NSF Funds SERC-Hosted Workshop to Foster Cultural Change and Belonging in Geoscience Education

The Science Education Resource Center (SERC) has been awarded an NSF grant to host the "Belonging in Geoscience Education Workshop: Planning to Enact Cultural Change." This workshop, scheduled to take place following the AGU annual meeting, will convene selected geoscientists, educators, and change agents to explore strategies for fostering cultural change and a sense of belonging in geoscience education.

The workshop will focus on enhancing geoscience professional development programs by integrating perspectives from underrepresented groups and experts in institutional change. Participants will engage in discussions centered around departmental culture, creating inclusive spaces, supporting change efforts, and sustaining these initiatives. The outcomes will guide future programming aimed at cultivating a thriving and diverse geoscience community.

Aligned with the goals of the National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT), this initiative seeks to ensure that professional development remains relevant and impactful. Recommendations from the workshop will be made publicly available to inform best practices across STEM education.

SERC's leadership in hosting this event and securing the NSF award underscores its ongoing commitment to advancing geoscience education and inclusivity.