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
Winning NASA DEVELOP Team Focuses on Health and Air Quality
The smoke has cleared, and the team of Kenneth Hall, Myles Boyd and Jeremy Carpenter will take home the prize in Earthzine’s fourth Virtual Poster Session featuring projects from the NASA DEVELOP National Program.
Earthzine staff , posted on
April 27th, 2012
DEVELOP Virtual Poster Session
Top Three Essays Highlight Sustainability from Around the World
Announcing the winners of our third-annual contest on the question of “How Can Earth Observation Help Us to Build a More Sustainable World?” After reviewing the submissions, publishing six essays, coordinating a blogging discussion, and judging the quality and level of engagement, we reveal the results.
Jeff Kart, posted on
February 7th, 2012
Essay Contest 2011, Featured Article
Call for Papers for Special Issue in Remote Sensing
The University of Nottingham, U.K., has announced a Special Issue in Remote Sensing: “Earth Observation Technology Cluster: Innovative Sensor Systems for Advanced Land Surface Studies.” The deadline for manuscript submissions is May 31, 2012.
Alison Marsh, posted on
May 11th, 2012
Announcements, Earth Observation, Education
U.S. Group Lists Top 15 Sustainable Universities
The American College and University Presidents’ Climate Commitment (ACUPCC) is honoring ongoing Earth Day efforts by recognizing colleges and universities who have excelled in attempts to further the field of ecological sustainability.
Elise Mulder, posted on
May 2nd, 2012
Education, Quick Look, Sustainability
Becoming America’s Next Eco-Star
As America’s Next Eco-Star, Katelyn Romanov says she intends to make it her personal duty to bring young people back into the environmental equation, and make clean energy and energy efficiency just as popular as March Madness.
Katelyn Romanov, posted on
March 26th, 2012
Articles, Education, Sustainability
Assuring Quality in Earth Observation
The Quality Assurance Framework for Earth Observation (QA4EO) was established to provide a forum for debate and resolution of Quality Assurance (QA) issues within the EO community. A recent workshop tackled key QA concerns and established a roadmap to seek implementation of QA4EO throughout the EO community.
Marie-Claire Greening, posted on
February 8th, 2012
Articles, Earth Observation, Education
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
NASA Daily Image
Opportunity's Traverse Map From Sol 2951