NOAA Teacher at Sea

Introducing the Class of 2024

8 Oct, 2024

The 2024 NOAA Teacher at Sea Season has come to a close and preparation for the next season has already begun. This year we’re starting a new tradition by introducing our new alumni to the association by way of a… [Read more]

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Mark Wolfgang on the Planet NOAA Podcast

16 Aug, 2024

It’s always wonderful to see TAS alumni continuing to engage with NOAA, even years after they sail. Recently, Mark Wolfgang (TAS, 2017) was a guest on the Planet NOAA Podcast. Mark teaches Biology and Zoology at Franklin… [Read more]

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Getting STEAM-y at the Poles

30 Jul, 2024

Melissa Barker (TAS, 2017) is the Outreach and Engagement Lead for the Polar STEAM program at Oregon State University. She works to support and collaborate with scientists, teachers, artists and writers, while engaging in polar science.… [Read more]

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David Amidon and Michele Cusack receive Outstanding Earth Science Teacher Awards

11 Jun, 2024

National Association of Geoscience Teachers' Outstanding Earth Science Teacher (OEST) awards are given for "exceptional contributions to the stimulation of interest in the Earth… [Read more]

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Jenny Hartigan Selected as 2024 Grosvenor Fellow

9 May, 2024

In April, National Geographic Society and Lindblad Expeditions announced the 2024 Grosvenor Fellowship cohort, which includes TASA alum Jenny Hartigan (TAS, 2017). This year's 35 Fellows will embark on expeditions around the world, on… [Read more]

Lesley Urasky Receives Earth Science Teacher Award

11 Apr, 2024

Lesley Urasky (TAS, 2012), a science teacher at Saratoga Middle/High School in Saratoga, Wyoming, has been named the 2024 recipient of the American Geoscience Institute's (AGI) Edward C. Roy Jr. Award for Excellence in… [Read more]

Jenny Goldner Recognized for Excellence

13 Mar, 2024

Jenny Goldner (TAS 2011), a fifth-grade science teacher at Jay Upper Elementary School in Jay, Oklahoma, is one of this year’s Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence Medal honorees. Excerpt from the article by Sheila Stogsdill from… [Read more]

Dieuwertje (DJ) Kast Receives 2023 Moxie Award

1 Jun, 2023

This month, we are proud to spotlight Dr. Dieuwertje (DJ) Kast (TAS, 2015). DJ is the Director of STEM Education Programs at University of Southern California. She is the recipient of a 2023 Moxie Award from Built In. These… [Read more]

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Catherine Fuller and Brandy Hill Join Expeditions as National Geographic Society and Lindblad Expeditions 2023 Grosvenor Teacher Fellows

2 May, 2023

[8/3/2023: Scroll down for an update on Brandy's expedition to Australia] TASAA is excited to share the news that two of our alumni, Brandy Hill (NOAA TAS 2018) and Catherine Fuller (NOAA TAS 2019) have been named… [Read more]

Tom Savage receives STEM Career Award from the Burroughs Wellcome Fund

TASAA Alum Tom Savage Receives $175,000 STEM Career Award

11 Apr, 2023

The Burroughs Wellcome Fund presents the Career Award for STEM Teachers to outstanding STEM teachers in the North Carolina public primary and secondary schools and provides $175,000 over five years. These awards recognize STEM teachers who… [Read more]

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