Climate Change in the High School Physics Classroom Talk Series: Talk #3:
Sat. April 27 at 8am PDT/Arizona time (11am EDT)
Presenter: Ms. Vandana Singh, Professor of Physics and Environment, Framingham State University Talk Title: Beyond the Greenhouse Effect: Climate Change and Social Justice
Free; public invited. Via Zoom.
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All are invited to contribute by asking questions or sharing their ideas. Also, a follow-up 'Coffee Hour' will be on THURSDAY, MAY 2, at 3pm PDT/AZ time (6pm EDT) via Zoom. Vandana will be there, to go deeper. Summary: Climate change is part of a complex of global social-environmental problems that pose an existential threat to humanity and the biosphere. Unfortunately, we also live in an age of massive greenwashing, without good evaluative frameworks for so-called solutions. It is imperative that our students are able to think critically and ethically about climate change and climate solutions so that they can be inspired to take wise action.
Yet, scholars agree, broadly speaking, that mainstream education has failed us. An important reason for this is that the climate problem transcends conventional educational frameworks. It is a richly complex problem that spans large scales of space and time, it is inherently interdisciplinary and it is centrally concerned with issues of justice and equity. How to embrace these essential aspects despite our siloed education system? I'll describe development of a justice-centered transdisciplinary pedagogy of climate change in the context of a general physics classroom in which stories serve as jump-off points for explorations at the intersection of science, society and justice.
Bio: Vandana Singh is a theoretical particle physicist by training and a professor of physics and environment at Framingham State University. For the past fifteen years she has been working on a re-visioning of the climate crisis at the nexus of science, society and meaningful action, and has developed an always-in-progress transdisciplinary, justice-centered climate pedagogy for her general physics classes that has wide applicability across disciplines.
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Dr. Brandon Brown's talk will be followed by a panel discussion. Dr. Brown will be joined by Megan Poole (University of Louisville English department), Lindsay Della (University of Louisville Communication department) and Jessica Gottbrath from the U of L writing center more info...
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The KLTC’s efforts with the Kentucky General Assembly to fund the Kentucky Heritage Land Conservation Fund (KHLCF) was a SUCCESS! The 2024-25 state budget added $2 million to the KHLCF, the first time the KHLCF will receive general funds in its 30-year history! This is a tremendous starting point for seeking new conservation revenue sources in future sessions.
The Ky Land Trusts Coalition (KLTC) will hold a free in-person meeting on Tuesday, May 14 at the Paul Sawyier Public Library in Frankfort focusing on developing successful applications for Kentucky Heritage Land Conservation Fund grants, including requirements for applications, advantageous partnerships, how to maximize KHLCF funding, and examples of successful projects. The KLTC would like to see multiple groups take advantage of this funding opportunity, it is important to show officials that there is a demand for conservation funding!
Additional information will be presented on the the Kentucky Ohio River Regional Recreation Authority (KORRRA) and Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) projects that were also part of recent legislation. There will also be time to network with other conservation groups.
10 AM: Speakers will include-
Zeb Weese, Kentucky Land Trusts Coalition and retired KHLCF Chair
Christy Noll, Boone Conservancy Executive Director
Jessie Hancock, Bluegrass Land Conservancy Executive Director
Justin Merrifield, Land Trust Alliance Senior Project Manager
11:30 AM: Lunch from Kentucky Coffeetree Cafe ($10 per person payable online)
12 PM: Outing led by Heather Housman, Woods and Waters Land Trust Executive Director, to the West 6th Farm in Franklin County
TO REGISTER BY MAY 7th PLEASE GO TO
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Make plans to join us for the eeHEN Spring Summit on May 23 at the KSU Research Farm in Frankfort, KY! Registration is officially open on our site as well as our newest webpage dedicated to the eeHEN: kaee.org/eehen. Registration is free and lunch is provided! You can expect a day filled with opportunities to network, collaborate, learn from, and partner with higher education professionals from across the state.
This committee works on initiatives advancing science education, science literacy and community engagement. The group meets 4th Mondays of the month at 10am ET. Join us! Email KAS Communications & Policy Director Rob Weber for meeting details more info...
This is a weekly radio show & podcast produced by a team of KAS members & volunteers - catch it every Mon 7:30pm, Tue 11:30am, Wed 7:30am at forwardradio.org or at 106.5 FM in Louisville
Hosted by Dave Robinson, Amanda Fuller, Scott Miller, Leslie Moise, Ashley Best, Trent Garrison, Jon Dixon and the rest of the Bench Talk Team.
This is a weekly radio show & podcast produced by a team of KAS members & volunteers - catch it every Mon 7:30pm, Tue 11:30am, Wed 7:30am at forwardradio.org or at 106.5 FM in Louisville
Hosted by Dave Robinson, Amanda Fuller, Scott Miller, Leslie Moise, Ashley Best, Trent Garrison, Jon Dixon and the rest of the Bench Talk Team.
The Thomas More University Biology Field Station is hosting this event. This opportunity is geared towards elementary grade teachers and is designed to empower them to teach hands-on science to their students. Teachers will experience engaging STEM workshop sessions and produce usable materials for the classroom. Complimentary breakfast and lunch will be provided each day. Registration is open online and potential participants can direct any questions to Shane Campbell at campbes@thomasmore.edu.
