San Diego County
Exploring Water Science and Careers in California
Location: USGS California Water Science Center, San Diego, CA
Sponsored By: U.S. Geological Survey - California Water Science Center, Water Energy Education Alliance and Water Education Foundation
Register: Please click here to reserve your spot or contact Brian Brown, California Project WET Coordinator if you have questions.
Description: The modeling of natural systems is essential to scientific thinking as water is to life. Scientists, engineers, and resource managers use models to inform thinking, make invisible processes tangible, and predict future circumstances. NGSS recognizes this distinctive value, designating the practice as both a science and engineering practice (SEP) and a cross-cutting concept (CCC).
The USGS California Water Science Center, Water Energy Education Alliance, and California Project WET program invite secondary educators to a unique Project WET workshop experience exploring the role of California water science research in managing California’s water resources, our place in Earth’s systems, and how modeling increases access to STEM careers, supports student success, and enhances community resilience.
Participants will partner with USGS scientists to make sense of current research within the San Diego-Tijuana region. A $20 registration fee includes a breakfast and lunch, a personal copy of the award-winning Project WET Activity Guide, access to local data to use in classrooms, rich opportunities for collaboration, and the option to register for CEU credit!