Lessons from experience with teaching a computational geophysics course.
Earth science
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Decades-Old Sediment Cores Complicate Cascadia Earthquake History
Scientists have long known that the Pacific Northwest is vulnerable to massive earthquakes, but newly unearthed data raises questions about the strength and frequency of these quakes.
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Safety and Liability Issues Related to Field Trips and Field Courses
How do you make sure students will be safe during field work? Understand risk, and expect the unexpected.
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Mentored Undergraduate Research in the Geosciences
Research programs are strengthened when students and faculty collaborate to build new knowledge. Here are five best practices in mentored undergraduate research that transcend institutions.
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Computer Programing for Geosciences: Teach Your Students How to Make Tools
Learning programming skills can help students excel in their geoscience courses.
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Using Documentaries for Earth Science Education
Documentaries can engage students in interesting and informative discussions.
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Telling Others About the Science of Earth and Sky
Those seeking to learn about Earth and space science can access quality information through these online portals.
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Geoscience Field Education: A Recent Resurgence
Researchers are beginning to highlight the need for more field-work-based learning opportunities for Earth science students.
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How Geoscientists Think and Learn
Geoscientists have a select set of skills that help them make sense of the complicated and chaotic Earth system.