We need a group of world environmental leaders who understand not only the biology of natural resource conservation, but also the economic and social context in which conservation must be placed. This is CERC's mission. The project aims to assist teachers in addressing the new New York State Regents' standards through the use of new media technologies. That's because it offers much more than a list of Web links. Developed in collaboration with distinguished scholars and research institutions, columbia earthscape now selects, gathers, edits, and links the widest range of resources available online in Earth-systems science.
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The conference runs from Sunday through mid-day on Tuesday. The National Association of Geoscience Teachers exists to promote interest and excellence in geoscience education and the preparation of students for both productive careers in geoscience and lifetimes as informed citizens. The Section holds an annual conference each spring in a different location within its geographic boundaries from Virginia to Ontario. Much of the training programs are provided through a network of Peer Trainers and Local Implementation Teams. You can find more about these programs and contact information for AMS educators in your area on the web site.