[Grad-postdoc-assn] [Cuttingedge] Two workshops: teaching about energy, teaching about Earth's climate]

[Paula Fisher]

This may be of interest to some of you.

Paula

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Subject: 	[Cuttingedge] Two workshops: teaching about energy, teaching 
about Earth's climate
Date: 	Fri, 10 Sep 2010 16:17:20 -0400
From: 	Heather Macdonald <rhmacd at wm.edu>
To: 	cuttingedge at serc.carleton.edu



Hello Cutting Edge workshop alumni,

As a new semester unfolds, energy and climate change issues continue to 
loom large as pressing concerns. The /On the Cutting Edge/ workshop 
series presents two opportunities this fall to learn more about teaching 
these relevant, complex and engaging topics.

*GSA Workshop on Teaching about Energy in Geoscience Courses
*October 30, 2010, 8am-5pm, held at GSA in Denver
Registration DEADLINE: Sept 27, 2010

*Teaching About Earth's Climate Using Data and Numerical Models
*A VIRTUAL workshop held October 21-22 and 25-27, 2010
Application/Registration DEADLINE: October 1, 2010

More information about each workshop is given below. Please forward this 
email to interested colleagues. 

Thanks,

Heather Macdonald

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*GSA Workshop on Teaching about Energy in Geoscience Courses
*October 30, 2010, 8am-5pm, held at GSA in Denver

Registration DEADLINE: Sept 27
Web page and access to the online registration form: 
http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/energy2010/index.html

Workshop fee: $70 (see the note about the GSA and Cutting Edge 
registration process: 
http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/energy2010/registration.html )

In conjunction with the GSA Annual Meeting in Denver, Colorado, /On the 
Cutting Edge/ will be hosting a one-day workshop about energy issues in 
the geoscience classroom. To address tomorrow's energy challenges, our 
students must be conversant with both traditional energy and alternative 
energy sources, as well as a host of emerging topics such as carbon 
capture and storage, life cycle assessment, carbon footprint, and energy 
return on investment. Thus, there is a clear need for effective 
approaches for teaching about energy topics in our classrooms.

This workshop is for faculty who teach about energy and geoscience and 
for graduate students who anticipate teaching about energy or are 
engaged in research about energy resources. Participants will learn 
about emerging science in the fields of traditional energy, alternative 
energy, carbon capture and storage and nuclear energy. The workshop will 
also showcase approaches for teaching about energy and provide a forum 
to develop new educational materials. The workshop will both build on 
and disseminate the results of a longer workshop that took place in May 
2009, at the University of Wyoming.

For more information, contact Karin Kirk (kkirk at carleton.edu 
<mailto:kkirk at carleton.edu>).

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*Teaching About Earth's Climate Using Data and Numerical Models
*A virtual workshop held October 21-22 and 25-27, 2010

Application/Registration DEADLINE: October 1, 2010
Web page and access to the online registration form: 
http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/climatemodels/index.html
Workshop Fee: $50

Note: The workshop size is limited to the first 30 participants who 
register.
This workshop is for faculty who would like to enhance their teaching 
about the climate system and climate dynamics by incorporating numerical 
models and model output data, and for those interested in sharing their 
experiences teaching climate change. This workshop focuses on the 
utility of numerical models in past, present, and future climate change 
research, and their potential role in teaching students about the 
climate system. Simple numerical models that are available online, as 
well as vast quantities of numerical output available in professionally 
collected databases offer teachers and students endless opportunities 
for data-rich instructional activities. Learn about resources available 
online, hear from other faculty with experience using numerical models 
in the classroom and develop or adapt classroom exercises and 
assessments for your own use.

The workshop will consist of a blend of synchronous presentations, 
online discussions, work time and collaborative efforts. Prior to the 
workshop participants will be required to submit a learning activity or 
activity idea focused on using numerical models to teach climate change. 
During the workshop, participants will build on that activity, or 
complete a new activity or classroom assessment for use in their own 
teaching. Submitted materials will become part of the /On the Cutting 
Edge/ website. 

Please join us in forming a community of scholars who are interested in 
finding new and engaging ways to communicate the science of climate change!

For more information, contact Cindy Shellito (Lucinda.shellito at unco.edu 
<mailto:Lucinda.shellito at unco.edu> ).

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Heather Macdonald
Chancellor Professor of Geology
College of William and Mary
757-221-2443
fax: 757-221-2093
rhmacd at wm.edu
http://www.wm.edu/geology/

Mail Address:
P.O. Box 8795
Williamsburg, VA  23187-8795

UPS or FedEx Address:
McGlothlin-Street Hall Room 227
Williamsburg, VA  23185

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