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Virtual Field Experiences in Introductory Geology: Addressing a Capacity Problem, but Finding a Pedagogical One by Dolphin, Glenn, Dutchak, Alex, Karchewski, Brandon, Cooper, Jon

“…Recent literature has demonstrated the importance of fieldwork in geology. However, as resources become scarce, field experiences are often targeted for cuts…”
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Applying an Intersectionality Lens to Expand Equity in the Geosciences by Núñez, Anne-Marie, Rivera, Jessica, Hallmark, Tyler

“…Geosciences remains one of the least diverse science disciplines. Recent efforts in the discipline have aimed to address leadership, organizational, and…”
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Immersive, Interactive Virtual Field Trips Promote Science Learning by Mead, Chris, Buxner, Sanlyn, Bruce, Geoffrey, Taylor, Wendy, Semken, Steven, Anbar, Ariel D

“…Field learning is considered an essential part of geoscience education, yet there are many practical challenges that limit broad and equitable access to field…”
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Empirical Research on K-16 Climate Education: A Systematic Review of the Literature by Bhattacharya, Devarati, Carroll Steward, Kimberly, Forbes, Cory T

“…Developing understanding about the Earth's climate and the phenomenon of global climate change (GCC) is essential for all students, our future citizens and…”
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A Multiple Case Study of Inclusive Learning Communities Enabling Active Participation in Geoscience Field Courses for Students with Physical Disabilities by Atchison, Christopher L, Marshall, Anita M, Collins, Trevor D

“…This article presents a multiple case study exploring the emergence of inclusive learning communities within geoscience field courses designed to enable the…”
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BIPOC Voices in Ocean Sciences: A Qualitative Exploration of Factors Impacting Career Retention by Graham, Jasmin, Hodsdon, Gina, Busse, Aly, Crosby, Michael P

“…The aim of this study was to understand the factors that impact the recruitment and retention of scientists that identify as Black, Indigenous or as People of…”
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Making Departments Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive: Engaging Colleagues in Departmental Transformation through Discussion Groups Committed to Action by Ormand, Carol J, Heather Macdonald, R, Hodder, Janet, Bragg, Debra D, Baer, Eric M. D, Eddy, Pamela

“…The geosciences have a pervasive, persistent, and deeply troubling lack of diversity, despite the availability of a suite of well-documented, research-based…”
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Participatory Approaches Enhance a Sense of Urgency and Collective Efficacy about Climate Change: Qualitative Evidence from the "World Climate" Simulation by Hensel, Margaret, Bryan, Jovan, McCarthy, Carolyn, McNeal, Karen S, Norfles, Nicole, Rath, Kenneth, Rooney-Varga, Juliette N

“…Despite clear scientific evidence to support an urgent need to cut greenhouse gas emissions, societal action remains inadequate to meet international climate…”
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Seventh-Grade Students' Conceptions of Climate Change, Global Warming, and the Greenhouse Effect by Handayani, Rif'ati Dina, Triyanto

“…Education must provide substantive knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors toward environmental education. This study aims to identify seventh-grade…”
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More than Fun in the Sun: The Pedagogy of Field Trips Improves Student Learning in Higher Education by Jones, Jabari C, Washko, Susan

“…Field experiences are a fundamental and well-loved tool for teaching in the natural sciences. However, a number of concerns threaten continued incorporation of…”
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Essential Teamwork Skills: Perspectives of Environmental Geoscience Employers by Nyarko, Samuel Cornelius, Petcovic, Heather L

“…Geoscience employers have increasingly called for the future workforce (students) to demonstrate competence in non-technical skills, including teamwork. This…”
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Measuring the Implementation of Student-Centered Teaching Strategies in Lower- and Upper-Division STEM Courses by Benabentos, Rocio, Hazari, Zahra, Stanford, Jennifer S, Potvin, Geoff, Marsteller, Pat, Thompson, Katerina V, Cassone, Vincent M, Murasko, Donna, Kramer, Laird

“…Understanding the rate at which STEM faculty move from traditional, lecture-intensive teaching practices to more effective, student-centered practices and the…”
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Comparison of In-Person and Virtual Grand Canyon Undergraduate Field Trip Learning Outcomes by Ruberto, Thomas, Mead, Chris, Anbar, Ariel D, Semken, Steven

“…Field learning is fundamental in geoscience, but cost, accessibility, and other constraints limit equal access to these experiences. As technological advances…”
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A Mixed Methods Study of the Challenges for Geoscience Majors in Identifying Potential Careers and the Benefits of a Career Awareness and Planning Course by Viskupic, Karen, Wenner, Julianne A, Harrigan, Claire O, Shafer, Gregory

“…Undergraduates majoring in geoscience are often unaware of their career options beyond traditional resource industries; they need explicit supports to consider…”
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Analysis of Category Level Performance on the "Praxis®" Earth and Space Science: Content Knowledge Test: Implications for Professional Learning by Ndembera, Rachel, Ray, Herman E, Shah, Lisa, Rushton, Gregory T

“…A large body of work has shown that science teacher knowledge is one of the most fundamental components of effective teaching and learning. Our study analyzes…”
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Scaffolding Geology Content and Spatial Skills with Playdough Modeling in the Field and Classroom by Bateman, Kathryn M, Ham, Joy, Barshi, Naomi, Tikoff, Basil, Shipley, Thomas F

“…Spatial skills are embedded in all aspects of the geosciences. The teaching and learning of spatial skills has been a challenging, but vital, endeavor. To…”
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Geoscience Undergraduate Students' Perceptions of How Field Work and Practical Skills Influence Their Conceptual Understanding and Subject Interest by Hoyer, Lauren, Hastie, Warwick W

“…We present a quantitative study of responses to voluntary and anonymous surveys of undergraduate geology students enrolled at an English-medium, research…”
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Testing the Impact of Culturally-Relevant Communication Style on Engagement with Hispanic and Latinx Adults by Morales, Annareli, Medina Luna, Lorena, Zietlow, Daniel W, LeBeau, Jennifer E, Molina, Maria J

“…Effective science communication for a multilingual population requires more than language translation, it also requires being mindful of cultural communication…”
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Do Students Develop Teamwork Skills during Geoscience Fieldwork? A Case Study of a Hydrogeology Field Course by Nyarko, Samuel Cornelius, Petcovic, Heather L

“…Teamwork has been identified as an essential employability skill and learning outcome in the geosciences, especially during fieldwork. Although specific…”
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Secondary Science Teachers' Implementation of a Curricular Intervention When Teaching with Global Climate Models by Carroll Steward, Kimberly, Bhattacharya, Devarati, Chandler, Mark, Forbes, Cory T

“…In the past decade, emphasis on promoting "climate literacy" in K-16 science classrooms has increased. Teachers play a critical role in cultivating these…”
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