Category Archives: Ed Workforce URM

The goal of this project is two-fold: (1) investigate the state of parenthood and (2) provide the first empirical data set on this emerging and critical topic within the Earth and Space science communities. Meeting the demands of parenthood while simultaneously keeping pace with a research career trajectory, can appear an unsurmountable challenge. Pre-through postdoctoral…

Geology is a largely visual science, and as such, presents significant accessibility challenges to students with visual disabilities. This program will create a digital resource collection of tactile graphics suitable for introductory geoscience education at the high-school and college levels. Graphics will be chosen with the aim to represent common topics in introductory geoscience courses…

The Girls Space Science Camp will create an opportunity for young girls to learn about space exploration, climate, astronomy, and Earth's atmosphere. They will visit observatories and the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) Space Center where astronomers and climate scientists work to learn how scientists study the atmosphere and to see alternate energy…

This project will work to create an inclusive environment for LGBTQ individuals and allies by organizing a winter camp for members of the LGBTQinSTEM Interest Group at the University of Lagos (UNILAG). It will develop and support an inclusive understanding of gender and sexuality through advocacy, mentorship, and support for LGBTQIA+-identified students and developing student…

Climatepedia is a nonprofit organization founded in 2011 by undergraduate students at UCLA with the mission to communicate the risks and solutions of a changing climate in a simple way. Climatepedia spreads awareness about climate change through our website, our meme page on Instagram, and through the Student Certificate Program. This project will expand Climatepedia’s…

A recent report states that about 1.2 million school-age children have been displaced in northern Nigeria and a major challenge for them is gaining access to educational opportunities. This project will help bring STEM education to IDPs and build capacity for educators to plan and deliver STEM instruction with real world applications. Students will gain…

A public audience is more responsive to the narrative or story in science communication; producing an engaging story is a way to make science stand out and leave a lasting impression given the passion scientists have for their work. However, it can difficult to scientists to write these stories on top of their existing workloads.…

This program will help K-12 students improve their understanding of Earth science through introducing concepts and tools common to Earth science, including drone technology, topographic maps, and terrain/landscape models. The program will run throughout the 2019-2020 school year and will culminate with students presenting their findings at the end of the year around Earth Day.…

This project will organize training for elementary school teachers to be more engaged with space science education and content. The training will help teachers to better use space science materials and teaching methods to introduce these concepts to students at a young age, creating exciting science classroom content and encourage awareness about the variety of…

Science education at the secondary level tends to be theoretical with little emphasis on the world outside the classroom. This program will take students into the field so they can see natural features and ecosystems first-hand. The students will be taken on a tour of three significant geographic features in south west Nigeria: Olumo Rock,…