Community

The Stanford School of Earth Sciences recognizes the need and takes seriously its responsibility to share our understanding of the Earth with the greater community. Consequently, we offer programs for K-12 students, their teachers, and the general public.

We aim to bring a basic knowledge of Earth sciences to as many people as possible. From GeoKids, in which first-graders get to know rocks, minerals, fossils, and soils through hands-on activities, to our public lectures aimed at interested, non-expert citizens who wish to be better informed about issues of current importance, we hope to engage everyone in the Earth sciences. For teachers of older students, we offer check-out kits and workshops to supplement science curriculum and strengthen teacher confidence when presenting scientific material.

Public Programs
K-12 Programs
Teacher Programs
In the Spotlight: Sustainable Choices Card; Small choices we make every day affect the health of the planet we share. The Sustainable Choices Card provides information you can use to make small changes that will have a major positive impact on our environment. The card will be available at Reunion Homecoming weekend and at various locations around campus. To get more information or to download a copy, visit the Sustainable Choices website.; Bay Area Science Forum; What science topic are you most interested in? The Bay Area Science Forum is a collaboration between California Academy of Sciences, Stanford School of Earth Sciences, and the UC Berkeley Museum of Paleontology. The vote is in and the public has overwhelmingly selected WATER RESOURCES as the topic for the 2008 series of science dialogues. To learn more, go to the Bay Area Science Forum website.
Contact: Outreach Coordinator : Jennifer Saltzman
Phone: 650-725-2410