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Building Leadership Capacity to Support Two-Year College and Disciplinary Society Collaborations workshop report is published

The final workshop report from the Building Leadership Capacity to Support Two-Year College and Disciplinary Society Collaborations workshop (which took place throughout spring and fall 2025) is now published.

New Polar Literacy Publication in Journal of Geoscience Education

SERC congratulates SERC Director Ellen Iverson and former SERC evaluation specialist Ellen Altermatt on a recent article they co-authored with colleagues from Rutgers in the Journal of Geoscience Education entitled, "Data to the Rescue: Penguins Need Our Help! – An informal STEM learning program."

Explore the Workshop Program and Submit Your Abstract for the Rendezvous

Registration and abstract submissions are now open for the eleventh Earth Educators' Rendezvous, taking place July 20-23, 2026, at the University of South Carolina in Columbia, South Carolina!

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With the Community Contribution Tool, educators can proactively safeguard and enrich teaching materials, ensuring their longevity and relevance. Take action now to preserve and enhance educational resources for the future.

Strengthen Quantitative Skills in Your Earth Science Course

Integrate more math and statistics into Earth science courses -- July 14-17, 2025 virtual workshop (1-3pm ET daily). "The Math Your Earth Science Majors Need" modules make learning quantitative skills easier. Participants receive a 400 USD stipend after completing the entire workshop. (40 USD fee)

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  • Initial Publication Date: October 6, 2014
  • Short URL: https://serc.carleton.edu/92098
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