Margie Turrin, is Education Coordinator at Columbia University's
Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory where she develops and runs science education projects for groups from informal community education, to K12 and undergraduate students. Her projects and publications range from engaging students and the public in the polar regions, understanding our Earth and environment, human interactions and impacts on their environment, Hudson River education, biodiversity, mapping and spatial skills assessments.
The polar regions are a critical aspect of the climate crisis, but polar science is not always accessible, especially to young students. The Polar Climate Ambassadors program seeks to help close this gap.
As winter turns to spring each year, the slight warming of the water, the subtle lengthening of the daylight, and simple biologic triggers can send an assortment of saltwater fish inland to reproduce.
In the Next Generation of Hudson River Educators program, students learned what community members think about the Hudson and developed tools to share their own findings.
Interviews provide an emotional and thoughtful connection to others through discussing and sharing over topics that they might never have a chance to discuss otherwise.
When it comes to access to nature and environmental protection of these resources, environmental resources are all too often not allocated equitably.
Interns developed skills in science communication by creating educational materials about the river’s colorful stories, myths, and misunderstandings.
In a summer program, students learned about and discussed the science of the Hudson River watershed, as well as the social issues present in their daily lives.
While much of the world is planning for flooding and inundation from changes in sea level, Greenland is facing a much different future.
Join us on Saturday, June 1st to explore one of New York’s most underrated treasures: our productive waterways!
Moving a team from a science base into a deep field camp in Antarctica comes with a mix of high energy and optimism.