Environmental science education outreach program at IUPUI, School of Science, Department of Earth Sciences, Center for Earth and Environmental Science
IUPUI Discovering the Science of the Environment (DSE) is an inquiry-based and interactive science education program for central Indiana fourth through ninth grade students and education professionals. Based in water resource and ecological restoration research, this program provides specially designed curriculum and state of the art technology resources to help educators utilize school ground nat
22/03/2023
March 22 is World Water Day!
For more information, go to
World Water Day | World Water Day 2023 World Water Day, held on 22 March every year since 1993, celebrates water and raises awareness of the 2 billion people living without access to safe water. Join the campaign and take action to tackle the global water crisis. A core focus of World Water Day is to support the achievement of Sustainabl...
15/02/2023
Environmental Science and Earth Science teachers!
Are you interested in learning more about incorporating soil health and sustainable agriculture topics in your curriculum?
CEES is offering a professional development workshop on these topics this summer (July 10-12).
Go to the CEES web site to register.
https://cees.iupui.edu/education-programs/k-12/professional-development-institute.html
19/05/2022
Get the lead out!
Important news about Citizen's Energy lead service line replacement program.
Lead Service Line Replacement Program - Citizens Energy Group Citizens Energy Group has received approval from the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) to implement a multi-year program to eliminate customer-owned lead service lines, both in the public right-of-way and on customer property.
21/04/2022
This could be a game changer . . . .
How an accidental discovery made this year could change the world A lucky discovery involving lithium-sulfur batteries has a legitimate chance to revolutionize how we power our world.
21/04/2022
Three states of matter is soooo last century . . . .
https://bigthink.com/starts-with-a-bang/7-states-of-matter/?fbclid=IwAR1P9fkKNhactQUPBpmz-doqjd6sDFcPYQagRzLDA4Z7PKc35eWLeH0nvYw
Beyond solid, liquid, and gas: the 7 states of matter At very high and very low temperatures, matter takes on properties that open up an entire Universe of remarkable new possibilities.
21/04/2022
IUPUI Sustainability is hiring.
Love hammocking in the shade of your favorite tree? 🌳 We're hiring a Green Infrastructure Intern to help IUPUI track and quantify the impact and value of our green infrastructure, especially our urban tree canopy.
This paid internship, which is open to both undergraduate and graduate students, is perfect for you if you enjoy spending time outdoors and are willing to learn GIS and tree identification skills. Apply via Handshake by 5/1!
21/04/2022
State of the Earth in Numbers A data-driven portrait of America’s energy, climate, and environment
21/12/2021
6 Unexpected Ways Birds Are Important for the Environment (and People) Birds play countless roles in healthy ecosystems—which is why preserving bird diversity helps everyone.
21/12/2021
Igneous is bliss . . .
or is it sedimentary, my dear Watson?
https://www.cnn.com/2021/12/15/world/perseverance-rover-mars-findings-scn/index.html?fbclid=IwAR2L9SOvsOPQyYE4Z61LoAG1vhskP5sUc1FiJmecN5YHtbotP9nQSKDMqBw
Perseverance rover makes 'completely unexpected' volcanic discovery on Mars The Mars Perseverance rover's latest finding suggests that the bedrock it has been driving over since landing was once formed by magma, something that was "completely unexpected," according to mission scientists.
08/12/2021
The power of citizen science!
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2021/11/28/bird-feeder-pecking-order/?fbclid=IwAR1GOeSdupw8MH1wbY64wnempRboGzE8Jwq5ZaKOK37h8m61oEXV-l1kub0
Analysis | Which birds are the biggest jerks at the feeder? A massive data analysis reveals the answer. According to an analysis of almost 100,000 bird interactions, big birds like crows are the kings and queens of the feeder, but scrappy mockingbirds and woodpeckers punch above their weight. Doves do not.
10/11/2021
Lead testing expands in Indianapolis The Center for Urban Health at IUPUI has partnered with the Indianapolis Public Library to offer free lead kits to residents.
10/11/2021