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The Florence Bascom Geoscience Center (FBGC) is at the leading edge of scientific research addressing critical societal issues and providing unbiased data and information to decision makers and the public. Our research center is built around five broad science themes: Paleoclimate & Paleoecology, Landscape Science, Geologic Mapping, Hazards, and Special Geologic Studies.
Scientists from the Florence Bascom Geoscience Center perform laboratory work in support of Task 3 of the Quaternary Geologic Mapping of the Glaciated Regions Project.
Scientists from the Florence Bascom Geoscience Center perform laboratory work in support of Task 3 of the Quaternary Geologic Mapping of the Glaciated Regions Project.
PRISM5 addresses how the world, and particularly the US east coast, is affected by change.
PRISM5 addresses how the world, and particularly the US east coast, is affected by change.
Nick Powell joined the Florence Bascom Geoscience Center in the fall of 2022 as a Geologist working in the Bascom 40Ar/39Ar Dating (BARD) Lab.
Nick Powell joined the Florence Bascom Geoscience Center in the fall of 2022 as a Geologist working in the Bascom 40Ar/39Ar Dating (BARD) Lab.
Allison is a Pathways Student with the Florence Bascom Geoscience Center working on the Glaciated Regions project.
Allison is a Pathways Student with the Florence Bascom Geoscience Center working on the Glaciated Regions project.
Robert Poirier is a Research Geologist at the Florence Bascom Geoscience Center of the U.S. Geological Survey.
Robert Poirier is a Research Geologist at the Florence Bascom Geoscience Center of the U.S. Geological Survey.
Photograph of a boulder (glacial drop stone) in Massachusetts taken during field work for Task 1.
Photograph of a boulder (glacial drop stone) in Massachusetts taken during field work for Task 1.
This video is a brief but informative introduction to the life and work of Florence Bascom, the first woman hired by USGS! It describes the significance of her accomplishments at USGS and the legacy of her work beyond geology.
This video is a brief but informative introduction to the life and work of Florence Bascom, the first woman hired by USGS! It describes the significance of her accomplishments at USGS and the legacy of her work beyond geology.
The USGS Florence Bascom Geoscience Center (FBGC) is at the leading edge of scientific research addressing critical societal issues and providing unbiased data and information to decision makers and the public.
The USGS Florence Bascom Geoscience Center (FBGC) is at the leading edge of scientific research addressing critical societal issues and providing unbiased data and information to decision makers and the public.
This video highlights paleoecology and ecosystems restoration science being conducted by the USGS Florence Bascom Geoscience Center (FBGC).
This video highlights paleoecology and ecosystems restoration science being conducted by the USGS Florence Bascom Geoscience Center (FBGC).
The USGS Florence Bascom Geoscience Center (FBGC) is at the leading edge of scientific research addressing critical societal issues and providing unbiased data and information to decision makers and the public.
The USGS Florence Bascom Geoscience Center (FBGC) is at the leading edge of scientific research addressing critical societal issues and providing unbiased data and information to decision makers and the public.
This video highlights paleoecology and ecosystems restoration science being conducted by the USGS Florence Bascom Geoscience Center (FBGC).
This video highlights paleoecology and ecosystems restoration science being conducted by the USGS Florence Bascom Geoscience Center (FBGC).
The USGS Florence Bascom Geoscience Center (FBGC) is at the leading edge of scientific research addressing critical societal issues and providing unbiased data and information to decision makers and the public.
The USGS Florence Bascom Geoscience Center (FBGC) is at the leading edge of scientific research addressing critical societal issues and providing unbiased data and information to decision makers and the public.