A Distributed Model for Undergraduate Education in Environmental Remote Sensing: Increased Student Interest in Science and Sense of Science Identity and Belonging

Authors

• Gregory R. Goldsmith, Chapman UniversityFollow
• Monae Verbeke, Institute for Learning Innovation
• Jeremy Forsythe, Northern Arizona University
• Joshua B. Fisher, Chapman UniversityFollow

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

3-14-2026

Abstract

"We present results from a new open-access course in satellite remote sensing of the environment that uses evidence-based, active learning pedagogy to train the next generation of interdisciplinary scientists The course, called Observing Earth from Above, teaches students how to access, visualize, and communicate satellite remote sensing data from NASA’s ECOSTRESS instrument to address a variety of environmental challenges. The resources focus on follow-along tutorials for students and also include recorded lectures and interviews with remote sensing scientists."

Comments

This presentation was originally made at the EGU General Assembly in May 2026.

Recommended Citation

Goldsmith, G. R., Verbeke, M., Forsythe, J., and Fisher, J.: A distributed model for undergraduate education in environmental remote sensing: increased student interest in science and sense of science identity and belonging, EGU General Assembly 2026, Vienna, Austria, 3–8 May 2026, EGU26-14351, https://doi.org/10.5194/egusphere-egu26-14351, 2026.

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