Engaging High Schoolers in Social Justice with Urban Environmental Geochemistry

• In Event: Research Panel 3C

Session Submission Type: Research Panel

Summary

This project presents a novel high school education enhancement including: 1) school-based instructional modules; 2) summer research experience focused on authentic research into environmental injustices in urban communities. Research findings indicate an educational intervention provides a tangible way to engage students in remediating issues of environmental injustice in urban communities.

Sub Unit

• NAAEE Research Symposium

Presenters

• Lisa Marco-Bujosa, Villanova University

• Steven Goldsmith, Dept of Geography, Villanova University

Non-Attending Contributors

• Kabindra Shakya, Villanova University

• Vanessa Boschi, Villanova University

• Hannah Feldman, Villanova University