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Cabrillo National Monument protects a unique and diverse landscape thriving with life. Follow our science teams into the field and discover the stories of our park’s natural resources and beyond.

IF We Empower a Woman in STEM, THEN She Can Change the World

November 27, 2019 Posted by: Samantha Wynns

If you’ve ever met Cabrillo National Monument scientist Samantha Wynns, then you know that she is a super geek for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). She’s so into STEM, in fact, that she’s been nationally recognized by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Read on to hear how Sam’s AAAS year-long Ambassadorship is supporting scientists, students, and the mission of the National Park Service.

AAAS, IF/THEN Initiative, IF/THEN Ambassadors, IF/THEN Coalition, American Association for the Advancement of Science, Lyda Hill Philanthropies, Lyda Hill, National Park Service, Cabrillo National Monument, STEM, STEM education, Conservation, Science Education, Science Communication

 

California Science Education Conference

December 13, 2018 Posted by: Nicole Ornelas

The California Science Teachers Association hosts the California Science Education Conference on an annual basis to gather teachers, informal educators, institutes, and everything in between to learn effective Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) strategies that are used to foster students’ love of science and three dimensional learning. Cabrillo National Monument was able to attend this year!

California, Science Education, Informal Education, Teaching, Community Science, NGSS

 

EcoLogik Summer Program: July 2018

August 14, 2018 Posted by: Nicole Ornelas

The EcoLogik Project had a new set of young scientists this July for summer camp. 

EcoLogik, Summer Camp, Science Education, Women in Science

 

By the Numbers – Cabrillo Science Education 2016-2017

August 29, 2017 Posted by: Alex Warneke

Through innovation and education, the Cabrillo Science Education team is committed to the next generation of stewardship. Over the past year, our team has engaged our diverse community in new and exciting ways – providing the tools and knowledge necessary to foster a more sustainable future. Check out our 2016-2017 Year in Review.

Science Education, End of Year Report

 

The Fusion of Nature and Technology (Week 2 Re-cap)

July 11, 2017 Posted by: Nicole Ornelas

Summer is here and we are excited to host 25 young women in science for our first EcoLogik summer camp. EcoLogik is a 2.5 week full immersion program that fuses nature and technology that serves underrepresented students ages 9-15 and connects them to their National Park. Check our re-cap from Week 2!

EcoLogik, Science Education, Summer Program

 

The Fusion of Nature and Technology (Week 1 Re-cap)

June 24, 2017 Posted by: Nicole Ornelas

Summer is here and we are excited to host 25 young women in science for our first EcoLogik summer camp. EcoLogik is a 2.5 week full immersion program that fuses nature and technology that serves underrepresented students ages 9-15 and connects them to their National Park. Check our re-cap from Week 1!

EcoLogik, Science Education, Summer Program