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How long is the Earthscope program?

For the benefit of teachers working in predominantly Native American schools in Minnesota and the Midwest, the EarthScope Program offered a 2 ½-day professional-development workshop in Midwest-based, cross-cultural Earth science.

What is a SFM course?

This short course provided instructors hands-on experience with curricular modules that feature LiDAR, InSAR, GPS, and structure from motion (SfM) photogrammetry data and methods for both classroom and field courses.

What is TLS in science?

TLS provides high-resolution three-dimensional images of geologic features and is a powerful tool for applications ranging from outcrop mapping to analysis of earth-surface processes. The course focused on TLS technology, data collection, processing and analysis, and examples of science and educational applications.

When is the SCEC meeting?

The Southern California Earthquake Center (SCEC) Communication, Education, and Outreach hosted an afternoon of social media discussions and media training at the SCEC Annual Meeting on Sunday, September 11th, featuring award-winning earthquake journalist for the LA Times, Ron Lin, and communications experts and scientists from IRIS, UNAVCO, and SCEC.

What is ESIP in drones?

A collaboration between education professionals at UNAVCO, NASA, NOAA, CIMMS, and other organization has resulted in the the Drones in STEM education initiative with the Earth Science Information Partners (ESIP) to promote Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) through data-focused activities and modules.

What is UNAVCO course?

These courses are for current researchers who want to refresh their skills or explore the use of new tools, and for early career scientists such as post doctoral fellows, graduate students, and upper level undergraduates who want to learn the latest geodetic techniques.

What is Geodesy Tools for Societal Issues?

The GEodesy Tools for Societal Issues (GETSI) project has developed a suite of undergraduate teaching modules to make this easier and more engaging. The workshop featured two of the modules in greater depth, as well as overview additional resources, and gave participants time to work on implementation planning.