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Snapshot from The North America Tapestry of Time and Terrain. Click below to find more resources like this one.

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Youth and Education in Science

Engaging the next generation of scientists is an integral component of USGS science. The Youth and Education in Science (YES) program connects learners of all ages—from early childhood to postdoctoral researchers—with opportunities to explore and engage with USGS science. Use the left navigation bar to find programs by audience or explore the links below to highlighted areas.

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College Students, Graduate Students, and postdoctoral researchers can explore a variety of opportunities here, including programs managed by the Youth and Education in Science program, as well as other USGS and partner efforts to gain experience and start your careers in science and related fields. 

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Educational Resources

Teachers learn about hummocks at Mount St. Helens workshop....

Tap into over 140 years of USGS research in the natural sciences in the form of lesson plans and activities, maps, podcasts, online lectures, videos, animations, and much more. 

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Outreach and Informal Science

A view of the walking path for the Trek Through Time - near the end

The YES office does some outreach events and outreach campaigns to promote science to children, families, and the general public.

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News

Coastal and Marine Mendenhall Postdoctoral Research Opportunities

Coastal and Marine Mendenhall Postdoctoral Research Opportunities

Seeking Coastal and Marine Postdoctoral Research Candidates

Seeking Coastal and Marine Postdoctoral Research Candidates

Could You Be a Mendenhall Research Fellow?

Could You Be a Mendenhall Research Fellow?

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Partners in Science trip participants cool down under a small waterfall on a hot day

Partners in Science

Partners in Science is a collaborative effort between Grand Canyon Monitoring and Research Center, Grand Canyon Youth, and the National Park Service to provide opportunities for youth to engage in scientific field research in Grand Canyon. This partnership connects youth from diverse backgrounds with the Nation’s natural and cultural resources on 2-3 river-based expeditions on the Colorado River...
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Ecosystems Mission Area, Southwest Biological Science Center, Youth and Education in Science, Colorado River Basin: Actionable and Strategic Integrated Science and Technology
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Partners in Science

Partners in Science is a collaborative effort between Grand Canyon Monitoring and Research Center, Grand Canyon Youth, and the National Park Service to provide opportunities for youth to engage in scientific field research in Grand Canyon. This partnership connects youth from diverse backgrounds with the Nation’s natural and cultural resources on 2-3 river-based expeditions on the Colorado River...
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Photo of soil crust

Remote Sensing of Biological Soil Crusts

Biological soil crusts (biocrusts, photoautotrophic soil surface communities comprised of cyanobacteria, algae, bryophytes, lichens, and fungi) occur in drylands globally where they contribute to ecosystem functioning by increasing soil stability, reducing dust emissions, and modifying soil resource availability (e.g., water, nutrients) (Fig 1.3.1). Despite increasing recognition and interest in...
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Western Geographic Science Center, Youth and Education in Science
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Remote Sensing of Biological Soil Crusts

Biological soil crusts (biocrusts, photoautotrophic soil surface communities comprised of cyanobacteria, algae, bryophytes, lichens, and fungi) occur in drylands globally where they contribute to ecosystem functioning by increasing soil stability, reducing dust emissions, and modifying soil resource availability (e.g., water, nutrients) (Fig 1.3.1). Despite increasing recognition and interest in...
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John Wesley Powell

John Wesley Powell Expedition—Then and Now.

A Vision of the West from the 19th and 20th Century River Expeditions
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Communications and Publishing, Youth and Education in Science, National Science Foundation/USGS Internship Opportunities
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John Wesley Powell Expedition—Then and Now.

A Vision of the West from the 19th and 20th Century River Expeditions
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