Education & Outreach

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's 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. Browse the links below for GSA's many educational and public outreach resources.

Programs	Products	Resources
Campus Reps Help recruit GSA members on your campus! EarthCache Geocaching adventures with an geoscience twist. EarthTrek Global citizen science program involving the public in real scientific research. GeoCorps™ America Short-term job opportunities for geoscientists at all levels on National Parks, National Forests, and on BLM lands. GeoVentures Geoscience travel and tours. Mentor Programs Connecting students with professionals at GSA meetings. Teacher Advocate Program (TAP) Support for earth science educators.	Explore Geoscience CD-ROMs containing information, activities, images, and models. Geologic Time Scale (free) Packs of 25 wallet-sized cards also available in the GSA Bookstore. *The Nature of Science and the Scienctific Method* (free publication). Webcast on Forensic Geology, the theme of the 2007 GSA Annual Meeting Public Forum.	STUDENTS GSA/ExxonMobil Awards > Bighorn Basin Field Award > Field Camp Scholar Award > Field Camp Excellence Award Why Earth Science? Student Opportunities (K–12) Resources for Undergrads STUDENTS AND EARLY CAREER SCIENTISTS 34th International Geological Congress (IGC) Students and Early Career Scientists Travel Grant and Mentoring Program TEACHERS Free K-12 Lesson Plans & Links organized by age level and topic. Free Geoscience Images to use in Teaching Teacher Opportunities GSA Short Courses Held in conjuction with GSA Annual and Section Meetings. Earth Science Week Activities and information focusing on earth science every October. This year's theme is Exploring Energy.
Teacher Awards
Biggs Award for Excellence in Earth Science Teaching from the GSA Geoscience Education Division Oustanding Earth Science Teacher Award

Programs

Products

Resources

Campus Reps
Help recruit GSA members on your campus!
EarthCache
Geocaching adventures with an geoscience twist.
EarthTrek
Global citizen science program involving the public in real scientific research.
GeoCorps™ America
Short-term job opportunities for geoscientists at all levels on National Parks, National Forests, and on BLM lands.
GeoVentures
Geoscience travel and tours.
Mentor Programs
Connecting students with professionals at GSA meetings.
Teacher Advocate Program (TAP)
Support for earth science educators.

Explore Geoscience
CD-ROMs containing information, activities, images, and models.
Geologic Time Scale (free)
Packs of 25 wallet-sized cards also available in the GSA Bookstore.
The Nature of Science and the Scienctific Method (free publication).
Webcast on Forensic Geology, the theme of the 2007 GSA Annual Meeting Public Forum.

STUDENTS
- GSA/ExxonMobil Awards
  > Bighorn Basin Field Award
  > Field Camp Scholar Award
  > Field Camp Excellence Award
- Why Earth Science?
- Student Opportunities (K–12)
- Resources for Undergrads
STUDENTS AND EARLY CAREER SCIENTISTS
- 34th International Geological Congress (IGC) Students and Early Career Scientists Travel Grant and Mentoring Program
TEACHERS
- Free K-12 Lesson Plans & Links organized by age level and topic.
- Free Geoscience Images to use in Teaching
- Teacher Opportunities
- GSA Short Courses
  Held in conjuction with GSA Annual and Section Meetings.
Earth Science Week
Activities and information focusing on earth science every October. This year's theme is Exploring Energy.

Teacher Awards

Biggs Award for Excellence in Earth Science Teaching from the GSA Geoscience Education Division
Oustanding Earth Science Teacher Award

Other E&O News

Lite Geology
Check out Lite Geology, a quarterly publication geared toward earth science teachers.

Geology knows no borders

The IUGS Commission on Geoscience Education, Training and Technology Transfer (COGE) was established in 2004 by the IUGS to examine and develop programs to assist developed and developing countries to maintain, expand or introduce better earth science education, outreach and technology transfer within their country. Two members of GSA’s Education and Outreach Department are members of this Commission.

Two Year College Survey Results

View multiple choice results from the 2008-2009 survey of Two-year college geoscience faculty (PDF) conducted by GSA Committee on Education. For those interested in the coded, open-ended results, please contact Ginny Peterson, .

National Fossil Day

The National Park Service launched a nationwide celebration promoting public awareness and stewardship of fossils, as well as greater appreciation of the scientific and educational value of paleontology. GSA is supporting National Fossil Day this year by selling Fossil CDs at cost.
[ order your CD | more about Fossil Day ]

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