Tim and all:
Tim's email raises a good question about the list of graduate programs
in geoeducation and geocognition. Should this list include Phd/EdD
programs in Education, such as Wyoming's, where there might be
opportunity to focus on the geosciences and collaborate with
geologists? I know of a couple dozen such programs - I'm thinking we
should have two lists: one where graduate programs/advisors would be
either housed in geoscience programs or joint between geoscience and
education/psychology; and a second where graduate programs/advisors
would be primarily in colleges of education. These represent two
different career trajectories, I think...What would be most helpful to
the community, and particularly to our prospective graduate students?
This is a great opportunity to discuss!
Also, Tim: Do you have a dual track at Wyoming where students can earn
a degree in Ed or in Geology/Geophysics?
Happy Holidays,
Julie
On Dec 23, 2008, at 2:41 PM, Tim Slater wrote:
> Dear Julie: Thanks so much for taking the time and effort to compile
> such a
> list. We would very much appreciate you including our brand new
> geocognition Ph.D. program on your list at the University of
> Wyoming. The
> program can be done in the College of Education and in a growing
> number of
> the Arts&Sciences Departments here at the Universityof Wyoming.
>
>
> University of Wyoming: Tim Slater, Jimm Myers
>
>
> Thanks! Tim Slater, [log in to unmask]
> University of Wyoming Excellence in Higher Education Endowed
> Professor of
> Science Education
> Cognition in Astronomy, Physics, and Earth sciences Research (CAPER)
> Team
> http://www.uwyo.edu/caper
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: GEOEDUCATION RESEARCH INTEREST GROUP
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Julie Libarkin
> Sent: Tuesday, December 23, 2008 3:06 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: List of MS or PhD programs in Geoscience Education/
> Geocognition
>
> All:
>
> I am compiling a list of MS or PhD programs in Geoscience Education or
> Geocognition to post on my website. I have a list, but I am not
> confident that the list is complete nor entirely accurate. I would
> appreciate it if you could email me if you have additions or
> corrections for this list. Some of these programs are housed in
> geoscience departments, some are housed in education departments, and
> some are in interdisciplinary institutes. I have not included programs
> that more broadly target earth/space/astronomy education on this
> specific list as lists of space/astronomy education programs exist
> elsewhere. I think the growth of graduate education opportunities in
> geosci ed/geocog over the past three years is amazing! Well done,
> everyone!
>
> Tentative List of Geoscience Education/Geocognition Programs
> *List may not be exhaustive
>
> MS only
> Northern Colorado University: Joe Elkins, Steve Anderson
> Kansas State University: Iris Totten
>
> MS or PhD (I think)
> Michigan State University: Julie Libarkin
> North Carolina State University: David McConnell
> Western Michigan University: Heather Petcovic
> Arizona State University: Steve Semken
> Purdue University: Eric Riggs, Dan Shepardson
> University of South Florida: Jeff Ryan, Len Vacher
> Texas A&M: Bruce Herbert
> University of Akron: David Steer
>
> Take care and Happy Holidays!
> Julie
>
> Julie Libarkin
> Assistant Professor, Director - Geocognition Research Lab
> Dept. of Geological Sciences & Division of Science and Math Education
> Michigan State University
> 206 Natural Science
> East Lansing, MI 48824
> 517-355-8369
>
Julie Libarkin
Assistant Professor, Director - Geocognition Research Lab
Dept. of Geological Sciences & Division of Science and Math Education
Michigan State University
206 Natural Science
East Lansing, MI 48824
517-355-8369
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