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.

Workshop Leader, Webinar Participant, Website Contributor

Website Content Contributions

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 ...

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Workshop Participant (38 workshops)

Building Pathways for Success: Supporting student transfer from 2YC to 4YCU
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

Webinar Participant (11 webinars)