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Greening STEM
NEEF Video Series: Greening STEM in Action
NEEF partnered with the Teaneck Creek Conservancy and Benjamin Franklin Middle School in Teaneck, NJ to engage students at their local watershed.
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Conversations on EE
Empowering Women in STEM Fields
Jennifer Palmer, founder of Women for Wildlife, discusses new roles women are taking in conservation and offers advice on pursuing a career in STEM.
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Why Citizen Science Matters
Darlene Cavalier, founder of SciStarter, discusses the importance of STEM and how citizen science contributes to research projects.
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Greening STEM and Inquiry-Based Education
Terrence Williams, Principal at Benjamin Franklin Middle School, discusses how hands-on learning increases student engagement.
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Encouraging Youth Engagement with the Outdoors
Juan Martinez of Children & Nature Network discusses how environmental education and time in nature provide “pathways of engagement” for students.
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Now more than ever, nature has valuable lessons to teach us
"[L]ately it feels as if our lives have been turned upside down, nature shows us the way forward by [...] living in the moment, one moment at a time."
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EE Stories
Girls in Science
"As we celebrate Women’s History Month, women in science are becoming more outspoken about gender inequality in STEM programs and beyond."
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Habitat Fun and Outdoor Activity at Debris Day!
Debris Day invites local students to join in environmental education-themed activities and games while working together to care for Kingman Island.
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Learning from Youth Restoration on South Boulder Creek
Hear about the youth-led restoration team that worked to restore the banks of the South Boulder Creek after severe flooding.
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Getting the Picture: Our Changing Climate
What better way to visualize and share the story of climate science than through the lens of a world-renowned photographer and adventurer?
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Nickelodeon: Get Dirty
Nickelodeon’s “Get Dirty!” Earth Day initiative provided support for kids and their projects to help protect the planet.
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Encouraging Teen-Driven Learning in STEM
For teenagers in the 21st century, learning happens everywhere: in school, online and across a variety of communities.
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Apps for Environmental Education
NEEF put together a special collection of apps from our partners designed to help immerse kids in new worlds and experiences.
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STEM Graduates and Environmental Science Careers
Many STEM degree graduates are now choosing environmental science as a career option as we look to develop the technologies of the future.
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Sparking Children's Interest in the Outdoors
The Wilderness Classroom started with a simple idea: to improve students’ academic skills and environmental appreciation.
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Citizen Science Tackles Invasive Species
Invasive species research is well suited for citizen science efforts. Early detection is critical for successful species' mitigation and management.
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Environmental Education through Art
Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots is a student-driven, experiential service-learning program that empowers young people to make the world a better place.
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