Education Around Earth: Earth Observation Articles for All
Earthzine articles about educators and education in Earth observation are published with the goal to inspire and inform scholars, professionals, teachers, students, and community members interested in Earth observation. We believe that by telling stories of events taking place in education, we can stimulate interest in Earth observation, improve our ability to inspire young students and learn something about Earth observation as science deepens our understanding of Earth's environment and the impacts of climate change.
We believe that there is a place for everyone in observing the Earth, from the backyard enthusiast to the NASA engineer. In the Native American tradition, Earthzine aims to create a culture of storytelling. See our Volunteer and Contribute page for information on how you can become involved.
Via the links below, you’ll find a wide array of education articles from many perspectives and regions of the globe.
Featured Education Content
Ecosystems, Wildfires, Disasters Top Third DEVELOP Virtual Poster Session
The NASA DEVELOP team from the Stennis Space Center takes home the first-place prize in our third Virtual Poster Session. The Runners-up are from the Langley Research Center and Jet Propulsion Laboratory. The contributions from all 11 teams are worth a look.
DEVELOP , posted on
November 10th, 2011
DEVELOP Virtual Poster Session
Featured Education Person
Space-bound in South Africa: A Down-to-Earth Conversation With Dr. Phil Mjwara
A month after South Africa succesfully launched it’s second Earth observation satellite, Sumbandila, Earthzine contributor Peter Fairley talks with Dr. Philemon Mjwara, Director General of South Africa’s Department of Science and Technology, about the launch, the benefits South Africa expects to reap from the satellite, and what’s in store for the future of developing countries’ involvement in Earth observation and sustainability.
Peter Fairley, posted on
January 11th, 2010
Articles, Earth Observation, People, Technology
A Beautiful Earth Educates and Inspires
NASA launches the Beautiful Earth project to inspire and educate students, teachers and the public with images and videos of Earth from space, to the backdrop of music by Kenji Williams.
Wanda Archy, posted on
July 27th, 2011
Earth Observation, Education, Featured Person
Space Technologies helping World Heritage sites in association with UNESCO
Space agencies and institutions are coming together in order to assist UNESCO to monitor and protect World Heritage Sites. Data that is gathered through space technologies is used to assess the environmental damage in places such as the Great Wall of China and Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.
Wanda Archy, posted on
June 23rd, 2011
Earth Observation, Earthly Updates, Education
Science Serving Society – Spring 2011 Virtual Poster Session
Students from the DEVELOP National Program present their research results in the 2011 spring term virtual poster session. Ten Earth science projects were conducted across that nation by eight different DEVELOP teams, focusing on topics such as water quality, disaster management, public health, and ecological forecasting. DEVELOP is a training and development program that provides students and young professionals with experience in utilizing and integrating satellite remote sensing data into real world applications while extending NASA Earth science research and technology to society.
DEVELOP , posted on
April 22nd, 2011
Earth Observation, Education
Phenology Wheels: Earth Observation Where You Live
This informative article explains how to create seasonal Earth observation circular journals called Phenology Wheels. The journals are recorded in situ, and are an enjoyable activity for individuals, families, classrooms, youth programs, and workshops for people of all ages.
Anne Forbes, posted on
February 14th, 2011
Earth Observation, Education
And the 2010 Winners Are…
Earthzine is pleased to announce the winners of the 2010 University and College Student Essay and Blogging Competition, “Making Citizen Observations a Global Vision.” Co-sponsored by NASA, this year’s contest attracted well-written, thought provoking essays and an international dialogue with students on important environmental issues.
Maeve Hickok, posted on
December 20th, 2010
Earth Observation, Education, Essay Contest 2010, OpEd, Sustainability
NASA Applied Sciences’ DEVELOP National Program: Training the Next Generation of Remote Sensing Scientists
DEVELOP is a student training and development program extending NASA Earth science remote sensing research and technology into real world applications. Interns gain experience in utilizing and integrating satellite data for social benefit.
Lauren Childs, Madeline Brozen, and Nelson Hyller , posted on
October 20th, 2010
Articles, Earth Observation, Education
Inquiry-to-Insight (I2I): An International Digital Environmental Education Project
The Inquiry-to-Insight (I2I) project, a collaboration between Gothenburg University in Sweden and Stanford University in California, offers an educational program combining information and communication technologies (ICT), social networking Internet communities, and pedagogy directed at learning about and envisioning solutions to global environmental issues.
Géraldine Fauville, Jason Hodin, Pam Miller, Sam Dupont, David Epel, and Michael Thorndyke, posted on
September 19th, 2010
Articles, Education, Technology
Earthzine’s Second Annual College and University Student Essay and Blogging Contest Theme “Making Citizen Observations a Global Vision”
Earthzine announces its second global essay and blogging competition for college and university students. The contest will award $1200 in prizes with $500 for first place. More details are linked here.
Maeve Hickok, posted on
July 28th, 2010
Announcements, Articles, Earth Observation, Education, Essay Contest 2010
The Environmental Leadership & Training Initiative [ELTI]: Inspiring Leaders to Conserve Tropical Forests and Biodiversity
The Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies and the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) in Panama joined forces in a novel initiative to improve the management and protection of tropical forests in Latin America and Southeast Asia. Unlike most training programs, which focus on the people who manage or work in protected areas, ELTI pursues a different group for its workshops: policymakers, community officials, indigenous leaders and managers of working landscapes.
Javier Mateo Vega, posted on
May 20th, 2010
Articles, Biodiversity, Education, Sustainability
Education Around Earth – Under the Sea at the Top of the World
Come with us as we go “Under the Sea at the Top of the World” and visit the Barrow Arctic Science Consortium (BASC) in Barrow, Alaska. BASC brings together a unique blend of scientists, native people, and centuries of Earth observing experience in a coordinated effort of research and education from above the ice to the sea floor below!
Glenn W. Sheehan, posted on
April 8th, 2010
Articles, Education, Oceans, Water, Weather
NASA Daily Image
Panorama of the East Coast
This Jan. 29 panorama of much of the East Coast, photographed by one of the Expedition 30 crew members aboard the International Space Station, provides a look generally northeastward: Philadelphia-New York City-Boston corridor (bottom-center); western Lake Ontario shoreline with Toronto (left edge); Montreal (near center). An optical illusion in the photo makes the atmospheric limb and light activity from Aurora Borealis appear "intertwined." Image Credit: NASA