Pushing Past Barriers: Ecological Science for All.
2020 conference theme
The ecological sciences are well positioned to serve as bridges between research, life experiences, and societal needs. Join us to share and learn practical strategies in
Pushing Past Barriers: Ecological Science for All.
Pushing Past Barriers: Ecological Science for All.
In recent years, we have seen a significant change in public attitudes in support of climate science and sustainability. At the same time, whether it is about food safety, endangered species or protection of waterways, we continue to see the latest science being pushed aside in public discourse. As we embark into a new decade, ensuring that ecology is relevant to all students is vital so that we can prepare all students to be ecologically literate.
- How do we transform ecological teaching in order to maintain a connection with a vast student population that is not interested in science and retain those who are to become science researchers and professionals?
- How do we encourage nonscience majors to take away important messages that will inform their personal and professional decisions?
- What does a science-based, culturally relevant and inclusive curriculum that connects student learning to current events look like?
- How can educators activate the appropriate levers of change to overcome systemic barriers to organismal biology education?
Submit your teaching idea to the LifeDiscoveryEd Digital Library!
All presenters are highly encouraged to submit their final products for formal publication in the digital library. Authors retain copyright. Presenters will choose to submit through one of the three portals of the LifeDiscoveryEd Digital Library(LDDL), managed by LDDL partner societies.
What participants say about the 2019 conference
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New Techniques
“Small and personal conference conducive to networking and learning new teaching techniques.”
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Resources & Networking
“It provided me with the type of resources I’m looking for; new networking connections, lesson plans and ideas, a wealth of information, and a supportive community to share ideas, successes, and failures.”
— K-12 Teacher -
Educators From All Levels
“The inclusion of professionals across all levels of education – K-12 and college-level – was a particularly enriching aspect.”
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Feedback on Ideas
“I participated in the Education Share Fair Roundtable and got great feedback.”
— Higher Education Faculty
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Four Dimensional Ecology Education
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