The 2024 Geoscience Frontiers Annual Convention was held in Kuching,Malaysia,from November 18th to 22th,2024,jointly with the 2024 IAGR Annual Convention and the 21st International Conference on Gondwana to Asia.The I...The 2024 Geoscience Frontiers Annual Convention was held in Kuching,Malaysia,from November 18th to 22th,2024,jointly with the 2024 IAGR Annual Convention and the 21st International Conference on Gondwana to Asia.The IAGR Convention attracted over 150 participants from various countries,including China,India,Australia,the Republic of Korea,Japan,Malaysia,Indonesia,Thailand,Italy,Mexico,the United Kingdom,Saudi Arabia,France,and Brunei.展开更多
Deep-time Earth research plays a pivotal role in deciphering the rates,patterns,and mechanisms of Earth's evolutionary processes throughout geological history,providing essential scientific foundations for climate...Deep-time Earth research plays a pivotal role in deciphering the rates,patterns,and mechanisms of Earth's evolutionary processes throughout geological history,providing essential scientific foundations for climate prediction,natural resource exploration,and sustainable planetary stewardship.To advance Deep-time Earth research in the era of big data and artificial intelligence,the International Union of Geological Sciences initiated the“Deeptime Digital Earth International Big Science Program”(DDE)in 2019.At the core of this ambitious program lies the development of geoscience knowledge graphs,serving as a transformative knowledge infrastructure that enables the integration,sharing,mining,and analysis of heterogeneous geoscience big data.The DDE knowledge graph initiative has made significant strides in three critical dimensions:(1)establishing a unified knowledge structure across geoscience disciplines that ensures consistent representation of geological entities and their interrelationships through standardized ontologies and semantic frameworks;(2)developing a robust and scalable software infrastructure capable of supporting both expert-driven and machine-assisted knowledge engineering for large-scale graph construction and management;(3)implementing a comprehensive three-tiered architecture encompassing basic,discipline-specific,and application-oriented knowledge graphs,spanning approximately 20 geoscience disciplines.Through its open knowledge framework and international collaborative network,this initiative has fostered multinational research collaborations,establishing a robust foundation for next-generation geoscience research while propelling the discipline toward FAIR(Findable,Accessible,Interoperable,Reusable)data practices in deep-time Earth systems research.展开更多
The SCAR XIV International Symposium on Antarctic Earth Sciences(ISAES), which has been held every four years, will be held in Punta Arenas, Chile from 18 to 25 August 2025. ISAES aims to provide a comprehensive overv...The SCAR XIV International Symposium on Antarctic Earth Sciences(ISAES), which has been held every four years, will be held in Punta Arenas, Chile from 18 to 25 August 2025. ISAES aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of Antarctic Earth Sciences. The XIV ISAES calls for researchers from around the globe to share their latest research and insights on the Antarctic region's geology, climate, and ecosystems.展开更多
1.Introduction With the increasing demand for petroleum and natural gas resources,along with technological advancements in exploration and production,the primary frontier of oil and gas resources has shifted from conv...1.Introduction With the increasing demand for petroleum and natural gas resources,along with technological advancements in exploration and production,the primary frontier of oil and gas resources has shifted from conventional oil and gas development to the domains of“Two Deeps,One Unconventional,One Mature,”which include deep onshore,deepwater,unconventional resources,and mature oilfields[1].展开更多
The contributions of our referees remain vital to maintaining the high quality of papers published in Geoscience Frontiers.Their thoughtful critiques,dedication to reviewing,and,on occasion,re-reviewing manuscripts su...The contributions of our referees remain vital to maintaining the high quality of papers published in Geoscience Frontiers.Their thoughtful critiques,dedication to reviewing,and,on occasion,re-reviewing manuscripts submitted to the journal are deeply appreciated by boththe Editors and the Publisher.We would like to take this opportunity to extend our heartfelt thanks to the following referees for theirinvaluable input and support in reviewing manuscripts submitted in 2024.展开更多
This article provides an overview of the developmental trajectory and enduring impact of the Commission on Geoscience Education(COGE)under the auspices of the International Union of Geological Sciences(IUGS)from its i...This article provides an overview of the developmental trajectory and enduring impact of the Commission on Geoscience Education(COGE)under the auspices of the International Union of Geological Sciences(IUGS)from its inception in 1961 to 2024,including its formal establishment in 2004.Originally established as the Commission on Geoscience Education,Training,and Technology Transfer(COGEOTT)in 1990,COGE's evolution is explored against the backdrop of expanding global needs in geoscience education.achievements,COGE faces new and persistent challenges,such as resource constraints and adapting to diverse educational systems.展开更多
This paper reviewed the level of Geoscience education in Ghana and offers recommendations for improvement.The review showed that Geoscience education in Ghana is inadequate and Geoscience literacy and awareness in the...This paper reviewed the level of Geoscience education in Ghana and offers recommendations for improvement.The review showed that Geoscience education in Ghana is inadequate and Geoscience literacy and awareness in the public are weak.Currently,the level of Geoscience content in the formal educational curricula of Basic and Senior High schools as well as colleges of education in Ghana is very low.In addition,out of 129 universities in Ghana,only seven offer Geoscience or Geoscience-related programs.To improve the level of formal Geoscience education we recommend the following:(1)introduce geoscience degree programs in colleges of education,(2)introduce Geoscience as a subject in the Senior High School curriculum,(3)improve the Geoscience content in the Basic School curriculum,(4)Encourage more universities to offer degree programs in Geoscience.To train the next generation of Geoscientists,we recommend improvements in Geoscience degree programs in terms of(1)the curriculum,content,proficiencies,and skills,(2)the use of pedagogy and technology,and(3)the preparation of teachers to build capacity in science and core geology.To help increase Geoscience awareness and literacy in Ghana,the Geoscience workforce should team up with relevant stakeholders to promote Geoscience outreach in Ghana.展开更多
Purpose:This article presents an in-depth analysis of global research trends in Geosciences from 2014 to 2023.By integrating bibliometric analysis with expert insights from the Deep-time Digital Earth(DDE)initiative,t...Purpose:This article presents an in-depth analysis of global research trends in Geosciences from 2014 to 2023.By integrating bibliometric analysis with expert insights from the Deep-time Digital Earth(DDE)initiative,this article identifies key emerging themes shaping the landscape of Earth Sciences①.Design/methodology/approach:The identification process involved a meticulous analysis of over 400,000 papers from 466 Geosciences journals and approximately 5,800 papers from 93 interdisciplinary journals sourced from the Web of Science and Dimensions database.To map relationships between articles,citation networks were constructed,and spectral clustering algorithms were then employed to identify groups of related research,resulting in 407 clusters.Relevant research terms were extracted using the Log-Likelihood Ratio(LLR)algorithm,followed by statistical analyses on the volume of papers,average publication year,and average citation count within each cluster.Additionally,expert knowledge from DDE Scientific Committee was utilized to select top 30 trends based on their representation,relevance,and impact within Geosciences,and finalize naming of these top trends with consideration of the content and implications of the associated research.This comprehensive approach in systematically delineating and characterizing the trends in a way which is understandable to geoscientists.Findings:Thirty significant trends were identified in the field of Geosciences,spanning five domains:deep space,deep time,deep Earth,habitable Earth,and big data.These topics reflect the latest trends and advancements in Geosciences and have the potential to address real-world problems that are closely related to society,science,and technology.Research limitations:The analyzed data of this study only contain those were included in the Web of Science.Practical implications:This study will strongly support the organizations and individual scientists to understand the modern frontier of earth science,especially on solid earth.The organizations such as the surveys or natural science fund could map out areas for future exploration and analyze the hot topics reference to this study.Originality/value:This paper integrates bibliometric analysis with expert insights to highlight the most significant trends on earth science and reach the individual scientist and public by global voting.展开更多
Exploring Geoscience Across the Globe by Chris King is a recently published online textbook that can be freely downloaded from the IGEO website at:http://www.igeoscied.org/teaching-resources/geoscience-text-books/.The...Exploring Geoscience Across the Globe by Chris King is a recently published online textbook that can be freely downloaded from the IGEO website at:http://www.igeoscied.org/teaching-resources/geoscience-text-books/.The textbook,published with the approval of the International Union of Geological Sciences(IUGS)and the European Geosciences Union(EGU),is focussed on the International Geoscience Syllabus which covers all that an able sixteen-year-old student should know and understand about Earth science on leaving school.展开更多
Geoscience education is crucial globally,yet its delivery in Malaysian schools remains inadequate despite increasing demand for geological services.This study examines perceptions of 157 newly enrolled students in geo...Geoscience education is crucial globally,yet its delivery in Malaysian schools remains inadequate despite increasing demand for geological services.This study examines perceptions of 157 newly enrolled students in geoscience,geology,and other science-based programs regarding the challenges in bridging the geoscience education gap from primary to pre-university levels in Malaysia.Findings indicate a moderately significant improvement in students'geoscience knowledge,with moderate perspectives on geoscience education before and after entering university.展开更多
The COVID-19 pandemic has irrevocably transformed the landscape of education across the globe.As we emerge from this unprecedented period,the field of geoscience education stands at a critical junction.Whether scienti...The COVID-19 pandemic has irrevocably transformed the landscape of education across the globe.As we emerge from this unprecedented period,the field of geoscience education stands at a critical junction.Whether scientifically sound or not,the overwhelming availability of information and the expectation of immediate access to such information by the new generations pose additional challenges for education in any discipline.Therefore,the necessity to adapt and innovate in teaching methodologies has never been more pressing.This special issue of Episodes,titled"International Geoscience Education Strategies:Innovations,Collaborations,and Future Directions,"is a snapshot of the current state and future trajectory of geoscience education as of December 2024.展开更多
It is with great honor and enthusiasm that I extend my warmest greetings to all readers and contributors of this special issue of Episodes,titled“Recent Advances in Korean Geosciences,”published to commemorate the 3...It is with great honor and enthusiasm that I extend my warmest greetings to all readers and contributors of this special issue of Episodes,titled“Recent Advances in Korean Geosciences,”published to commemorate the 37th International Geological Congress(IGC)being held in Busan from August 25 to 31,2024.展开更多
Between 25 and 27 August 2010 an International Geoscience Language Work-shop(IGSL2010)took place in Berlin under the patronage of the Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology(BMWI).The workshop,believed to be the ...Between 25 and 27 August 2010 an International Geoscience Language Work-shop(IGSL2010)took place in Berlin under the patronage of the Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology(BMWI).The workshop,believed to be the first to explore this area of digital spatial geoscience taxonomy,was ini-tiated by the IUGS Commission for Geoscience Infor-mation(CGI)and supported by the European Commissionfunded OneGeology-Europe project(1G-E).It was organised by the German Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources(BGR)and coordinated by Kristine Asch,BGR,Chair of the CGI and 1G-E WP 3 Leader.Sixty-six participants from six continents took part and contributed.The workshop was opened by Department Head Diethard Mager of the BMWI and the President of BGR,Hans-Joachim Kümpel.展开更多
Perception and understanding of geoscience in Ireland by non-geoscientists have not been studied in depth, and an improvement in understanding how geoscience is perceived and engaged with will have significant impact ...Perception and understanding of geoscience in Ireland by non-geoscientists have not been studied in depth, and an improvement in understanding how geoscience is perceived and engaged with will have significant impact on Ireland’s ability to meet a range of challenges, including hotly debated geoscience issues such as fossil fuel dependency, raw mineral management, water security, and shale gas extraction (particularly fracking). Geoscience plays an important role in society, and the understanding of geoscience of an average Irish person will be based on formal education (at primary and secondary level) and informal education through public outreach and news media. Geoscience is expanding in formal education and informal education is increasingly delivered online. Geoscience education in Ireland has not been studied in detail, and a better understanding of the state of geoscience education could improve connections between geoscientists and non-geoscientists. This paper discusses the scope of potential research into geoscience education in Ireland that could and should be undertaken in order to best understand and describe the state of geoscience education, and geoscience in society. Mixed-method research should be undertaken to study geoscience education at multiple levels and targeting multiple publics. This research into the state of geoscience education in Ireland would be valuable, to geoscientists and educators.展开更多
Geoscience Australia is the country’s foremost geoscience agency with more than 60 years experience in investigating and mapping Australia’s geology and geography.The antecedent agencies that came together to form G...Geoscience Australia is the country’s foremost geoscience agency with more than 60 years experience in investigating and mapping Australia’s geology and geography.The antecedent agencies that came together to form Geoscience Australia were created in the early part of the 20th century to provide information on the topography and resource base of the country.However,there was greater impetus following World War II when it was realised that the Government’s knowledge of the continent was limited.Since that time the Agency’s activities have expanded and today it has primary responsibility for meeting the Australian Government’s geoscience requirements.This role takes the Agency well beyond its historic focus on resource development to topics as diverse as tsunami,earthquakes and other natural hazards through coastal and marine processes.It is also involved in evaluation of unconventional gas and oil and environmental issues,including the impacts of climate change,groundwater research,carbon capture and storage and Earth observations from space for a range of activities,including global positioning,natural disaster assessment and vegetation monitoring.展开更多
An international survey of school-level geoscience education acquired data from 32 countries across the globe.Whilst the data is likely to be biased towards those countries which have geoscience educators active enoug...An international survey of school-level geoscience education acquired data from 32 countries across the globe.Whilst the data is likely to be biased towards those countries which have geoscience educators active enough to respond to the questionnaire survey,the data nevertheless shows that geoscience is taught in a wide variety of contexts across the world,linked to science,geography or both.The majority of children in the countries surveyed had compulsory geoscience education in their curricula,had national standards in geoscience education,and covered a reasonable level of geoscience terminology in their studies.展开更多
Spending in international aid programmes from governments and other agencies represents a>>$100Bn US investment annually.International development and global environmental management greatly benefit from the app...Spending in international aid programmes from governments and other agencies represents a>>$100Bn US investment annually.International development and global environmental management greatly benefit from the application of high quality/appropriate geoscience and related expertise.Barriers exist,particularly between research-intensive geoscience organisations and development agencies,that inhibit the greater application of geoscience within development.展开更多
MatGeoS’2009,the 2^(nd) International Workshop on Mathematical Geosciences“Geosciences from Space to Earth”was held in Freiberg(Saxony),Germany,December 7-8,2009.It was organized by the International Association of...MatGeoS’2009,the 2^(nd) International Workshop on Mathematical Geosciences“Geosciences from Space to Earth”was held in Freiberg(Saxony),Germany,December 7-8,2009.It was organized by the International Association of Mathematical Geosciences(IAMG)Student Chapter Freiberg with support from three organisations-IAMG Society,Freiberg University of Mining and Technology(TUBAF)and the State Government of Saxony(Germany).The first event MatGeoS’2008 was held in Freiberg in the summer of 2008 in order for young geoscientists to share their ideas and research perspectives and discuss Mathematical Geosciences.展开更多
Between 16 and 20 March 200997 participants from 26 African nations,plus four European countries and representatives from UNESCO,ICSU and IUGS-CGI held a workshop at the Namibian Geological Survey in Windhoek.The work...Between 16 and 20 March 200997 participants from 26 African nations,plus four European countries and representatives from UNESCO,ICSU and IUGS-CGI held a workshop at the Namibian Geological Survey in Windhoek.The workshop-GIRAF 2009-Geoscience InfoRmation In Africa-was organised by the Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources(BGR)and the Geological Survey of Namibia(GSN)at the Namibian Ministry for Mines and Energy and was mainly financed by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development(BMZ).展开更多
The African continent is a geological paradise for its geodiversity and richness of natural resources.Geoscience education is essential as it provides opportunities for social/cultural,academic,scientific and professi...The African continent is a geological paradise for its geodiversity and richness of natural resources.Geoscience education is essential as it provides opportunities for social/cultural,academic,scientific and professional growth and development.Despite several initiatives that have been started recently on this subject,they have not yielded concrete actions,due to the complexity of the African scenario,and also to the lack of clear and tailor-made geoscientific guidelines.This article summarizes the main recommendations and declarations,which currently exist and have been adopted since 2006,involving partnership and capacity building on geoeducation.The article highlights the launching of a new mid to long term,IUGS-based project named GEO-ERA:GEOscience Education Roadmap for Africa.Here we make a call upon all interested African and international institutions,organizations,societies and associations to collaborate and assist and be a part of the development and construction of the GEO-ERA,as well as in the execution of the geoeducational activites.展开更多
文摘The 2024 Geoscience Frontiers Annual Convention was held in Kuching,Malaysia,from November 18th to 22th,2024,jointly with the 2024 IAGR Annual Convention and the 21st International Conference on Gondwana to Asia.The IAGR Convention attracted over 150 participants from various countries,including China,India,Australia,the Republic of Korea,Japan,Malaysia,Indonesia,Thailand,Italy,Mexico,the United Kingdom,Saudi Arabia,France,and Brunei.
基金Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences,No.XDB0740000National Key Research and Development Program of China,No.2022YFB3904200,No.2022YFF0711601+1 种基金Key Project of Innovation LREIS,No.PI009National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.42471503。
文摘Deep-time Earth research plays a pivotal role in deciphering the rates,patterns,and mechanisms of Earth's evolutionary processes throughout geological history,providing essential scientific foundations for climate prediction,natural resource exploration,and sustainable planetary stewardship.To advance Deep-time Earth research in the era of big data and artificial intelligence,the International Union of Geological Sciences initiated the“Deeptime Digital Earth International Big Science Program”(DDE)in 2019.At the core of this ambitious program lies the development of geoscience knowledge graphs,serving as a transformative knowledge infrastructure that enables the integration,sharing,mining,and analysis of heterogeneous geoscience big data.The DDE knowledge graph initiative has made significant strides in three critical dimensions:(1)establishing a unified knowledge structure across geoscience disciplines that ensures consistent representation of geological entities and their interrelationships through standardized ontologies and semantic frameworks;(2)developing a robust and scalable software infrastructure capable of supporting both expert-driven and machine-assisted knowledge engineering for large-scale graph construction and management;(3)implementing a comprehensive three-tiered architecture encompassing basic,discipline-specific,and application-oriented knowledge graphs,spanning approximately 20 geoscience disciplines.Through its open knowledge framework and international collaborative network,this initiative has fostered multinational research collaborations,establishing a robust foundation for next-generation geoscience research while propelling the discipline toward FAIR(Findable,Accessible,Interoperable,Reusable)data practices in deep-time Earth systems research.
文摘The SCAR XIV International Symposium on Antarctic Earth Sciences(ISAES), which has been held every four years, will be held in Punta Arenas, Chile from 18 to 25 August 2025. ISAES aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of Antarctic Earth Sciences. The XIV ISAES calls for researchers from around the globe to share their latest research and insights on the Antarctic region's geology, climate, and ecosystems.
基金the Science Foundation of China University of Petroleum,Beijing(Grant No.2462024YJRC021)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.U24B2031 and 52104013).
文摘1.Introduction With the increasing demand for petroleum and natural gas resources,along with technological advancements in exploration and production,the primary frontier of oil and gas resources has shifted from conventional oil and gas development to the domains of“Two Deeps,One Unconventional,One Mature,”which include deep onshore,deepwater,unconventional resources,and mature oilfields[1].
文摘The contributions of our referees remain vital to maintaining the high quality of papers published in Geoscience Frontiers.Their thoughtful critiques,dedication to reviewing,and,on occasion,re-reviewing manuscripts submitted to the journal are deeply appreciated by boththe Editors and the Publisher.We would like to take this opportunity to extend our heartfelt thanks to the following referees for theirinvaluable input and support in reviewing manuscripts submitted in 2024.
文摘This article provides an overview of the developmental trajectory and enduring impact of the Commission on Geoscience Education(COGE)under the auspices of the International Union of Geological Sciences(IUGS)from its inception in 1961 to 2024,including its formal establishment in 2004.Originally established as the Commission on Geoscience Education,Training,and Technology Transfer(COGEOTT)in 1990,COGE's evolution is explored against the backdrop of expanding global needs in geoscience education.achievements,COGE faces new and persistent challenges,such as resource constraints and adapting to diverse educational systems.
文摘This paper reviewed the level of Geoscience education in Ghana and offers recommendations for improvement.The review showed that Geoscience education in Ghana is inadequate and Geoscience literacy and awareness in the public are weak.Currently,the level of Geoscience content in the formal educational curricula of Basic and Senior High schools as well as colleges of education in Ghana is very low.In addition,out of 129 universities in Ghana,only seven offer Geoscience or Geoscience-related programs.To improve the level of formal Geoscience education we recommend the following:(1)introduce geoscience degree programs in colleges of education,(2)introduce Geoscience as a subject in the Senior High School curriculum,(3)improve the Geoscience content in the Basic School curriculum,(4)Encourage more universities to offer degree programs in Geoscience.To train the next generation of Geoscientists,we recommend improvements in Geoscience degree programs in terms of(1)the curriculum,content,proficiencies,and skills,(2)the use of pedagogy and technology,and(3)the preparation of teachers to build capacity in science and core geology.To help increase Geoscience awareness and literacy in Ghana,the Geoscience workforce should team up with relevant stakeholders to promote Geoscience outreach in Ghana.
文摘Purpose:This article presents an in-depth analysis of global research trends in Geosciences from 2014 to 2023.By integrating bibliometric analysis with expert insights from the Deep-time Digital Earth(DDE)initiative,this article identifies key emerging themes shaping the landscape of Earth Sciences①.Design/methodology/approach:The identification process involved a meticulous analysis of over 400,000 papers from 466 Geosciences journals and approximately 5,800 papers from 93 interdisciplinary journals sourced from the Web of Science and Dimensions database.To map relationships between articles,citation networks were constructed,and spectral clustering algorithms were then employed to identify groups of related research,resulting in 407 clusters.Relevant research terms were extracted using the Log-Likelihood Ratio(LLR)algorithm,followed by statistical analyses on the volume of papers,average publication year,and average citation count within each cluster.Additionally,expert knowledge from DDE Scientific Committee was utilized to select top 30 trends based on their representation,relevance,and impact within Geosciences,and finalize naming of these top trends with consideration of the content and implications of the associated research.This comprehensive approach in systematically delineating and characterizing the trends in a way which is understandable to geoscientists.Findings:Thirty significant trends were identified in the field of Geosciences,spanning five domains:deep space,deep time,deep Earth,habitable Earth,and big data.These topics reflect the latest trends and advancements in Geosciences and have the potential to address real-world problems that are closely related to society,science,and technology.Research limitations:The analyzed data of this study only contain those were included in the Web of Science.Practical implications:This study will strongly support the organizations and individual scientists to understand the modern frontier of earth science,especially on solid earth.The organizations such as the surveys or natural science fund could map out areas for future exploration and analyze the hot topics reference to this study.Originality/value:This paper integrates bibliometric analysis with expert insights to highlight the most significant trends on earth science and reach the individual scientist and public by global voting.
文摘Exploring Geoscience Across the Globe by Chris King is a recently published online textbook that can be freely downloaded from the IGEO website at:http://www.igeoscied.org/teaching-resources/geoscience-text-books/.The textbook,published with the approval of the International Union of Geological Sciences(IUGS)and the European Geosciences Union(EGU),is focussed on the International Geoscience Syllabus which covers all that an able sixteen-year-old student should know and understand about Earth science on leaving school.
文摘Geoscience education is crucial globally,yet its delivery in Malaysian schools remains inadequate despite increasing demand for geological services.This study examines perceptions of 157 newly enrolled students in geoscience,geology,and other science-based programs regarding the challenges in bridging the geoscience education gap from primary to pre-university levels in Malaysia.Findings indicate a moderately significant improvement in students'geoscience knowledge,with moderate perspectives on geoscience education before and after entering university.
文摘The COVID-19 pandemic has irrevocably transformed the landscape of education across the globe.As we emerge from this unprecedented period,the field of geoscience education stands at a critical junction.Whether scientifically sound or not,the overwhelming availability of information and the expectation of immediate access to such information by the new generations pose additional challenges for education in any discipline.Therefore,the necessity to adapt and innovate in teaching methodologies has never been more pressing.This special issue of Episodes,titled"International Geoscience Education Strategies:Innovations,Collaborations,and Future Directions,"is a snapshot of the current state and future trajectory of geoscience education as of December 2024.
文摘It is with great honor and enthusiasm that I extend my warmest greetings to all readers and contributors of this special issue of Episodes,titled“Recent Advances in Korean Geosciences,”published to commemorate the 37th International Geological Congress(IGC)being held in Busan from August 25 to 31,2024.
文摘Between 25 and 27 August 2010 an International Geoscience Language Work-shop(IGSL2010)took place in Berlin under the patronage of the Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology(BMWI).The workshop,believed to be the first to explore this area of digital spatial geoscience taxonomy,was ini-tiated by the IUGS Commission for Geoscience Infor-mation(CGI)and supported by the European Commissionfunded OneGeology-Europe project(1G-E).It was organised by the German Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources(BGR)and coordinated by Kristine Asch,BGR,Chair of the CGI and 1G-E WP 3 Leader.Sixty-six participants from six continents took part and contributed.The workshop was opened by Department Head Diethard Mager of the BMWI and the President of BGR,Hans-Joachim Kümpel.
文摘Perception and understanding of geoscience in Ireland by non-geoscientists have not been studied in depth, and an improvement in understanding how geoscience is perceived and engaged with will have significant impact on Ireland’s ability to meet a range of challenges, including hotly debated geoscience issues such as fossil fuel dependency, raw mineral management, water security, and shale gas extraction (particularly fracking). Geoscience plays an important role in society, and the understanding of geoscience of an average Irish person will be based on formal education (at primary and secondary level) and informal education through public outreach and news media. Geoscience is expanding in formal education and informal education is increasingly delivered online. Geoscience education in Ireland has not been studied in detail, and a better understanding of the state of geoscience education could improve connections between geoscientists and non-geoscientists. This paper discusses the scope of potential research into geoscience education in Ireland that could and should be undertaken in order to best understand and describe the state of geoscience education, and geoscience in society. Mixed-method research should be undertaken to study geoscience education at multiple levels and targeting multiple publics. This research into the state of geoscience education in Ireland would be valuable, to geoscientists and educators.
文摘Geoscience Australia is the country’s foremost geoscience agency with more than 60 years experience in investigating and mapping Australia’s geology and geography.The antecedent agencies that came together to form Geoscience Australia were created in the early part of the 20th century to provide information on the topography and resource base of the country.However,there was greater impetus following World War II when it was realised that the Government’s knowledge of the continent was limited.Since that time the Agency’s activities have expanded and today it has primary responsibility for meeting the Australian Government’s geoscience requirements.This role takes the Agency well beyond its historic focus on resource development to topics as diverse as tsunami,earthquakes and other natural hazards through coastal and marine processes.It is also involved in evaluation of unconventional gas and oil and environmental issues,including the impacts of climate change,groundwater research,carbon capture and storage and Earth observations from space for a range of activities,including global positioning,natural disaster assessment and vegetation monitoring.
文摘An international survey of school-level geoscience education acquired data from 32 countries across the globe.Whilst the data is likely to be biased towards those countries which have geoscience educators active enough to respond to the questionnaire survey,the data nevertheless shows that geoscience is taught in a wide variety of contexts across the world,linked to science,geography or both.The majority of children in the countries surveyed had compulsory geoscience education in their curricula,had national standards in geoscience education,and covered a reasonable level of geoscience terminology in their studies.
文摘Spending in international aid programmes from governments and other agencies represents a>>$100Bn US investment annually.International development and global environmental management greatly benefit from the application of high quality/appropriate geoscience and related expertise.Barriers exist,particularly between research-intensive geoscience organisations and development agencies,that inhibit the greater application of geoscience within development.
文摘MatGeoS’2009,the 2^(nd) International Workshop on Mathematical Geosciences“Geosciences from Space to Earth”was held in Freiberg(Saxony),Germany,December 7-8,2009.It was organized by the International Association of Mathematical Geosciences(IAMG)Student Chapter Freiberg with support from three organisations-IAMG Society,Freiberg University of Mining and Technology(TUBAF)and the State Government of Saxony(Germany).The first event MatGeoS’2008 was held in Freiberg in the summer of 2008 in order for young geoscientists to share their ideas and research perspectives and discuss Mathematical Geosciences.
文摘Between 16 and 20 March 200997 participants from 26 African nations,plus four European countries and representatives from UNESCO,ICSU and IUGS-CGI held a workshop at the Namibian Geological Survey in Windhoek.The workshop-GIRAF 2009-Geoscience InfoRmation In Africa-was organised by the Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources(BGR)and the Geological Survey of Namibia(GSN)at the Namibian Ministry for Mines and Energy and was mainly financed by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development(BMZ).
基金supported by the International Union of Geological Sciences.Special thanks to Profs.Chris King and R.Shankar for providing very useful comments,which greatly improved the original manuscript.
文摘The African continent is a geological paradise for its geodiversity and richness of natural resources.Geoscience education is essential as it provides opportunities for social/cultural,academic,scientific and professional growth and development.Despite several initiatives that have been started recently on this subject,they have not yielded concrete actions,due to the complexity of the African scenario,and also to the lack of clear and tailor-made geoscientific guidelines.This article summarizes the main recommendations and declarations,which currently exist and have been adopted since 2006,involving partnership and capacity building on geoeducation.The article highlights the launching of a new mid to long term,IUGS-based project named GEO-ERA:GEOscience Education Roadmap for Africa.Here we make a call upon all interested African and international institutions,organizations,societies and associations to collaborate and assist and be a part of the development and construction of the GEO-ERA,as well as in the execution of the geoeducational activites.
