KAS has adopted new Youth Protection Policies
We have created and adopted a package of documents, with the help of the McNary Group in Louisville. You'll find some of these on our website, and you'll be hearing more about them if you participate in KAS & KJAS events.
Nominate someone doing outstanding Science Education or Outreach
Each year, KAS recognizes an individual or a group with this award at our Annual Meeting. Who do you know who's doing great work in Education & Outreach?
Read more about previous awardees and nominate someone at our website.
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Shadowing a Scientist experience connects classroom educators with real-world climate research
On July 23, two Kentucky educators, Courtney Stronczek and Jenny Vinson, had the opportunity to step into the work of climate scientists through the KAS’s
Shadowing a Scientist program. Hosted at Western Kentucky University, the experience introduced participants to the Kentucky Climate Center, the Climate Library of the Commonwealth of Kentucky (CLoCK), and the Kentucky Mesonet, giving them a firsthand look at how weather and climate data are collected, preserved, visualized, and applied across the Commonwealth.
Read more about the experience below!
Looking for Professional Development?
Check out these links for information and opportunities!
KAS Education and Engagement Team welcomes your participation
Our
Education & Engagement team makes connections with K-12 Teachers, Kentucky field stations, supports the Junior Academy, and connects with other partners around the state.
E&E meets next on
September 4 (and each first Friday) at 10 am ET. All are welcome! Email our
Executive Director Amanda Fuller to get added to the list.
