We demonstrate the effectiveness of straightforward strategies using widely available auto-captioning tools to greatly improve accessibility of jargon-rich content.
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Opportunities and Challenges of Virtual Meetings
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic imposed on us a virtual existence, conference attendees and organizers have been living out an experiment that will change how scientists gather in the future.
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Demystifying Critical Zone Science to Make It More Inclusive
A new network that embraces scientists with wide-ranging experiences and expertise aims to solve the challenges of Earth’s critical zone.
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Perspectives on Parenting While Researching (During a Pandemic)
Four Earth scientists and a psychologist reflect on balancing parenthood and professional careers in academia amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Communicating Science in Times of Pandemic
How can scientists use YouTube livestreams to help the public better understand scientific concepts?
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The River’s Lizard Tail: Braiding Indigenous Knowledges with Geomorphology
Indigenous Knowledges can be accurate, rigorous, and precise, say researchers in New Zealand, and they can help geomorphologists see landscapes in a new, richer way.
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This Week: Hope, Trees, and Giant Underground Catfish
What Earth and space science stories are we recommending this week?
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Mount Rushmore’s Six Grandfathers and Four Presidents
Living in Geologic Time: How long will it take for erosion to erase Mount Rushmore?
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The Challenges of Fieldwork for LGBTQ+ Geoscientists
A new survey reveals the unique issues that traveling for research poses for LGBTQ+ scientists. The data should help us create solutions that foster safety and inclusion.
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Engaging Communities in Geoscience with STEM Learning Ecosystems
Geo-STEM learning ecosystems can empower community-based solutions and broaden participation in the geosciences by connecting diverse participants who contribute unique skill sets and ways of knowing.