Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History: grades 6-8 with positive STEM role models, information about science careers and pathways, and connections to current research

If anyone is focused on a STEM/STEAM based education for their children then this information may be interesting to you. Click on the word >>> HERE <<< to be directed to the web page of this information.

These are FREE webinars on various subjects such as:

*Paleobotany: Climate Change Past and Present with Scott Wing
October 21, 2014 • 1-1:30 p.m. (ET)

*Volcano Geochemistry: Windows to Earth’s Interior with Elizabeth Cottrell
November 13, 2014 • 1-1:30 p.m. (ET)

*Exploring the Unexplored: Deep Reef Biodiversity with Carole Baldwin
December 2, 2014 • 1-1:30 p.m. (ET)

*Measuring Biodiversity: Life in One Cubic Foot with Chris Meyer
December 9, 2014 • 1-1:30 p.m. (ET)

*Paleobiology: Unearthing Fossil Whales with Nick Pyenson
January 6, 2015 • 1-1:30 p.m. (ET)

*Human Evolution: Early Human Diets with Briana Pobiner
February 5, 2015 • 1-1:30 p.m. (ET)

*Forensic Anthropology: Bone Whispering with Kari Bruwelheide
March 3, 2015 • 1-1:30 p.m. (ET)

*Arthropod Adaptations: Inside the Insect Zoo with Dan Babbitt
April 9, 2015 • 1-1:30 p.m. (ET)

*Forensic Ornithology: Bird Detective with Carla Dove
May 7, 2015 • 1-1:30 p.m. (ET)

http://www.fcps.edu/fairfaxnetwork/science_how/