Explore Earth: Our Climate is Changing and NASA is on Top of It!
Wednesday 09/29/2021
6:00 pm ET
FREE 1-hour Webinar
Educators in Grades K-12
 

The NASA Educator Professional Development Collaborative at Texas State University in conjunction with NASA's Global Precipitation Measurement Mission is providing a 1-hour webinar.

As we experience extreme weather events and wonder whether or not those are related to climate change, it becomes very complicated when trying to untangle the complex interaction of Earth’s systems. NASA has over two dozen Earth-observing satellites which are collecting invaluable data to help us better understand these interactions, and have plans for the next generation of these observations through the upcoming “Earth System Observatory”.

NASA’s Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) mission gives us updated measurements of precipitation as it falls from the clouds to the ground- all over the globe- every thirty minutes! Join us as members of the GPM Outreach Team share some hot off the press resources to help explain the differences between climate and weather, explain how and why NASA satellites measure climate change, and share information on the use and development climate modeling.  

We will also do a deep dive into the GPM mission and describe the many ways that data from this mission is being used to improve life around the world. Participants will discover a wealth of resources to share the STEM careers of several of these data end-users, as well as guidance on how to easily access and interpret GPM data.

 

Come explore our Earth with us.

Leave with a classroom ready Powerpoint that works great for an in-person, at home or virtual presentation.  It includes embedded videos, links and aligns to NGSS.

 


Andrea Portier works at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) and serves as Applications Coordinators for the Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission and the Aerosols, Clouds, Convection and Precipitation (ACCP) Study. In these roles, she engages with different stakeholder communities to help identify and address the needs of current and potential user groups by guiding how the application of satellite data and products can be used to support decision making that can directly benefit society. Prior to working at NASA, Andrea served as a Science Assistant at the National Science Foundation in the Division of Ocean Sciences’ Marine Geology and Geophysics Program. Andrea holds a M.S. in Geological Sciences from University of Florida with a focus in paleoclimate research. She received a B.S. and a B.A. from Ohio State University in Geological Sciences and International Studies.
 

Dorian has a passion for sharing the wonders of NASA's science and exploration with others across all age levels! For over three decades, she taught public school in both special and general education settings across all grade levels. She was an Einstein Fellow Finalist and achieved National Board Certification in Science Education, served on numerous education working groups, and wrote science curriculum for the country. Serving as the Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM's) Education and Outreach Coordinator, she develops resources to help share the science, technology, and real-world applications of GPM with others. She supports both the GLOBE "Mission Mosquito" and “Trees Around the GLOBE” campaigns as well as being a Mentor GLOBE trainer and a member of the GLOBE Education Working Group.
 

Barbie Buckner is a 20+ year STEM classroom teacher with a Doctorate’s Degree in Mathematics Education from the University of Louisville. Her research interest included the impact of technology on student achievement and teacher behavior. Buckner recently served as a 2013-14 Einstein Fellow at the National Science Foundation Education and Human Resources Directorate where she collaborated with colleagues on learning, learning environments, boarding participating and workforce development. Barbie sees education as her calling and has spent her life sharing her love for learning with everyone around her. Knowing that today’s student will compete in a global economy, Barbie says that “It is imperative that today’s students are prepared with consistent rigorous and relevant standards that produce more STEM majors, particularly women, to keep this great nation at the forefront in technology, innovation, and advancement.”