As many of you may already know, NASA suffered a large setback on Friday when the rocket carrying the GLORY satellite failed. The GLORY mission was designed to collect data on carbon and aerosols in the Earths’ atmosphere and to study solar irradiance and the long-term effects on our climate. In other words, it [...]
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Loss of Glory: What it Means for Climate and Future of NASA
March 8th, 2011 · No Comments · Environmental Science, NASA, Science
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NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in California to Host Climate Educator Conference – May 1-2, 2010
March 12th, 2010 · No Comments · Conference, K-12, NASA, Science, STEM, Student Opportunities, Teacher Opportunities
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory near Pasadena, Calif., is hosting an educator conference, May 1-2, 2010, on the unique climate of the state of California. California contains most climate zones and almost all types of weather. These phenomena are in response to local and global forces including atmospheric circulation, the Pacific Ocean and the state’s unique [...]
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NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in California to Host Climate Educator Conference – May 1-2, 2010
March 12th, 2010 · No Comments · Conference, K-12, NASA, Science, STEM, Student Opportunities, Teacher Opportunities
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory near Pasadena, Calif., is hosting an educator conference, May 1-2, 2010, on the unique climate of the state of California. California contains most climate zones and almost all types of weather. These phenomena are in response to local and global forces including atmospheric circulation, the Pacific Ocean and the state’s unique [...]
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Climate Change Workshops for K-8 Teachers – Aug 26-28, 2009 in Monmouth Oregon
June 1st, 2009 · No Comments · Educator Institute, Lesson Plans, Professional Development, Science, STEM, Teacher Development, Teacher Opportunities, Workshop
Want to know more about global climate change? What: Global Climate Change Institute for Teachers: Elementary and Middle level Where: Western Oregon University, Monmouth, OR When: Elementary: Wed and Thurs Aug 26, 27 Middle (6-8): Thurs and Fri Aug 27,28 Time: 8:30-4 pm each day Cost: FREE! Includes snacks and lunch. Your only cost is [...]
Global Change Education Program (GCEP)
November 21st, 2008 · No Comments · Higher Education, Internships, Science, STEM, Student Opportunities
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Biological and Environmental Research (BER) sponsors the Global Change Education Program (GCEP) to promote undergraduate and graduate education and training in support of the Department’s global change research activities. Global change research encompasses a number of technical areas, including atmospheric sciences, ecology, global carbon cycles, climate, and terrestrial [...]
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