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Note: *denotes ASU student co-author; **denotes Diné College student co-author.
Williams, D.*, & Semken, S. (in review). Ethnographic analyses of place-based geoscience curriculum and pedagogy.
Semken, S., & Brandt, E. (in review). Implications of sense of place and place-based education for ecological integrity and cultural sustainability in contested places.
Kraft, K., Srogi, L., Semken, S., Husman, J., & Fuhrman, M. (in review). Engaging students to
learn through the affective domain: A new framework for teaching in the geosciences.
Luft, J., Wong Kavas, S.*, & Semken, S. (in revision). Rethinking recruitment: Comprehensive and strategic recruitment of science teachers. Journal of Science Teacher Education.
Semken, S., Butler Freeman, C.*, Bueno Watts, N.*, Neakrase, J.*, Dial, R.*, & Baker, D. (in press). Factors that influence sense of place as a learning outcome of place-based geoscience teaching. Electronic Journal of Science Education.
Semken, S. (in press). Ship Rock and the Navajo volcanic field. In L.G. Price (Ed.), The parks, monuments, and public lands of New Mexico: A guide to geology and landscape: Vol. 1. Northern New Mexico. Socorro, NM: New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources.
Gonzales, D., & Semken, S. (in press). A comparative study of field-inquiry in an undergraduate petrology course. In S.J. Whitmeyer, D.W. Mogk, & E.J. Pyle (Eds.), Field geology education: Historical perspectives and modern approaches: GSA Special Paper 461. Boulder, CO: Geological Society of America.
Semken, S. (2009). Putting Earth science back in its place. Arizona Geology. Online essay
Semken, S., Dodick, J., Ben-David, O., Pineda, M.*, Bueno Watts, N.*, & Alvarado, C.* (2009). Timeline and time-scale cognition experiments for a geological interpretative exhibit at Grand Canyon. Proceedings of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Garden Grove, California. PDF (199 kB)
Brand, B.D.*, Clarke, A.B., & Semken, S. (2009). Eruptive dynamics and depositional processes of Narbona Pass maar volcano, Navajo volcanic field, Navajo Nation, New Mexico (USA). Bulletin of Volcanology, 71(1), 49-77. PDF (2.2 MB)
Karlstrom, K., Semken, S., Crossey, L., Perry, D., Gyllenhaal, E. D., Dodick, J., Williams, M., Hellmich-Bryan, J., Crow, R., Bueno Watts, N.*, & Ault, C. (2008). Informal geoscience education on a grand scale: the Trail of Time exhibition at Grand Canyon. Journal of Geoscience Education, 56(4), 354-361. PDF (4.22 MB)
Semken, S., & Butler Freeman, C.* (2008). Sense of place in the practice and assessment of place-based science teaching. Science Education, 92(6), 1042-1057. PDF (114 kB)
Bueno Watts, N.F.*, Semken, S., Pineda, M.*, & Alvarado, C.* (2008). Visitors’ geological conceptions and meaning making at Petrified Forest National Park. Proceedings of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Baltimore, Maryland. PDF (131 kB)
Semken, S., Fouch, M., Garnero, E., Zah, P., & Lippert, D. (2007). Meshing American Indian concerns with goals of EarthScope's USArray. Eos, Transactions, American Geophysical Union, 88(31), 309-310. PDF (252 kB)
Semken, S., & Butler Freeman, C.L.* (2007). Cognitive and affective outcomes of a Southwest place-based approach to teaching introductory geoscience. Proceedings of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, New Orleans, Louisiana. PDF (215 kB)
Butler Freeman, C.L.*, Semken, S., Lawson, A., Oehrtman, M., Schaufele, C., & Jensen, J.* (2007). How old is the Earth: an exploration of geologic time through place-based inquiry. Proceedings of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, New Orleans, Louisiana. PDF (205 kB)
Gonzales, D., & Semken, S. (2006). Integrating undergraduate education and scientific discovery through field research in igneous petrology. Journal of Geoscience Education, 54, 133-142. PDF (533 kB)
Hahn, D.*, Brem, S.K., & Semken, S. (2005). Exploring the social, moral, and temporal qualities of pre-service teachers’ narratives of evolution. Journal of Geoscience Education, 53, 456-461. PDF (238 kB)
Semken, S. (2005). Sense of place and place-based introductory geoscience teaching for American Indian and Alaska Native undergraduates. Journal of Geoscience Education, 53, 149-157. PDF (399 kB)
Wilson, D., Aster, R., West, M., Ni, J., Grand, S., Gao, W., Baldridge, W.S., Semken, S., & Patel, P. (2005). Lithospheric structure of the Río Grande Rift. Nature, 433, 851-855. PDF (326 kB)
Wilson, D., Aster, R., Ni, J., Grand, S., West, M., Gao, W., Baldridge, W.S., & Semken, S. (2005). Imaging the seismic structure of the crust and upper mantle beneath the Great Plains, Río Grande Rift, and Colorado Plateau using receiver functions. Journal of Geophysical Research, 110, B05306, DOI 10.1029/2004JB003492. PDF (771 kB)
Lucas, S.G., Semken, S.C., Berglof, W.R., & Ulmer-Scholle, D.S. (Eds.). (2003). Geology of the Zuni Plateau: Guidebook 54. Socorro, NM: New Mexico Geological Society. Web page
Semken, S. (2003). Black rocks protruding up: the Navajo volcanic field. In S.G. Lucas, S.C. Semken, W.R. Berglof, & D.S. Ulmer-Scholle (Eds.), Geology of the Zuni Plateau: Guidebook 54 (pp. 133-138). Socorro, NM: New Mexico Geological Society. PDF (1.14 MB)
Blackhorse, A.**, Semken, S., & Charley, P. (2003). A Navajo-English thesaurus of geological terms. In S.G. Lucas, S.C. Semken, W.R. Berglof, & D.S. Ulmer-Scholle (Eds.), Geology of the Zuni Plateau: Guidebook 54 (pp. 103-108). Socorro, NM: New Mexico Geological Society. PDF (289 kB)
Heckert, A.B., Kues, B.S., & Semken, S.C. (2003). From Bear Spring to Fort Wingate. In S.G. Lucas, S.C.Semken, W.R. Berglof, & D.S. Ulmer-Scholle (Eds.), Geology of the Zuni Plateau: Guidebook 54 (pp. 37-40). Socorro, NM: New Mexico Geological Society. PDF (770 kB)
Lucas, S.G., Heckert, A.B., Berglof, W.R., Kues, B.S., Crumpler, L.S., Aubele, J.C., McLemore, V.T., Owen, D.E., & Semken, S.C. (2003). Second-day road log, from Gallup to Fort Wingate, Sixmile Canyon, Ciniza, Red Rock Park, Church Rock, White Mesa, Thoreau, and Grants. In S.G. Lucas, S.C. Semken, W.R. Berglof, & D.S. Ulmer-Scholle (Eds.), Geology of the Zuni Plateau: Guidebook 54 (pp. 35-68). Socorro, NM: New Mexico Geological Society.
Lucas, S.G., Semken, S.C., Heckert, A.B., Berglof, W.R., Hoffman, G., Kues, B.S., Crumpler, L.S., & Aubele, J.C. (2003). First-day road log, from Gallup to Gamerco, Yah-Ta-Hey, Window Rock, Fort Defiance, Navajo, Todilto Park, Crystal, Narbona Pass, Sheep Springs, Tohatchi, and Gallup. In S.G. Lucas, S.C. Semken, W.R. Berglof, & D.S. Ulmer-Scholle (Eds.), Geology of the Zuni Plateau: Guidebook 54 (pp. 1-34). Socorro, NM: New Mexico Geological Society.
Gok, R., Ni, J., West, M., Sandvol, E., Wilson, D., Aster, R., Baldridge, W.S., Grand, S., Gao, W., Tillman, F., & Semken, S. (2003). Shear-wave splitting and mantle flow beneath LA RISTRA. Geophysical Research Letters, 30(12), 1614, DOI 10.1029/2002GL016616. PDF (142 kB)
Riggs, E., & Semken, S. (2003). Earth science education for Native Americans. Newsletter, Bioregional Outdoor Education Project, 4(3), 1-10.
Wilson, D., Leon, J., Aster, R., Ni, J., Schlue, J., Grand, S., Semken, S., Baldridge, S., & Gao, W. (2002). Broadband seismic background noise at temporary seismic stations observed on a regional scale in the southwestern United States. Bulletin of the Seismological Society of America, 92(8), 3335-3341. PDF (461 kB)
Hall-Wallace, M., Benthien, M., Boyd, T., Marvinney, R., Meertens, C., Semken, S., Taber, J., & Wald, L. (2002). EarthScope Education and Outreach Program Plan. Washington, DC: EarthScope. PDF (8.96 MB)
Semken, S., & Gonzales, D. (2002, October 15). Rainbows in the rocks. Daily Times, Farmington, New Mexico, pp. A1, A5.
Semken, S.C. (2002). Citation: National Association of Geoscience Teachers 2001 Neil Miner Award. Journal of Geoscience Education, 50, 221-223.
Semken, S.C. (2002). Ch’óoshgai doo Tsézhiin ‘íí ‘áhí: the Chuska Mountains, Defiance Plateau, and Navajo Volcanic Field: Western Slope Intercollegiate Field Conference Guidebook 14. Shiprock, NM: Diné College.
Semken, S.C. (2001). Comments on a list of references on science teaching and Native cultures. Tribal College Journal, 12, 7.
Semken, S.C., Drummond, C., & Harder, V. (2001). The National Association of Geoscience Teachers: dedicated to geoscience education. GSA (Geological Society of America) Today, 11(10), 53.
Riggs, E.M., & Semken, S.C. (2001). Culture and science: Earth science for Native Americans. Geotimes, 46, 14-17. Online version PDF (1.06 MB)
Semken, S.C. (2001). The Navajo volcanic field. In L.S. Crumpler & S.G. Lucas (Eds.), Volcanoes of New Mexico: Bulletin 18 (pp. 79-83), Albuquerque, NM: New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science.
Reynolds, S.J., & Semken, S.C. (2000). Rocks before terms and tables—from the concrete to the abstract. Journal of Geoscience Education, 48, 572. PDF (143 kB)
Semken, S.C. (Ed.). (2000). Some great ideas for geoscience teachers [special issue]. Journal of Geoscience Education, 48(5).
Semken, S.C. (1999). Aboriginal cultures and Earth science. GSA (Geological Society of America) Today, 9(8), 18. PDF (27 kB)
Semken, S.C. (1999). Oxygen. In C.P. Marshall & R.W. Fairbridge (Eds.), Encyclopedia of Geochemistry (pp. 467-469): Dordrecht, Netherlands: Kluwer Academic Publishers.
Kelly, M., Ort, M., Tashiro, J., & Semken, S. (1999). VR Excursions: Exploring Earth’s Environment. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice-Hall.
Dubiel, R.F., Hasiotis, S.T., & Semken, S.C. (1997). Hands-on geology for Navajo Nation teachers. Journal of Geoscience Education, 45, 113-116. PDF (3.10 MB)
Semken, S.C., & Morgan, F. (1997). Navajo pedagogy and Earth systems. Journal of Geoscience Education, 45, 109-112. PDF (1.45 MB)
Semken, S.C. (1997). NAGT/GSA symposium on geoscience education in Native American communities. Journal of Geoscience Education, 45, 104-105. PDF (1.02 MB)
Tsosie, B.**, Semken, S., & Harrison, B. (1997). The Shiprock uranium-mill tailings remedial action (UMTRA) site. In O.J. Anderson, B.S. Kues, & S.G. Lucas (Eds.), Mesozoic Geology and Paleontology of the Four Corners Region: Guidebook 48 (pp. 279-281). Socorro, NM: New Mexico Geological Society. PDF (2.00 MB)
Semken, S.C., & McIntosh, W.C. (1997). 40Ar/39Ar age determinations for the Carrizo Mountains laccolith, Navajo Nation, Arizona. In O.J. Anderson, B.S. Kues, & S.G. Lucas (Eds.), Mesozoic Geology and Paleontology of the Four Corners Region: Guidebook 48 (pp. 75-80). Socorro, NM: New Mexico Geological Society. PDF (4.19 MB)
Anderson, O.J., Lucas, S.G., Semken, S.C., Chenoweth, W.L., & Black, B.A. (1997). Third-day road log, from Durango, Colorado, to Aztec, Farmington, and Shiprock, New Mexico. In O.J. Anderson, B.S. Kues, & S.G. Lucas (Eds.), Mesozoic Geology and Paleontology of the Four Corners Region: Guidebook 48 (pp. 35-56). Socorro, NM: New Mexico Geological Society.
Lucas, S.G., Anderson, O.J., Leckie, R.M., Wright-Dunbar, R., & Semken, S.C. (1997). Second-day road log, from Cortez, Colorado, to Mesa Verde National Park, Mancos, and Durango. In O.J. Anderson, B.S. Kues, & S.G. Lucas (Eds.), Mesozoic Geology and Paleontology of the Four Corners Region: Guidebook 48 (pp. 19-33). Socorro, NM: New Mexico Geological Society.
Anderson, O.J., Lucas, S.G., Chenoweth, W.L., & Semken, S.C. (1997). First-day road log, from Cortez, Colorado, to Montezuma Creek, Bluff, Aneth, and Four Corners. In O.J. Anderson, B.S. Kues, & S.G. Lucas (Eds.), Mesozoic Geology and Paleontology of the Four Corners Region: Guidebook 48 (pp. 1-18). Socorro, NM: New Mexico Geological Society.
Ridgway, K., Dowse, M., Geary, E.E., Maxson, J., Semken, S., Stephenson-Hawk, D., & Winkler, J. (1997). How can we increase diversity, recruitment, and retention of students in the Earth and space sciences? In M.F.W. Ireton, C.A. Manduca, & D.W. Mogk (Eds.). Shaping the Future of Undergraduate Earth Science Education: Innovation and Change Using an Earth System Approach (pp. 39-43). Washington, DC: American Geophysical Union.
Semken, S.C. (1996). Introduction to the geology and hydrogeology of northwestern New Mexico. Proceedings, New Mexico Water Conference, New Mexico Water Resources Research Institute, 13-21.
Brown, L.F., Hickmott, D.D., Currier, R.P., Semken, S.C., Lameman, T.**, Martin, S.**, & Yazzie, S.** (1996). Reducing adverse health effects and improving performance of stoves on the Navajo Reservation: a plan for action (Report LA-UR-96-4016). Los Alamos, NM: Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Semken, S. (1996, February 2). Creationist beliefs refuted. Daily Times, Farmington, New Mexico, p. B4.
Semken, S. (1996, January 12). Scientists are curious human beings. Daily Times, Farmington, New Mexico, p. B4.
Semken, S.C., & Oversby, V.M. (1994). Coal ash as a naturally-occurring radioactive material—regulation before research? Proceedings, 29th Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference, 48-50.
Semken, S.C. (1992). Looking after the land. Tribal College Journal, 3, 11-12.
Semken, S.C., Slate, C., & Crank, L., Jr.**. (1992). Geologic road log from Shiprock to Chinle, Navajo Nation. In S.C. Semken (Ed.), Ti’ Diné Bitsé’ Dadíníil’: Field Guide to a Geologic Excursion in the Northeastern Navajo Nation: Western Slope Intercollegiate Field Conference Guidebook 4 (pp. 5-32). Shiprock, NM: Navajo Community College.
Semken, S.C. (Ed.). (1992). Ti’ Diné Bitsé’ Dadíníil’: Field Guide to a Geologic Excursion in the Northeastern Navajo Nation: Western Slope Intercollegiate Field Conference Guidebook 4. Shiprock, NM: Navajo Community College.
Wuensch, B.J., Semken, S.C., Uchikoba, F., & Yoo, H.I. (1991). The mechanisms for self-diffusion in magnesium oxide. Ceramic Transactions, 24, 79-89. PDF (836 kb)
Farmer, G.L., Perry, F.V., Semken, S., Crowe, B., Curtis, D., & DePaolo, D.J. (1989). Isotopic evidence on the structure and origin of subcontinental lithospheric mantle in southern Nevada. Journal of Geophysical Research, 94, 7885-7898.
Ingel, R.P., Lewis, D., III, Bender, B.A., & Semken, S.C. (1988). Properties and microstructures of rapidly solidified zirconia-based ceramic alloys. In S. Somiya (Ed.), Science and Technology of Zirconia III, Advances in Ceramics 24 (pp. 385-396). Cincinnati, OH: American Ceramic Society.
Semken, S.C. (1983). Geology of Cima Dome, Cima Volcanic Field, Afton Canyon, and Manix Fault areas, California. In D. Casebier (Ed.), Guide to the Mojave Road (pp. 137, 173-174, 177, 216-219). Los Angeles: Mojave Road Publications.
Sclater, J.G., Royden, L., Horváth, F., Burchfiel, B.C., Semken, S., & Stegena, L. (1980). The formation of the intra-Carpathian basins as determined from subsidence data. Earth and Planetary Sciences Letters, 51, 139-162.
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