Month: September 2013

Engaging Youth as Citizens Today is Key to a Better Tomorrow

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Yesterday, young people in Denver, CO, participated in World Water Monitoring Day, which is part of an international Challenge that encourages public awareness and involvement in protecting water resources around the world by engaging citizens to conduct basic monitoring of their local water bodies. Some may say, “What difference does it make if a handful[…]

STEM Education Now Means a Stronger Workforce Later

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STEM. It’s the latest four letter word taking over the nation, creating curiosity and some controversy. Earth Force has particular interest in building STEM engagement for under-served youth, and for good reason: the current opportunities available in today’s workforce point to enormous growth in STEM careers. In recent decades, the U.S. education system has failed[…]