Education
Part of the Geological Society of America's vision is to foster the human quest for understanding Earth, planets, and life. Earth-science education is at the core of the National Academy of Science National Education Standards, and GSA is dedicated to increasing the appreciation of Earth's history, processes, and resources. Please read more about our Teacher Advocate Program and the support it provides to earth science educators.
Year of Science 2009
GSA is participating in the Community Project to Promote the Public Understanding of Science (COPUS) Year of Science. "Many in the scientific community see the need for a coordinated and sustained effort by scientists to engage the public directly and with the help of communications experts, to do a better job of explaining the nature of science, and to be ready to learn about and adapt to public perceptions of science in the process." [ learn more ]
Burgess Shale Centennial Celebration: 1909–2009
The Burgess Shale Geoscience Foundation is celebrating "100 Years of Discovery" to mark the 100th anniversary of the discovery of the the Burgess Shale site in British Columbia by Charles Doolittle Walcott. Events scheduled this summer include the Centennial Kick-off Event on 14 July, titled "The Fossil and the Astronaut — Exploring Earth from Inner and Outer Space," presented by Roberta Bondar; guided hikes for children; and several "Chautauqua" educational gatherings. Download the Centennial Celebration booklet.
Browse the links below for GSA's many educational and public outreach resources.
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