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** TO OBSERVE THE EARTH AND VISUALIZE THE FUTURE **  **John D. Moore**  Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow Emeritus Directorate for Geosciences National Science Foundation (2009-2011) mr.moore.john@gmail.com ** Peter Dorofy ** Teacher of Geospatial Technologies   Burlington County Institute of Technology  pdorofy@bcit.cc

//**About this session:**// = = == As we face future **natural and human generated hazards and disasters**, the **Geosciences** have a critical role in the public awareness, safety, and national security of our nation. This past year, we have experienced volcanoes, earthquakes, tsunamis, hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, drought, and severe flooding, yet it is becoming increasing more difficult to find opportunities in **K-12 education** for students to engage in relevant related studies. ==

== What implications will this have on the **21st Century workforce** ? Teachers are using satellite and remote sensing technologies to incorporate **imagery, data, and real time observations** in the classroom. Geographic Information Systems content is being taught as a technical skill, and is used to develop “**Geospatial Thinking**” in problem solving. //Today//, pre-college students and teachers are collaborating with the commercial aerospace industry and NASA to build “CubeSats”, ready for spaceflight, creating authentic science experiences. Students are engaged in observing the Earth and **visualizing //their//** **future**. ==

== Our community has an opportunity to inform policy makers in the development of emerging national **STEM Education initiatives**. This session review the national strategies and participants will learn how to bring these GEO-STEM Education activities into your classroom and Professional Development opportunities. ==