outreach

Project Publications: 

• Waite, K., DeCastro, E., Reyes, S., Battad. Local history and community science in Olongapo, Philippines: A framework for teachers. The Geography Teacher. Accepted, In Press.

Related Publications: 

• Waite, K. (2019, August 23). Strategy Share: Empowering students through connections with explorers. National Geographic Society Education Blog. https://blog.education.nationalgeographic.org/2019/08/23/strategy-share-empowering-students-through-connections-with-explorers/ 

• Waite, K. (2019, June 12). Strategy Share: Environmental literacy and connections with STEM Californians. National Geographic Society Education Blog.  https://blog.education.nationalgeographic.org/2019/06/12/strategy-share-environmental-literacy-and-connections-with-stem-californians/ 

Outreach Presentations:

2024: 

• Battad, A.J. & Reyes, S. EcoBlitz Findings From Nellie E. Brown Elementary School. Presentation for Parents and School Community Members. Olongapo, Philippines. 

2022: 

• Waite, K., Lura, J., Tarvin., B., McGuire, D. EcoBlitz Expansion and Scaling. National Geographic Society Explorer Takeover. Webinar: January 27, 2022

2020:

• Waite, K., Antoniou, A., Lura, J. How Can Educators, Explorers, and the EcoBlitz Empower Students to Become Environmental Change-Makers Who Fight for a More Sustainable World? Presented virtually at the National Council for the Social Studies 2020 Conference, December 4, 2020

• Waite, K., Antoniou, A., Lura, J. How can Educators, Explorers, and the EcoBlitz Empower Students to Become Environmental Change-Makers Who Fight For a More Sustainable World? Presented virtually at the North American Association for Environmental Education 2020 Conference, October 5, 2020

• Waite, K., and Lura, J. How Can Explorers, Educators, and EcoBlitz Empower Eco-literate Global Citizens? Presented at the California Council for the Social Studies 2020 Conference. Costa Mesa, California. March 1, 2020

• Waite, K., Antoniou, A., Lura, J. How Can Explorers, Educators, and EcoBlitz Empower Eco-literate Global Citizens? Presented virtually at the California Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education 2020 Conference, May 29, 2020

2019:

• Waite, K. Empowering Students Through Connections with Explorers. Presented at the  National Geographic Society EcoBlitz Summit. Long Beach, California. April 6, 2019.

• Waite, K. and Cutler, J. How Can Explorers, Educators, and EcoBlitz Transform Students Into Planetary Stewards? Presented at National Geographic Society Education Summit, Washington, DC, October 5, 2019.