Teaching Global Change in Local Places: The HERO Research Experiences for Undergraduates Program.
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| Title: | Teaching Global Change in Local Places: The HERO Research Experiences for Undergraduates Program. |
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| Authors: | Yarnal, Brent1 (AUTHOR), Neff, Rob2 (AUTHOR) alibar@eesi.psu.edu |
| Source: | Journal of Geography in Higher Education. Sep2007, Vol. 31 Issue 3, p413-426. 14p. 3 Charts. |
| Subject Terms: | *Activity programs in ecology education, *Group work in education, *College student development programs, *Student recruitment, *Fieldwork (Educational method), Human ecology, Research teams, Training of scientists, Interviewing, Quantitative research, Geographical research |
| Company/Entity: | National Science Foundation (U.S.) |
| Abstract: | The Human-Environment Research Observatory (HERO) Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program aimed to develop the next generation of researchers working on place-based human-environment problems. The program followed a cooperative learning model to foster an integrated approach to geographic research and to build collaborative research skills. The program hosted 12-16 students annually, who first engaged in an intensive short course and then formed three- or four-person teams to conduct research in four biophysically and socioeconomically diverse places. The teams used cyberinfrastructure to collaborate and integrate their research and findings. Most of the REU students have opted to attend graduate school and specialize in human-environment research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Education Research Complete |
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