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Learning
UNAVCO promotes a broader understanding of Earth science. We collaborate with scientific and educational partners to increase the number and diversity of the next generation of Earth science students. UNAVCO provides many learning opportunities including: Short Courses and Workshops, Educational Resources, RESESS Research Student Internships, and Technical Training.
Short Courses
& Workshops
We provide an annual series of short courses and workshops to increase the capacity of our scientific community by using various data. These courses are aimed at current researchers who want to update their skills or branch into new areas of research, and younger scientists such as post doctoral fellows, graduate students, and upper level undergraduates.
- UNAVCO Short Courses are offered to enhance the capacity of our scientific community to process, analyze, and interpret various types of geodetic data for current researchers, early-career scientists, graduate students, and upper-level undergraduates.
- Educational Workshops are professional development workshops provided by UNAVCO as one-day to one-week-long workshops to promote a broader understanding of Earth science for college and secondary education faculty.
RESESS Research
Student Internships
Research Experience in the Solid Earth Science for Students (RESESS) is an undergraduate-to-graduate bridge internship program designed to increase the participation of underrepresented minorities in the Earth sciences.
- RESESS is a paid undergraduate research internship, learning community, and mentoring program. Students can participate for up to three summers.
- Application to the RESESS program is the first step to the student internship. Please check the RESESS website for the application deadline.
- Frequently Asked Questions about the RESESS program are answered on this page.
Educational
Resources
UNAVCO works in collaboration with the research community to develop educational resources to communicate and teach about geodesy and applications for specific education levels from elementary to undergraduate.
- Data for Educators provides a map with links to interesting hi-precision GPS data, visualization tools, educational materials which incorporate this data.
- Educational Materials include activities and lab exercises for secondary education (grades 6 - 12) and undergraduate courses
Technical Training
and more
Geodetic technologies and equipment are constantly changing and improving.
- Technical Training and Tutorials is provided by UNAVCO staff on how to use the latest equipment for field deployments and is available through a number of tutorials and guides.