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November 19, 2024
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Tomorrow, November 19th, NOAA Planet Stewards will hold its all Spanish language book club event!
If you speak Spanish, are learning Spanish, or would just like to listen in, please join us!
You don’t need to have read the book, but it helps ;>)
Scroll down for all the details, and information about our December book club meeting.
19 de Noviembre a las 7:00 PM hora del este
Júntense con nosotros para una conversación sobre El Libro de Esperanza por Douglas Abrams y Jane Goodall.
Hora: 7 p.m. Hora del Este
Acceso a la videollamada: meet.google.com/mxo-fkqc-owb
Llamada por teléfono: (US) +1 484-641-8305
PIN:732 637 522#
La naturalista y conservacionista de renombre mundial Jane Goodall ha pasado más de medio siglo advirtiendo sobre nuestro impacto en el planeta. Desde sus famosos encuentros con chimpancés en los bosques de Gombe cuando era joven hasta su incansable campaña por el medio ambiente a finales de los ochenta, Jane se ha convertido en la madrina de una nueva generación de activistas climáticos.
En El libro de la esperanza, Jane se basa en la sabiduría de toda una vida dedicada a la naturaleza para enseñarnos cómo encontrar la fuerza frente a la crisis climática y explica por qué todavía tiene esperanza para el mundo natural y para la humanidad. En conversaciones extraordinarias con su coautor Doug Abrams, que entretejen historias de sus viajes y activismo, ofrece a los lectores una nueva comprensión de la crisis que enfrentamos y un camino convincente para que todos creemos esperanza en nuestras propias vidas y en el mundo.
Este libro profundo de una figura legendaria en la lucha contra el cambio climático muestra que, incluso frente a una gran adversidad, podemos encontrar esperanza en la naturaleza humana y en la naturaleza misma.
Esperamos que se una a nosotros y hable sobre "El Libro de Esperanza.” Recuerde, no es necesario haber leído el libro para unirse a nosotros. ¡Todos son bienvenidos!
En la página de próximos eventos de NOAA Planet Stewards se publica una descripción completa del libro, la información de inicio de sesión de la reunión, las preguntas de discusión y las fechas y selecciones para todo el año académico 2024-2025.
Vea libros previamente seleccionados y preguntas de discusión en nuestro Archivo del Club de lectura NOAA Planet Stewards.
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On Tuesday, December 10th we’ll meet to discuss The Best Part of Us
Time: 7 p.m. ET
Video Conference Log In: meet.google.com/mxo-fkqc-owb
Phone Dial In #: (US) +1 484-641-8305
Pin:732 637 522#
Beth cherished her childhood summers on a pristine northern Canadian lake, where she reveled in the sweet smell of dew on early morning hikes, the loons’ evening trills across the lake’s many bays, every brush stroke of her brother’s paintings celebrating their cherished place, and their grandfather’s laughter as he welcomed neighbors to their annual Welsh harvest celebration. Theirs was an unshakeable bond with nature, family, and friends, renewed every summer on their island of granite and pines.
But that bond was threatened and then torn apart, first as rights to their island were questioned and then by nature itself, and the family was forced to leave. Fourteen years later, Beth has created a new life in urban Chicago. There, she’s erected a solid barrier between the past and present, no matter how much it costs—until her grandfather asks her to return to the island to determine its fate. Will she choose to preserve who she has become, or risk everything to discover if what was lost still remains?
All dates and selections for 2024-2025 academic year book club meetings are posted on the NOAA Planet Stewards Upcoming Events Page.
Previous book club selections and discussion questions are posted on our NOAA Planet Stewards Book Club Archive.
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Stewardship Inspiration: The Tide Turners: Eco-Leaders in Training
LimPiaR is a nonprofit in Puerto Rico coordinating coastal cleanup events and establishing infrastructure for responsible waste disposal and recycling. NOAA Planet Stewards is proud to fund their Eco-Leaders in Training Initiative. Partnering with the Robinson School's Green Ambassadors Club program, Limpiar is training the next generation of environmental leaders in Puerto Rico through peer education on waste reduction, recycling, and coastal conservation.
In September Limpiar and the Robinson School collected 1,456 pounds of recycling and waste that otherwise would have gone into marine ecosystems. The Robinson School Green Ambassadors Club members took charge of a recycling station, and educated the community about proper waste management.
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Watch a short video of testimonials from Robinson students and school community members about issues surrounding recycling in Puerto Rico and become inspired to take action in your community!
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How do NOAA scientists forecast and communicate about severe weather? And how do we get up close with storms like hurricanes, tornadoes and hail to better understand them and their hazards? On the latest episode of the Planet NOAA Podcast, dig into:
How tools like geostationary satellite imagery, underwater profiling gliders, hail imagers and drones help paint a more complex picture of severe weather.
How scientists combine observations from air, land and sea to protect communities in the eye of the storm.
What it’s like to consult on a Hollywood severe weather blockbuster. #Twisters
PLUS: Be a meteorologist for a day with the NOAA Heritage team!
Listen to the podcast!
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November 21, 2024 I 2-3 p.m. ET
Deep Water AUV/ROV Surveys for WWII Underwater Cultural Heritage in the Saipan Channel
December 4, 2024 I 2-3 p.m. ET
Libraries as Community Hubs for Citizen Science: How SciStarter is Supporting the Movement
Teach Climate Network Webinar/Workshop: No Interest, No Problem: Strategies to Engage Teens in Climate Action in Their Communities
November 20, 2024 | 6-7 p.m. ET
Meet students where they are in their understanding of climate change and empower them with a sense of agency and hope. Join high school science teacher Julie Ackerman as she shares several examples of how she successfully engaged teens in becoming change agents—sometimes without them even realizing it!
Register for the Tech Climate Network workshop to receive a recording and additional resources to your e-mail within 1 week of the event.
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NSTA/ASTE Webinar: Engaging Early Learners
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 | 7-8:15 p.m. ET
This webinar is delivered in collaboration between the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) and the Association for Science Teacher Education (ASTE). At this event, a panel of early childhood science teacher educators/researchers will define high quality early childhood science education, elicit challenges from participants, and present current research in addressing these challenges.
You can learn more information about the panelists and register for the webinar on the webpage.
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Thursday, November 21, 2024 | 4 p.m. ET
Join this virtual Climate Storytelling Summit workshop and explore the use of climate fiction (or cli-fi) to engage young adults in climate conversations.
The discussion will be led by the Youth Climate Institute and feature Chelsea McClure and Dr. Laura Jacobs of Towson University.
It’s a can’t-miss opportunity for all climate educators who work with young adults! And if that’s not incentive enough, everyone who attends will be entered into a free raffle to win some cool prizes!
You must RSVP for this event to receive the Zoom link. Seats are free, but limited, so register for the Climate Storytelling Summit today!
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Cornell University Civic Ecology Lab: Sustainability Education Webinar
Tuesday, November 26, 2024 | 9-10 a.m. ET
Register for this webinar where Alex Kudryavtsev, Research Associate, will discuss systemic impacts using the case study, New York Sun Works. Dr. Kudryavtsev’s work focuses on solving social and environmental problems through sustainability education and civic engagement among youth in urban communities, organizations, and schools.
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NOAA Teacher at Sea Program Now Accepting Applications!
Application Deadline: December 2, 2024 I 11:59 p.m. PT
The online application for NOAA's Teacher at Sea Program 2025 Field Season is OPEN NOW, through the first Monday of December! Head over to teacheratsea.noaa.gov How to Apply for details and a link to their online system.
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Wednesday, December 4, 2024 | 6-8 p.m. PT
Birch Aquarium in La Jolla, CA
Hosted by Black in Marine Science (BIMS) in partnership with Paddle for Peace, the BIRCH Aquarium, and UC San Diego Scripps Institution of Oceanography, students will have the chance to explore mesmerizing bioluminescent displays, engage with interactive exhibits, and delight in complimentary food and refreshments. This is an event not to be missed!
This event is an immersive learning opportunity. Classes, afterschool programs, community groups, homeschool groups, sports teams, school clubs, and families are ALL WELCOME!
Event Highlights:
Explore Marine Science: Meet professionals, discover marine ecosystems, and explore career paths.
Interactive Exhibits: Hands-on learning with engaging displays focused on ocean conservation.
Community Engagement: Connect with organizations fostering diversity in marine science.
Educator Benefits (networking happy hour 8-9 p.m.):
Curriculum Support: Workshop on intertidal zone curriculum and an algae pressing activity.
Professional Growth: Network with experts and access valuable teaching resources.
Register for the BIMS Week Youth Night now! Have questions? Want more information? Contact: engage@bims.org. If needed, transportation can be arranged; please indicate those needs via email.
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Climate Science for the Middle Grades
Thursday, December 5, 2024 | 6-7 p.m. ET
What key concepts should middle school students know about climate science? And how can you share these while avoiding the doom and gloom that often comes with climate change discussions?
In this hour-long virtual workshop scientists and educators from the University Center for Atmospheric Research will explore the essential elements of climate literacy at the middle school level. Leave with a suite of standards-aligned activities that you can use immediately to help students in your classroom understand climate science and solutions to climate change.
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Teaching with SkySci for Kids--Virtual Workshop
Thursday January 23, 2025 | 6-7pm ET
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Take a tour of the SkySci for Kids website designed especially for kids ages 5-10. Discover new resources to help your students learn about weather, climate, and what's up in the sky. In this one-hour virtual workshop, we'll share tips to integrate our SkySci for Kids learning materials into your existing curriculum.
Try out activities and games that provide a solid, age-appropriate foundation for learning about complex science topics, all while making learning fun. You'll leave ready to teach new activities and support the next generation of scientists!
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Celebrate Native American Heritage Month With NASA Internships
Thursday, November 21, 2024 | 4 p.m. ET
High School and College Students: Join NASA internship specialists for a virtual event celebrating Native American Heritage at NASA.
Hear from featured speaker Joseph Connolly, an aerospace engineer at NASA’s Glenn Research Center who is Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) and a citizen of the Six Nations of the Grand River. Current interns Tara Roanhorse, Diné (Navajo) from Haskell Indian Nations University, and Shawnell McFarlane, member of the Squaxin Island and Skokomish Tribes from Northwest Indian College, will share firsthand experiences from their time at NASA.
Attendees will gain insights into the internship application process and take part in a dynamic Q&A session with interns and internship specialists.
This event is open to the public but will target students from Tribal Colleges and Universities and Native American-Serving Non-Tribal Institutions.
Questions? Contact: nasa-internships@mail.nasa.gov
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Webinar: Finding Your Future At Sea
Thursday, December 5, 2024 I 1:30 PM ET
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The ANGARI Foundation and the University of Florida Thompson Earth Systems Institute invite you to their final live Ocean Expert Exchange webinar of 2024!
If you have ever dreamed of exotic expeditions and a life of adventure but thought you had to be a scientist to do it, think again! What goes into an expedition is much more complex than most of us realize, and there are fascinating careers in high demand that most people never think about. Tune in to journey to the polar seas and beyond with Michele Hoffman Trotter, and find out if you have what it takes to join her in a career of exploration and adventure!
Ocean Expert Exchange livestream events are free, open to audiences of all ages and accessible via Zoom (recommended, pre-registration is required) and YouTube Live.
For more information, to register for the webinar, submit questions ahead of the event, and explore related educational resources, visit: https://angari.org/future-at-sea
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Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Presentation at 12:15 p.m.
Meet and Greet 12:30 - 1 p.m.
Ever wondered what it’s like to work at NOAA? Here’s your chance to find out! Join us at the NOAA Booth for an engaging presentation on NOAA internships. Discover how NOAA’s interns g | |
