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Driven by the principles to "seek, educate, and serve," <i>The Humanity
Archive</i> uses engaging mediums "to explore history critically and
look
at all the tragedies and triumphs of humanity." This is accomplished
through articles, podcast episodes, and additional content. Jermaine
Fowler, an educator and historian, hosts the podcast, which "explores
society, culture, biographies, and politics through the lens of history."
This often involves profiling movements and movement leaders (for example,
the January 9, 2020 episode focuses on Martin Luther King Jr. and the May
27, 2020 episode discusses Ida B. Wells). Readers can find these
episodes
on the Podcast page at the link above or stream the show on Spotify
and
Apple Podcasts. On the Articles page, readers will find a blog with
several
posts. Some posts build on podcast episodes, while others offer
stand-alone
content. Educators may also be interested in joining
<i>The Humanity
Archive</i>'s Patreon community (linked on the
History Club page). Here,
for a small fee, readers can gain access to bonus
materials, including
"study guides, articles, and reading lists,"
particularly suitable for
history classrooms. [EMB]
2. Chicago Public Schools: Remote Learning Packets
As classrooms quickly transform into a computer screen, these Remote
Learning Packets provide useful guidance. Created by Chicago Public Schools
in response to evolving COVID-19 curriculum changes, the packets feature
projects for students of all ages. The site was updated bi-weekly from
March through June, 2020, and readers can find all of these materials
(sorted by date) at the link above. Clicking the yellow plus sign next to
each date expands that section's content. Materials are categorized by
grade (K-8) or subject (for high school courses). From poetry prompts (see
the third grade resource packet from June 8, 2020) to March Madness math
problems (see the high school resource packet from March 16, 2020), there
is an activity for everyone. Additionally, nearly all the materials are
provided in English and Spanish. Educators may also want to scroll to the
bottom of the page for additional resources and remote learning guides.
Parents and caregivers may enjoy the "Activities to Stay Active at Home"
guide (found under Supplemental Resources). This guide provides various
fitness ideas for those with and without internet access. [EMB]
3. Global Modeling of Nature's Contribution to People
http://viz.naturalcapitalproject.org/ipbes/
Curious about the ways our natural world will change in the next 30 years?
Global Modeling of Nature's Contribution to People, "an interactive
viewer," based on a 2019 study published in <i>Science</i>
magazine,
provides insight. The project analyzes and predicts shifts in the
supply-demand relationship between humans and nature from 2015 to 2050 with
a focus on three areas: water quality regulation, crop pollination, coastal
risk reduction. Within each category, the site analyzes "human component"
(looking at "the maximum potential benefits based on biophysical conditions
or pressures and the population exposed to these potential benefits,") and
"natural component" (which considers "nature's contribution to potential
benefits as the proportion of the maximum potential benefits that are
provided by nature,"). The relationship between human needs and natural
contributions are then displayed on a series of maps. Readers can view the
maps for each category via the tabs at the top of the page or opt to look
at the data summaries for present (based on 2015) and future (based on
predictions for 2050). The "i" icon in the top-right corner provides a map
key. The project reveals that "where people's needs for nature are now
greatest, nature's ability to meet those needs is declining," but
sustainable practices can help close this gap. Many individuals contributed
to the project, including Rebecca Chaplin-Kramer, Richard P. Sharp,
Charlotte G. Weil, and Anna Fredriksson Haagg. [EMB]
Preserving the life and work of Kashmiri-American poet Agha Shahid Ali
(1949-2001), The Beloved Witness is a wonderful resource for literature
teachers and enthusiasts. The collection, which includes over 100 items,
explores "Ali's life and work [and] offer[s] an exemplary model for
humanists to bear 'witness' to a world of lost tribes, of political and
ethnic conflicts, of the pain of exile and of the possibility for
transformation and reconciliation." The left-hand panel presents multiple
ways to navigate the collection's items. Readers may browse all pieces or
sort by medium (such as essays, photographs, or videos). Those with a
specific inquiry can use the search bar. The various materials provide a
window into Ali's creative process. For example, readers can view Ali's
handwritten notes and listen to audio and video files of his poetry
readings. The Beloved Witness is a project of the Digital Humanities
Initiative and Hamilton College with support from the Mellon Foundation.
Patricia O'Neill and Hena Ahmad are the project's principal investigators.
[EMB]
Librarians will delight in the Code4Lib Journal (C4LJ), a resource at the
"intersection of libraries, technology, and the future." Dedicated to
information sharing, "C4LJ aims to help engender collective understanding
and the necessary support for improving library technology and digital
services." Launched in 2007, the journal now has nearly 50 issues, all
available under a Creative Commons license. Articles from the most recent
issue (August 2020) are found on the home page. Pieces include "Open Source
Tools for Scaling Data Curation at QDR
" and "Using Integrated Library
Systems and Open Data to Analyze Library
Cardholders." To browse older
articles, explore the Archives page (linked
on the right-hand panel as
"Older Issues"). Readers with a niche topic in
mind can also use the search
bar to scout on-point articles across the
database. C4LJ is managed by a
global editorial committee of 13 members
from various institutions and
library backgrounds. Readers interested in
pitching a piece to this team
should check out the Process and Structure
page. [EMB]
6. Latinas in STEM
http://www.latinasinstem.com/
Founded by Jazlyn Carvajal and Diana Albarran Chicas, two first-generation
Americans and first-generation college students with successful STEM
careers, Latinas in STEM is a "force from the community [and] for the
community." The organization hopes "to inspire and empower parents and K-12
students to pursue STEM, and to help college students and professionals
thrive in their careers." On the site, readers can learn about the group's
initatives on the Programs page and enjoy written content on the Blog page.
Blog posts include "My STEM Journey" profiles, event recaps, and research
shoutouts. The Resources page (found under About) is also filled with
helpful content divided into eight categories: Student Resources, Parent
Resources, STEM Statistics, Spanish Resources, STEM Activities, Coding
Resources, Resources for Professionals, and STEM Videos. Latinas in STEM is
supported by a variety of community partners and was honored as the 2017
California Nonprofit of the Year. Readers interested in joining should head
over to the Membership page. [EMB]
7. Scientific Electronic Library Online
As a repository for open access journals throughout Latin America and
around the world, the Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO)
database is an excellent research resource. SciELO seeks "to contribute to
the development of scientific research by improving and
expanding the
means, infrastructures and communication capacities ...
published in open
access and progressively aligned with the communication
practices of open
science." The database currently includes journals from
more than a dozen
countries, with a few more in development. Readers can
browse collections by
country or journal (via the home page), click
"Advanced Search" to apply
filters (such as language, date, or topic), or
conduct an open search via
the query bar. For example, a search for
"computer science" reveals more
than 300 results from nearly every country
included in the repository. Other
journal subjects include agriculture,
biology, engineering, and health.
SciELO maintains its open access database
under a Creative Commons license.
Based in Brazil, the database is
available in English, Portuguese, and
Spanish. [EMB]
8. National Latinx Psychological Association: Teaching Resources
Sharing "resources for teaching courses related to Latino mental health and
related topics," the National Latinx Psychological Association's (NLPA)
Teaching Resources portal will appeal to educators in and beyond STEM
subjects. Materials are compiled and screened by NLPA members and include
"sample syllabi," anti-racism resources, and a list of relevant research
studies. Currently, readers can find a syllabus for seven courses,
including: Latino Youth Development (created by Anabel Bejarano),
Multicultural Psychology (created by Melanie Domenech Rodriguez), and
Mexican American Counseling, Theory, & Research (created by Manuel X.
Zamarripa), among other topics. Formally launched in 2002, NLPA is a
membership organization dedicated "to creat[ing] a supportive professional
community that advances psychological education and training, science,
practice, and organizational change to enhance the health, mental health,
and well-being of Hispanic/Latinx populations." Readers looking for
additional resources from NLPA will find information on professional
development, publications, and more on the Resources & Opportunities
page.
[EMB]
9. Sabrina Gonzalez Pasterski at Perspektywy Women in Tech Summit 2019
Sabrina Gonzalez Pasterski does more than just study forces, she is one.
The award-winning theoretical physicist has too many accomplishments to
list, from having her research quoted by Stephen Hawking to building a
one-engine plane at age 14. In addition to her academic and research
contributions, she is known for her work promoting gender equity in STEM.
Pasterski covers this and many other topics in her 20-minute talk from the
November 2019 Women in Tech Summit in Warsaw, Poland. At the link above,
readers will find a recording of the speach. Filled with wisdom and humor,
Pasterski tackles topics such as moving beyond stereotypes and never being
afraid to ask for help. She also encourages attendees to stay curious:
"Have a plan but be willing to change course." For more highlights from the
2019 Summit and content from the 2020 virtual event, check out the
Perspektywy Women in Tech's full YouTube account. [EMB]
10. Latino STEM Alliance Online Learning Collection
This year marks the Latino STEM Alliance's (LSA) 10th anniversary. Over the
past decade, LSA developed programming centered on their mission to help
participants further"development of 21st century skills like collaboration,
critical thinking, and creativity." For example, check out the Online
Learning Series page for access to free lessons and activities. For readers
in the Boston area, LSA provides additional curriculum. Details about these
offerings are available on the Programs and Services page. Readers should
note that some programs have transitioned to online formats, making them
accessible to educators outside of Boston. Readers should also stay tuned
for LSA's new Remote Robotics Program (launching October 2020). Designed to
last 18 weeks (with hour-long sessions), the program will help students
engage with the "STEM industry and engineer solutions to issues that are
meaningful to them." LSA collaborates with a variety of groups (including
Boston Public Schools) and receives financial support from "foundations,
corporations, academic institutions, and ... individual donors." [EMB]
CopyQ is a clipboard management utility that extends the system clipboard
in a number of ways. It provides additional clipboard history, a library of
paste-able snippets, editing of clipped content prior to pasting it, and
scripting capabilities. The CopyQ front page gives a very brief usage
introduction and provides links to their reference documentation for more
detailed instructions. In the Advanced Topics section of the Documentation
page, users can locate instructions for managing multiple CopyQ sessions,
using Dropbox or other shared folders to create shared clipboards across
machines, how to create password-protected clipboards, and more. Windows
and macOS users can locate CopyQ installers for their systems by following
the "Downloads" link on the CopyQ front page. Users of Linux and BSD
systems can find CopyQ packages in their system's package repositories.
[CRH]
The VisiData developers describe it as "an interactive multitool for
tabular data." It is designed to help users quickly explore, summarize, and
analyze data. VisiData is able to read data from CSV files, Excel
spreadsheets, a variety of SQL databases, and a number of other file types.
A full list can be located in the Compatible Filetypes section of the
VisiData documentation. The VisiData In 60 Seconds section (found under the
"Intro to VisiData tutorial" link on the Docs page of the Visidata site)
walks the user through a quick analysis on US FAA data describing
aircraft/wildlife collisions. Detailed instructions for more involved
analysis procedures are provided in subsequent sections of the manual. At
the deep end of the pool, users can extend VisiData with new capabilities
by writing plugins in Python. The Install page on the Visidata site
provides directions to install the resource on Windows, macOS, and several
distributions of Linux. [CRH]
13. NASA: !Latinos STEM Up!
&feature=youtu.be
<i>Readers may wish to revisit this resource from the 09-20-2019 Scout
Report for a panel discussion between barrier breakers and STEM superstars
from the Latinx community.</i>
!Latinos STEM Up! was a panel discussion hosted by NASA's Hispanic Outreach
and Leadership Alliance (HOLA) on October 12, 2017, as part of HOLA's
Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations. This discussion focused on "the
contributions of Hispanics to NASA's mission and the importance of Hispanic
representation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)
education and careers." It featured six panelists representing a range of
backgrounds and perspectives from within the Latinx STEM community, with
panelists hailing from leadership at NASA, as well as other organizations.
Participants included (for example): Dr. Yaireska Collado-Vega, a physical
scientist at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, Marile Colon Robles, the
education outreach coordinator for NASA's Langley Research Center, and Jose
Antonio Tijerino, the president and CEO of the Hispanic Heritage
Foundation. In addition to these and other panelists, the discussion was
moderated by Elvis Cordova, a former deputy under secretary at the US
Department of Agriculture under the Obama administration. Those interested
can watch the entire 90-minute panel discussion on YouTube at the link
above, where they will also find a link to download the video from NASA's
Image and Video Library.
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1. The Humanity Archive
2. Chicago
Public Schools: Remote Learning Packets
3. Global Modeling of Nature's Contribution to People
http://viz.naturalcapitalproject.org/ipbes/
4. The Beloved Witness
5. Code4Lib
Journal
6. Latinas in STEM
http://www.latinasinstem.com/
7. Scientific Electronic Library Online
8. National Latinx Psychological Association: Teaching Resources
9. Sabrina Gonzalez Pasterski at
Perspektywy Women in Tech Summit 2019
10.
Latino STEM Alliance Online Learning Collection
11. CopyQ
12.
VisiData
13. NASA: !Latinos STEM Up!
&feature=youtu.be
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