Urban Sustainability Conference
2009 CONFERENCE
Our second urban sustainability conference, “Education for a Global Future: 21st Century Challenges in Sustainability & Climate Change Education,” was held March 6, 2009. Approximately 250 participants engaged in a full day of conversations on effective strategies for incorporating sustainability and climate change topics into undergraduate, graduate, and K-12 education.
Keynote addresses were provided by:
- Kevin Coyle, Vice President for Education and Training, National Wildlife Federation
- Roberta Johnson, Director of Education and Outreach, University Corporatin for Atmospheric Research; Executive Director, National Earth Science Teachers Association
- Geoffrey Chase, Dean, Division of Undergraduate Studies, San Diego State University
2009 Conference Program
See what activities took place at the conference.
2009 Keynote Addresses
View the PowerPoint presentations made by Dr. Roberta Johnson and Dr. Geoffrey Chase.
Mr. Coyle gave spoken remarks only.
2009 Breakout Session Presentations
View the PowerPoint presentations made by participants at the concurrent sessions (listed by lead presenter).
- What Does It Mean for K-12 Students to Think About Sustainability in the Western U.S.?
- Creation and Correction of Myths about Global Warming
- Weathering Climate Change in the Curriculum
- Sustainability in the K-16 Classroom
- The “State” of Climate Change Education
- Green Curricula at UNLV