NSF INCLUDES: Engaging Local Communities in Geoscience Pathways

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项目编号	1649367
	NSF INCLUDES: Engaging Local Communities in Geoscience Pathways
	Cathryn Manduca
主持机构	Carleton College
项目开始年	2016
	2016-10-01
项目结束日期	2018-09-30
资助机构	US-NSF
项目类别	Standard Grant
项目经费	300000(USD)
国家	美国
语种	英语
英文摘要	Part I - At the same time communities all over the US are struggling to deal with climate change, resilience, and environmental justice, the nation faces a shortage of geoscientists who can work on these issues. This shortage is especially acute for marginalized and underserved communities. Gaps in the pathways to careers in geoscience begin as early as middle school?the last time many students encounter Earth science content in the classroom. To address these challenges, this project will create opportunities for students in three diverse communities (Atlanta, GA; San Bernardino, CA; and Oklahoma) to develop their scientific skills and knowledge while working on authentic, local problems as they progress from middle school to college and beyond, into the workforce. Part II - The project design is informed by research findings that students are more engaged and invested in learning science when it is connected to issues of concern to their local community and that use of authentic, mentored, real world research experiences increase retention and persistence. Bringing together partners who have led relevant, successful national efforts with partners in the three regions the project team will design and begin implementation of inclusive pathways that lead from an early interest in Earth to careers that require geoscience skills and knowledge. Each pathway will include multiple opportunities for students to 1) learn geoscience in the context of compelling local issues, 2) use geoscience to address local challenges, and 3) explore geoscience career pathways. Experience gained by initial program partners and regional pilots will be used to create national support structures for developing integrated geoscience pathways and a collective action framework for expanded partnerships.
来源学科分类	Geosciences - Integrative and Collaborative Education and Research
文献类型	项目
条目标识符	http://119.78.100.173/C666/handle/2XK7JSWQ/70493
专题	环境与发展全球科技态势
推荐引用方式 GB/T 7714	Cathryn Manduca.NSF INCLUDES: Engaging Local Communities in Geoscience Pathways.2016.