Outreach
| Graduate Students Scott Capps and Mike Tosca Visit Stonecreek Elementary School to teach first graders about climate |
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Graduate Students Scott Capps, Mike Tosca, Neeta Bjoor, and Ray Anderson speak with students at this year's OC Water District's 12th Annual Children's Water Education Festival in April 2008. Here, Neeta is speaking to several groups of students. |
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| ESS Graduate and Undergraduate Students help educate the public during Earth Day Celebrations at UCI -- and give out eco-friendly shopping bags, too! |
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| Want to make a difference? Here are some programs UCI offers for student and community outreach: UCI Center for Educational Partnerships http://www.cfep.uci.edu/ The University of California Irvine's Center for Educational Partnerships creates collaborations that support preparation for and success in higher education. Their focus is on equity and access for all students in order to achieve the University of California's goal of academic excellence. There are many different programs available through this center, so look through their website to find something that fits you! UCI Cal Teach http://www.gse.uci.edu/calteach/ The University of California launched the California Teach Science and Math Initiative in 2005 in response to the critical shortage of highly qualified math and science teachers in the state. The need is expected to increase with an anticipated wave of teacher retirements. The initiative’s strategies are to: a) offer undergraduates opportunities to explore math and science teaching as a career option; and b) offer degree program options that combine a bachelor’s degree in math, the sciences, or a related discipline with teacher education coursework. There are always many opportunities to learn about this wonderful program, so check out their website to see how you can get involved. We also have some reading materials about the Cal Teach Program here in the main ESS office. UCI Center for Service in Action (formerly Volunteer Center) http://www.volunteer.uci.edu/ The Center for Service in Action promotes volunteerism, recognizing the important role community service and experiential learning plays in the education of students. Programs and services encourage students to develop a sense of civic responsibility through meaningful and mutually beneficial service, and education about social concerns. There are tons of ways for students to get involved in volunteering. There is even a way to receive class credit for your efforts! Check out http://www.volunteer.uci.edu/units/index.php to learn more! |
| If you are interested in having some of our students come and give a talk to your students about Earth System Science, please contact the main ESS office at (949) 824-8794. |