1. 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

2. “ 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.

3. Culture Counts…

4. Educational Materials from the
U.S. Geological Survey

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

6. 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

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

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

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

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