). Natural hazard risk assessment in a changing world. , https://doi.org/10.1130/abs/2022/AM-383834
  • Smith, J., EchoHawk, B. (2022). Feasibility of new helium well development in the Holbrook Basin, Arizona. The Professional Geologist, https://cdn.ymaws.com/aipg.org/resource/resmgr/documents/publications/tpg_2014-2023/2022_tpgaprmayjun.pdf
  • EchoHawk, B., Schoenfeld, E. T. (2020). Building a virtual capstone course to cement cognitive gains. Geological Society of America, Annual Meeting, GSA Connects Online, https://doi.org/10.1130/abs/2020AM-359514
  • Schaeffer, M. E., Huskey, M., EchoHawk, B., Kackstaetter, R. U. (2020). Stratigraphic sequence of Paleocene dacite intrusions and the Fountain Arkose within the aggregate quarry southwest of Lyons, CO. Geological Society of America, Rocky Mountain Section Meeting, Provo, Utah, https://doi.org/10.1130/abs/2020RM-346296
  • Schoenfeld, E. T., EchoHawk, B. (2019). Digging for diamonds: Could Colorado follow the Arkansas model?. Geological Society of America Joint 53rd South-Central/53rd North-Central/71st Rocky Mountain Section Meeting, Manhattan, Kansas, https://doi.org/10.1130/abs/2019SC-327825
  • Barber, T. J., EchoHawk, B. (2019). Sand and sage: A match made in Wyoming. Geological Society of America Joint 53rd South-Central/53rd North-Central/71st Rocky Mountain Section Meeting, Manhattan, Kansas, https://doi.org/10.1130/abs/2019SC-327410
  • Schoenfeld, T., EchoHawk, B. (2019). Digging for diamonds: A new approach for Colorado. 50th Anniversary Binghamton Geomorphology Symposium, Metropolitan State University of Denver,
  • EchoHawk, B. (2019). When drill-baby-drill meets hug-a-tree in the undergraduate classroom. Geological Society of America, Annual Meeting, Phoenix, Arizona, https://doi.org/10.1130/abs/2019AM-341135
  • Kackstaetter, R. U., EchoHawk, B. (2017). A new experience-based Applied Geology degree at Metropolitan State University of Denver accelerates students’ entry into the Geosciences. The Professional Geologist, http://www.modernpubsonline.com/0A3h4ko/TPGAprilMayJune2017/html/index.html?page=24
  • EchoHawk, B. (2016). Cognitive benefits of tying field-based undergraduate research to local geologic events. Geological Society of America Annual Meeting, Denver, Colorado, https://doi.org/10.1130/abs/2016AM-288007
  • EchoHawk, B., Kackstaetter, R. U. (2016). Roadside faults, folds, fossils, crystals, and diamond pipes—Sampling the geologic diversity of northern Colorado. (44, pp 247-266). Geological Society of America (GSA) Field Guides. https://doi.org/10.1130/2016.0044(11)
  • Kackstaetter, R. U., EchoHawk, B. (2016). Success as a small fish in a big pond: A holistic approach to undergraduate geologic education as a competitive advantage for securing post-baccalaureate opportunities. Geological Society of America Annual Meeting, Denver, Colorado, https://doi.org/10.1130/abs/2016AM-287879
  • Ives, V., EchoHawk, B. (2014). Analyzing paleocurrents in marine-marginal marine Cretaceous strata while developing a schema for field work: Undergraduate research.. Geological Society of America Annual Meeting, Vancouver, BC, Canada,
  • Davey, J., EchoHawk, B. (2014). Destruction and origination, effects of the Boulder County Colorado 2013 Flood on geologic features. Geological Society of America Annual Meeting, Vancouver, BC, Canada,
  • EchoHawk, B. (2014). Unconformities: Building geologic knowledge from "missing" time. Geological Society of America Annual Meeting, Vancouver, BC, Canada,
  • EchoHawk, B., Hay, M. C., Kackstaetter, R. U., Todd, W. S. (2014). Participating in undergraduate research builds skills that employers value. The Professional Geologist, AIPG (American Institute of Professional Geologists), www.aipg.org
  • EchoHawk, B. (2013). "Speaking geology" - Using techniques for second language acquisition in post-secondary geology courses for non-majors. Geological Society of America Annual Meeting, Denver, Colorado,
  • Kruger, J. F., Kackstaetter, R. U., Cronoble, M. J., EchoHawk, B. (2013). Effects of acid solutions on the Arbuckle Formation of northern Oklahoma. Geological Society of America Annual Meeting, Denver, Colorado, https://gsa.confex.com/gsa/2013AM/webprogram/Paper231507.html
  • EchoHawk, B. (2011). 2004-2011: Numerous proprietary and technical reports on geology, soils, mineral resources, geologic hazards for transportation projects in the Denver Metropolitan area. Regional Transportation District and various engineering firms,
  • EchoHawk, B. (2009). The complicated history of Valmont Butte, a potential small-scale geoheritage and geomorphosite. Geological Society of America Annual Meeting, Portland, Oregon,
  • Smith, R., EchoHawk, B. (2001). Ecology of Centerra and the High Plains. Advanced Resource Management, Inc.,
  • EchoHawk, B. (2000). Linking art and geology for geoscience educators through GeoArt. Journal of Geoscience Education, National Association of Geoscience Teachers, 48(3), 321-324. .
  • EchoHawk, B. (1999). GeoArt: building knowledge by making rocks. Geological Society of America Annual Meeting, Denver, Colorado,
  • EchoHawk, B. (1996). Reconnaissance report on geologic conditions, Eldorado Management Area, City of Boulder Open Space/Real Estate. ,
  • Harrold, T., EchoHawk, B. (1995). Reconnaissance report on geologic conditions relevant to management of the Hall and Heil properties, Boulder County Parks and Open Space. ,
  • EchoHawk, B. (1994). Differential subsidence as a depositional control, Frontier Formation, south-central Wyoming. American Association of Petroleum Geologists,
  • Geary, E. E., EchoHawk, B. (1994). Earth science for all Americans, 1994-2001: an overview of the Geological Society of America's K-16 educational programs. Geological Society of America, Rocky Mountain Section, 46th Annual Meeting,
  • Anderson, D. R., Anderson, L. B., Varanka-Martin, M., Romagnano, L., Bielenberg, J., Flory, M., EchoHawk, B., Whitworth, J. (1994). Issues of curriculum reform in science, mathematics, and higher order thinking across the disciplines. U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Research and Improvement,
  • EchoHawk, B. (1994). Pre-service elementary teachers ask the experts for scientific-technological advice: results and implications. Geological Society of America, Rocky Mountain Section, 46th Annual Meeting,
  • EchoHawk, B. (1994). Subsidence-controlled lowstand deposits, mid-Cretaceous Frontier Formation, south-central Wyoming. Geological Society of America Annual Meeting, Seattle, Washington,
  • EchoHawk, B. (1993). Sequence stratigraphy and depositional controls, mid-Cretaceous Frontier Formation, south-central Wyoming. University of Colorado at Boulder.
  • EchoHawk, B., Sageman, B. B., Kauffman, G. E. (1993). Trace fossil distribution patterns in Cretaceous facies of the Western Interior Basin, North America. (pp 585-620). Geological Association of Canada Special Publication 39.
  • Merewether, A. E., EchoHawk, B. (1992). Notes for Field Trip 3, Annual Meeting: Rediscover the Rockies, American Association of Petroleum Geologists, Rocky Mountain Section, Casper, WY, Sept 13-19, 1992. U. S. Geological Survey Open-File Report No. OF 92-0512.
  • EchoHawk, B. (1992). Sequence stratigraphy, Frontier Formation, south-central Wyoming: eustatic and tectonic controls. American Association of Petroleum Geologists, Rocky Mountain Section Meeting,
  • EchoHawk, B. (1992). Sequence stratigraphy, Frontier Formation, south-central Wyoming: Eustatic and tectonic influences. (pp 51-60). Wyoming Geological Association.
  • EchoHawk, B. (1990). Sequence stratigraphy and controls on sandstone distribution, Frontier Formation, south-central Wyoming. American Association of Petroleum Geologists, Rocky Mountain Section Meeting,
  • EchoHawk, B. (1987). The Carter Sandstone Member of the Pierre Shale: a Cretaceous shoreline. Geological Society of America, 40th Annual Meeting, Boulder, Colorado,
  • EchoHawk, B. (1986). Alluvial fan systems: process and response. Marathon Oil Denver Research Center,
  • EchoHawk, B. (1986). Controls on fluvial sand-body architecture. Marathon Oil Denver Research Center,
  • EchoHawk, B. (1986). Modelling of aggradation of fluvial systems as a response to progradation. Marathon Oil Denver Research Center,
  • EchoHawk, B. (1985). Hydrocarbon potential of sub-thrust Mesozoic strata, Sweetwater Arch. Gulf Oil Company,
  • EchoHawk, B. (1985). Imbricate thrusting of Mesozoic reservoir rocks, southern Wind River Basin, northern Great Divide Basin, Wyoming. Gulf Oil Corporation,
  • EchoHawk, B. (1984). Hydrocarbon potential of Paleozoic and Mesozoic strata, eastern flank, Moxa Arch. Gulf Oil Corporation,
  • EchoHawk, B. (1983). Effects of gravel cover on structural projections from seismic data, Cokeville-Evanston area, Wyoming. Gulf Oil Corporation,
  • EchoHawk, B. (1983). Relationship of structural lineaments to anhydrite plugging of carbonate porosity, Cedar Creek Anticline, western Williston Basin, Montana. Gulf Oil Corporation,
  • EchoHawk, B. (1982). Potential for sandstone-type uranium ore deposits in Mesozoic strata, southern Front Range-Wet Mountains. Urania Exploration,
  • EchoHawk, B. (1982). Uranium potential in Mesozoic strata, Sangre de Cristo Mountains, south-central Colorado. Urania Exploration,
  • EchoHawk, B. (1981). Uranium mineralization in Morrison Formation and Dakota Sandstone, Grants Mineral Belt, New Mexico. Urania Exploration,

Research Interests

Structural and stratigraphic controls on siliciclastic deposition, Cretaceous Western Interior of North America; engineering geology of the Colorado Front Range; "speaking geology" as a second language: multilingual strategies in teaching/learning geosciences; multiple intelligences applied to geosciences; geoscience education.

Teaching Interests

Stratigraphy, sedimentology, structure, energy and mineral resources, natural hazards, place-based geology (local, state, regional, national parks), geomorphology, introductory physical and historical geology, "geoart", physical geography, science education.

Office Hours

Monday - [3:00 to 3:30]

Tuesday - [10:15 to 11:15]

Wednesday - [3:00 to 3:30]

Thursday - [10:15 to 12:15]

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