University Of Alaska Anchorage: Faculty Learning Community: Teaching Climate Change Across The Curriculum

Press release from the University of Alaska Anchorage:

October 11, 2021

Faculty Learning Community: Teaching Climate Change Across the CurriculumThree sessions - Note change of date!Fridays, Oct. 22, 29, Nov. 5, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m.

Zoom link provided upon registration.

Description:The last several months have seen more frequent, bigger wildfires, an increase in
the number and intensity of tropical storms, and unprecedented, extreme heat in areas
like the Pacific Northwest. These phenomena demonstrate once again that climate change
is, arguably, the key issue of our times – perhaps of all times. Alaska is already
seeing dramatic impacts and they are only expected to accelerate in coming years.
To help equip students for 21st-century climate challenges, it is important for them
to understand how climate change impacts the topics they learn in every class. This
faculty learning community offers an opportunity to get support and ideas for building
climate change into one or more of your courses. Sessions will explore climate change
science and communication, as well as ideas for designing and planning a climate change
unit, assignment, or activity.

Intended audience:This opportunity is open to full- and part-time faculty, postdocs and GTAs across
the UA system who perceive a connection between their course(s) and any aspect of
climate change, and who wish to facilitate their students in making that connection.
Folks from all disciplines are welcome and encouraged to participate, including new
and past participants. You do not need to know anything about climate change or climate
science to successfully participate. Join us!

Facilitator:Dr. Travis Rector (Physics & Astronomy)

Questions?Contact Libby Roderick

Register here

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