Education
CASC Education
Explore climate resources, opportunities, and happenings from across the CASC network.
The USGS Youth and Education in Science (YES) Office
The YES office coordinates a variety of programs that target the spectrum of learners from early childhood through post-doctoral fellowships
USGS Educational Resources
Tap into over 140 years of USGS research in the natural sciences with lesson plans, activities, maps, podcasts, lectures, videos, animations, and more.
The CASC network offers a variety of educational materials and opportunities. From developing climate lesson plans for K-12 teachers to funding graduate and undergraduate research experiences and beyond, the CASCs are dedicated to sharing climate science with the Nation and supporting the next generation of climate adaptation professionals.
K-12 Education
Explore resources and programs related to climate adaptation for informal and formal K-12 students and educators.
Research Opportunities
The CASCs provide research opportunities for undergraduate, graduate, postdoctoral, and continuing education students.
Professional Learning
Training, education, and engagement programs for landscape practitioners, land managers, researchers, and other relevant working professionals.
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CASC Early Career Research Opportunities
The CASC network has supported over 200 students and early-career scientists through 10+ fellowship and training programs. Participants conduct groundbreaking research on climate change impacts and adaptation, develop skills in science communication and partner engagement, and build networks of peers and mentors to support future career development.
CASC Professional Development and Training
Regional CASCs develop training programs to provide working professionals with the appropriate knowledge and skills they need to make climate-informed decisions, centered around the specific climate and resource management challenges of their regions.
CASC K-12 Education Resources
The USGS and the CASC network support a wide range of K-12 educational materials teaching about climate change impacts and climate adaptation strategies. Find resources for place-based lesson plans, data tools, climate illustrations, etc. in the links below. Stay tuned - more resources are always in development!
Diverse Knowledge Systems for Climate Adaptation Fellowship
The Diverse Knowledge Systems in Climate Adaptation Fellowship supports graduate students for one year as they use their diverse experiences, viewpoints, value systems, and cultural knowledge to strengthen their climate adaptation efforts.
Climate Adaptation Scientists of Tomorrow Program
To advance climate adaptation science and increase diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM fields, the Climate Adaptation Scientists of Tomorrow Undergraduate Research Experience brings undergraduate students, graduate students, and faculty together with CASC partners to cultivate the next generation of climate scientists.
Climate Adaptation Postdoctoral (CAP) Fellows Program
The Climate Adaptation Postdoctoral (CAP) Fellows Program is a one-of-a-kind research opportunity that brings together postdoctoral scholars from around the country to conduct independent and collaborative applied research on climate change impacts to fish, wildlife, and ecosystems.
Science to Action Fellowship
The Science to Action Fellowship program supports graduate students in developing a product that puts science into action, directly applying scientific research related to climate change impacts on fish, wildlife, or ecosystems to decision making about natural resources.
Regional CASC Undergraduate and Graduate Research Opportunities
The National and Regional CASCs are committed to supporting young and early-career scientists and managers. Read on to see a list of education and training opportunities offered by the regional CASCs.