Federal Agencies Within the Executive Branch Department of Agriculture Department of Commerce Department of Defense Department of Energy Department of Health and Human Services Department of Homeland Security Department of Housing and Urban Development Department of the Interior Department of Labor Department of State  

“ We must distribute our understandings among the people “ We must distribute our understandings among the people. How shall it be done? ” (May 1890) John Wesley Powell began his career in one room schoolhouse teaching for seven years.

Culture Counts…

Educational Materials from the U.S. Geological Survey

Education and research are always in the public service, both are inextricably bound at all levels

The Domains of Education and Outreach FORMAL EDUCATION INFORMAL EDUCATION PUBLIC OUTREACH More Contact Time Deeper Understanding Less Contact Time Shallow Understanding A B C D E Typically in a structured setting Typically in a unique setting Typically while at “home Curriculum, and instructional modules; field guides; laboratory investigations; workshops; u.g. course development; internships, National Earth Science Standards A Programs at museums/libraries/parks, and science centers; science fairs; some distance learning courses; some “citizen science” initiatives e.g., Phenology Network B Museum exhibits/kiosks; Earth Science Week; field trips; career workshops; community talks; invited lecture series at universities; C D IMAX presentation, e.g., “Earthquake Storms,” public talks, open houses, Websites E Educational TV/ radio; e.g., “Faces of Earth,” evening news, Wikipedia; podcasts

USGS Education’s Professional Linkages: National Science Technology Council Engage-Educate -Employ 7

USGS National Presence is Essential National Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, USA Science & Engineering Festival and many other science education workshops and meetings

USGS Education: A major portal for educators (at all levels) 9

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