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National Events

AGI Earth Science Week Contests

U. S. Geological Survey
Follow the link above to see what the USGS has planned for Earth Science Week.

National Park Service
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USA Science & Engineering Festival Expo Dates: October 23 & 24, 2010; 10:00am-5:30pm; This event is free of charge - no tickets required What is the universe made of? Why did dinosaurs go extinct? What do magic tricks and hip-hop have to with math? What can amphibians and reptiles tell us about the environment? What do engineers have to do with baseball? Find out at the first ever USA Science & Engineering Festival Expo on the National Mall! Explore science & engineering with hundreds of free, hands-on activities and over 40 science shows on three different stages. The two-day Expo is perfect for teens, children and their families, and anyone with a curious mind who is looking for a weekend of fun and discovery. Build an underwater robot, chat with a Nobel Laureate, explore the science behind the magic of Hogwarts Academy and see a car that drives itself. From bugs to birds, kitchen chemistry to computer games, environmental monitoring to electronic music - the Expo has something for everyone and is completely free of charge. The Expo is the pinnacle event of the inaugural USA Science & Engineering Festival to be held in the greater Washington D.C. area October 10-24, 2010. The USA Science & Engineering Festival is a collaboration of over 500 of the nation’s leading science and engineering organizations. For more information on all Festival events and how you can get involved, visit http://www.usasciencefestival.org

NASA Climate Videos
Click on the link above to watch NASA's videos on climate.

State Events

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Each state geological survey may also be sponsoring events. Check their web sites for the latest information.

2008 International Events

Australia

• Geoscience Australia and the National Geographic Channel sponsored the Geologi Short Film Competition for secondary school students. Students were invited to produce a short film with an “Earth Science” theme, and the winning entry was showcased on the National Geographic Channel website.
• Small events were held in the Sydney area during Earth Science Week, and larger events are planned for next year in the Dismal Swamp area and Long Reef.
• Residents of Australia participated in the IYPE-ESW photo contest.
• Triassic Park in Victoria invited people to visit as a part of Earth Science Week. The park is a small former quarry with the only known Triassic Age sedimentary rocks in Victoria. Triassic fossils can be found in the sediments.

Bahrain

• Residents of Bahrain participated in the IYPE-ESW photo contest.

Botswana

• The IYPE-ESW photo contest received images submitted by Botswana citizens.

Bangladesh

• Citizens of Bangladesh participated in the IYPE-ESW photo contest.

Bulgaria

• Residents took part in the IYPE-ESW photo contest. A finalist was from Bulgaria.

Canada

• The Ontario Science Center hosted a series of lectures by Canadian professors and other geoscience professionals for students in grades 4-12.
• The Pacific Museum of the Earth in British Columbia held an open house that included tours, explorations, hands-on demonstrations, and 20-minute presentations regarding geologic hot topics.

Costa Rica

• Residents participated in the IYPE-ESW photo contest. The second place winner was from Costa Rica.

Czech Republic

• The IYPE-ESW photo contest received images from Czech Republic citizens.

Germany

• Residents entered photos in the IYPE-ESW photo contest. The first-place winner was from Germany.

India

• Citizens of India participated in the IYPE-ESW photo contest.

Ireland

• The IYPE-ESW photo contest received images from residents of Ireland.

Italy

• Citizens of Italy took part in the IYPE-ESW photo contest.

Netherlands Antilles

• The IYPE-ESW photo contest received images from residents of Netherlands Antilles.

Philippines

• Residents of the Philippines participated in the IYPE-ESW photo contest.

Puerto Rico

• The Puerto Rico Seismic Network ordered 75 Earth Science Week Toolkits to distribute throughout Puerto Rico during its Earth Science Week events.
• The Puerto Rico Seismic Network celebrated Earth Science Week, for the seventh consecutive year, with a full day of shows, interactive activities, exhibitions and presentations. Months in the planning, this event attracted approximately 3,000 people from all over Puerto Rico. There were 45 schools representing all education levels. There were about 40 exhibitors including Tsunami Ready and GPS stations, both from Puerto Rico Seismic Network, USGS, National Weather Service, DNR, governmental agencies, fossils and coral exhibitions.

Slovenia

• The IYPE-ESW photo contest received images from citizens of Slovenia.

South Africa

• Residents of South Africa submitted entries in the IYPE-ESW photo contest.
• The Sci-Bono Discovery Centre in South Africa hosted a seminar for Earth Science Week called “Our Wonderful Universe,” by Claire Janisch. The talk focused on a combination of extraordinary science, ancient wisdom, and the implications of our world. It brought together music, art, math, science, and nature in a synthesis designed to inspire and educate young minds.

United Kingdom

• Citizens of the United Kingdom took part in the IYPE-ESW photo contest.

2007 International Events

Argentina

• The Department of Geology and Departmental Library at the Universidad Nacional de San Luis hosted a series of lectures and video presentations in conjunction with the UNESCO and IUGS "Year of the Planet Earth" initiative.

Australia

• Geoscience Australia and the National Geographic Channel sponsored the Geologi Short Film Competition for Australian secondary school students. The students were invited to produce a short film with an "Earth Science" theme, and the winning entry was showcased on the National Geographic Channel website.
• The Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum offered ½ price entry in celebration of Earth Science Week, and held special curator's museum highlights tours.
• The University of Western Australia and Curtin University of Technology held an Earth and Environmental student day with hands-on activities.
• The CSIRO Laboratory at Scitech, West Perth conducted hands-on laboratory sessions for students learning about the mining processes
• Caveworks in Margaret River sponsored displays, activities and presentations at their facility.
• The Council Trench Reserve in Victoria held Triassic Park Open Day, where visitors could Come view recently installed geology and flora/fauna information panels, hear discussions on plant fossils found around the park and walk to the summit of the park to have the distant views described.
• Werribee Gorge State Park held a celebration of the centenary of its designation of a public park, with talks about the Gorge geology and history.
  

Canada

• The Ontario Science Center hosted a series of lectures given by Canadian professors and other geoscience professionals for students in grades 4-12.
• The Pacific Museum of the Earth (British Columbia) held a Museum open house - including tours, explorations, and hands-on demonstrations - and a public lecture on climate change.

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