The School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences is committed to enhancing educational opportunities across all levels. As a large part of our efforts, we work with the Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing (CEISMC) to ensure that K-12 students in Georgia receive the best possible preparation in science, technology, and mathematics (STEM) as they seek their place in the modern world.
Faculty and students in the School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences are involved in a variety of activities to support K-12 education, including:
- Prof. Alex Robel is developing high school curriculum on sea level rise in conjunction with the Atlanta Public School System and CEISMC. Also as a part of the Atlanta Science Festival's STEM Professional School Partnership (SPSP) program, Prof. Robel and the Cryo group are working with Stone Mountain Middle School developing a sustained STEM outreach relationship.
- Prof. Joel Kostka and other Biology faculty support Field research classes, taking students from Midtown Highschool to Sapelo Island for 4-day experiences. The experience, for students in environmental science courses, aims to foster excitement in studying in environmental science and associated fields in college. Work is funded by Atlanta Public Schools.
- Dr. Samantha Wilson is engaged in Family STEAM Nights with Springdale Park Elementary School.
- Prof. Annalisa Bracco participates and gives presentations as a part of STEAMapalooza at Simpson Middle School.
- Profs. Andrew Newman and Zhigang Peng are working with the EarthScope Consortium to install educational seismographs in schools and science centers across Georgia, as a part of the Georgia Tech EarthQuake Educational Seismic Network (GTEQ). The work is an effort to excite Physics and Earth Science inclined students in the field and opportunities for education in the area at Georgia Tech.
- Georgia Intern Fellowships for Teachers (GIFT)
- Middle School Class Institute
- Jason Academy Online Courses
Other CEISMC Programs for K-12 student and teachers.
