SERC News

SERC acknowledges the effect of LA fires

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600

Our thoughts are with our collaborators and everyone affected by the devastating fires in and around Los Angeles. Your communities are in our hearts during this difficult time.

Provide input for the 2027 NSSME+ January 16

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600

Are you a user of the NSSME+ survey data? Please join Executive Director Anne Egger on Thursday, January 16, at 2 pm PT/3 pm MT/4 pm CT/5 pm ET to provide input on the overarching survey research questions. empty

Stay Connected with SERC!

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600

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Join NC FEW Feb. 25 for a Panel on Community Science Data Talks!

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600

Join the NC-FEW Virtual Workshop Series on February 25 to explore K-12-focused Food, Energy, and Water Community Science Data Talks. Learn how place-based, justice-centered approaches bring FEW-Nexus education to life for students and educators.

Community Contribution Tool Project: Keeping data-rich teaching resources up-to-date

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600

Working together to ensure valuable teaching activities stay current!

The Community Contribution Tool (CCT) provides a mechanism for community members who've used SERC-hosted teaching activities with their students to share back their experiences, modifications, and updates. All activities on the SERC site now offer users the CCT input portal. Learn more »

NAGT Member, Peter Berquist, Receives Outstanding Faculty Award

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600

Peter Berquist, has been honored with the 2025 Outstanding Faculty Award, Virginia's top recognition for faculty excellence. A leader in field-based geoscience education, Berquist's innovations and contributions, including his work with the R/V Investigator, have enriched learning experiences for students nationwide.

Strengthen Your NSF Proposal with the ARIS Broader Impacts Toolkit

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600

Discover the newly released ARIS Broader Impacts Toolkit, featuring contributions from SERC's evaluation team. This resource equips researchers with tools to craft compelling NSF Broader Impacts plans and elevate their proposals.

Transforming Institutions Conference 2025: Call for Proposals Now Open

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600

The Transforming Institutions Conference will be taking place in St. Louis, MO from June 9-11, 2025. The call for proposals is open now, and full details for the call and the conference are available on the ASCN site.

Make plans for professional development in 2025

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600

It's not too early to make plans for professional development in 2025 (and beyond)! The National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT) is offering professional development opportunities that cover a wide range of topics and audiences. Learn more about NAGT's professional development offerings and sign up today.

Join the Movement for Inclusive Change in Geoscience: C-ChanGe Project Seeks Faculty Teams

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500

The new Cultural Change in Geoscience (C-ChanGe) project is inviting faculty teams to lead the way in making geoscience more inclusive and equitable, offering professional development, leadership training, and community-building resources.