(100 words)
Traditionally, the geosciences have struggled with diversity. However, there have been diverse people in the past that have made significant contributions to the fields of geology, oceanography, and paleontology. For this discussion, you will research a historical figure in the geosciences that is either a minority or woman (or both). You have been provided with a couple of websites where you can find biographical information on some of these “trowl blazers.” Here are the instructions:
- Find a historical figure in the geosciences and write a paragraph on the person as well as their contribution to the geosciences. Additionally, in a few sentences, address what your perceptions of a typical geoscientist was before taking this class and what might be done to encourage more diverse students to choose to study the geosciences. Be sure to include a reference for the website, article, or book where you found the information.
- Reply to TWO other students thoughtfully and in complete sentences. (30 words each)
Trowlblazers: this website has women from geology, paleontology and archaeology so make sure, if you choose one of them, they are not archaeologist.
https://trowelblazers.com/articles/
NOAA: Making Waves – women in ocean science
https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/news/womens-history-month/
Scientifics American: Black History Month: Making history in the Geosciences
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