Steer, D., McConnell, D., Gray, K. and Owens, K., 2008, Using student-manipulated models to demonstrate key concepts in plate tectonics, Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, v. 40 no. 5.

Gray K., Steer, D. and McConnell D., 2008, Evaluating Higher Order Thinking Skills in Large General Education Geology Courses for Non-Majors, Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, no. 175-9.

Steer, D., Gray K., Owens K., McConnell D. and Knight C., 2008, Student Responses and Attitudes Concerning the Use of Physical Models in a Large Classroom Environment, Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, No. 221-4.

Steer, D.N., Gray, K., McConnell, D., Owens, K., and Knight, C., 2007, Using hands-on physical models to promote learning in large introductory earth science classes, Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, v. 39, no. 6, p. 252.

Steer, D.N., McConnell, D.A., and Owens, K.D., 2006, Student success in earth science: Which logical thinking skills are important and why?, Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, v. 38, no. 4, p. 11.

McConnell, D.A., Steer, D.N. and Park, L.E., 2006, Assessment of critical and civic thinking in introductory science classes using a common approach at multiple institutions, Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, v. 38, no. 4, p. 11.

McConnell, D.A. and Steer, D.N., 2006, Pros and cons of using paired exercises to promote critical thinking and civic thinking in introductory science courses at multiple institutions, Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, v. 38, no. 7, p. 496.

Gay, K., Owens, K. and Steer, D., 2006, Coaching geoscience graduate assistants to effectively support student inquiry, Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, v. 38, no. 7, p. 524.

Steer, D. N., McConnell, D. and Owens, K., 2005, Concept mapping for assessing student to institutional level learning goals, Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, 37 No. 7, p. 231.

McConnell, D., Steer, D. N. and Owens, K., 2005, Comprehension surveys and formative assessments in introductory geoscience classes, Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, 37 No. 7, p. 119.

Owens, K., McConnell, D. and Steer, D. N., 2005, The A, B, C’s and 1,2,3’s of assessment: A primer, Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, 37 No. 7, p. 118.

Loken, M.A. and Steer, D.N., 2004, Tectonic Implications of Reflective Fabrics in Dzhabyk Batholith, Russia, Eos Trans. AGU, 85(17), T31B-03.

Warino, C.T. and Steer, D.N., 2005. Electrical imaging of a subsiding abandoned coal mine in Summit County, Ohio, Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, 37 No. 5, p. 15.

Steer, D.N., McConnell, D., and Owens, K., 2005, Concept mapping for assessing student to institutional level learning goals, Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, v. 37, no. 7, p. 221. [View Abstract]

Owens, K.D., McConnell, D.A., and Steer, D.N., 2005, The A, B, C's and 1, 2, 3's of assessment: a primer, Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, v. 37, no. 7, p. 118. [View Abstract]

McConnell, D.A., Steer, D., and Owens, K., 2005, Comprehension surveys and formative assessment in introductory geoscience classes, Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, v. 37, no. 7, p. 119. [View Abstract]

McConnell, D.A., Steer, D., and Owens, K., 2004, Technology in support of effective pedagogy: Conceptests, peer instruction, electronic response systems, and good practice in undergraduate education: Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, v. 36, no. 5, p. 490.

Owens, K., McConnell, D.A., Steer, D., Van Horn, S., Knott, J., Borowski, W., McGraw, H., Dick, J., Greer, L., and Malone, M., 2004, Changing pedagogy to include Conceptests and peer instruction in introductory geoscience courses: the impact on instructors and students: Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, v. 36, no. 5, p. 218.

Steer, D.N., and McConnell, D.A., 2003, Reforming geology courses for majors and non-majors Using peer instruction and other inquiry-based learning strategies: quantitative results: Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, v. 35, no. 2, p. 9.

Steer, D.N., and McConnell, D.A., and Owens, K., 2003, Student levels of cognitive development; establishing links between logical thinking and success in earth sciences: Eos, Transactions of the American Geophysical Union, v. 84, no. 46, p. F431.

McConnell, D.A., Steer, D., Owens, K., Borowski, W., Dick, J., Knott, J., Konigsberg, A., Malone, M., McGrew, H., and VanHorn, S., 2003, Using conceptests in multiple introductory courses, Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, v. 35, no, 6, p. 441. (View Abstract)

McConnell, D.A., Steer, D.N., Owens, K.D., 2003, Four teaching reforms that promote learning for all students, Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, v. 35, no, 6, p. 522. (View Abstract)

Steer, D.N. and Fraser, L.H., 2002, Using wetlands to improve water quality in Ohio: Expectations and reality, Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, 34, No. 2., A-107.

Bralek, R. and Steer, D.N., 2002, Performance of constructed wetlands for treatment of acid mine drainage in Ohio, Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, 34, No. 2., A-113.

Aseltyne, T.A., Steer, D.N. and Fraser, L.H., 2002, The future of constructed treatment wetlands for the on-site disposal of of domestic wastewater, Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, 34, No. 2., A-113.

Steigerwalt, R.S. and Steer, D.N., 2002, New constraints on transport direction during the Grenville orogeny: Evidence for a basement lateral ramp in the eastern mid-continent, Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, 34, No. 2., A-16.

Carty, S. M., Fraser, L.H. and Steer, D.N., 2002, An experimental study of the effectiveness of four wetland plant species and community composition for wastewater treatment, Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, 34, No. 2., A-120.

McConnell, D.A., Steer, D.N. and Owens, K.A., 2002, Conceptests and a personal response system: Using technology to enhance inquiry-based learning in an introductory geology course, Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, 34, No. 2., A-46.

Owens, K.D., McConnell, D.A. and Steer, D.N., 2002, Assessment of teaching and learning in introductory geology courses, Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, 34, No. 2., A-20.

Steer, D., McConnell, D., and Owens, K., 2001, Assessing the Effectiveness of Inquiry-based Learning Techniques Implemented in Large Classroom Settings, Eos Trans. AGU, 82(47), Fall Meet. Suppl., Abstract ED11A-05, 2001.

Steigerwalt, R. and Steer, D., 2001, Constraints on Transport Direction Along A Shallow Detachment in the Upper Precambrian of the Eastern Midcontinent, Eos Trans. AGU, 82(47), Fall Meet. Suppl.

Aseltyne, T., Steer, D., and Fraser, L., 2001, Subsurface treatment of domestic wastewater using single domicile constructed wetlands: Eos Transactions of the American Geophysical Union, Spring Meeting Supplement, p. S197.

Bradford, M., Fraser, L., and Steer, D., 2001, The renewal of fresh water through treatment wetlands: a global model: Eos Transactions of the American Geophysical Union, Spring Meeting Supplement, p. S150.

McConnell, D.A., and Steer, D.N., 2001, A comparison of alternative teaching methods in large introductory earth science lectures: Ohio Journal of Science, v. 101, p. A-30

McConnell, D.A., and Steer, D.N., 2001, A comparison of inquiry-based learning methods vs. traditional lectures on student performance in large introductory earth science classes: Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, v. 33, no. 4, p. A-53.

McConnell, D.A., and Steer, D.N., 2001, Collaborative exercises that promote higher-order thinking skills in entry-level geology courses: Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, v. 33, no. 6, p. A-63.

Steer, D.N., McConnell, D.A., and Owens, K., 2001, Assessing the effectiveness of inquiry-Based learning techniques implemented in large classroom settings: Eos Transactions of the American Geophysical Union, v. 82, no. 47, Fall Meeting Supplement, p. F230.

Steigerwalt, R.S., and Steer, D.N., 2001, Constraints on transport direction along a shallow
detachment in the Upper Precambrian of the eastern midcontinent: Eos Transactions of the American Geophysical Union, v. 82, no. 47, Fall Meeting Supplement, p. F1236.

Brown, D., Juhlin, C., Trygvason, A., Steer, D., Friberg, L. M., Ayarza, P., and Beckholmen, M., 2000, The crustal architecture of the southern and middle Urals from the URSEIS, ESRU, and Alapsaev reflection seismic profiles: SIESMIX 2000 Program with Abstracts, 9th International Symposium on Deep Profiling of the Continents and Their Margins, p. CAC 14.

Nandi, A., Sasowsky, I.D., Steer, D.N., Szabo, J.P., and Gross, L.K., 2000, Evaluation of the cycloid as a function for describing longitudinal stream profiles: Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, v. 32, no. 7, p. A 24.

Steer, D.N., Knapp, J.H., Rybalka, A.V., and Hismatulin, T., 2000, Tectonic implications of along strike variations in crustal scale reflection fabrics: new instghts from the Snosnovski deep seismic profile: Eos Transaction of the America Geosphysical Union, v. 81, no. 48, p. F 1218.

Visocky. S., Steer, D., and Foos, A., 2000, Spatial analysis of wetlands constructed to treat acid mine drainage in Ohio: Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, v. 32, no. 4, p. A361.