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In his book, “Palaces for the People,†Eric Klinenberg argues that the future of democratic societies rests not simply on shared values but on shared spaces: the libraries, childcare centers, bookstores, churches, synagogues, and parks where crucial, sometimes life-saving connections, are formed. Klinenberg will share how social infrastructure investment is becoming a key part of placemaking and urban policy; and how it can help fight inequality, polarization, and the decline of civic life.
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The second Thursday of each month book group for learning more about green themes including the environmental, social and economic approaches to sustainability.
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The second Thursday of each month book group for learning more about green themes including the environmental, social and economic approaches to sustainability.
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CELF Citizen Science: Inquiry to Action is a semester-long program that engages educators and students in project-based STEAM learning outside of the classroom. Tailored to each school and community location, we offer professional learning workshops for teachers paired with on-site support to implement a project-based learning module that  connects students to real-world challenges in their own neighborhoods. The program culminates in a Spring 2020 Student Symposium, bringing together all participating schools to present their findings and pollution-prevention plans to community members and real-world policy makers. The program combines the development of 21st century skills with the motivation and creativity generated by solving a problem in one’s own community.
Participants in the program will:
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Implement a project-based STEAM learning unit.
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Participate in professional learning workshops paired with on-site educator support.
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Collect data with AirBeam monitoring technology combined with HabitatMap crowd-sourced data sharing platform.
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Focus on air-quality while learning pedagogical principles that apply to a range of citizen science learning opportunities.
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Engage with local concerns through student-led inquiry.
This opportunity is grant-funded. Join one of the workshops, connect with our educators for on-site support, and come together with other classes implementing this program at our 2020 Spring Student Symposium.
If you attend one of two professional development opportunities you can attain 2-hours of Continuing Professional Education credit, receive an air quality monitor, connect with local environmental partners, and enjoy a free lunch with fellow educators. You will also gain access to the 2020 Student Symposium, the culminating event for the program.
As part of its mission to train the next generation of ocean explorers, the NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research hosts undergraduate and graduate students in the Explorer-in-Training program, where participants gain valuable experience in deepwater mapping and exploration. Applications for 2020 are currently being accepted through the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research. The application deadline is January 31, 2020.
2020 exploration will focus on the Atlantic Ocean, including the US Exclusive Economic Zone near Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands, and New England, the Mid Atlantic Ridge, and Atlantic Maritime Canada. Application for the Okeanos Explorer-In-Training Program 2020 Field Season (March-October can be found at: https://cpaess.ucar.edu/okeanos-application-2020. Applications for offshore opportunities are restricted to US citizens only. Onshore opportunities are not available this year.
The second Thursday of each month book group for learning more about green themes including the environmental, social and economic approaches to sustainability.
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The Nancy Thomas Horticulture Lecture was established in 1995 and is held biennially in February. This event focuses on horticulture. Recent speakers have included Adriaan Geuze, William Cullina and Antonia Adezio.
Julia Picton Wallace Lecture, begun in 2006 and is held biennially in the fall, and is devoted to the subject of floral arrangement. These speakers are prominent floral artists who give a demonstration and speak about the methods and skills necessary to floral arranging. Presenters have included Elisa DeJong Stout, Natasha Lisitsa, Jane Godshall, Soho Sakai and Bruno Duarte.
Training and certification to conduct Texas Project WILD, Aquatic WILD, and Growing Up WILD workshops – prerequisite required
Share WILD with your peers and colleagues! Join the corps of volunteer Facilitators who lead the suite of Project WILD workshops. After attending this two-day workshop, participants may be certified to facilitate Project WILD, Aquatic WILD, and Growing Up WILD professional development workshops for formal and informal educators.
Must have previously attended a Project WILD or Aquatic WILD regular educator workshop and be willing to lead one workshop per year.
Receive 12 hours TEA-approved CPE hours.
The second Thursday of each month book group for learning more about green themes including the environmental, social and economic approaches to sustainability.
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Drink up the benefits of water conservation and learn how to build a rain barrel at home.