SERC News

SERC Authors Co-Lead Study on Widely Adopted, Data-Rich Teaching Resources

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Beth Pratt-Sitaula, along with Kristin O'Connell (SERC), Bruce Douglas, Becca Walker, Benjamin Crosby, Ellen Iverson (SERC), and Donna Charlevoix, have published a new paper on the GEodesy Tools for Societal Issues (GETSI) program.

Apply for the October 2026 Teaching Computation with MATLAB Educator Workshop

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Educators in Engineering, Math, Geoscience, Physics, Biology, Chemistry and more are invited to apply to participate in this engaging 3-day workshop, taking place October 25-27, 2026, in Northfield, MN, where you'll learn how to integrate MATLAB teaching tools and code into material presentation and asynchronous student learning. Learn more about the workshop and apply by June 15!

New The Math You Need - Majors publication in Education Sciences

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600

SERC congratulates SERC Science Education Associate Rory McFadden and colleagues Michael Coe, Beth Pratt-Sitaula, and Eric Baer on a recent article they co-authored in Education Sciences entitled "Geoscience Mathematics Self-Efficacy Scale (GeoMSES) for Majors-Level Undergraduates: Psychometric Data."

Building Leadership Capacity to Support Two-Year College and Disciplinary Society Collaborations workshop report is published

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600

The final workshop report from the Building Leadership Capacity to Support Two-Year College and Disciplinary Society Collaborations workshop (which took place throughout spring and fall 2025) is now published.

New Polar Literacy Publication in Journal of Geoscience Education

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600

SERC congratulates SERC Director Ellen Iverson and former SERC evaluation specialist Ellen Altermatt on a recent article they co-authored with colleagues from Rutgers in the Journal of Geoscience Education entitled, "Data to the Rescue: Penguins Need Our Help! – An informal STEM learning program."

Explore the Workshop Program and Submit Your Abstract for the Rendezvous

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600

Registration and abstract submissions are now open for the eleventh Earth Educators' Rendezvous, taking place July 20-23, 2026, at the University of South Carolina in Columbia, South Carolina!

New GNOMES Publication in Journal of Geoscience Education

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0500

SERC congratulates Kristin O'Connell on a recent article she co-authored in the Journal of Geoscience Education entitled 'A short-term critical zone geophysics program designed to recruit, retain, and foster community amongst 1st and 2nd year undergraduates historically marginalized in geosciences.'

Community Opportunity: Help us update data-rich activities

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0500

With the Community Contribution Tool, educators can proactively safeguard and enrich teaching materials, ensuring their longevity and relevance. Take action now to preserve and enhance educational resources for the future.

Strengthen Quantitative Skills in Your Earth Science Course

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0600

Integrate more math and statistics into Earth science courses -- July 14-17, 2025 virtual workshop (1-3pm ET daily). "The Math Your Earth Science Majors Need" modules make learning quantitative skills easier. Participants receive a 400 USD stipend after completing the entire workshop. (40 USD fee)

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.