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08/31/2015

August 2015 News Brief

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08/26/2015

OA-ICC Considers Ocean Acidification Training in Capetown, South Africa

Interested in a training course on ocean acidification? The Ocean Acidification International Coordination Centre (OA-ICC) is interested in determining potential interest in a November workshop in Capetown, South Africa. >>

08/26/2015

Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program Accepting Applications

The Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship (AEF) Program is now accepting applications for the 2016-2017 AEF fellowship year. >>

08/25/2015

National Park Foundation Offers "Every Kid in a Park" Pass

Beginning 1 September, The U.S. National Park Foundation will be offering an "Every Kid in a Park" Pass to all 4th graders and their families. This free park pass is part of a new initiative to provide the next generation of American national park visitors, supporters, and advocates the opportunity to experience and explore places that are home to this country's "natural treasures, rich history, and vibrant culture." >>

08/25/2015

AMS Offers Wealth of Resources to K-12 Educators and Undergraduate Faculty

The American Meteorological Society (AMS) offers continues to offer a wide variety of resources, materials, and programs for K-12 educators as well as faculty at undergraduate institutions. >>

08/25/2015

NASA Collaborates with GLOBE to Introduce Water Exploration Webinar

On 8 September, the NASA STEM Educator Professional Development Collaborative (NASA EPDC) at Texas State University, in collaboration with The GLOBE Program, will be hosting a 1-hour webinar entitled, "NASA Elementary STEM Inquiry: Experiencing Water Exploration." >>

08/25/2015

GLOBE Estonia Hosts Successful GLOBE Regional Learning Expedition

GLOBE Estonia, in cooperation with the Embassy of the United States of America in Tallinn and the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Estonia, hosted the 2015 GLOBE Regional Learning Expedition (GRLE) from August 3 through August 6, 2015. >>

08/19/2015

SMAP Observatory Completes Critical Calibration

NASA's scientists have completed their initial calibration of two critical instruments on the Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) satellite observatory, launched 31 January. This calibration will help pave the way for upcoming activities designed to validate SMAP science data against ground measurements, leading to the planned release of SMAP soil moisture data products to the international community this fall. >>

08/18/2015

Million Women Mentors Summit in September – Advancing STEM Success

Million Women Mentors (MWM) is hosting its first Summit and Gala this September. The event will feature updates and best practices surrounding the MWM effort. Participants will hear from state leadership, mentors and mentees, and corporations; and will learn how the movement has grown and how different types of organizations are getting involved. >>