Integrating Earth and space science into high school biology, chemistry, and physics courses may be the best way to educate the public about climate science.
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Climate Education That Builds Hope and Agency, Not Fear
Reframing climate change education around a message of “hopeful alarm” not only will underscore the threats we face but will also show students how they can act to shape the future.
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Boosting Support for Students and Early-Career Professionals
Student and early-career professional groups can build community, drive equitable change in institutions, and promote the well-being of individuals traversing the often-bumpy paths to science careers.
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Education Lies Beneath the Clouds of Earth Observation
Cloud-based Earth Observation offers unique opportunities for education, but leveraging this requires new teaching methods that emphasize technical fundamentals, ethics, and stakeholder engagement.
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Aline Ghilardi: Fighting Against Colonialism and Sexism in Paleontology
The Brazilian scientist is one of the leading voices in the movement to bring a rare fossil back to Brazil.
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Jen Walton: Chaser of Storms and Lava
Walton founded Girls Who Chase to promote women in STEM.
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El festival más grande de ciencias de la Tierra en México atrae a las multitudes
Más de 1400 personas asistieron al Tierrafest 2023, un evento anual donde infancias, adolescentes, científicos y activistas comparten conocimiento sobre la Tierra y el ambiente en México.
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Mexico’s Biggest Earth Science Festival Draws Crowds
More than 1,400 people attended TierraFest 2023, an annual event where children, teenagers, scientists, and activists share knowledge about Earth sciences and the environment in Mexico.
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The Rise of Gaming-Based Virtual Field Trips
Geologists are harnessing a game engine to build environments for teaching and learning.
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Mentorship Builds Inclusivity and Belonging in the Geosciences
Four evidence-based approaches implemented through an innovative mentoring program have succeeded at improving retention rates of undergraduate women in the geosciences.