Congratulations to CU Boulder professor to receive emenov-Tyan-Shansky gold medal for research on Russia

O'Loughlin first foreigner in more than a century to win gold medal from Russian geographical society

John O’Loughlin, CU-Boulder professor of geography and faculty associate in the Institute of Behavioral Science, has become the first foreigner in more than 100 years to win the Semenov-Tyan-Shansky gold medal for research on Russia. Read more about John's achievement here.

NOAA Climate Stewards Opportunity

Do you want to do more than just learn about climate change? Join educators across the United States supporting climate resilience. Apply NOW to become part of the 2016 NOAA Climate Stewards Education Project (CSEP) Stewardship Community. Selected educators who meet project requirements will be eligible for: 

• Mini-grants up to $2000 to support a climate stewardship action project.
• Travel reimbursements to attend select workshops and/or national conferences.
• Special professional development opportunities.
• Additional monetary and educational resources.

Applications are due by midnight PST, November 22, 2015. To learn more, Go to the NOAA Climate Stewards Education Project Web Site

Please forward this announcement to all interested colleagues and networks.

Questions? Contact the following NOAA Climate Stewards Education Project Coordinators:

Molly.Harrison@noaa.gov
Bruce.Moravchik@noaa.gov 

Rose Community Foundation Grants

In early 2016, Roots & Branches will make grants to support organizations, programs or projects that address one or both of the following grant priorities:

 

1.    Strengthening families and communities through increasing access to healthy food and nutrition education

2.    Increasing access to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) careers for young adults ages 16 to 24 through education and skill development

 

We invite interested organizations to review the attached 2015 Request for Proposals for a complete description of these grant priorities, including eligibility information and instructions on how to apply. At least $73,632 will be available to grant through this Request for Proposals. The deadline to submit a proposal is December 8, 2015.

 

Our grant priorities reflect our desire to support the Jewish ideals of tzedakah, giving in the pursuit of a more just world, and v'hechezakta bo, strengthening those who need help in becoming self-sufficient. These ideals have strengthened our cohort and we believe will strengthen our community as well.

Jeffco Outdoor Lab Internship Opportunities

Jeffco Outdoor Lab

is offering three different internships for Spring 2016 semester. Please share this link with anyone who may be interested. Thanks!

High School/ Post High School

https://sites.google.com/a/jeffcoschools.us/outdoor-lab-schools/intern-program/high-school-post-grad-interns

College Leadership Intern

https://sites.google.com/a/jeffcoschools.us/outdoor-lab-schools/intern-program/leadership-intern---college

Sustainability Intern

https://sites.google.com/a/jeffcoschools.us/outdoor-lab-schools/intern-program/sustainability-intern---windy-peak

National Geographic State Bee Coordinator in Colorado

Opportunity: National Geographic State Bee Coordinator in Colorado

National Geographic is looking for a champion of geography education who is organized, tech savvy, well-connected, and forward-thinking. The primary responsibility of this position is planning and hosting the Colorado State Bee on Friday, April 1, 2015 at a college or university (the outgoing coordinator has already reserved space at the University of Denver for 2016). The secondary role is elevating the presence of the National Geographic Bee across the state. If selected to fill the role, the first year will be on a trial basis, with the hope that this will become a multiple-year commitment.

This role requires approximately 80 hours of work and excellent delegation skills. There is a modest honorarium associated with the position, and funds to organize and run the Bee. There are also a couple of professional development travel opportunities associated with this role paid for by National Geographic.

If you or someone you know is interested, please reach out to Julie Brown at National Geographic (jbrown@ngs.org).

NCGE Webinar this Wednesday October 21st

Join Joseph Kerski for an NCGE webinar this WEDNESDAY 21 OCT

Topic:  GEOCACHING!  Will be loads of fun and full of practicality.

 

Teaching and Learning with Geocaching: Outdoor High Tech Treasure Hunts

 

Wed 21 Oct 2015   8:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM CT / 6:00 PM  MT / 5:00 PM PT

 

Join geographer and past NCGE President Joseph Kerski as we dig into the world of what is still the world’s most popular geo-related outdoor activity, geocaching. Beyond its recreational appeal, geocaching can be used to effectively teach spatial thinking, build skills in geotechnologies, and incorporate STEM into geography, all within an engaging field-based framework. Can you teach with geocaching, even on your own school or university campus, and even indoors? Find out why and how during this interactive and engaging webinar.

Check out this link to learn more about American students falling behind in Geography

U.S. Students Are Really Bad at Geography

Your kid has no idea where Saudi Arabia – or maybe even South Carolina – is. Here's why.

Check out this link to learn more about American students falling behind in Geography.

Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship (AEF) Program Applications for 2016-2017 School Year

Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship (AEF) Program

Accepting Applications for 2016-2017 Fellowship Year

Application Deadline: Nov. 19, 2015, at 8 p.m. EST

The Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship (AEF) Program provides a unique opportunity for accomplished K-12 science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) educators to serve 11 months in a Federal agency or U.S. Congressional office. Einstein Fellows bring their extensive classroom knowledge and experience to their host offices to inform Federal STEM education efforts.

 

Past Einstein Fellows have:

• Designed and implemented national STEM education programs.

• Built partnerships among Federal agencies.

• Drafted legislation seeking to improve U.S. K-12 education and teacher preparation.

• Evaluated national STEM programs centered on school reform.

·   Designed and deployed digital and online learning tools for students and teachers.

To be eligible, applicants must be U.S. citizens who are currently employed full time in a U.S. public or private elementary or secondary school or school district. Applicants must have been teaching full time in a public or private elementary or secondary school for at least five of the last seven years in a STEM discipline. 

Program applications are due Nov. 19, 2015, at 8 p.m. EST and must be submitted through an online application system.

Additional information about the program, including eligibility requirements, program benefits, application requirements and access to the online application system may be found at http://science.energy.gov/wdts/einstein/.

Please direct inquiries about the Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program to sc.einstein@science.doe.gov.

Letter to the Editor Featured in ED Week

LETTER TO THE EDITOR FEATURED IN ED WEEK 

 

NCGE's Chief Executive Officer, Zachary Dulli, and the National Assessment Governing Board's President and Chief Executive Officer, Terry Mazany, recently had an editorial letter titled, "The Economy Depends on Good Geography Instruction," featured in Education Week.