The rocks don't care how you get there: Addressing inaccessibility in the Earth Sciences for a more inclusive discipline

Tuesday 4:30pm-5:45pm
Plenary Talk

Leader

Anita Marshall, University of Florida

The Earth Sciences have long struggled to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse student population. One significant barrier is the academic and cultural focus on field-based learning. Field learning can be a highly beneficial component of earth science education, but too many students are left out or have poor experiences when accessibility and disability-specific needs are not met. Through personal stories, examples and outcomes from accessible field courses, and practical tips for enabling inclusive learning communities in any setting (field, lab or classroom), this presentation will explore the why, how, and impact of making Earth Science accessible to all.