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22–25 SEPTEMBER  PHOENIX, ARIZONA, USA

Wednesday, 12:15–1:15 p.m. Participants conduct scientific research, develop exhibits to
Your Park. Your Science. Our Future: enhance the visitor experience, and serve as interpreters to the
Inspiring Geoscience and Other STEM public. In 2018, GSA awarded Behnaz Hosseini, a geoscience
Careers via Collaboration with the NPS technician at Yellowstone National Park, an E-An Zen Outreach
Meghan Kish Grant to support her efforts to educate the public on hydrother-
Beyond their draw as popular areas for mal systems through the hands-on use of thermal imaging
recreation and the enjoyment of nature, the technology.
National Parks offer numerous opportuni- The National Parks provide vast opportunities to learn
ties to inspire and advance careers in the science, enhance STEM literacy, and inspire science careers;
STEM fields—especially those areas pertaining to the Earth however, there are challenges. Funding and staffing issues and
sciences and the environment. The National Parks offer ideal park maintenance—particularly finding resources for future
settings to observe Earth processes, including geologic and envi- improvements and innovations—can limit the educational
ronmental responses to anthropogenic influences. For example, engagement that the NPS seeks to inspire. One solution is
matters of global concern currently being evaluated and man- to increase partnerships with corporate entities, museums,
aged by the National Park Service (NPS) include climate disrup- colleges, and universities.
tion impacts, water quantity and quality issues, stresses to the Meghan Kish, the current superintendent for the Southern
native ecosystems, and the management of resources exclusively Arizona Office of the NPS, is offering this session to focus on
set aside for the public. The NPS plays a crucial role in convey- how the National Parks, in collaboration with industry, aca-
ing these important issues to a larger audience and inspiring the demia, and other scientific organizations, can serve to stimulate
next generation of scientific researchers who can address them. greater interest in STEM learning and careers in the National
NPS collaborations with other organizations can enhance STEM Parks. There will be a panel to include colleagues from across
interest and promote careers in STEM fields such as geology the service who have participated in or managed National Park
and environmental science. GSA has an excellent partnership STEM programs. The panel will engage the audience in discus-
with the NPS through its Geoscientists-in-the-Parks program, sions relating to the challenges the NPS has in terms of promot-
which offers a number of opportunities to garner practical expe- ing STEM and the environment, and what it does, and will do,
rience while working on projects overseen by NPS staff. to improve and enhance positive outcomes.

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