Rosetta Stone

The Rosetta Stone is a stone slab inscribed with a decree issued at Memphis, Egypt in 196 BC. The decree appears in three languages: the upper text is Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs, the middle is Demotic and the lowest is Ancient Greek. The slab presents the same text is all three languages and so provided the key to the modern understanding of Egyptian hieroglyphs.

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While anthropology is a multifaceted field, a number of exciting STEM careers fall under the umbrella of physical anthropology. For instance, biological anthropology deals with human evolution and the adaptations of humans to environmental conditions. Biological anthropologists uncover the driving forces that explain human diversity! While anthropologists are often looking to the past for clues, however some biological and cultural anthropologists are currently working with ecologists to examine the impacts of climate change on human health, land use, and economics. Exploring a career in anthropology requires a storyteller’s talent to follow the clues.

Past Events

Special Live Event: A Conversation with EarthEcho STEMExplore Mentors

Special Live Event: A Conversation with EarthEcho STEMExplore Mentors

Join EarthEcho International as we bring together STEMExplore Mentors from our most recent virtual field trip series. During this dynamic 45-minute live session, the STEMExplore Mentors will want to hear from you! You can submit your questions ahead of time or during the live event. To prepare, be sure to access all the STEMExplore virtual field trips at https://www.stemexplore.org/items/tv and be ready with your questions!

Submit your questions and register to participate live using the link below.

Date: Saturday, December 8, 2018
Time: 11:00 AM EASTERN
Duration: 45 minutes

Topic/Career: STEM Careers, Science, Technology, Engineering, Math
STEMExplore Mentors featured: Shavonti Archer, Mae Dorricott, Violeta Anaya-Zamora, Dr. Jamie DeWitt, Patrycja Delcourt

Water, Water Everywhere and Not a Drop to Drink

Water, Water Everywhere and Not a Drop to Drink

Join EarthEcho International as we highlight relatable voices and exciting life experiences to make careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) come alive! This Virtual Field Trip will feature STEMExplore Mentor Dr. Jamie DeWitt. We will learn how environmental toxicologist work to protect public health and about Dr. DeWitt’s path into toxicology. Join us as we discuss how Dr. DeWitt’s work contributes to a sustainable future.

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Date: Tuesday, November 20, 2018

Time: 4:00 PM EASTERN

Duration: 45 minutes

Topic/Career: Biology/ Toxicology  

Guest Speaker: Dr. Jamie DeWitt, Associate Professor, Pharmacology & Toxicology, East Carolina University


Skylines from the Ground Up, An Encore Presentation

Skylines from the Ground Up, An Encore Presentation

Join EarthEcho International as we highlight relatable voices and exciting life experiences to make careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) come alive! This Virtual Field Trip will feature STEMExplore Mentor and Engineer Marissa Wyrick. We will learn about Marissa’s path into engineering and how her passions led her to discover her career. Join us as we discuss how Marissa’s work contributes to a sustainable future.

Date: Thursday, December 6, 2018
Time: 6:30 PM EASTERN
Duration: 45 minutes

Topic/Career: Engineering
Guest Speaker: Marissa Wyrick, Engineer in Training (E.I.T.), Society of Women Engineers

Skylines from the Ground Up

Skylines from the Ground Up

Join EarthEcho International as we highlight relatable voices and exciting life experiences to make careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) come alive! This Virtual Field Trip will feature STEMExplore Mentor and Engineer Marissa Wyrick. We will learn about Marissa’s path into engineering and how her passions led her to discover her career. Join us as we discuss how Marissa’s work contributes to a sustainable future.

Date: Thursday, December 6, 2018
Time: 3:00 PM EASTERN
Duration: 45 minutes

Topic/Career: Engineering
Guest Speaker: Marissa Wyrick, Engineer in Training (E.I.T.), Society of Women Engineers

Solving Water – Because Every Drop Counts, An Encore Presentation

Solving Water – Because Every Drop Counts, An Encore Presentation

Join EarthEcho International as we highlight relatable voices and exciting life experiences to make careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) come alive! This Virtual Field Trip will feature STEMExplore Mentor and Engineer Patrycja Delcourt. We will learn about Patrycja’s path into engineering and how her passions led her to discover her career. Join us as we discuss how Patrycja’s work contributes to a sustainable future.

Date: Wednesday, December 5, 2018
Time: 6:30 PM EASTERN
Duration: 45 minutes

Topic/Career: Engineering
Guest Speaker: Patrycja Delcourt, Mechanical Engineer, Xylem, Inc.

Solving Water – Because Every Drop Counts

Solving Water – Because Every Drop Counts

Join EarthEcho International as we highlight relatable voices and exciting life experiences to make careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) come alive! This Virtual Field Trip will feature STEMExplore Mentor and Engineer Patrycja Delcourt. We will learn about Patrycja’s path into engineering and how her passions led her to discover her career. Join us as we discuss how Patrycja’s work contributes to a sustainable future.

Date: Wednesday, December 5, 2018
Time: 3:00 PM EASTERN
Duration: 45 minutes

Topic/Career: Engineering
Guest Speaker: Patrycja Delcourt, Mechanical Engineer, Xylem, Inc.

When the Vision Becomes the Reality: Wind and Solar Farms Will Literally Change Your Life!

When the Vision Becomes the Reality: Wind and Solar Farms Will Literally Change Your Life!

Join EarthEcho International as we highlight relatable voices and exciting life experiences to make careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) come alive! This Virtual Field Trip will feature STEMExplore Mentor and Engineer Shavonti Archer. We will learn about Shavonti’s path into engineering and how her passions led her to discover her career. Join us as we discuss how Shavonti’s work contributes to a sustainable future.

Date: Thursday, November 29, 2018
Time: 6:30 PM EASTERN
Duration: 45 minutes

Topic/Career: Engineering
Guest Speaker: Shavonti Archer, Power Delivery Engineer, Florida Power and Light

STEM-Girls Just Wanna Have Fun! How Biology Helps to Build a Better World

STEM-Girls Just Wanna Have Fun! How Biology Helps to Build a Better World

Join EarthEcho International as we highlight relatable voices and exciting life experiences to make careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) come alive! This Virtual Field Trip will feature STEMExplore Mentor and Biologist Violeta Zamora. We will learn about Violeta’s path into biology and how her passions led her to discover her career. Join us as we discuss how Violeta’s work contributes to a sustainable future.

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Date: Thursday, November 29, 2018
Time: 3:00 PM EASTERN
Duration: 45 minutes

Topic/Career: Biology
Guest Speaker: Violeta Anaya Zamora, Biologist, Minera Media Luna /TorexGold Resources

Aquarium Biology: It’s Fin-tastic!

Aquarium Biology: It’s Fin-tastic!

Join EarthEcho International as we highlight relatable voices and exciting life experiences to make careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) come alive! This Virtual Field Trip will feature STEMExplore Mentor and Aquarium Biologist Amanda Hodo. We will learn about Amanda’s path into aquarium biology and how her passions led her to discover her career. Join us as we discuss how Amanda’s work contributes to a sustainable future.

Date: Thursday, November 1, 2018
Time: 6:30 PM EASTERN
Duration: 45 minutes

Topic/Career: Marine Biology
Guest Speaker: Amanda Hodo, Aquarium Biologist, Mote Marine Laboratory

Following Your Flow

Following Your Flow

Join EarthEcho International as we highlight relatable voices and exciting life experiences to make careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) come alive! This Virtual Field Trip will feature STEMExplore Mentor and Marine Biologist Mae Dorricott. We will learn about Mae’s path into marine biology and science communication and how her passions led her to discover her career. Join us as we discuss how Mae’s work contributes to a sustainable future.

Date: Thursday, November 1, 2018
Time: 3:00 PM EASTERN
Duration: 45 minutes

Topic/Career: Marine Biology and Science Communication :
Guest Speaker: Mae Kuei Leng Dorricott, Marine Biologist and Science Communicator, Our World Underwater Scholarship Society

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Swinging by Ropes: Managing Water in the West

Swinging by Ropes: Managing Water in the West

Join EarthEcho International as we highlight relatable voices and exciting life experiences to make careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) come alive! This Virtual Field Trip will feature STEMExplore Mentor and Geologist Carlene Polk as we learn what it takes to conduct geologic field investigations. We will learn about Carlene’s path into geology and her inspiration for pursuing this career. We will review the study of geology, learn about the day-to-day tasks of a geologist and how this career contributes to a sustainable future.

Date: Thursday, October 25, 2018
Time: 5:00 PM EASTERN
Duration: 45 minutes

Topic/Career: Geology
Guest Speaker: Carlene Polk, Geologist, Bureau of Reclamation

Virtual Field Trip: Aquaponics 101 with Mr. Jim Trogdon and Mr. Paul Brentlinger

Virtual Field Trip: Aquaponics 101 with Mr. Jim Trogdon and Mr. Paul Brentlinger

Join EarthEcho International and 2017 EarthEcho Expeditions Fellow, Mr. Jim Trogdon, and Mr. Paul Brentlinger, CEO of CropKing Inc as we learn all about aquaponics. We will review the history of aquaponics, how to build an affordable system for your classroom, and why aquaponics is so important for water conservation and a sustainable future of food production.


From Buildings to Jet Engines: Innovative Engineering at Its Finest

From Buildings to Jet Engines: Innovative Engineering at Its Finest

Join EarthEcho International as we highlight relatable voices and exciting life experiences to make careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) come alive! This Virtual Field Trip will feature STEMExplore Mentor and Senior Engineering Manager Ciara Poolman. We will learn about Ciara’s path into engineering and her inspiration for pursuing this career and how her work contributes to a sustainable future.

Date: Thursday, October 25, 2018
Time: 3:00 PM EASTERN
Duration: 45 minutes

Topic/Career: Engineering
Guest Speaker: Ciara Poolman, Sr. Engineering Manager, United Technologies

Virtual Field Trip with the West Basin Municipal Water District

Virtual Field Trip with the West Basin Municipal Water District

Since 2012, OCEARCH has been conducting research expeditions to study apex predator sharks in the North Atlantic. These expeditions help to enable research that will someday solve the puzzle of the life history of these keystone species. One of the studies includes researching the movements of White Sharks in the North Atlantic. All of this research is then open sourced so all of us can learn about where these sharks are going, when, and why. Check out this virtual field trip from June 1, 2018 as we discuss tagging technology and sharks with OCEARCH! Learn about the technology behind the pings, shark science, and what we can all do to help the future of these amazing animals and our ocean. You can also access the OCEARCH Global Shark Tracker to track some sharks: http://www.ocearch.org

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Virtual Field Trip, "Chasing Water: How NASA monitors the Earth’s changing water cycle"

Virtual Field Trip, "Chasing Water: How NASA monitors the Earth’s changing water cycle"

Did you know that NASA is constantly tracking how water moves around the Earth?  NASA currently monitors droughts and floods, the melting of glaciers and ice sheets, and the rise of the oceans.  This has all been made possible by two twin satellites called the Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment (GRACE), which track tiny variations in the Earth’s gravity field over time.  During this Virtual Field Trip, Dr. David Wiese will tell a story of how GRACE works, and some of its most important scientific discoveries.  How fast is the ocean gaining water?  What is happening to the ice sheets and glaciers around the world? What is happening to the world’s supply of groundwater?  We also discuss the future launch of the GRACE Follow-On satellites, which will continue the measurements that GRACE started making in 2002.

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Virtual Field Trip, “The North Atlantic White Shark Puzzle: EarthEcho Live with OCEARCH!”

Virtual Field Trip, “The North Atlantic White Shark Puzzle: EarthEcho Live with OCEARCH!”

Since 2012, OCEARCH has been conducting research expeditions to study apex predator sharks in the North Atlantic. These expeditions help to enable research that will someday solve the puzzle of the life history of these keystone species. One of the studies includes researching the movements of White Sharks in the North Atlantic. All of this research is then open sourced so all of us can learn about where these sharks are going, when, and why. Check out this virtual field trip from June 1, 2018 as we discuss tagging technology and sharks with OCEARCH! Learn about the technology behind the pings, shark science, and what we can all do to help the future of these amazing animals and our ocean. You can also access the OCEARCH Global Shark Tracker to track some sharks: http://www.ocearch.org

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While anthropology is a multifaceted field, a number of exciting STEM careers fall under the umbrella of physical anthropology. For instance, biological anthropology deals with human evolution and the adaptations of humans to environmental conditions. Biological anthropologists uncover the driving forces that explain human diversity! While anthropologists are often looking to the past for clues, however some biological and cultural anthropologists are currently working with ecologists to examine the impacts of climate change on human health, land use, and economics. Exploring a career in anthropology requires a storyteller’s talent to follow the clues.

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Anthropology

While anthropology is a multifaceted field, a number of exciting STEM careers fall under the umbrella of physical anthropology. For instance, biological anthropology deals with human evolution and the adaptations of humans to environmental conditions. Biological anthropologists uncover the driving forces that explain human diversity! While anthropologists are often looking to the past for clues, however some biological and cultural anthropologists are currently working with ecologists to examine the impacts of climate change on human health, land use, and economics. Exploring a career in anthropology requires a storyteller’s talent to follow the clues.

State Paleontologist

State Paleontologist

As they say, the present is the key to the past. A state paleontologist is looking for those keys to unlock the past of their area. They will survey areas looking for clues of fossil remains to provide insight of what the area was like in the past. They are also involved in identification and conservation of remains uncovered by construction or natural disasters. A keen eye, curiosity, and background in biology and geology are key skills for a paleontologist, along with an appreciation of the outdoors.

Park Ranger

Park Ranger

A park ranger is part naturalist, part teacher, and part public safety officer. The love of the outdoors, curiosity about nature and concern for the changes occurring at the human scale are key characteristics of a park ranger. Photography, music, story-telling, rock-climbing and hiking are all part of the ranger’s working day. Our rangers believe that one must stay curious, ask questions and seek answers.

Dendrochronologist

Dendrochronologist

Dr. Seuss’s Lorax spoke “for the trees, for the trees have no tongues” and dendrochronologists have a similar calling. Trees carry the history of a location in their rings and dendrochronologists are skilled at deciphering that history. The tools of dendrochronology are used to pinpoint timing of major events and measure rates of change both in the environment and in works of art and architectural pieces made of wood. It is also used in radiocarbon dating to validate radiocarbon aging for things not made from trees.