Dear EcoLog subscriber,
We are seeking information from instructors at institutions of
higher-education who are currently leading, or are interested in leading,
efforts to collect ecological data through class-based activities. This
survey takes approximately 15 - 20 minutes to complete, and will contribute
to a global review on the extent and types of ecological data collected by
students, and provide insight into the opportunities and challenges
associated with these class-based efforts to support desired educational and
scientific outcomes. We ask that you complete this survey and/or forward
this survey to colleagues.
The survey can be found at the HEED Survey link:
http://washington.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9pnee1codxAuBrn. We ask that
you complete the survey by May 17, 2018. All responses are anonymous.
Background
Many classes (courses, units, modules, etc,) in institutions of
higher-education (including universities and colleges) have field excursions
where instructors guide students in the collection of ecological and
environmental data. Although data collection during class field excursions
are undoubtedly occurring, there is little understanding of the geographic
extent and characteristics of these efforts, and the institutional and
logistic challenges and opportunities that instructors have when
maintaining, or considering new, class field excursions.
In order to address this issue, we are seeking the opinion of instructors
from institutions of higher-education. Please click here to complete the
survey. Also, we ask that you forward this e-mail to any colleagues or
organizations to reach other instructors who are currently, or might be
interested in, leading class-based efforts to collect ecological data. If
you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the Olden
Research Lab ([email protected]). Thank you very much for your time!
Sincerely,
Higher Education Ecological Data (HEED) Survey Team ([email protected])
Julian Olden and the Freshwater Ecology and Conservation Lab @ University of
Washington, Seattle, Washington, United States
https://depts.washington.edu/oldenlab/
