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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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AGU Elections: Cast Your Vote!
Make your voice heard by voting in the 2024 AGU election! Elected volunteer leaders work hard to represent the interests of AGU members, and each vote helps to give the Education Section a voice in AGU leadership and policies. This year we have Section level elections for President-Elect and Secretary. There are two candidates for each of these Section-level positions. The President-Elect candidates are Sanlyn Buxner and Elijah Johnson. The Secretary candidates are Simon Schneider and Sunday Siomades. In addition, our past president, Tanya Furman, is a candidate for the AGU Board of Directors. View the complete election slate here.
The polls will open in early October and stay open for 30 days. Candidate bios and responses to key questions will be available online soon. If you haven't already, we encourage you to join AGU or renew your membership. The ballot will be sent to you via email when the polls open.
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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: Education Section Engagement
AGU24 is shaping up to be a great meeting! This year, AGU received the highest ever number of abstract submissions to date. Education received a total of 777 abstracts––the most since the Section was established in 2018––and that total is up 81% from last year. These include many student abstract submissions. The undergraduate poster session received 43 abstracts, and the Bright STaRS program for high school students received 191 abstracts. Thank you to all who submitted––what a great showing from the AGU Education community!
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2YC in the Geoscience Community
The geoscience discipline is widely underrepresented in academia, particularly in community colleges. Explore the benefits of expanding geoscience engagement in two-year-colleges (2YC) in this Eos opinion article. The authors assert that fostering partnerships throughout this academic community will increase diversity in the geoscience discipline, and improve 2YC educators’ (and their students’) sense of professional belonging.
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Seeking Input From 2YC Educators
Have thoughts on how geoscience disciplinary societies can create more supportive partnerships with 2YC faculty? Fill out this survey, developed from the 2023 workshop “Fostering Two-Year College Collaborations with Disciplinary Societies” (more about the results of the workshop here). Your insights and feedback will be shared with geoscience disciplinary societies so they can better support the unique needs of Geo2YC faculty and students participating in meetings, workshops, and other activities. The survey takes approximately 10-15 minutes to complete, and will be open until September 30, 2024. Share your ideas today!
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Geoscience News in the Classroom: ENGAGE with Eos
The webinar recording for “Using Eos’ ENGAGE resource to enlighten students about the latest news in the geosciences” is now available. The webinar focused on using ENGAGE articles and resources in grades 6-12, and provided an overview of available resources, connections to the National Association of Geoscience Teachers’ “Teach the Earth” collection, and strategies to ensure the articles are accessible by all students. Watch the recording, and share in the community forum how you might use ENGAGE and other resources in your classroom. If you have thoughts on how ENGAGE can be enhanced, reach out to Caryl-Sue Micalizio, Eos Editor-in-Chief, with your comments.
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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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