The conference report is now available here: Conference Report (PDF 35.2 MB)
Cores, downhole measurements, and fluid samples obtainable only by drilling are key parts of many scientific investigations. Over the past decade, continental drilling projects have addressed paleoclimate, fault mechanics, volcanic processes, mantle composition and magma formation, sea level changes and stratigraphic relationships, impact processes, and natural resources. Often, drilling projects have multiple scientific goals that span across disciplines. For instance, a lake project might investigate impact processes and plaeoclimate or a volcano project might simultaneously investigate hydrogeology and magmatic processes. These cross-disciplinary drilling collaborations are not only cost effective but they are scientifically valuable in bringing together scientists of disparate backgrounds.
Mindful of the exciting possibilities for addressing outstanding scientific issues through drilling, the conveners invite interested professionals and students to a workshop to identify where the state of the art lies, where drilling is necessary for significant advance, and where collaboration and multidisciplinary investigations will enhance the impact of individual projects.
This workshop will lead to a focused working document to inform the scientific community, funding agencies, and the political establishment about the importance of scientific drilling.
Tony Walton
Department of Geology
The University of Kansas
120 Lindley Hall
1475 Jayhawk Boulevard
Lawrence, Kansas 66045
Office: 785 864-2726
Mobile: 785 727-0435
twalton@ku.edu
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