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Julia Johnson

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School Of Earth and Space Exploration
Senior Lecturer
Faculty, TEMPE Campus, Mailcode 6004
Biography: 

Julia Johnson is a geologist and geoscience-education researcher. Her geologic research focuses on the geology of Arizona, and her education research involves the use of concept sketches in geoscience learning and teaching.  

Publications: 
  • Reynolds, S.J., and Johnson, J.K. Website and instructional materials. (2010).
  • Johnson J.K. and Reynolds, S.J. Teaching Tips for 'Exploring Geology'. Distributed electronically by McGraw-Hill Publishing (2009).
  • Perkins, D.E., Johnson, J.K., and Reynolds, S.J. Instructor's Manual for 'Exploring Geology' 2nd edition. Distributed electronically by McGraw-Hill (2009).
  • Johnson, J.K., Reynolds, S.J., and Stump, E. Observing and Interpreting Geology. (2009).
  • Perkins, D.E., Reynolds, S.J., and Johnson, J.K. Quick Start Guide, Exploring Geology, 2nd Edition. (2009).
  • Reynolds, Stephen J, Johnson, Julia K, Kelly, M M, Morin, P J, Carter, C M. Exploring Geology, 2nd Edition. (2009).
  • Johnson, J.K., and Reynolds, S.J. Blackboard quizzes, test pools, and investigations. (2009).
  • Reynolds, S.J. and Johnson, J.K. Exploring Geology (website). (2009).
  • Reynolds, S.J., Morin, P.M., Johnson, J.K., Kelly, M.M., Carter, C. Instructor's PowerMedia for Exploring Geology, 2nd Edition. (2009).
  • Johnson, J.K., Reynolds, S.J., and Kelly, M.M. Instructor's Manual for 'Exploring Geology'. Distributed electronically by McGraw-Hill (2008).
  • Reynolds, S.J., and Johnson J.K. Teaching Tips for 'Exploring Geology'. Distributed electronically by McGraw-Hill Publishing (2008).
  • Reynolds, S.J., Johnson, J.K., and Stump, E. Observing and Interpreting Geology. (2008).
  • Johnson, J.K., Coyan, J., Busch, M., Reynolds, S.J., and Tyburczy, J. GLG101 Redesign Website. (2008).
  • Reynolds, Stephen, Johnson, Julia, Kelly, Michael, Morin, Paul, Reynolds, Stephen, Johnson, Julia, Kelly, Michael, Morin, Paul. Redesigning college geology textbooks based on cognitive and educational research. Geological Soceity of America Abstracts with Programs (2007).
  • Reynolds, Stephen James, Johnson, Julia K, Kelly, M M, Morin, P J, Carter, C M. Exploring Geology. (2007).
  • Reynolds, Stephen James, Johnson, Julia K, Stump, Edmund. Observing and Interpreting Geology. (2007).
  • Reynolds, S J, Johnson, Julia K, Stump, E. Observing and Interpreting Geology. (2006).
  • . The Hidden Earth - Interactive computer-based modules for geoscience learning. (2006).
  • Julia Johnson, Stephen Reynolds. Concept sketches - Using student- and instructor-generated annotated sketches for learning, teaching, and assessment in geology courses. Journal of Geoscience Education (2005).
  • M Piburn, Stephen Reynolds, C McAuliffe, S Reynolds, D Leedy, J Birk, Julia Johnson. The role of visualization in learning from computer-based images. International Journal of Science Education (2005).
  • Reynolds, Stephen James (Author) ,Johnson, Julia K (Author) ,Piburn, M D (Author) ,Leedy, D E (Author) ,Coyan, J A (Author) ,Busch, M M (Author) . Visualization in undergraduate geology courses. Visualization in Science Education (2005).
  • Reynolds, Stephen James (Author) ,Piburn, M D (Author) ,Johnson, Julia K (Author) ,Leedy, D E (Author) ,Coyan, J A (Author) ,Busch, M M (Author) . The Hidden Earth Curriculum Project: spatial visualization in undergraduate geoscience courses. Invention and Impact: Building Excellence in Undergraduate STEM Education (2005).
  • Reynolds, S J (Author) ,Johnson, Julia K (Author) . GeoBlocks 3D - Interactive 3D Geologic Blocks. Visualization, Teaching and Learning in Structural Geology: Journal of the Virtual Explorer (2002).
  • Reynolds, S J (Author) ,Johnson, Julia K (Author) . Interactive 3D Geological Maps. Visualization, Teaching and Learning in Structural Geology: Journal of the Virtual Explorer (2002).
Research Activity: 
Spring 2021
Course NumberCourse Title
GLG 101Intro to Geology I (Physical)
GLG 102Intro Geology II (Historical)
GLG 103Introduction to Geology I-Lab
GLG 104Introduction to Geology II-Lab
Fall 2020
Course NumberCourse Title
GLG 101Intro to Geology I (Physical)
GLG 102Intro Geology II (Historical)
GLG 103Introduction to Geology I-Lab
GLG 104Introduction to Geology II-Lab
SES 123Earth,Solar Sys & Universe Lab
Summer 2020
Course NumberCourse Title
GLG 101Intro to Geology I (Physical)
GLG 102Intro Geology II (Historical)
GLG 103Introduction to Geology I-Lab
GLG 104Introduction to Geology II-Lab
Spring 2020
Course NumberCourse Title
GLG 101Intro to Geology I (Physical)
GLG 102Intro Geology II (Historical)
GLG 103Introduction to Geology I-Lab
GLG 104Introduction to Geology II-Lab
Fall 2019
Course NumberCourse Title
GLG 101Intro to Geology I (Physical)
GLG 102Intro Geology II (Historical)
GLG 103Introduction to Geology I-Lab
GLG 104Introduction to Geology II-Lab
SES 123Earth,Solar Sys & Universe Lab
Summer 2019
Course NumberCourse Title
GLG 101Intro to Geology I (Physical)
GLG 102Intro Geology II (Historical)
GLG 103Introduction to Geology I-Lab
GLG 104Introduction to Geology II-Lab
Spring 2019
Course NumberCourse Title
GLG 101Intro to Geology I (Physical)
GLG 102Intro Geology II (Historical)
GLG 103Introduction to Geology I-Lab
GLG 104Introduction to Geology II-Lab
SES 122History of Earth&Solar System
SES 124History Earth&Solar System Lab
Fall 2018
Course NumberCourse Title
GLG 101Intro to Geology I (Physical)
GLG 102Intro Geology II (Historical)
GLG 103Introduction to Geology I-Lab
GLG 104Introduction to Geology II-Lab
SES 121Earth, Solar System & Universe
SES 123Earth,Solar Sys & Universe Lab
Summer 2018
Course NumberCourse Title
GLG 101Intro to Geology I (Physical)
GLG 103Introduction to Geology I-Lab
Spring 2018
Course NumberCourse Title
GLG 101Intro to Geology I (Physical)
GLG 102Intro Geology II (Historical)
GLG 103Introduction to Geology I-Lab
GLG 104Introduction to Geology II-Lab
SES 122Earth/Solar System/Universe II
SES 124Earth/Solar Sys/Universe Lb II
Fall 2017
Course NumberCourse Title
GLG 101Intro to Geology I (Physical)
GLG 102Intro Geology II (Historical)
GLG 103Introduction to Geology I-Lab
GLG 104Introduction to Geology II-Lab
SES 121Earth/Solar System/Universe I
SES 123Earth,Solar Sys,Universe Lab I
Summer 2017
Course NumberCourse Title
GLG 101Intro to Geology I (Physical)
GLG 103Introduction to Geology I-Lab
Spring 2017
Course NumberCourse Title
GLG 101Intro to Geology I (Physical)
GLG 102Intro Geology II (Historical)
GLG 103Introduction to Geology I-Lab
GLG 104Introduction to Geology II-Lab
Fall 2016
Course NumberCourse Title
GLG 101Intro to Geology I (Physical)
GLG 102Intro Geology II (Historical)
GLG 103Introduction to Geology I-Lab
GLG 104Introduction to Geology II-Lab
Summer 2016
Course NumberCourse Title
GLG 101Intro to Geology I (Physical)
GLG 103Introduction to Geology I-Lab
Presentations: 
  • Johnson, Julia K., Reynolds, Stephen J., Tyburczy, James, Busch, Melanie M., and Coyan, Joshua A. Resolving the breadth versus depth versus inquiry dilemma in introductory college geology courses. GSA - National Meeting (Oct 2009).
  • Johnson, J.K., Reynolds, S.J., Tyburczy, J.A., Sharp, T. Redesigning introductory college geology courses at Arizona State University. ABOR meeting, Flagstaff, Arizona (Jun 2009).
  • Johnson, J.K., Reynolds, S.J., Tyburczy, J.A., Sharp, T. Redesigning introductory college geology courses at Arizona State University. ABOR-NCAT Phoenix Redesign Conference (Apr 2009).
  • Reynolds, S.J., Johnson, J.K., and Kelly, M.M. Designing Textbooks for Active Learning. McGraw-Hill Physical Geography Symposium (Aug 2008).
  • Reynolds, S.J., Johnson, J.K., Morin, P.J., Kelly, M.M. Using Interactive 3D Media to Teach Students How to Observe and Interpret Landscapes. Cutting Edge Workshop: Teaching Introductory Geoscience Courses in the 21st Century (Jul 2008).
  • Johnson, J.K., Reynolds, S.J., and Sharp, T. Redesigning Introductory Geology Courses at Arizona State University. NCAT: The Redesign Alliance, Second Annual Conference (Mar 2008).
  • Reynolds, Stephen, Johnson, Julia, Kelly, Michael, Morin, Paul, Carter, Charles. Redesigning college geology textbooks based on cognitive and educational research. GSA National Meeting (Oct 2007).
  • Reynolds, S, Coyan, J, Johnson, Julia, Simkin, M. Visualizing Arizona and the World in 3D Using the GeoWall. Arizona Hydrological Society Talk (Nov 2005).
  • Reynolds, S, Johnson, Julia. Rapid and authentic assessment of student understanding using concept sketches. Geologic Society of America National Meeting (Oct 2005).
  • Johnson, J, Johnson, Julia. Using Concept Sketches In Assessment. Cutting-Edge Workshop (May 2005).
  • Reynolds, Stephen, Coyan, J, Johnson, Julia, Leedy, D, Piburn, M. Using Interactive Animations to Prepare Students for the Field. Presentations from the Workshop Teaching Structural Geology in the 21st Century
  • Piburn, M, Reynolds, S, Leedy, D, McAuliffe, C, Birk, J, Johnson, Julia. The Hidden Earth: Visualization of geologic features and their subsurface geometry. Paper accompanying presentation to national meeting of National Association of Research in Science Teaching (NARST)
Service: 
  • SESE, Lead Developer (2009 - Present)
  • National Association of Geoscience Teachers, Reviewer (2007 - Present)
  • National Association of Geoscience Teachers, Reviewer (2007 - Present)
  • GLG101 Redesign Team, One of three leaders (2007 - Present)
  • Earth and Space Science Days, Welcoming Table (2006 - Present)
  • On-Campus Tours, Speaker (2005 - Present)
  • CLAS Quality of Instruction, Committee member (2005 - Present)
  • Department of Geological Sciences, Co-leader of TA training for incoming graduate students (2005 - Present)
  • Digital Library for Earth System Education, Pedagological Specialist Reviewer (2005 - Present)
  • Digital Library for Earth System Education, Pedagological Specialist Reviewer (2005 - Present)
  • Digital Library for Earth System Education, Pedagological Specialist Reviewer (2005 - Present)
  • Digital Library for Earth System Education, Pedagological Specialist Reviewer (2005 - Present)
  • Geological Society of America Special Papers, Reviewer (2005 - Present)
  • Geological Society of America Special Papers, Reviewer (2005 - Present)
  • Geological Society of America Special Papers, Reviewer (2005 - Present)
  • Geological Society of America Special Papers, Reviewer (2005 - Present)
  • Service Learning, Material Contributor (2005 - Present)
  • Department of Geological Sciences, Coordinator of GLG 103 TAs (2004 - Present)
  • Department of Geological Sciences, Faculty support and instructional guidance for new GLG 101 instructors (2004 - Present)
  • Disability Resource Center, Material Contributor (2004 - Present)
  • GLG101-103 Coordinator, Coordinator (2004 - Present)
  • The Journal of Geoscience Education, Reviewer of article (2010 - 2010)
  • NAGT Affective Domain Workshop, Presenter (2009 - 2009)
  • Field Trips, field-trip artwork for department faculty members, Coordinated development (2006 - 2006)
  • Phoenix Parks and Recreation North Mountain Interpretive Center, Produced representation (2005 - 2005)
  • City of Phoenix North Mountain Park Interpretive Center, Developed 3D visualizations (2004)
  • Disability Resource Center, Material Contributor (2004)
  • GLG101-103 Coordinator, Coordinator (2004)
  • Attended 2002 national meeting of NARST (National Association for Research in Science Teaching) and two papers presented at meeting, Coauthored (2002 - 2002)
  • City of Phoenix Parks Department, architects, and planners for a new interpretive center at North Mountain Park, Led geologic field trip (2002 - 2002)
  • Two papers presented at Geological Society of America national meeting, Coauthored (2002 - 2002)
  • Dreamy Draw Park for the Arizona Geological Society, Led professional field trips (2002 - 2002)
  • Arizona Hydrologic Society, Led professional field trips (2001 - 2001)
  • Two papers presented at the GSA Rocky Mountain Section meeting, Coauthored (2001 - 2001)
Expertise Areas: 
Geological Processes