Riggs Group Current Research

Research in the Riggs Group focuses on field based learning in a wide variety of contexts. We have research projects, past and present, which have focused on undergraduate learning in field and related spatial and temporal skills development, as well as applications of field based geoscience to enhance the learning of Native American students and non-majors. Links to current projects and past publications are highlighted below.

Field Navigation, Cognition and Problem Solving

Spatial Visualization - Visual Penetrative Ability

Field Geoscience for Native Americans

Field Geoscience for Pre- and In-Service Teachers

Geology Research - Field-Based Fracture Studies