6th Biennial Structural Geology and Tectonics Forum

• Bedrock and Structural Geology of Mt. Washington, NH - A Field Trip with Dyk Eusden. Note that participation for this trip is capped to 25 participants by permits. More information about the field trip is available here. 

• Fault Zone Rocks and Processes at Fort Foster Park, Kittery and Two Lights State Park, Cape Elizabeth, Maine with New Drone-based Detailed Mapping - A Field Trip with Mark Swanson. Note that participation for this trip is capped to 25 participants. More information about the field trip is available here. 
• Syn-tectonic Control of Migmatite Structures and the Location of Associated Granite Plutons, Western Maine - A Field Trip with Gary Solar, Paul Tomascak & Mike Brown. Note that participation for this trip is capped to 25 participants. More information about the field trip is available here. 
• Using GMDE in the Classroom and Field - A Workshop with Rick Allmendinger & Paul Karabinos. More information about the workshop is available here. This workshop will take place at Roux Center for the Environment, Room 207. 
• SGTF Welcome Dinner: Daggett Lounge in Thorne Hall, 5:45 PM. Vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options are available.

SGTF Day 1 

• Session 1: Fault Zones from top to bottom.Invited speakers: Elena Miranda & Michele Cooke. Following these talks, we will enjoy a coffee break. Additional talks and posters will follow.
• Lunch at Thorne Dining Hall
• Session 2: Rheology of the lithosphere.Invited speakers: Rachel Bernard & Cailey Condit. Following these talks, we will enjoy a coffee break. Additional talks and posters will follow.
• Dinner at Thorne Dining Hall
• Optional evening programming on Navigating Early Career (Roux Center for the Environment, Room 207). 
  
  

SGTF Day 2

• Session 3: Innovations in inclusive teaching practices. Talks and posters will precede our invited speaker: Chris Atchison, who will be joining us remotely from Alaska. Following his talk, we will enjoy a coffee break. We will then hear an overview of the afternoon field trip objectives from SGTF conveners Emily Peterman and Dave West. Hannah Blatchford and Randy Williams will also present some information about using Strabo2--iPads will be available for participants who would like to give Strabo2 a trial run during the afternoon field trip.
• Boxed Lunch Pickup at Dagggett Lounge, Thorne Dining Hall
• Afternoon field trip to coastal exposures in Harpswell, Maine. We have hired buses (including an accessible bus) and will spend a few hours exploring the structural geology and tectonics of mid-coast Maine (faults, folds, foliations, and fun). We will discuss (and practice) inclusive and accessible field practices, explore the use of drone technology to assist field labs, try out Strabo2, and enjoy the spectacular geology & scenery.
• Dinner at Thorne Dining Hall
• Optional evening programming on topic(s) to be determined by the participants (Roux Center for the Environment, Room 207). 

SGTF Day 3 - The conference concludes on this day.

• Session 4: Adding "t" to Structural Geology and Tectonics.Invited speakers: Margo Odlum & Julie Fosdick. Following these talks, we will enjoy a coffee break. Additional talks and posters will follow.
• Lunch at Thorne Dining Hall
• Session 5: Theme TBD.We are reserving this block for emerging themes that are of interest to the community, based upon the abstracts submitted. Talks and posters plus a final afternoon coffee break.
• Dinner at Thorne Dining Hall
• Optional evening programming on topic(s) to be determined by the participants (Roux Center for the Environment, Room 207). 

• Stratigraphy, Structure, and Metamorphism in the Northern Casco Bay Region, Maine - Field Trip led by Dave West & Emily Peterman. Please note that participation for this 3/4-day trip (we intend to wrap up by ~ 3pm) is capped to 25 participants by permits. More information regarding the objectives of this trip and the logistics are available here. Campus Housing will be closed when we return, so please plan your travel accordingly.
• Orientation Data Workshop- A Workshop led by Fred Vollmer. More information regarding this workshop is available here. This workshop will take place at Roux Center for the Environment, Room 207.

Accomodations

Bowdoin's residential spaces are not air-conditioned, however, a limited number of small fans are available for rent with a small deposit fee at the Summer Programs Information Desk located on the first floor of Coles Tower. Guests may bring their own fans, if desired. 

Hotel Accommodations

A small room block as has been negotiated with the Brunswick Hotel & Tavern.

Please call the hotel directly to book your room. Say you are part of the Structural Geology and Tectonics Forum (SGTF) to secure the negotiated rate.

Brunswick Hotel and Tavern
https://www.thebrunswickhotelandtavern.com/
(207) 837-6565

This rate is available until May 23, 2022, or until the room block is sold out. Rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Campgrounds and RV Parks 

There are a number of sites for camping near the Bowdoin campus. For more information, visit this website for available campgrounds and RV parks in the Midcoast area.

Meals

Dining Service Menu

Meals are prepared by Bowdoin College's award-winning Dining Service, which has received consistent recognition as one of the top food service programs across colleges and universities in the country. Our dining staff takes great care to provide a healthy, sustainable menu during the summer months, as well as during the academic year. Participants in SGTF have the benefit of enjoying the harvest of Bowdoin's organic gardens, which provide a considerable amount of fresh vegetables offered as part of the daily menu. All meals feature vegetarian (V), vegan (VE), dairy free (DF), and gluten free (GF) menu options.

By Car:

Coles Tower (5 Tower Lane, Brunswick, ME) is the registration site for the SGTF. Parking for the SFTF  will be first-come, first-served in the Coffin Street Lot with overflow parking available in the Watson Arena/Farley Field House Parking Lot.

• To reach Brunswick from the south:
  Take the Maine Turnpike to Exit 52 (formerly Exit 9; 295 to Coastal Route 1). Continue on 295 to Exit 28 Route 1 North: Coastal Route, Brunswick/Bath).
• From the north via the Maine Turnpike:
  Take Exit 14, then I-295 to Exit 28 Route 1 North.
• To reach the main campus and Coles Tower:
  From I-295, take Route 1 North/Pleasant Street. Proceed to the third traffic light. Go straight ("To 201/123/24/Maine Street"). Continue straight for approximately 1/2 mile to the second traffic light. Turn right on Maine Street. Continue on Maine Street for approximately 1/2 mile. The Bowdoin campus begins at the intersection of Maine Street and Bath Road, near a large UCC Church.

By Plane:

The closest commercial airport to Bowdoin College is the Portland International Jetport, located in Portland, Maine. It is approximately a 40-minute drive from Bowdoin College. Taxis and rental cars are available at the airport. Taxi fees to Brunswick generally run $40-60. For more information on Ground Transportation from the Portland Jetport to Bowdoin, please click here.

Logan International Airport in Boston is the second closest airport. Concord Coach buses are available from Logan International Airport to Portland, Maine, and from Portland to Brunswick.

While childcare is not offered on campus, below are some resources for area day and overnight options for children during the conference week. 

Bowdoin Babysitters Facebook Group

This is a private Facebook group created to help Bowdoin Students who want to babysit connect with local families. Parents who are looking for a sitter are prompted to post what they are looking for and available students will respond. 

Maine Summer Camps

Explore several area day and overnight camps for children of all ages. The Find-A-Camp tool is helpful in narrowing your search for the perfect match.

There are many things to do on Bowdoin's campus, in downtown Brunswick, and in the surrounding area. 

At Bowdoin: 

• Museum of Art
• Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum

In Downtown Brunswick:

• Joshua L. Chamberlain Museum
• Easy Walking Trails
• Eveningstar (independent movie theater)
• Frontier Cafe, Gallery, and Theatre
• The Theater Project
• Restaurants
• Shopping
• and much more

In the surrounding area:

• Maine Maritime Museum in Bath
• 24-Hour LL Bean Outlet and much much more in Freeport

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In order to attend in-person SGTF events, all attendees must be fully vaccinated and received a booster for COVID-19. All attendees must provide proof of full vaccination and booster using the smartphone app Health Pass by CLEAR while on campus (details on the app for summer programs is forthcoming). If unable to complete the process through the app, participants must bring their CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card(s) along with a valid state or federal ID.

In response to current conditions of the pandemic, participants may be required to participate in COVID-19 surveillance testing and other safety requirements. Updated summer programs protocols will be communicated to participants closer to the conference dates.

Information about COVID-19 restrictions in Maine can be found on the Maine CDC website. Bowdoin also has set up its own COVID-19 resource website.