Earth Science Week at FHSU Geosciences!
As part of the nation wide Earth Science awareness campaign FHSU Department of Geosciences hosts events and contests throughout the month of October
Earth Science Week 2019
Schedule of Events and Activities
"Geoscience is for Everyone"
MONTH-LONG & WEEK-LONG ACTIVITIES
Geosciences Photography Contest: October 1 - 31
This year we have a single category theme "Geoscience is for Everyone", we encourage you to interprete and incorporate this theme into your photography. Photography Contest is open to anyone.
Visit the photography contest entry page for contest information and to submit entries.
Hays Scavenger Hunt: October 14 - 18
Join in on our geocoordinate scavenger hunt around Hays. Download the GeoHunt pdf with clues to find buildings or other landmarks around Hays. The pdf will be available on the webpage beginning Oct. 14th. We challenge you to find all of the buildings and landmarks, collect the matching geographic coordinates, and submit the coordinates to the Geoscience office in Tomanek Hall 233 by Friday Oct. 18th at 4:00 p.m. All complete and correct submissions will be entered in a drawing to win a prize! Virtual students and general community participants, you can submit your answers by taking a clear picture of your completed form or emailing your answers to geosciences@fhsu.edu. Scavenger Hunt open to anyone.
DAILY ACTIVITIES
Sunday, Oct. 13 International Earthcache Day
Go Earthcaching!
Go outside and immerse yourself within the wonderful world of EarthCaching via GeoCaching! Go EarthCaching and share some cool adventures. Bring us along with you by sending us your selfies with the treasures you find to our social media:
- Facebook 'Geosciences at FHSU'
- Twitter @GeoFHSU
- SnapChat 'FHSUgeosciences'
Monday, Oct. 14 Earth Science Literacy Day
Geosciences Travelogue Presentation
3:30 - 4:30 pm
Tomanek Hall 106
Special Guest Christopher Neeley, FHSU Geosciences Alumni. Join us as Chris talks about travel and exploration from his career perspective. Join us to learn more about why he thinks "Traveling close to home is more than a staycation. It makes you a better scientist. Maybe even a better person."
Tuesday, Oct. 15 Earth Observation Day
Take a Break!
Take a break, color your way calm, and learn in the process! Stop by the Geoscience department office (Tomanek Hall 233) to pick up earth themed coloring sheets. No competition, no grading, no stress, just for fun!
Wednesday, Oct. 16 National Fossil Day
Celebrate National Fossil Day with us. Stop by Tomanek Hall, 415 Lyman Drive, to visit the fossil displays located on the first and second floor. Look closely at every display and you may find a fun treat.
Plan, right now, to visit Sternberg Museum of Natural History on Sunday, Oct. 20th to celebrate National Fossil Day with activities 1:00-5:00 pm. Fun for the whole family!
Thursday, Oct. 17 Geoscience for Everyone Day
Geo-Trivia
11:00 am - 1:00 PM
FHSU Memorial Union
Stop by the Earth Science Table in the FHSU Memorial Union to answer trivia questions about Earth sciences. Test your earth science knowledge, support the Geosciences Club, and take a chance to win a prize!
Friday, Oct. 18 Geologic Map Day
Today is the last day to submit the Hays Scavenger Hunt to the Geoscience department (Tomanek Hall 233) by 4:00 p.m. Virtual students and general community participants, you can submit your answers by taking a clear picture of your completed form or emailing your answers to geosciences@fhsu.edu.
All complete and correct submissions will be entered in a drawing to win a prize!
Saturday, Oct. 19 International Archeological Day
End Earth Science Week by getting outdoors and seeing how Earth can inspire you. Snap a picture of you and your friends out exploring the earth around you or a site of archeological significance. You can send in your “GeoSelfies” to our social media accounts with the hashtag #FHSUGeoSelfie.
- Facebook 'Geosciences at FHSU'
- Twitter @GeoFHSU
- SnapChat 'FHSUgeosciences'
Sunday, Oct. 20 Explore the Ice Age of Kansas at Sternberg Museum
Join us for more explorations at the Sternberg Museum of Natural History, 3000 Sternberg Drive! Free admission all day and activities scheduled 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm. To find out more about our exciting activities as we "Explore the Ice Age of Kansas" visit the Sternberg Museum facebook event.
For even more fun and to check out events around the world visit the AGI's Earth Science Week website.
What is Earth Science Week and Why celebrate?
The American Geological Institute established Earth Sciences Week in 1998 to raise awareness of the geosciences and their importance to society. It is supported by the US Geological survey, NASA, NOAA, the National Park Service, and the AAPG Foundation.
"What does it mean to see the world through eyes informed by the geosciences? Earth scientists use many types of visualizations - graphic representations of data and information - to show what we know about how our planet's geosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere interact. Earth Science Week 2015 focuses on the theme of 'Visualizing Earth Systems', exploring visualization methods ranging from traditional charts, graphs, diagrams, illustrations, and still images to videos, computer-generated animations, and 3D-printed creations. The celebration's learning resources and activities are engaging young people and others in investigating many ways of visualizing Earth systems." -Geoff Camphire, Manager, Outreach Programs, American Geological Institute