Allison Beauregard

Science in My Backyard part of Geoscience in Two-year Colleges:Activities
In this lab report writing assignment, students will use the scientific method to solve a real life problem from their own lives. Students use the scientific method to record observations, develop a hypothesis, and set up their experimental design, which they then actually carry out. This approach allows students to practice using the process of science without the intimidation of scientific terms and concepts.

Hands-on Field Experience and Career Training in Oceanography part of SAGE 2YC:Workshops:Preparing Students in Two-year Colleges for Careers:Essays
One of the biggest challenges we face as community college instructors is preparing our students for careers; this is especially true in geoscience fields because people are generally not familiar with the discipline and they do not typically know anyone who is a geoscientist. Further, community colleges do not typically have research programs where students can gain exposure to geoscience research and/or field applications.