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... 2. Examine recent earth science education programs with a research or training component, both formal and informal, in these federal agencies.
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... FEDERAL EARTH SCIENCE EDUCATION PROGRAMS Legislative Authority for STEM Education The first task of the committee was to summarize the legislative authorities for STEM education granted to federal agencies with substantial programs in earth science. These agencies include the USGS, National Science Foundation (NSF)
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... G •  eoscience-Teachers-in-Parks Program (with NAGT) G •  ational Fossil Day N Smithsonian Institution •  eadership and Assistance for Science Education Reform (LASER)
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... Federal programs with engagement objectives include the USGS Youth Internship Program, which offers hands-on earth science projects, and NSF's OEDG Program, which supports projects aimed at expanding the interest of underrepresented groups in earth science. The transition from engagement to professional preparation occurs when an individual shifts focus from exploring earth science to acquiring job skills, knowledge, and abilities.
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... A connected system of federal, academic, and professional society programs would increase the visibility of a variety of available earth science education opportunities as well as help students move from interest to employment. PROGRAM EVALUATION Identifying Successful Programs The committee's third task was to develop criteria for success and then to use the criteria and the results of previous program evaluations to identify successful examples of federal earth science education programs.
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... Both fields require basic interpersonal skills, effective communication, and creative thinking. BROADENING PARTICIPATION OF UNDERREPRESENTED GROUPS Task 6 of the committee was to describe ways federal agencies can leverage their earth science education and training efforts to improve their recruitment of a diverse population in both high school and college.
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... Although it takes time to build trust and establish common goals and approaches, such partnerships could both benefit the profession and help federal agencies meet their missions. MAJOR CONCLUSIONS The 25 federal earth science education and training programs considered in this report provide a wide range of opportunities that interest students and citizens in earth science, engage students in study of the Earth, and prepare them for earth science careers.


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