This opportunity is curated through the UF TESI Environmental Leaders Network. Opportunities posted through the Network may not be affiliated with the Florida Museum or TESI, but are shared with UF undergraduate students who want to learn more about environmental research, education and outreach, and civic engagement. 

Event Title

From Campus to Community: Harnessing Civic Engagement for Climate Action

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Description

Are you a student who wants to learn how to take actionable steps in the face of our changing climate? Join the Bob Graham Center for Public Service and the Thompson Earth Systems Institute for an inspiring workshop featuring four speakers at the forefront of environmental education, civic engagement and climate action. Lunch will be provided, registration is required.

About Our Panelists

Prof. Dr. Andrea Möller, Austrian Educational Competence Center Biology, University of Vienna is a full professor in Biology Education at the University of Vienna and heads the Austrian Educational Competence Center for Biology. There she trains about 70% of Austria’s future biology teachers and researches how to successfully teach environmental and climate change education. As an expert in ‘bee didactics’ and former Fulbright Scholar to the USA, she also runs the cross-national and award-winning environmental education project ‘Bee.ed’.

Veronika Winter, MEd, Austrian Educational Competence Center Biology, University of Vienna is a PhD candidate in climate change education research. Her engagement in the Austrian climate movement has led her to focus on teacher education for climate action.

Dr. Megan Ennes is the Assistant Curator (Professor) of Museum Education in the Florida Museum of Natural History at the University of Florida and the Director of the Thompson Earth Systems Institute. A former museum educator, her research focuses on how museums can support the science interests and career aspirations of youth through family programming, civic engagement, and scientist outreach.

Martha Monroe, PhD, NAAEE Guidelines Writing Team Member, is a former President of NAAEE and has been an environmental educator for over 40 years. Her work in climate change education received national awards.

Schedule

• 12:00-12:30 PM: Welcome and Introduction, Bob Graham Center
  • Lunch served
• 12:30-1:15 PM: Guest Speakers- Professor Dr. Andrea Möller and Veronika Winter
  • Preparing students for an uncertain future: Why we need a hopeful and resilient perspective in climate change education and what we can learn from environmental education research
  • How a student initiative contributed to anchor climate education in Austrian teacher training
• 1:15-1:30 PM: Break
• 1:30-2:30 PM: Dr. Megan Ennes
  • Civic Engagement for the Environment
• 2:30-3:00 PM: Dr. Martha Monroe
  • Guidelines for Educators on Climate Action and Justice

Event Date/Time

March 25, 2024, 12 – 3 PM

Event Location