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Thank You for Your Support!
Thank you to all who have donated to your section! We have met our 5% goal––meaning 5% of our primary members have donated at least $50 this year. Wow! Thank you! That opens up another $1000 from AGU to our section as long as at the end of the year we are still at that 5% donation mark. Therefore, if you have not already donated, when you renew your membership at or before the AGU23 December meeting please consider making a donation to our section. If at the end of December, 7% of our primary members donate at least $50 then our section will get an extra $2000 from AGU! We plan to use these funds to support events for student and early career educators, as well as increase the number of travel and caregiver grants next year.
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The Stout Lecture at AGU23
Congratulations to 2023 Dorothy LaLonde Stout Lecture Awardee Katherine Ryker! Katherine is an associate professor at the School of the Earth, Ocean & Environment College of Arts and Sciences in the University of South Carolina Columbia. She will be recognized for her significant contributions to Earth and space science education and public outreach at AGU23. Join us in congratulating Katherine by attending session ED32A to hear her lecture, “Advancing Active Learning in College STEM Courses with a Community of Practice Model”, on Wednesday 13 December at 10:20 AM in the Moscone Center (201-202 South)!
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Travel Grant Awardees
Congratulations to all recipients of Education Section student travel grants! Undergraduate students Anahi Carrera (Brown University) and Luise Gleason (UCSB), and high school student Jenny Su (Corpus Christi), will all receive funding to support their travel expenses and attendance at AGU23. Please consider donating to the Education Section so that we can support more young scientists to attend future conferences!
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Become an OSPA Judge for AGU23
The Outstanding Student Presentation Awards program is a terrific opportunity to both give and receive constructive feedback on student talks and posters. Two top presentations in Education sessions will receive financial awards!
This year's judging platform will use the iPoster format, making uploading and judging much easier for everyone. Watch your AGU email carefully, as the OSPA poster submission deadline is likely to be a week earlier than non-juried posters. Students will also be able to participate as judges. Our OSPA team will be recruiting judges and providing instructions––get involved today!
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Mentoring 365 Live at AGU23!
AGU23 will be packed with on-site mentoring opportunities through Mentoring365 Live. As an AGU23 attendee, you will have access to mentorship with your peers in the Earth and space community. Don’t miss your opportunity to participate. Both mentors and mentees are encouraged to apply! Sign up before 12 December. Learn more and register!
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Use Eos's ENGAGE Resource to Educate Students About the Geosciences
AGU’s award-winning science news magazine Eos has launched ENGAGE as a resource designed for high school and undergraduate educators to connect students to the latest geoscience research in a concise, engaging format. Join us at AGU23 for a half-day Learning Workshop (Session SCIWS25) which will walk you through curating your own list of articles and instructional resources to fit your curriculum. This workshop will focus on instructional resources for grades 6-16. Visit this link to learn more!
Please note that this event is only open to those who register for AGU23. Information on workshop fees and registering for Learning Workshops may be found here.
Image credit: Janis Shachter
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We're on Instagram!
We welcome Denali Kincaid (Penn State University) as the Education Section Social Media Coordinator! Our Section will be retiring our X platform (formerly Twitter) account and expanding our Instagram activity; please connect via aguedsection, and stay posted for new content!
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Immersive Undergraduate Climate Research Experience
The USGS Climate Adaptation Science Centers seek to cultivate the next generation of climate scientists. Undergraduate students interested in climate science are encouraged to apply for the Climate Adaptation Scientists of Tomorrow (CAST) program, where they will build research and professional skills for two 10-week summer research experiences (Summer 2024 and Summer 2025). Learn more about this opportunity and apply today! Student applications are due 31 December 2023.
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Science Café: Investing in Future Geoscientists
Calling all conversationalists! The NSF-funded Teen Science Café Network (TSCN) elevates teen voice, teen choice, and STEM skill development by pairing students with STEM experts to collaborate on presentations and hands-on activities which explore science topics in-depth. Evaluations have shown café science programs to provide teens with an
understanding of the nature of science, an
awareness of pathways into science careers, and a motivation for lifelong learning in science. These programs improve communications skills, satisfy broader impacts requirements, and bring a new perspective to research for both the sponsoring scientist and participating students.
Interested in starting a teen café program or presenting at one? Contact Kristin Bayans, Teen Science Café Network
Manager of Network Engagement, Kristin@scieds.com.
Thanks to reader Mike Mayhew for this submission!
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Reviewing the Research: Active Learning in STEM
How Rigorous is Active Learning Research in STEM Education? Martella et al. (2023) evaluate the methodological rigor of active learning literature in their recent open access review paper published in the journal Education Psychology Review, and further discussed in The Chronical of Higher Education. The study seeks to ensure that instructional recommendations for transitioning courses from the lecture method to active learning are drawn from rigorous research studies, and additionally increase confidence in active learning research results by strengthening the literature base.
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Calling All Photographers
We would like to feature your photos of Earth and space science on our section website! Submit your original photos with your name and a caption. Photos can be of anything that represents Earth and space science or teaching and learning. If people are in your photo, please be sure to obtain their permission before submitting!
Submit your photos to: https://forms.gle/3Je8cZCqgc9y68Sw5. A big thank you to everyone who has already submitted!
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Words of Advice
The 2023-2024 academic year is up and running, and we know there are many educators with a wealth of lived experiences and advice to share! The Education Section invites you to submit your tips for effective teaching and learning, advice for early career instructors, or quotes that inspire your career. We will gather these and create space for them on our section website.
Submit your teaching and learning tips, advice, and inspiration to: https://forms.gle/vQ7P9WNSYVPCYxm68. A big thank you to everyone who has already submitted!
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Gauging Interest in a Future Roundtable Discussion on Meta-Analyses, Data Management and Repositories
Meta-analyses of published studies can provide highly valuable, evidence-based information on patterns and trends in a disciplinary field of research. However, meta-analyses are difficult to conduct in part because they depend on access to study data. There are few to no meta-analyses in Earth and space science education research (i.e., geoscience education research; GER), and no dedicated discipline-specific data repository for this field. The AGU Education Section is interested in hosting a round table or focus group discussion on needs in GER for data management (including FAIR, CARE, and open data practices) and data repositories.
If you are interested in participating in such a discussion, please complete this Interest Form: https://forms.gle/UG1jVNxKjKvVo1B57.
This is an initial evaluation of interest in the topic. If there is sufficient interest, we will identify dates and times for discussion(s). Please contact Kristen St. John with questions at stjohnke@jmu.edu.
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National Science Foundation Seeks to Honor STEM Educators
The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) program is pleased to announce that nominations and applications for the historic 40th year of PAEMST are now open to K-6th grade teachers! PAEMST is the nation’s highest honor for teachers of STEM––Presidential Awardees receive:
· A certificate signed by the President
· A trip to Washington, D.C., to attend a series of recognition events and professional development opportunities
· A $10,000 award from the National Science Foundation
· And the opportunity to join a community of over 5,200 award-winning teachers!
Visit paemst.nsf.gov to learn more about the program, meet previous awardees, and nominate a talented K-6 STEM teacher today! We welcome multiple nominations if you know more than one teacher deserving of this award. The 2023–24 nomination deadline is January 8, 2024, and the application deadline is February 6, 2024.
Questions? Please contact info@paemst.org or call 855-723-6780.
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Geoscience Education Research (GER) Graduate Students Wanted
The Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of British Columbia seeks students interested in graduate study in geoscience education research. Both PhD and MSc positions are available and will be funded by teaching, research, and/or academic assistantships.
The Geoscience Education Research lab group at UBC values creating an inclusive learning environment and applications from all qualified individuals are encouraged and welcomed.
Applications are due January 15, 2024 and applications will be considered until positions are filled. For more information or to discuss project opportunities, please contact Dr. Laura Lukes at laura.lukes@ubc.ca (please include a brief description of your research interests, a resume/CV, and a writing sample).
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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 monthly newsletter, please send items before 5:00pm EST on the second Monday of the preceding month. We look forward to hearing from you!
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