outreach & Publications

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.

Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles:

Waite, K., & Burgin, J. Joyful STEAM Civics: Interdisciplinary learning collaborations between TK-2 students and scientists. Social Studies and the Young Learner. Accepted, In Press.
Waite, K. (2024). Pocket-sized strategies: Nature Activities for Mental Health and Wellbeing. Journal of Geography. 123(2-3), 65-70. https://doi.org/10.1080/00221341.2024.2367441
Waite, K, & Burgin, J. (2023). Interdisciplinary learning partnerships between TK-2 students and scientists for environmental civic learning. Social Studies and the Young Learner, 36(1), 20-26. https://www.socialstudies.org/social-studies-and-young-learner/36/1/interdisciplinary-learning-partnerships-between-tk-2-students

National Geographic Society Blogs:

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/

2024:

Battad, A.J. & Reyes, S. EcoBlitz Findings From Nellie E. Brown Elementary School. Presentation for Parents and School Community Members at Nellie E. Brown Elementary School. March 1, 2024. 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. How to Become a National Geographic Certified Educator. Presented virtually at the Amigos de Bolsa Chica 2020 Summer Teacher Institute, July 15, 2020
Waite, K., and Lura, J. How to Become a National Geographic Certified Educator. Presented at the California Council for the Social Studies 2020 Conference. Costa Mesa, California. March 1, 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.

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