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Communicating Science to the Public: Introducing the NCAR Explorer Series from the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR)


At the International Data Forum this year (held on September 14th, 2016, which was also part of the International Data Week), three different data stories were represented during the Data Stories Session, including one from ESIP’s Vice President, Christine White. From citizen science, science education, to humanitarianism, the speakers of these three different stories all showed that when presented in a way that is understandable and relatable to the general public’s day to day activities, people can establish more...

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2017 Meeting Theme Graphics



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ESIP Releases Fall 2017 Testbed Request for Proposals


The ESIP Products and Services Committee announces the October 2016 call for Testbed projects. Proposals may be submitted by any ESIP member, an individual within such an organization, or a team of such individuals. Civil servants are restricted from receiving ESIP funds. 

If you have any questions, please send questions to the Testbed Configuration Board at [email protected].

We're looking forward to some great projects from you all!
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Collective Impact: Reaching Across Boundaries in Climate Education


Collective Impact: Reaching Across Boundaries in Climate Education

Over the past few months, the Climate Literacy and Energy Awareness Network (CLEAN) has been ramping up discussion about how we can effectively scale change in climate literacy through collective action.

Why is climate literacy necessary to solving climate change? We believe that there is a powerful feedback loop between increased climate literacy and the power of communities. Climate literacy provides a common understanding for a community. The community’s...

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