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The outreach effort at the Earth Institute recognizes and serves the needs of teachers in our communities. Our programs are uniquely designed to assist science teachers, offering new methodologies in science teaching, up-to-the-minute coursework and hands-on training at our research facilities. In addition to providing stimulating programs for teachers, the Earth Institute also seeks to enhance the education of professionals who are engaged in, or who seek, careers in Earth and environment-related fields. The Earth Institute is continually developing its continuing education courses and encourages you to return to this site often to check for information on new offerings.

Programs for Professionals:

Certificate in Conservation Biology

CERC offers a comprehensive certificate program for the working professional who is looking to expand his or her knowledge of conservation biology without enrolling in a graduate program. Courses meet evenings during the year.

International Research Institute (IRI) for Climate and Society

The IRI works to accelerate the ability of societies worldwide to cope with climate fluctuations, providing on-site and off-site training courses to forecast users. Queries may be directed to training.info@iri.columbia.edu.

Programs for Educators:

Earth2Class

Bring cutting-edge research into your classroom: The Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory (LDEO) has created a unique science, math and technology learning resource for K-12 students, teachers and administrators. On-site teacher training, workshops by LDEO scientists and an innovative Web-based component help teachers develop K-12 activities that relate directly to "real world” problems and questions.

Science Teachers Enhance the Future (STEF)

The Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, in collaboration with St. Thomas Aquinas College's teacher education program, offers a summer workshop to gather and train teacher-mentors in earth science. Workshops take place at St. Thomas Aquinas College. For more information, email Dr. Pearl Solomon at psolomon@stac.edu.

Science Teacher Environmental Education Program

The Center for Environmental Research and Conservation (CERC) offers a new and innovative 5-week program in biodiversity in the lower Hudson River Valley for science teachers. A hands-on course designed for K-12 teachers.