8 D5. Geoscience Education (Posters)

Monday, 15 April 2024
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Grand Ballroom

″SUMMER VENTURES IN SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS″ AS A MODEL OF COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS PROVIDING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS OPPORTUNITIES TO CONDUCT AUTHENTIC GEOSCIENCE RESEARCH

Paper number: 8-3
Program: Technical Sessions
Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Authors

  • Tess Oldroyd-Johnson Presenting Author
    East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27858, Greenville, NC
  • Derrick Nowell
    East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27858, Greenville, NC
  • Dan Dickerson
    East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27858, Greenville, NC
  • Eric Teabo
    East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27858, Greenville, NC
  • Peggy Chen
    East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27858, Greenville, NC
  • Justine Tobes
    East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27858, Greenville, NC
  • Linwood Ding
    East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27858, Greenville, NC
  • Advay Mohan
    East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27858, Greenville, NC
  • Aparna Dhulipala
    East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27858, Greenville, NC
  • Avery Mullen
    East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27858, Greenville, NC
  • Taylor Cicero
    East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27858, Greenville, NC

Abstract

Summer Ventures in Science and Mathematics (SVSM) is a cost-free enrichment program for North Carolina high school students who are academically motivated and interested in a career in science or mathematics. The Global Environmental Monitoring: Technologies and Applications course within the program hosted 8 high school students from throughout North Carolina and provided opportunities for geoscience research. Students were able to lead their own research study, learn various field monitoring methods, write their own research paper to submit for publication, and present their research. Collaborations were established by leveraging faculty-initiated partnerships with governmental and non-governmental agencies to provide the contextual infrastructure needed to effectively complete authentic science research in a short timeframe. In this presentation, we describe a collaborative model to engage the next generation of geoscientists by providing opportunities for high school students to work with university faculty to engage in authentic research. Students can leverage this experience to get into colleges and enhance their competitiveness for scholarships. This is critically important for students who may be first-generation and/or need financial assistance to afford a post-secondary education. Student projects were completed through partnerships with Merchants Millpond State Park, Hammocks Beach State Park, and Aegan Rebreathe. Individual cases will be shared including examples of student research projects and products.

Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs. Vol. 56, No. 2

doi: 10.1130/abs/2024SE-398376

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