2009 April
April Café - Fossil Fuels and Carbon Dioxide Management: Scientific and Social ChallengesWe are producing a lot of CO2 from burning fossil fuels to light our houses, power our economy, and move us around. By changing the concentration of this greenhouse in our atmosphere, we are raising atmospheric CO2— with potentially dire consequences for climate. We urgently need to figure out what to do about CO2 emissions. This Café will explore some exciting frontiers of research on technologies for getting rid of excess CO2. Can we head off environmental catastrophe with such technology? Will major lifestyle changes also be necessary? Join us for a very stimulating Café!
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2009
Field Testers NeededSES is seeking University instructors to test GIS based investigations of the 1994 Northridge, California earthquake and tsunami hazards in the Pacific Northwest. Field testers providing feedback on student performance and suggestions for improvement are eligible for a honorarium. Please contact us if you are interested!
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2007
Now Available! ArcGIS CurriculumThese modules include new data sets and updates! Each module in the GIS Investigations series complements any introductory course in geology, meteorology, oceanography, physical geography, natural hazards, Earth sciences, atmospheric science, and Earth systems science. They provide active investigation of real problems by students in both distance learning and regular courses, as lab activities and as homework. They are designed for faculty and students with no prior experience using a GIS, yet allow the learner to perform sophisticated analysis of a wide range of problems with multiple data sets. By focusing on teaching with GIS rather than teaching about it, you can incorporate GIS easily into homework, discussions, or lab sessions. This flexible teaching resource motivates and enables your students to "learn by doing" as they use a full complement of GIS capabilities.
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