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Breaking Barriers by Using Citizen Science for Environmental Education - NAAEE Conference Recording

  • Writer: YLACES
    YLACES
  • Nov 8, 2021
  • 1 min read

Did you miss our presentation at the North American Association for Environmental Education - NAAEE conference?


You can watch the conversation between Dixon Butler and YLACES grantees about student research projects and their connection to climate education here:


Dr. Butler, the founder and president of YLACES, spoke with Cynthia Madanski, from Hawkins STEMM Academy in Toledo, OH, and Roger Rose, from Alpena Middle School, in Alpena, AR.


The grant to Alpena Middle School, which was given in 2020, supplied equipment for five GLOBE atmosphere measurement sites to be monitored by students when they learned from home due to health concerns. Data is reported to GLOBE and analyzed by students as part of their research project. More about this grant can be learned here.



 
 
 

3 Comments


David Arnold
David Arnold
Jul 06

Outsourcing software development, especially in specialized fields like automotive production software, demands strong quality assurance processes. A well-structured checklist for C# code reviews ensures consistency in naming conventions, performance considerations, security checks, and documentation—key aspects when building robust, safety-critical systems like those powered by Apex.OS 2.0 and Apex Middleware. Prioritizing these review best practices supports cleaner code, fewer defects, and smoother integrations in complex automotive environments .

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David Arnold
David Arnold
Jul 01

Your roundup of no-code automation tools is impressive—each platform offers powerful ways to boost efficiency. What often gets overlooked, though, is ensuring smooth adoption and growth through solid project planning. That’s where this guide from EpicFlow comes into play: https://www.epicflow.com/blog/how-to-choose-the-right-project-management-tool-selection-guide/ offers a clear, step-by-step framework for selecting and rolling out project management tools. It helps you define goals, assess features, align tools with team workflows, and manage implementation effectively—so your automation tools don’t just work, they thrive.

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David Arnold
David Arnold
Jun 29

Using citizen science for environmental education is a powerful way to engage the community, but to truly break barriers in project execution, integrating AI into project management can significantly enhance efficiency. By leveraging AI tools, project managers can streamline workflows and improve decision-making. For more insights on how AI can transform project management, check out. It provides valuable information on the key tools and project management and ai benefits of combining AI with project management practices.

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Grants range from equipment and supplies for taking environmental measurements to recognition and support for students presenting their research projects and working for pervasive inclusion of student research projects in science teaching. 

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