Session: Climate Literacy in Formal and Informal Education, for Policy Makers and the Public, and Measures of Impact (GSA Annual Meeting in Denver, Colorado, USA

186-186-1

THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE ALL CAPS: AN ANALYSIS OF THE CLIMATE CHANGE DEBATE ON FACEBOOK
Abstract ID#: 282471

KIRK, Karin B., Freelance Science Writer, Bozeman, MT 59715 and COOK, John, Global Change Institute, University of Queensland, Level 7, Gehrmann Laboratories (60), Research Rd, St Lucia, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia, karin@kirkframeworks.com

186-186-2

CAPTURING TWEETS ON CLIMATE CHANGE: WHAT IS THE ROLE OF TWITTER IN CLIMATE CHANGE COMMUNICATION?
Abstract ID#: 287026

MCNEAL, Karen S.¹, LUGINBUHL, Sarah² and NGO, Angel¹, (1)Department of Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695, (2)Raleigh, NC 27607, ksmcneal@ncsu.edu

186-186-3

LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL: TEST-DRIVING ‘CARBON FEE AND DIVIDEND’
Abstract ID#: 284798

WITHERSPOON, William D., georgiarocks.us, P.O. Box 33522, Decatur, GA 30033, bill@georgiarocks.us

186-186-4

MAJOR SCIENTIFIC SOCIETIES AGREE ON GLOBAL WARMING: IT’S TIME FOR ACTION!
Abstract ID#: 287188

STONE, George, Physical Science, Milwaukee Area Technical College (retired), 6131 West Wisconsin Avenue, Wauwatosa, WI 53213-4107, geotstone@gmail.com

186-186-5

CLIMATE LITERACY: FROM THE “WHAT” OF CLIMATE CHANGE TO THE “SO WHAT” OF PERSONAL AND SOCIAL CHANGE
Abstract ID#: 287348

KIRN, Marda, EcoArts Connections, PO Box 356, Boulder, CO 80306-0356, info.ecoarts@gmail.com

186-186-6

A QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS OF INDIVIDUALS’ MOTIVES FOR ACCEPTING OR REJECTING ANTHROPOGENIC CLIMATE CHANGE
Abstract ID#: 282076

BENTLEY, Andrew Phillip Keller, ADAMS, Betty A.J. and COBERN, William, The Mallinson Institute for Science Education, Western Michigan University, 1903 W. Michigan Age, Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5444, Andrew.P.Bentley@wmich.edu

186-186-7

EYE-TRACKING ASSESSMENT OF THE USABILITY OF A WEB-BASED CLIMATE DECISION-MAKING TOOL USED BY FORESTRY STAKEHOLDERS IN THE SOUTHEASTERN US
Abstract ID#: 287053

MAUDLIN, Lindsay C.¹, MCNEAL, Karen S.¹, ATKINS, Rachel², DAVIS, Corey¹, BOYLES, Ryan¹ and ALDRIDGE, Heather Dinon¹, (1)Department of Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695, (2)Marine, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, North Carolina State University, 2800 Faucette Drive, Raleigh, NC 27607, lcmaudlin@ncsu.edu

186-186-8

INVESTIGATING THE MOTIVATIONS AND PRACTICES OF MIDDLE SCHOOL CLIMATE CHANGE EDUCATORS
Abstract ID#: 282053

MCNEAL, Peggy M., Mallinson Institute for Science Education, Western Michigan University, 3225 Wood Hall, Kalamazoo, MI 49008 and PETCOVIC, Heather L., Department of Geosciences and The Mallinson Institute for Science Education, Western Michigan University, 1903 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5241, peggy.m.mcneal@wmich.edu

Break
Abstract ID#: 288306

186-186-9

POLAR LEARNING AND RESPONDING: INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO CLIMATE CHANGE EDUCATION
Abstract ID#: 283372

STEINER, Robert V., American Museum of Natural History, National Center for Science Literacy, Educ & Technology, Central Park West at 79th Street, New York, NY 10024-7192 and PFIRMAN, Stephanie, Environmental Science, Barnard College, Columbia University, 3009 Broadway, New York, NY 10027, rsteiner@amnh.org

186-186-10

EQUATOR TO ARCTIC: YOUTH - MEASURING, MAPPING AND PLANNING FOR CHANGE
Abstract ID#: 283400

MAIDOFF, Jonah Asher, Martha's Vineyard Public Charter School, 424 State Rd., West Tilbury, MA 02575, jmaidoff@gmail.com

186-186-11

LENS ON CLIMATE CHANGE (LOCC)—ENGAGING DIVERSE SECONDARY STUDENTS IN CLIMATE SCIENCE THROUGH FILMMAKING
Abstract ID#: 285791

LECKEY, Erin H.¹, GOLD, Anne¹, WISE, Sarah², LITTRELL-BAEZ, Megan¹, LYNDS, Susan¹, OONK, David¹, SMITH, Lesley¹, COZZETTO, Karen³, ALWEIS, Dick⁴, FORSYTH, Stacey⁵ and CARPENTER, Eric⁵, (1)Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO 80309, (2)Arts and Sciences Support Through Technology, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO 80309, (3)Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO 80309, (4)Colorado Film School, Denver, CO 80230, (5)CU Science Discovery, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO 80309, Erin.Leckey@colorado.edu

186-186-12

LIVING LANDSCAPES: CULTURE, CLIMATE SCIENCE, AND EDUCATION IN TRIBAL COMMUNITIES
Abstract ID#: 285937

LEIGHTON, Adrian, WHITE, Germaine and ROCKWELL, David, Natural Resources, Salish Kootenai College, PO Box 70, Pablo, MT 59855, germane@cskt.org

186-186-13

GEOLOGY OF THE SEVEN SUMMITS: A THEME-BASED COURSE FOR TEACHING TOPICS FROM TECTONICS TO CLIMATE CHANGE
Abstract ID#: 282733

SINGER, Jill, Earth Sciences, SUNY-Buffalo State, 1300 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222, singerjk@buffalostate.edu

GSA Annual Meeting in Denver, Colorado, USA - 2016

T74. Climate Literacy in Formal and Informal Education, for Policy Makers and the Public, and Measures of Impact