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Education

Science Update 12 July 2011

A Quick Guide to Writing a Solid Peer Review

Providing a peer review can be exhaustive and time-consuming. These tips will help you through the process.

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Science Policy & Funding

Opinion 19 October 2010

Dude, You Are Speaking Romulan

Before teaching scientists to communicate with the public, they should learn how to communicate with each other.

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Education

Opinion 22 June 2010

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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Education

Feature 27 October 2009

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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Education

Feature 22 September 2009

Developing and Implementing an Effective Public Outreach Program

Experienced scientists offer advice about how to put on public outreach events.

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Education

Feature 4 August 2009

How Geoscientists Think and Learn

Geoscientists have a select set of skills that help them make sense of the complicated and chaotic Earth system.

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Mathematical Geophysics

Opinion 17 May 2005

Reply [to "Comment on 'Color Schemes for Improved Data Graphics,' by A. Light and P. J. Bartlein"]

By calling attention to the perception of data graphics among color-impaired readers, we hoped to raise awareness of an even more prevalent phenomenon: the misuse of spectral, or “rainbow,” color.

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Mathematical Geophysics

Opinion 17 May 2005

Comment on "Color Schemes for Improved Data Graphics," by A. Light and P. J. Bartlein

As a color-blind climatologist, I very much appreciated the important color-awareness issues raised by A. Light and P. J.

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Mathematical Geophysics

Feature 5 October 2004

The End of the Rainbow? Color Schemes for Improved Data Graphics

Here's a simple guide to creating engaging, easy-to-read graphics to accompany your research.

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