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SUMMARY:Poster Session: Geographic Thinking in Interdisciplinary Research: Examining Conceptualization\, Experience\, and Communication
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nGeographic understanding is essential in academia\, providing frameworks to interpret natural phenomena. Geoscience research often requires interdisciplinary collaboration and an appreciation of interconnected processes across spatial scales. However\, limited research has explored how geographic methods influence scholars’ research and communication strategies. This study investigates the impact of geographic thinking among graduate students in the Watershed Scholars program\, comparing those with geoscience and non-geoscience backgrounds. Funded by the National Science Foundation\, the Watershed Scholars Program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville aims to dismantle financial barriers and promote diversity in STEM through support\, mentoring\, and professional development. The program fosters scholars researching environmental challenges through interdisciplinary approaches and skills valued by employers. Graduates are equipped to address issues from human interventions and watershed alterations. \nThis study seeks to determine if Watershed Scholars understand the broader geographic context of their research\, engage in interdisciplinary thinking\, and integrate geographic perspectives. It also assesses their efforts to communicate findings to diverse audiences. By answering these questions\, the study advances geoscience education and promotes a deeper understanding of geography’s role in science and society. The comparative analysis highlights how geographic understanding influences students’ preparedness and communication skills\, promoting better integration of geographic perspectives in scientific inquiry. \nSession Focus\nAll Grade Levels | STEM | Geographic Thinking \nConference Room\nBanquet Level – Mezzanine Area \nMeet The Presenter\nMy name is Hunter Hansen\, and I recently graduated with a Master of Science in Geography from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE). My research\, Exploring the Impact and Interdisciplinarity of Geographic Backgrounds among Graduate Students: A Comparative Study of Geosciences\, explores how Watershed Scholars engage with geographic thinking and how this shapes their preparedness and ability to communicate across disciplines. \nAs a Graduate Assistant for the Watershed Scholars Program\, I had the opportunity to conduct qualitative research\, manage program data\, and support student learning and mentoring. I am passionate about making connections through geography education\, and I view research as a way to continuously learn\, grow\, and share knowledge with others. \n 
URL:https://ncge.org/staging/event/poster-session-geographic-thinking-in-interdisciplinary-research-examining-conceptualization-experience-and-communication/
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SUMMARY:Poster Session: Drones in Geography Classrooms: Advantages and Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nDrones as remote sensing platforms have changed the way geographers map the world. Given the low cost and ease of use of drones\, the need to educate\ngeography students on scientifically sound and ethical use of drones has never been greater. As university geography departments develop drone\ncourses to attract new majors and provide desired instruction\, the academic community knows little about drone curriculum in geography (either in whole or as a part of a course) and how such courses are being taught. This study\, through a Web-based survey of forty-five instructors\, provides a baseline understanding of drone instruction within geography higher education. We outline who is teaching geography courses with drone content\, and\, more important\, what and how drone content is being taught. Findings reflect differing instructional approaches and content-related uncertainties connected to courses potentially lacking remote sensing principles. \nSession Focus\nHigher Education | Technology | Drones | Geography Education \nConference Room\nBanquet Level – Mezzanine Area \nThe Presenter\nAdam Mathews \nGrayson Morgan \n 
URL:https://ncge.org/staging/event/poster-session-drones-in-geography-classrooms-advantages-and-challenges/
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SUMMARY:Poster Session: Teaching with Primary Sources Midwest Region
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nThe Teaching with Primary Sources (TPS) is the premier educational program by the Library of Congress. The TPS Midwest Region at Illinois State University has helped distribute funding to over 180 unique organizations\, including education networks like the Geographic Educators of Nebraska (GEON) in 2023. Across its 11 states\, which span from Nebraska to Ohio\, the Midwest Region offers grants of up to $25\,000 to organizations interested in utilizing Library of Congress materials in their educational programming. The Midwest Region would like to identify possible future grant recipients in the state of Nebraska and surrounding states through this poster session. \nSession Focus\nAll Grade Levels |Primary Sources | Grant Funding | Library of Congress \nConference Room\nBanquet Level – Mezzanine Area \nThe Presenter\nJoseph Skotzke works as the Associate Director of the Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources (TPS) Midwest Region\, a grant program the provides funding to organizations to integrate the use of the Library’s digitized primary sources. As a former secondary-level English teacher\, he believes in the importance of inquiry in the examination of any document\, be it maps\, books\, or photographs. \n 
URL:https://ncge.org/staging/event/poster-session-teaching-with-primary-sources-midwest-region/
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SUMMARY:Poster Session: Minnesota State University and the Founding of NCGE
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nThe National Council for Geographic Education (NCGE) was founded in 1915 by George J Miller and Cora Sletten\, both teacher educators at the then State Normal School in Mankato\, Minnesota (today Minnesota State University\, Mankato). Both taught Geography in the Social Science Division during their tenure in Mankato.\nWhile it was originally called the National Council for Geography Teachers (NCGT)\, the purpose of this new organization was to “increase the effectiveness of geography teaching in America.” It was not until 1956\, that NCGT changed its name to become the National Council for Geographic Education.\nOne of their main goals was to bridge the gap between the subject expertise of college professors and the pedagogical training and insights of K-12 teachers. Both Professors also believed that not all learning occurs in the classroom but actually viewed the whole world as a place for students to learn. Along with running some of the first national geographic education conferences and workshops\, Miller \nSession Focus\nAll Grade Levels |History | curriculum | Inquiry \nConference Room\nBanquet Level – Mezzanine Area \nThe Presenters\nDr. Kyle Ward started his career as a 7th-12th grade Social Studies teacher and taught in Minnesota and Indiana.  He has a master’s in History and his Ph.D. is in Curriculum and Instruction (emphasis Social Studies Education) from Indiana State University.  He currently serves as the Director of Social Studies Education at Minnesota State University. \nKaitlyn Zaske-Simning is a student in her final year at Minnesota State University-Mankato. She is part of the Social Studies Teaching program\, with a focus on history. Kaitlyn has experience working in curation and research at the Redwood Falls County Museum in Redwood Falls\, Minnesota\, and will be finishing her student teaching experience in December. \n  \nJoseph Jensen is a student at MSU where they are majoring in SOST with an emphasis in history. He is a member of history club and has gone to the colonial Williamsburg teachers institute. He Has student taught at Waseca High school in Waseca Minnesota.\n\n\nNoah Sather is a senior at MSU Mankato. He is majoring in Social Studies Teaching with an emphasis in history. A highlight in his collegiate and professional development has been going to the Bob and Marion Wilson Teachers Institute at Colonial Williamsburg. \n\nKaty Pearson
URL:https://ncge.org/staging/event/poster-session-minnesota-state-university-and-the-founding-of-ncge/
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