News from Across Teach the Earth

Building Leadership Capacity to Support Two-Year College and Disciplinary Society Collaborations workshop report is published
Posted: Feb 2 2026

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
Posted: Jan 30 2026

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
Posted: Jan 16 2026

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!

Community Opportunity: Help us update data-rich activities
Posted: Apr 9 2025

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
Posted: Mar 3 2025

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)

Provide input for the 2027 NSSME+ January 16
Posted: Jan 8 2025

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

Join NC FEW Feb. 25 for a Panel on Community Science Data Talks!
Posted: Jan 7 2025
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.
NAGT Member, Peter Berquist, Receives Outstanding Faculty Award
Posted: Dec 19 2024
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
Posted: Dec 17 2024

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.

Make plans for professional development in 2025
Posted: Nov 4 2024

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.

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