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Not enough people get taught Earth Science, and that’s a problem for all of us

This article articulates an increasingly concerning question: in a world where increased exposure to natural hazards, resource scarcity and the consequences of climate change are amongst the most critical issues facing our society, why does Earth Science get no love in … Continue reading

Categories: geology, science education

Diversity (or lack thereof) in geoscience: are we hyping up the wrong things?

Via Dr Sarah Greene, some data fromĀ a survey of student attitudes to STEM careers, including geosciences, at a college in the SW US indicates that they care more about whether their career can help people or the environment than the … Continue reading

Categories: geology, science education