Our Grant Research

GET TX
The Geoscience Education and Training in Texas (GET TX) program at SHSU connected students, faculty, and the community through hands-on learning in environmental and geosciences. It offered STEM initiatives, workshops, open houses, and summer programs designed to prepare the next generation of geoscience leaders.

• Personnel
  Led by SHSU faculty, staff, and collaborators who supported student learning, research, and community engagement.

• STEM Initiatives
  Activities promoted science, technology, engineering, and math skills, giving students real-world exposure to STEM careers.

• Open Houses
  Interactive events with geology and environmental science demonstrations, offering hands-on exploration for visitors.

• Workshops
  Training sessions for students and educators focused on geoscience tools, methods, and teaching strategies.

• Summer Programs
  Fieldwork, lab projects, and mentoring opportunities that immersed students in geoscience and strengthened STEM pathways.

The National Geographic Educator Certification and outreach program at SHSU promoted the power of geography in education, research, and community engagement. Faculty, students, and partners worked together to elevate the relevance of geography through training, resources, and public projects.

• Personnel
  Led by SHSU faculty, staff, and collaborators dedicated to strengthening geography education.

• Why Geography
  Showcased geography’s role in solving global challenges, encouraging students and teachers to apply geographic thinking in everyday life.

• Projects & Posters
  Featured outreach efforts such as Elevating Geography’s Relevance and story maps highlighting regional and global issues.

• Teacher Resources
  A curated collection of classroom tools including modules, Google Earth activities, lesson plans, and video links to support geography education.

• Resource Collections
  Downloadable SHSU geo-resource guides and National Geographic materials provided educators with ready-to-use content.

• Story Maps
  Interactive ESRI-based story maps displayed real-world geography projects, linking research with visual storytelling.

• Community Engagement
  Included open projects, teacher professional development, and outreach through platforms like Instagram @h_town_geography and the National Geographic Society’s Learn hub.