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Check Us Out!
Webmasters Sunday Siomades and Owen Celio are proud to present our official Education Section video! Since 2018, the Section has been evolving under its wonderful leaders, who have continually strived to support the changing needs of our community. Visit our homepage to watch it and learn more about who we are and what we do!
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Support the Section and Make Your Donation Count Double!
Honor an Educator and make your donation count double with the 2023 Past-Presidents' Matching Challenge! Thanks to generous donations from Section Past-Presidents, each donation of $50 or more will be matched up to a total of $5,000. Your contributions help support professional development and conference-related expenses of Earth and space science educators and students. Make a difference for others and help us unlock the full match in 2023. Make your gift today!
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Resources for AGU23
Join us for AGU23, December 11-15 in San Francisco! Our annual meeting is a unique opportunity for Earth and space science researchers, scientists and professionals to collaborate and exchange knowledge, share insights, and foster connections within our community. Please see below for helpful links and resources. We hope to see you there!
• Fall Meeting website: www.agu.org/Fall-Meeting
• Abstract guidelines: www.agu.org/Fall-Meeting/Pages/Present/Abstracts
• Updated session convener guidelines: www.agu.org/Fall-Meeting/Pages/Present/Proposals
• Session viewer/abstract submission site: agu.confex.com/agu/fm23/prelim.cgi/Home/0
• General inquiries email box: abstracts@agu.org
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Accepting Abstracts for AGU23
The portal to submit abstracts for AGU23 is now open! Explore sessions and submit an abstract today to share your perspective, engage in professional development, and promote education in the Earth and space sciences. A full listing of all the Education Sessions can be found here; highlighted below are sessions that conveners were eager to bring to your attention this month:
ED001: Advances and Progress Toward a More Inclusive, Diverse, Equitable, and Accessible Scientific Community
ED011: Connecting K-12 Educators and Students with the latest research communicated through data-rich instructional resources that inspire our next generation Earth and space scientists
ED034: Recruiting through Outreach: Connecting K-12 Teachers and Students to University Geoscience Programs
The abstract submission site is open until 11:59 pm EDT on August 2.
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NASA Solicits Proposals for the GLOBE Program Implementation Office (GIO)
The Earth Science Division of NASA’s Science Mission Directorate is currently soliciting proposals for organizations to host the GLOBE Implementation Office (GIO). The GLOBE Program broadly seeks to create opportunities to improve understanding and stewardship of Earth’s environment, and the Implementation Office aims to support the worldwide GLOBE community by providing logistical support and promoting increased program participation. NASA anticipates awarding one cooperative agreement through this competitive ROSES-2023 program element at approximately $3.9-4.4M per year for five years.
Proposals are due starting in October 2023–visit the NASA NSPIRES page for more information about this funding opportunity, including the DRAFT solicitation, Q&A document, and the June 2, 2023 informational teleconference recording and slides. Please send inquiries to Amy P. Chen at amy.p.chen@nasa.gov.
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Build a Bridge
Applications are now open for graduate geoscience departments to partner with the AGU Bridge Program. The Bridge Program works to promote equitable practices in graduate education and to recruit and retain students from historically marginalized backgrounds. Partner departments gain connections to a community of peer departments, resources for improving equity practices, and access to the AGU Bridge Program student applicant database, through which participating programs will be recommended to prospective students.
We encourage you to attend our virtual office hour event with AGU Bridge Program staff on August 8, 2023 at 1:00pm ET for more information on the program, application process, and an opportunity to ask questions.
Apply on behalf of your graduate department today! All application information can be found on the AGU Bridge Program website. The deadline for applications is 11:59 p.m. ET on September 20, 2023.
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Geoscience Education Research: What it is and Why it Matters
AGU's College of Fellows Distinguished Lecture Series (DLS) connects AGU Fellows, known for their exceptional scientific contributions, with scientists around the world. This year, the Education Section DLS lecturer is geoscience education researcher Dr. Kim Kastens. Please take advantage of this DLS opportunity and invite Kim to speak to your department or program. The lectures are typically given virtually and last 45-75 minutes, including a question-and-answer period where students have an opportunity to interact with the speaker. These presentations are available to interested institutions, starting in August, at no charge.
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Enhancing Earth Science Literacy in Schools
The German geoscience organizations GeoUnion and DVGeo call for a considerable expansion of earth system science education in schools. In this position statement, scientists outline the necessity of teaching geoscience to help students become informed global citizens and participate in public discourse on topics like environmental change, disaster prevention, and the supply of energy and raw materials.
The training of teachers in geosciences must accordingly be intensified with regard to earth system competence in order to bring the quality of teaching up to international standards. All members of AGU are encouraged to pursue this approach and to strengthen the geosciences in school education wherever possible.
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Call for Learning Strategy Task Force Volunteers
AGU’s Learning Initiative aims to expand and enhance professional development and training opportunities for the AGU community. We are seeking a range of perspectives to assemble a task force to help align the initiative with community needs, interests, and AGU's mission. The commitment consists of 1-2 meetings and asynchronous engagement spanning the following:
• July-September: 4-6 hours/month
• October-December: 2-3 hours/month
There are also opportunities to participate in focus groups and other shorter-term activities.
If you are interested in this volunteer position, have suggestions for volunteers from your Section, or would like more information, please reach out to Samantha Streamer Veneruso, Director of Learning Programs (sveneruso@agu.org).
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Section Seeking a Social Media Communication Volunteer
Are you savvy with social media? Do you want to get more involved in the AGU Education Section? Our section is in need of a social media communication volunteer to join our leadership team. Help our section diversify the platforms used to engage with Earth and space science educators and students. Please contact Kristen St John for more information about this role: stjohnke@jmu.edu
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Feedback Welcome
Check out the Education Section’s new website! Our undergraduate student webmasters Sunday Siomades and Owen Celio have been working hard to upgrade the Education Section’s website, making it ready to host new content and support our members. Please visit our website and give Sunday and Owen your feedback. Is there something you wish to see? Let them know at edsectionnewsletter@gmail.com!
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We’ve Got Mail!
The Education Section newsletter is now accepting member-suggested submissions! Contact us at edsectionnewsletter@gmail.com with timely events, articles, or programs relating to education in the Earth and space sciences. To be considered for inclusion in the newsletter of the month, please send items before 12:00pm EST on the second Tuesday. We look forward to hearing from you!
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