Barbra Sobhani
13300 W. 6th Ave, Science
University of Colorado at Boulder
I have taught physics, geology and astronomy at Red Rocks Community College for 20 years. I have focused on curriculum and program development, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary study. I have led interdisciplinary study abroad courses and regional field courses. I was the developer and Director of the Trefny Honors Program. A community college, STEM Honors program focused on the Wicked Problem of the Future of Water. Visit our webpage at http://www.rrcc.edu/honors. I was the Dean over the STEM division for two years. I am currently the statewide Director for NASA Space Grant, based out of University of Colorado Boulder.
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Conference Presentations (9)
Campus as Conservation Classroom part of Earth Educators Rendezvous:Previous Rendezvous:Rendezvous 2021:Program:Oral Sessions:Oral Session I
Place-based learning develops a sense of belonging for the student and an investment in the local community. By drawing upon regional history, ecology, issues, and data, learners are shown clear ties between ...
Other Contributions (6)
New NASA Opportunities part of Earth Educators Rendezvous:Rendezvous 2024:Program:Round Table Discussions
How do students get NASA internships? What resources are available from NASA STEM? How can I incorporate NASA projects into my classes? Are NASA competitions right for my students? Come discuss all these questions ...
Communities
July 2024 Earth Educators Rendezvous 2023
July 2023 Earth Educators Rendezvous 2022
July 2022 Earth Educators Rendezvous 2021
July 2021 Earth Educators Rendezvous 2020
July 2020 Earth Educators Rendezvous 2019
July 2019 Earth Educators Rendezvous 2017
July 2017 Earth Educators Rendezvous 2016
July 2016 Earth Educators Rendezvous 2015
July 2015 NAGT All
EarthConnections Interest
EER 2024 fMRI Lab Tour - Thursday
Integrate/GETSI 2023 Survey
GETSI Community
Carbon, Climate, and Energy Resources Interest Group
Critical Zone Science Interest Group
GETSI Interest Group
Earth Educators' Rendezvous Interest Group
NAGT Webinar Series Interest
Measuring Water Resources Interest Group
Teach the Earth
Workshop Leader
EER 2023 Connecting with the Environment through Nature Journaling
Workshop Participant (38 workshops)
July 2017 Connecting Science to Issues of Sustainability and Environmental Justice
July 2017 ITG webinar Addressing Water Resources and Sustainability in Upper-level Undergraduate Courses
October 2016