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Women's History Month Lunchtime Discovery Series: March 22 @ Noon: The Search for Life Beyond Earth
Astronomer Dr. Rachel Smith will discuss her recent observations of forming stars using NASA’s infrared Telescope Facility on Maunakea, Hawaii and explain how scientists visualize the known Universe using data from planetary probes, satellites and telescopes.
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Women's History Month Lunchtime Discovery Series: March 29 @ Noon: Get the Dirt on Forensic Geology
Join Dr. Heather Hanna, professional geologist, to find out how geological survey scientists have assisted with homicide investigations.
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Women's History Month Lunchtime Discovery Series: March 15 @ Noon: Covering Climate Change on Broadcast Television
Elisa Raffa, a broadcast meteorologist and climate specialist at Queen City News/FOX Charlotte shares her passion for communicating climate changes.
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Women's History Month Lunchtime Discovery Series: March 8 @ Noon: Life as an Aquatic Veterinarian
Join Dr. Emanuele as she discusses her path to become an aquatic veterinarian, a day in the life (on the road and in the water!) and introduces a few of her favorite patients.
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Women's History Month Lunchtime Discovery Series: March 1 @ Noon: Inclusive in Nature
Join Liani Yirka, Education Program Coordinator at Sarah P. Duke Gardens to learn how we can remove barriers to environmental settings and programs making them more inclusive and accessible to all people.
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Educator Spotlight: Andrew Page
Andrew Page, a nonformal educator from Mecklenburg County recently completed his NC Environmental Education Certification. Andrew works with the NC Wildlife Federation as a contractor for their Great Outdoors University program.
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Visit Environmental Education Centers
North Carolina has more than 200 Environmental Education Centers that provide quality environmental education for the public, including outdoor experiences, trained staff, exhibits and programs. They serve as vital partners in the N.C. Environmental Education Certification Program and are a valuable resource for classroom teachers, parents and nonformal educators.
What We Do
The NC Office of Environmental Education and Public Affairs serves as a clearinghouse for all the environmental education resources in North Carolina. The office manages a nationally recognized professional development program that certifies educators in environmental education. The NC Environmental Educator Certification Program provides enrollees with outdoor teaching skills, science and nature content knowledge and environmental education methods. The program is widely recognized as a credential for hiring purposes across the state, and many enrollees credit the program with advancing their careers. The program has certified more than 1,200 individuals and there are currently more than 800 people enrolled in the program.
River Basin Program
Our River Basin Program is one of the most popular resources for Environmental Educators.
