Spotlights and Stories: Improving representation and engagement of diverse individuals in introductory geoscience courses
Christy Visaggi, Georgia State University; Katy Sparrow, Georgia State University
"Spotlights and Stories" is a new initiative for introductory geoscience courses led by four faculty in the Department of Geosciences at Georgia State University (GSU). Through this easily adoptable ...

Cultivating GeoSTEM Learning Ecosystems
Cheryl LB Manning, OrbWeaver Consulting, LLC
Geo-STEM learning ecosystems (GLEs) are complex and evolving communities of practice. By integrating geoscience, STEM education, and social science research paradigms, GLEs engage people in addressing local ...

A Bridge to Marine Geosciences: A Learning Community for College Transfer Students
Mikelle Nuwer, University of Washington-Seattle Campus; Jose M. Guzman; Jane Dolliver, University of Washington-Seattle Campus; LuAnne Thompson; Kerry A Naish, University of Washington-Seattle Campus; José Guzmán, University of Washington-Seattle Campus; LuAnne Thompon, University of Washington-Seattle Campus
To address the issue of underrepresentation of historically excluded groups (HEG) working in STEM occupations, we developed GEODUC - "Geoscience Education, Oceanographic Discovery, Undergraduate ...

Making An Impact: Exploring Perceptions of 'Making' within Underrepresented Student Groups in Geoscience
Cameron McClellan, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Bryant Hutson, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Megan F Plenge, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
'Making' in STEM education promotes project-based learning and engineering design, encourages creativity, and, in some cases, can increase the engagement of marginalized students. Our research examines ...

LGBTQ+ Representation in the Geosciences... Showing Our Students That They Belong!
Alicia Mullens, De Anza College
The Geosciences, and science in general, has not always been the most approachable professional and academic field for members of marginalized communities to get started in. Despite the recent increase in ...

Advancing Scientific Computing Skills and Diversity in the Geosciences Through Asynchronous Learning at the Margins of Higher Education
Gillian B Haberli, EarthScope; Mike Brudzinski, Miami University-Oxford; Michael Hubenthal, EarthScope
The Seismology Skill Building Workshop (SSBW) plays an important role in the geophysics ecosystem by enabling students to develop critical skills required for graduate studies and research, outside of the ...

Climate Change Health Impacts on Vulnerable Populations
Sabrina Brown, Defiance College
In this jigsaw activity, students identify the populations that are particularly vulnerable to climate change health impacts and distinguish why environmental issues disproportionately affect these vulnerable ...

Developing Dispositions to Help Students Succeed in the Workforce
Karen Viskupic, Boise State University; Kaelyn Lagerwall, Boise State University; Anne Egger, Central Washington University
Recent work by Shafer et al. (2023) and unpublished employer interview data identified dispositions that employers of entry-level geoscientists are seeking. Such dispositions include a desire to learn, initiative, ...

Designing Field-Learning Experiences with Accessibility and Inclusion Scenarios in Mind: A Reflection and Planning Tool
Silvia Mazabel, University of British Columbia; Laura Lukes, University of British Columbia; Brett Gilley, University of British Columbia; Shandin Pete, University of British Columbia; sarah Sherman, University of British Columbia
Field-based learning experiences (e.g., field trips, field-based courses, research stations) are shaped by disciplinary traditions, contextual factors, and students' and educators' identities, background, ...

Field notes from the geoscience classroom by the June 2023 & January 2024 NAGT Outstanding Teaching Assistants
Sinjini Sinha, The University of Texas at Austin; Mandy Abel; Lauren Decker; Scarlette Hsia, The University of Texas at Austin; Emma McCully, Boise State University; Amadi Afua Sefah-Twerefour, University of South Carolina-Columbia; Lauren Burns, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Teaching assistants (TAs) provide an important source of connection for undergraduate students, helping them master content, become more confident as scientists, and develop a wide array of skills. NAGT annually ...