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Honor an Educator
The Education Section invites you to recognize outstanding teachers and mentors that have made a difference in your life by donating to the Honor an Educator Campaign. This initiative funds professional development workshops, conference attendance, and other collaborative experiences for educators and students. Your contribution helps our Section increase opportunities to share Earth and space science with the world. Learn more and donate today!
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Round 2 Applications for Travel Grant Program Open Through September 15
Please help spread the word about this new NSF-funded faculty travel grant program! This award will support up to 50 early-to-mid career faculty from under-resourced U.S. undergraduate-focused institutions to attend in-person the AGU24 annual meeting in Washington, D.C. In addition to a $1700 travel stipend, the travel grant awardees will participate in professional development workshops, networking and social events, review student presentations through OSPA, and potentially co-chair sessions.
Round 2 applications are open through September 15––apply today!
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AGU24 Updates: Section Gathering Receptions
This year, AGU will again provide support for Section Gathering Receptions that take place on Tuesday evening on December 10. Attendees MUST select tickets for the Section reception when registering for #AGU24, but will not be charged a fee for this event. Don’t forget!
The Education Section will host a Game Night following the reception. If you enjoy a good game with good company, stop by––more details to come!
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Lateral Reading: Techniques for Evaluating Information in the Digital Age
While considering what new items to integrate into your 2024-2025 teaching, explore the activities and tools on the Lateral Reading-Model-Evidence Link Diagrams (LR-MEL) Project website. This project promotes students' civic and scientific evaluations of sources and alternative claims when confronted with controversial and/or complex socio-scientific issues in the Earth and environmental sciences.
On the website, you will find lateral reading resources to support students as they wade through the plethora of disinformation found when seeking facts. The website also houses resources to support students when they are presented with competing models, and encourages them to examine how evidence can point to the plausibility of one model over another. Materials from recent professional development events are available on the website and will assist you with ideas for integrating these materials into your courses. Happy exploring!
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Celebrate the Moon with NASA
International Observe the Moon Night is a time to
come together with fellow Moon enthusiasts and
curious people worldwide. This year, the event will
take place on Saturday, September 14. Everyone on Earth is invited to learn about lunar science and
exploration, take part in celestial observations, and
honor cultural and personal connections to the Moon. This annual, worldwide public engagement event takes place when the Moon is close to first quarter – a great phase for evening observing.
You can participate in International Observe the Moon Night from wherever you are. Attend or organize a public engagement event or join in as an individual observer. Register today!
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Thanks to NASA’s International Observe the Moon Night Coordinating Committee for submitting this item!
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Seeking Volunteers for Bright STaRS
Every year, AGU invites middle and high school students to submit their research to the Bright STaRS program held in conjunction with the annual meeting. Hundreds of students participate. Organizing and supporting this program takes the efforts of multiple people––your assistance is needed! If you have the time and interest in assisting in the organizing and delivery of this inspiring program, please reach out to the Diana Ibarra, program chair, at Dlibarra@isf.edu.hk.
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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––take a look at your pictures on our updated home page!
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Words of Advice
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 would like to showcase your words and have prepared 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––take a look at your words on our updated home page!
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We’ve Got Mail!
The Education Section newsletter accepts 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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