August 19, 2018
Pope Francis and the encyclical on the environment and human ecology
“The urgent challenge to protect our common home includes a concern to bring the whole human family together to seek a sustainable and integral development, for we know that things can change” — Pope Francis, Laudato Si’
July 30, 2018
Climate change gets personal – addressing beliefs, trusted sources, and values
Public perception of climate change remains deeply divided, despite a near-unanimous consensus among scientists that human-caused climate change is a reality. How can we strengthen public understanding of and belief in climate change? — The Franklin Institute
July 17, 2018
Stitching Hope for the Coast – communicating coastal optimism for Louisiana
We’re asking anyone to knit, crochet, quilt… create anything with yarn or fabric that represents hope for the Louisiana coast. We’re creating a group on Ravelry, have a website (http://tinyurl.com/stitchingcoast) and hashtag (#stitchingcoast) ready to go, and now, we just need needleworkers! It doesn’t matter the age or level of ability or where you live.
July 5, 2018
Preparing Students for a New Learning Economy – from Jose Antonio Bowen
“The person [student] that does the work does the learning. And the new economy is the learning economy – rewards come to those that can learn new things.” — Dr. Jose Antonio Bowen
July 2, 2018
Assessment of Undergraduate Research – from David Lopatto
“…the high-impact practice of undergraduate research still provokes interesting questions for research on student learning” (Lopatto, 2010)
July 1, 2018
Undergraduate Research: A Right, Not a Privilege – from Freeman Hrabowski
CUR Biennial Conference opening plenary speaker Freeman Hrabowski (President, UMBC) shares his thoughts on undergraduate research for all students
June 7, 2018
AGU Policy Action Center facilitates advocacy for NOAA funding [World Oceans Month]
I can’t emphasize how quick and easy this was to do. AGU has done the legwork in setting up the interface for taking action on important policy issues. If you have never visited or used this interface, please explore the link and connect with your Senators while we still have time to support NOAA during World & National Oceans Month.
June 5, 2018
Celebrate the ocean and NOAA in June [World Oceans Month]
I challenge every scientist and educator to take some time in June to share their own ocean knowledge and experiences, and to share beyond the month of June. A one-month media blitz will not generate the change we need to see to protect, conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources.
May 20, 2018
My year as Faculty Senate Chair: reflection and suggestions
I knew my research productivity would be impacted, but I never thought my teaching or health would also take a toll during my term as Faculty Senate Chair
April 15, 2018
Serving as a speaker at the 2018 Philadelphia Rally for Science
As groups across the globe gathered on April 14 to stand up for science, I had the honor of speaking at the Philadelphia Rally for Science
Laura Guertin is a Professor of Earth Science at Penn State Brandywine in Media, PA. Her research focuses on how technology can enhance teaching and student learning in introductory-level geoscience courses for non-science majors. Her blog focuses on geoscience education/outreach, science communication, and technology tools in the classroom, online, and in the field.