Geology and Environmental Science professor involves students and local community in research project
Contact Information
Shane McGary
Contact Details
Description
Assistant professor of Geology and Environmental Science Shane McGary worked with JMU students and local communities in the context of his research project using ground-penetrating radar to analyze slave cemetery sites throughout the state.
Web Presence
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/a-search-of-james-madisons-virginia-estate-uncovers-evidence-of-slaves-who-lived-on-his-land/2018/01/02/1628824c-e51f-11e7-833f-155031558ff4_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.1de6bdb901d0
Involvement
Involves Faculty, Involves Students, Involves Participants External to JMU
Date
Academic Year AY '16-'17
Frequency
One Time Only
Areas of Engagement
Civic Engagement, Community Engagement, Engaged Learning
Format
Class/Coursework
COinS
