Smithsonian Science Education Center (SSEC)

Meet Tiffany, a high school student from Washington, D.C. who knows that if you want to go far, go together – even if you live over 6,000 miles apart! She worked with Hajir from Baghdad, Iraq to explore environmental justice issues in their communities. Together, they're exploring how their schools can build awareness about local sustainability issues as part of the Smithsonian Youth STEM Virtual Exchange, made possible by The Stevens Initiative at the Aspen Institute! Tiffany and Hajir developed their projects using the free Smithsonian Science for Global Goals community research guide "Environmental Justice! How can we create environments that are healthy for everyone?" for ages 11-18. Available in Arabic, Spanish, French, and French Canadian: https://lnkd.in/eTqmRPu4 Learn more about the Smithsonian Youth STEM Virtual Exchange: https://lnkd.in/dqSmSNVP #WorldClassConnection

Premiering today at 12:45 PM ET at the Smithsonian National Education Summit! Register to watch: https://lnkd.in/guYWJppM Event Description: What goes into creating an educational digital experience for youth? At the Smithsonian Science Education Center, our team of artists, developers, and designers start from the ground up to create fun and engaging educational games and simulations for kids of all ages to enhance the experience of discovery-based learning. In this session, you will explore how an idea for a digital experience gets started, how we solve problems to make an educational game fun for students, and how we incorporate STEAM into our learning goals. See the games featured in our flyer here: ssec.si.edu/game-center

Join us July 16th at the Smithsonian National Education Summit for a free virtual panel where three women in various STEM fields will come together to share their unique stories! From the medical, space, and climate resilience fields, they will share their career paths, challenges, and successes, and together will explore how to inspire future generations of women in STEM. Register for the Summit here: https://lnkd.in/guYWJppM 👩🔬 Stories of Women in STEM Tuesday, July 16, 2024 — 2-2:50 p.m. ET Featured SSEC Speaker: Amy D'Amico PhD, Division Director of Professional Services Check out our other sessions at the Smithsonian Education Summit: 🌏 Educating for Sustainable Development: Teachers' Perspectives Tuesday, July 16, 2024 — 1-1:50 p.m. ET Featured SSEC Speaker: Carol O'Donnell EdD, Douglas M. Lapp and Anne B. Keiser Director of the Smithsonian Science Education Center The Smithsonian Science Education Center and Gallup conducted a study of U.S. K-12 teachers and school administrators, and teachers of students in comparable grade levels in Brazil, Canada, France and India, to gauge attitudes toward, and demand for, education and resources related to sustainable development. In this session, you will learn about the major findings of this global survey and will receive free resources from the Smithsonian, NOAA, and the Afterschool Alliance to help educate students--both in school and after school--on sustainable development topics, including clean energy, biodiversity, climate action, and biotechnology. Let's all think globally but act locally! 📱 Think Digitally! Art, Design & Digital Experiences Wednesday, July 17, 2024 — Premieres at 12:45 p.m. ET Featured SSEC Speakers: Digital Team, Smithsonian Science Education Center What goes into creating an educational digital experience for youth? At the Smithsonian Science Education Center our team of artists, developers and designers start from the ground up to create fun and engaging educational games and simulations, for kids of all ages, to enhance the experience of discovery-based learning. In this session, you will explore how an idea for a digital experience gets started, how we solve problems to make an educational game fun for students, and how we incorporate STEAM into our learning goals.

How do you transform a garage into a pollinator garden in Baghdad, Iraq? Can you raise rainbow trout in a classroom in Midwest America? Just ask one of the nearly 200 American and Iraqi students who implemented these ingenious sustainability projects in their communities as part of this year's Smithsonian Youth STEM Exchange. Made possible by The Stevens Initiative at the Aspen Institute and the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, the Smithsonian Youth STEM Exchange connects American and Iraqi youth to collaborate on projects that address environmental justice and biodiversity issues. Trained educators use the Smithsonian Science for Global Goals’ Environmental Justice! and Biodiversity! guides to give participants a framework for working with their international peers toward science-focused solutions for a more sustainable world. In partnership with the مركز فضاء العراق للتدريب وتطوير القدرات iraq space center in Baghdad, Iraq, and the Arab American National Museum (AANM) Michigan, United States, this virtual exchange contributes to a global network of young people and educators dedicated to taking action on the biggest global issues of our time. Learn more: s.si.edu/SSEC-Stevens #WorldClassConnection #VirtualExchange

Join us for the education event of the summer! 🎉 The 2024 Smithsonian National Education Summit is a free three day conference unlike any other, featuring Smithsonian educators from over 22 museums, research centers, and the National Zoo, in an exciting session line-up. With a blend of both virtual livestreamed and prerecorded sessions, as well as in-person programming in the heart of Washington, D.C. on July 16-18, there is something for everyone across the education ecosystem. Registration is free, with some sessions at limited capacity. For more information and to register today, visit https://lnkd.in/guYWJppM #SmithsonianEdu

📸 Which of these photos says "ecosystem resilience" to you? Choose the cover of our next Smithsonian Science for Global Goals guide "Ecosystem Resilience! How can people and ecosystems build resilience to change?" by dropping a comment below! Hint: An ecosystem is a system where living things and non-living things all interact in an area. Resilience is the ability to respond and adapt to changes and challenges. ... The Smithsonian Science for Global Goals' free community research guides provide young people worldwide with the knowledge and skills to use their communities as their laboratories, investigate the science behind the world's pressing issues, and implement their own sustainable actions. Learn more: ssec.si.edu/global-goals

Explore climate action with the Smithsonian Science Education Center and fellow educators! We are hosting a free, virtual hour-long introductory webinar exploring the Smithsonian Science for Global Goals community research guide "Climate Action! How can we mitigate human impacts on the atmosphere?" During the session you will: 🌐 Get an introduction to the Climate Action! guide 🗺️ Explore activities using the guide and the accompanying StoryMap 👩💼 Learn about the work of a research mentor featured in the guide 🔍 See examples of student action-taking using investigations from the Smithsonian Science for Global Goals guides! WHO IS THIS WEBINAR FOR? This webinar is open to classroom teachers, informal educators, and community members who work with students aged 11-18 worldwide. WHEN IS THE WEBINAR? Webinar Date:  July 17, 2024 Time: 12:00 noon – 1:00 PM ET HOW DO I REGISTER? Learn more via the link below and register directly by 11:59 PM Eastern on July 16, 2024 HERE: bit.ly/SSEC-CA

Learn what our global study revealed about teachers' perspectives on sustainable development education by joining our virtual session at the free Smithsonian Education Summit! Register: https://lnkd.in/guYWJppM Educating for Sustainable Development: Teachers' Perspectives July 16, 2024 at 1:00 PM – 1:50 PM ET Led by Dr. Carol O'Donnell, Lapp-Keiser Executive Director of the Smithsonian Science Education Center, in this session, attendees will learn about the major findings from our Gallup survey of U.S. K-12 teachers and school administrators - and teachers of students in comparable grade levels in Brazil, Canada, France, and India - to gauge attitudes toward, and demand for, education and resources related to sustainable development. Educators will receive free resources from the Smithsonian and other institutions on sustainable development topics, including clean energy, biodiversity, climate action, and biotechnology. ⭐ Professional certificates are available to Smithsonian National Education Summit attendees. #SmithsonianEdu

📣 Introducing the guest speakers for the Smithsonian Science Education Center's upcoming Virtual Ocean Academy for educators: Ximena Velez Zuazo, Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute expert on marine infrastructure and biodiversity conservation Madison Willert, NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration expert on historic interactions between human diet shift and marine food webs Martin Thiel, Smithsonian Environmental Research Center expert on coastal ecosystems and participatory science regarding marine debris To join our Smithsonian educators and ocean experts, apply by July 5th at 11:59 PM ET! This opportunity is open to educators worldwide with students ages 11-18.

Have you ever wondered how educators around the world feel about sustainable development? Hear from Smithsonian Science Education Center (SSEC), NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration, and Afterschool Alliance leaders on a survey gauging attitudes and demand for sustainable development education and resources. This multi-country survey is explained, and findings are then explored in a global then local context. Leave this session with resources crafted by these organizations for incorporating sustainable development topics into your classroom and out-of-school time learning environment. Join this free online Smithsonian National Education Summit session, “Educating for Sustainable Development: Teachers' Perspectives” on Tuesday, July 16 at 1:00pm, Eastern. Check out other sessions and events here: https://lnkd.in/guYWJppM #SmithsonianEdu