2026 Unlocking the Potential of your Introductory Geoscience Course EER Workshop Stipend

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Course InformationWe prioritize applicants who currently teach (or are planning to teach) introductory courses in Earth and space science and physical science, and will be able to modify their course to implement new curricular materials and teaching approaches. Please tell us more about the course you teach that you intend to modify.

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Nature of students: Describe the students that typically enroll in this course, including the year in college, the range of majors, if they are fulfilling a general education or a major requirement, etc. * required

What proportion of students enrolled in your course have a major in education or plan to be a teacher at any level? * required

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I don't know

When and how often do you teach this course? Which term(s)? Every year? etc.
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Tell us what is motivating you to make changes to this course.

DemographicsWe seek to select a team of materials developers that represents the diversity of students and future teachers in the United States and brings a range of teaching experience to share. In order to achieve those goals, we ask questions about your position and race/ethnicity.

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Eligibility Please confirm: I will be able to attend both days of the workshop (Mon and Tue mornings) and complete all workshop and post workshop activities and am eligible* to accept the workshop stipend. * required

*Please note that stipends are NSF-funded so to be supported by this funding, participants must be a U.S. citizen, a permanent resident, or in the employ of a U.S. institution.

Earth Educators'
Rendezvous

July 20-23, 2026 | Columbia, SC

2026 Unlocking the Potential of your Introductory Geoscience Course EER Workshop Stipend