Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science and Technology. Subcommittee on Natural Resources and Environment
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Category : Atmosphere
Languages : en
Pages : 238

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Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309157250
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 199

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There is a national need to educate the public about the ocean, coastal resources, atmosphere and climate. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the agency responsible for understanding and predicting changes in the Earth's environment and conserving and managing coastal and marine resources to meet the nation's economic, social and environmental needs, has a broad mandate to engage and coordinate education initiatives on these topics. Since its creation in 1970, the NOAA has supported a variety of education projects that cover a range of topics related to the agency's scientific and stewardship mission. NOAA uses formal and informal learning environments to enhance understanding of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and to advance environmental education. The work of this agency overlaps and compliments the missions of other federal agencies, institutions of higher education, private and nonprofit organizations. Coordination among these agencies and organizations has been challenging. Limited education resources and the inherently global nature of NOAA's mission make strategic partnerships critical in order for the agency to accomplish its goals. Additionally, clear education goals, planning, and strategic use of resources are critical aspects for effective partnerships. NOAA's Education Program: Review and Critique provides a summary of the national education context for NOAA's role in education which is twofold: first is to advance the environmental literacy of the nation, and second is to promote a diverse workforce in ocean, coastal, Great Lakes, atmospheric and climate sciences. The book also describes the strengths and weaknesses of the education strategic plan, the education evaluation approach of the agency and strategies for improving the evaluation process.

Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309166802
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 228

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In the summer of 1803, Thomas Jefferson sent Meriwether Lewis and William Clark on a journey to establish an American presence in a land of unqualified natural resources and riches. Is it fitting that, on the 200th anniversary of that expedition, the United States, together with international partners, should embark on another journey of exploration in a vastly more extensive region of remarkable potential for discovery. Although the oceans cover more than 70 percent of our planet's surface, much of the ocean has been investigated in only a cursory sense, and many areas have not been investigated at all. Exploration of the Seas assesses the feasibility and potential value of implementing a major, coordinated, international program of ocean exploration and discovery. The study committee surveys national and international ocean programs and strategies for cooperation between governments, institutions, and ocean scientists and explorers, identifying strengths, weaknesses, and gaps in these activities. Based primarily on existing documents, the committee summarizes priority areas for ocean research and exploration and examines existing plans for advancing ocean exploration and knowledge.

Author: United States. Congress. House. Science and Technology Committee
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 206

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Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science and Technology. Subcommittee on the Environment and the Atmosphere
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Category : Waste disposal in the ocean
Languages : en
Pages : 232

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Category : Research
Languages : en
Pages : 200

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Category : Marine pollution
Languages : en
Pages : 662

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Author: United States. Office of Management and Budget
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Category : Budget
Languages : en
Pages : 958

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Author: United States
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Category : Budget
Languages : en
Pages : 1116

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Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (2011)
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 152

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