Christopher L Atchison
Associate Professor
Department of Geology
University of Cincinnati
United States of America
Biography
Dr. Atchison specializes in Geoscience Education. His research interests include fostering full access and inclusion in the Earth Sciences for students with sensory and orthopedic disabilities. He is the Executive Director of the International Association for Geoscience Diversity (www.TheIAGD.org), an organization charged with advocating for students and geoscientists with disabilities, while promoting an accessible pathway into the Geoscience workforce through the development of innovative and inclusive research opportunities and instructional strategies.
Research Interest
His research interests include fostering full access and inclusion in the Earth Sciences for students with sensory and orthopedic disabilities.
Publications
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Atchison, C.L. & Houlton, H. (2014). The geoscience community behind the first fully-accessible GSA field trip. GeoSpectrum. American Geosciences Institute, Alexandria, VA. Fall 2014, 68-69.
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Stokes, A. & Atchison, C.L. (2015). Getting out more: Diverse perspectives on accessible geoscience fieldwork, Geoscientist. Geological Society of London. 25(4), 16-19.
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Atchison, C.L. & Gilley, B.H. (2015). Geology for everyone: Making the field accessible. Earth. American Geosciences Institute, Alexandria, VA, September, 24-33
