Hundreds, including scientists with federal science agencies, demonstrate to pressure for an end to the shutdown.
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Indigenous Symposium on Water Research, Education, and Engagement
Water in the Native World: The Intersection of Hydrology and Indigenous Knowledge; Pablo, Montana, 1–4 August 2018
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Federal Government Shutdown Stings Scientists and Science
Scientists say the shutdown is a message that the government considers science nonessential.
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Can You Explain Science Using Only 1,000 Common Words?
The Up-Goer Five Challenge forces researchers to peel back the jargon and reveal the simple nuggets of their work.
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Geoscience Games to Liven Up Your Holiday Season
Learn geoscience and have fun while doing it. For 1+ players. Good for all ages.
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Coral Reef Video Game Will Help Create Global Database
Players dive off a research boat, identify and classify coral reefs using satellite and drone images, and bring marine life back to reefs. In doing so, they help scientists teach a machine to learn.
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Outreach Events Engage Queer and Transgender Youth in STEM
Run by queer and transgender scientists, a new program aims to help high school students of similar identities see a future for themselves in science.
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Universities Can Lead the Way Supporting Engaged Geoscientists
Geoscientists want to engage communities and policy makers. Colleges and universities can help by embracing five core capacities.
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White House Releases STEM Education Strategy
The strategy focuses on maintaining the nation’s STEM leadership, and it emphasizes inclusion, diversity, and workforce development.
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High School Teaching Is the New Tenure-Track Job
Teaching positions at the K–12 level are easier to land than university professorships, and they offer many of the same benefits, if you know how to claim them.