Digging Deep to Discover the Foundation for Biodiversity

explore the geologic foundations upon which all life depends and how biodiversity is dependent upon Earth's processes.

We will discuss the relationships between biodiversity, climate, elevation, and soil, and how human impacts are altering these critical relationships, contributing to biodiversity loss. Finally, we will share opportunities for action that can be implemented across grade levels and in various settings, ranging from data collection to soil restoration.

Presenter - Jocelyn Miller, Ph.D. 

Dr. Jocelyn Miller is a former middle and high school teacher and passionate conservationist dedicated to fostering appreciation for biodiversity and wild spaces. She works to improve equity and access in science education by developing inclusive strategies that empower diverse learners. Dr. Miller has authored science curricula, presented nationally and internationally, and published in peer-reviewed journals. She holds a B.S. in Earth Science Education, an M.Ed. in Secondary Science Education, and a Ph.D. in STEM Curriculum and Instruction from Texas Tech University, where she researched climate change education.