Teachers!
Are you interested in hands-on learning about Earth Science in OK?
You’re invited to spend the day with the DeepDust project team at our active research site!
When: September 12th or 13th from 10:00am to 3:30pm
Where: Near Elk City, OK
Details: Free! $150 stipend and lunch provided.
Are you interested in:
Visiting an active geology research site?
Learning more about Earth Science in OK?
Looking at
super old salt and rocks?
Exploring the science behind drilling?
Indigenous science and engineering?
If you answered “Yes!” to any of the above questions,
We have an exciting opportunity for a limited number of teachers to visit the University of Oklahoma’s DeepDust drill site near Elk City, OK. You’ll explore Earth Science, take part in a guided tour, receive curriculum components, do hands-on exploration of the site, and chat with scientists over a catered lunch on-site.
Curriculum materials, $150 stipend, and lunch are included!
More about the DeepDust project:
The University of Oklahoma is leading an expedition to recover more than 6,000 feet of continuous rock core from Oklahoma’s Anadarko Basin, the thickest accumulation of sedimentary rock on the North American continent. These samples will reveal one of the world’s most complete records of the Permian Period, helping scientists better understand Earth’s past and the forces that continue to shape our future.
The DeepDust Project is led by OU geoscientist Dr. Lynn Soreghan and brings together researchers from across the United States, Japan and Europe alongside internationally recognized drilling engineers and coring professionals. Supported by leading scientific organizations and industry experts, the project represents over 10 years of planning and collaboration to make this technically ambitious undertaking possible.
Why DeepDust Matters:
Nearly 300 million years ago, Earth experienced dramatic changes unlike anything seen before or since.
Continents merged to form the supercontinent Pangea. Massive climate shifts transformed landscapes around the globe. Life flourished and later endured the largest mass extinction in Earth’s history.
Today, those ancient stories remain preserved beneath Oklahoma! By recovering continuous core from the Anadarko Basin, researchers will study an unparalleled archive of Earth’s history.
Download & Share Our Flyer:
Teacher Resources:
Coming soon! We’ll be sharing curriculum materials to accompany your visit to the Deep Dust drill site to bring back to your classrooms!
Registration Form:
To confirm your attendance, you must complete the Registration Form below. Please also complete the Supplier Form (for stipend payment from OU) prior to your visit. The Supplier Form should be submitted to DeepDust outreach coordinator Amy Myrbo at amy@myrbo.com when completed.
Follow along on Facebook:
You can check our regular updates on the DeepDust Facebook page here! You can see photos, videos, and hear lots of fun science stories that would be fun to share with your class and continue to follow the story as the project unfolds.
What To Expect:
Wear closed-toed shoes. You will not be allowed on the drill site with open-toed shoes.
Dress to be outside most of the time with limited shade
Bring a refillable water bottle (water will be available onsite but not in individual bottles)
After a safety briefing, you’ll be rotating through three stations - Earth science, Drilling, and Indigenous Science and Engineering - in groups of about 10 teachers.
Family style lunch (BBQ) will be provided on site. If you have dietary restrictions, please indicate on the registration form. We will do everything we can to accommodate any limitations but it will depend on the caterer.
Pending availability, project scientists and drilling personnel will join us to chat over lunch!
Location Details:
Take the Canute exit off of I-40
Drive south for exactly 6 miles
You’ll see the rig way before you arrive at it!
Parking is available on site
Questions? Email amy@myrbo.com
The DeepDust scientific drilling project is sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the International Continental Scientific Drilling Program (ICDP), with support from the University of Oklahoma.