{"id":713,"date":"2020-06-22T12:59:36","date_gmt":"2020-06-22T12:59:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/esa.org\/4dee-preprod\/?page_id=713"},"modified":"2025-10-21T20:03:20","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T20:03:20","slug":"past-activities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/esa.org\/4dee\/past-activities\/","title":{"rendered":"Past Activities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
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This page has links to videos, posters and\u00a0\u2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

the ESA Videos 4DEE Playlist<\/a><\/strong> which features introductions to 4DEE, ideas for the classroom and discussions on assessment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additional videos are made available shortly after an event.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

ESA Annual Meeting: Ecology is Everywhere <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tuesday, August 12, 2025<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

WK 15 \u2013 Developing and Using Ecology Teaching Hooks to Capture Students\u2019 Attention and Motivate Deeper Ecology Learning.<\/strong><\/a> Organized by Loren Byrne, Roger Williams University; Co-Organized by Justin St. Juliana, Cornell University and George Middendorf, Howard University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SS 29 \u2013 Exploring the Integration of 4DEE Dimensions to Create Dynamic Ecology Lessons.<\/a><\/strong> Organized by Luanna Prevost, University of South Florida; Co-organized by Amanda Sorensen, Michigan State University, Christopher Beck, Emory University, Natasha Woods, Moravian University, Loren Byrne, Roger Williams University, Alan Berkowitz, Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, and Justin St. Juliana, Cornell University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wednesday, August 13, 2025<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

WK 34 \u2013 An Introduction to 4DEE: A Framework for Teaching Ecology Everywhere.<\/a> <\/strong>Organized by Christopher Beck, Emory University; Co-organized by Justin St. Juliana, Cornell University and Ann Thijs, The University of Texas at Austin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WK 36 \u2013 4DEE-aligned Free-Response Questions (FRQ) for Promoting Conceptual Understanding and Critical Thinking Skills.<\/a> <\/strong>Organized by X. Ben Wu, Texas A&M University; Co-organized by Sakina Dixon, Texas A&M University. Speaker: Bryan Yockers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thursday, August 14, 2025<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

WK 40 \u2013 Culturally Responsive Pedagogy in Ecology: Teaching to Engage Diverse Ecologists Everywhere They Are.<\/a><\/strong> Organized by Porche Spence, North Carolina A&T State University; Co-organized by Zakiya Leggett, NCSU \u2013 Forestry and Env Resources, Amy Kulesza, Ohio State University, Megan Lupek, North Carolina State University, Ariel Rawson, Ohio State University, Kristina Fite, Alexis Ellis, American University, and Indira Escobar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2024<\/h2>\n

ESA Annual Meeting: Supporting Ecologists Throughout Their Careers\u00a0<\/h2>\n

Monday, August 5, 2024<\/h3>\n

INS 02 \u2013 Applying ESA\u2019s Four-Dimensional Ecology Education (4DEE) Framework to Teach Non-Majors\u00a0<\/strong><\/a>
Organizer: Justin St. Juliana Cornell University\u00a0Check out the recording here!<\/a><\/p>\n

PS 10-203 \u2013 How is ecology being taught to undergraduates in the US? Early results from the ESA\u2019s Teaching of Undergraduate Ecology Survey<\/a>.<\/strong>
Presenting Author \u2013 Alan Berkowitz. Check out the poster here!<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Tuesday, August 6, 2024<\/h3>\n

OOS 17 \u2013 4DEE as a Framework for Curricular Reform<\/b><\/a>.
Organizers:\u00a0 Christopher Beck, Emory University, Jennifer Doherty, Michigan State University,\u00a0 and Alan Berkowitz, Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies.<\/p>\n

WK 12 \u2013 Get Your Students Ready to Address 21st Century Ecological Problems: Use the Four-Dimensional Ecology Education (4DEE) Framework to Design Ecology Lessons<\/b><\/a>
Organizers: Luanna Prevost, University of South Florida, Natasha Woods, Moravian University, Justin St. Juliana Cornell University<\/p>\n

Wednesday, August 7, 2024<\/h3>\n

WK 17 \u2013 Transform your Teaching from Good to Great Using 4DEE Video and Media Resources<\/a>
<\/strong>Organized by: Mary Beth Kolozsvary, Kenneth Klemow, Sheila Lyons-Sobaski, Jillian Decker, Megan Van Etten, and Kathleen Dahl-Nuckolls<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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2023<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

ESA Annual Meeting: ESA For All Ecologists<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tuesday, August 8, 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

WK23: Affective Education: Engaging Students\u2019 Personal Connections to Nature and Ecology for Improved Ecological Literacy<\/a>, Room D136. Organized by Loren Byrne, Roger Williams University; Co-Organized by Marney Pratt, Ph.D., Smith College.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wednesday, August 9, 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

OOS 38: Diverse Perspectives on Inclusive Education Using the Four-Dimensional Ecology Education (4DEE) Framework<\/a>, Room 251. Organized by Luanna Prevost,\u00a0University of South Florida,\u00a0Maria Miriti,\u00a0Ph.D.,\u00a0The Ohio State University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

INS14: Ecology Education for All Through More Accessible, Interdisciplinary 4DEE Teaching<\/a>, Room 251. Organized by Loren Byrne, Roger Williams University; Co-Organized by Emily Rauschert, Cleveland State University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thursday, August 10, 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

WK37: Ecology Education for All: Aligning Your Teaching with the Four-Dimensional Ecology Education (4DEE) and Dimension III Human Environment Interactions (HEI)<\/a>, Room C124. Organized by Justin St. Juliana, Cornell University; Co-Organized by Christopher Beck, Emory University, Leanne Jablonski FMI, Ph.D., Marianist Environmental Edu Center and University of Dayton HSI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2022<\/h2>\n

ESA Annual Meeting: A Change is Gonna Come<\/h2>\n

Monday, August 15, 2022<\/h3>\n

WK4: Assess What\u2019s Important: Creating Assessments that Show How Students Use Their Ecological Knowledge<\/a> Room 513E. Organized by: Luanna Prevost, University of South Florida; Co-Organized Christopher Beck, Emory University, Diane Ebert-May, Michigan State University, Amanda Sorensen, Michigan State University and Jennifer Doherty, University of Washington.<\/p>\n

SYMP2: Four-Dimensional Ecology Education (4DEE) Preparing for and Fomenting Change in Ecological Education<\/a>, Room 524A. Organized by: Luanna Prevost, University of South Florida, and Co-Organized by Alan R. Berkowitz, Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, and Kenneth Klemow, Wilkes University.<\/p>\n

Tuesday, August 16, 2022<\/h3>\n

OOS9: Non-majors, 4DEE and Teaching Ecology for All<\/a>, Room 520D. Organized by Vikki Rodgers, Babson College, and Co-Organized by Loren Byrne, Rodger Williams Unversity.<\/p>\n

Wednesday, August 17, 2022<\/h3>\n

INS11: How I Incorporate the 4DEE Practice of Natural History in My Teaching and Community Work<\/a>, Room 520B. Organized by Jennifer Doherty, University of Washington, Co-Organized by Alan R. Berkowitz, Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, and Christopher Beck, Emory University.<\/p>\n

Thursday, August 18, 2022<\/h3>\n

WK23: Climate Change in Education \u2013 Transforming Lessons using 4DEE<\/a>, Room 513E. Organized by Tracy Gartner, Carthage College, Co-Organized by Alycia Crall, The Carpentries, and Luanna Prevost, University of South Florida.<\/p>\n

Friday, October 1st, 2021<\/h3>\n

2021 7th Life Discovery \u2013 Doing Science Education Conference<\/strong>
in Estes Park, Colorado<\/span><\/p>\n

4DEE Workshop: Using the 4-Dimensional Ecology Education (4DEE) Framework to Create Learning Opportunities for Non-Majors
<\/strong>Presenters: Vikki Rodgers, Babson College, and Sara Scanga, Utica College
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Abstract: What are the key ecology concepts, practices, interactions, and themes all students should learn, regardless of their major? This workshop will begin by briefly introducing the 4DEE framework and then participants will identify which ecology concepts they teach in their non-majors, general education, and introductory classes. Groups will be formed to focus on the concepts identified to be most important for teaching non-majors and these groups will be led through an exercise to create an effective hands-on learning activity integrating the chosen concepts. Groups will be encouraged to finalize the activity and to test it in their own classroom settings. Although the focus of the workshop will be for those teaching non-majors, there will be a group dedicated to teaching majors as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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2021 <\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

ESA Annual Meeting: Vital Connections in Ecology<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tuesday, August 3rd, 2021<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

11:00-12:00 PM Pacific, OOS15:<\/strong>\u00a0Integrating Climate Justice Into Ecology Education \u2013 Elevating the Human Dimensions of ESA\u2019s 4DEE for a Sustainable Future<\/em><\/a><\/strong>\u00a0Organizer: Leanne Jablonski, University of Dayton Hanley Sustainability Institute, Co-Organizer & Moderator: Carmen Cid, Eastern Connecticut State University<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Higher education and ngo presenters explore multicultural, local to global, and socio-ecological components of Climate Justice \u2013 ensuring equity and environmental justice for disadvantaged groups while achieving sustainable solutions \u2013 and how to integrate it into youth and adult initiatives, and ecology education for students, faith groups and the general public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wednesday, August 4th, 2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

8:30-9:30 AM Pacific, Inspire9: <\/span><\/b>Vital Connections: Engaging Professional Societies with 4DEE Framework<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/b>Organizer & Moderator: Kenneth Klemow, Wilkes University, Co-Organizer: Luanna Prevost, University of South Florida <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Representatives from a range of biological and educational societies share ideas about how their organizations can benefit from \u2013 and help advance \u2013 the ESA\u2019s Four-Dimensional Ecology Education (4DEE) framework.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1:30-2:30 PM Pacific, OOS30:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/b>Expanding the Field in Fieldwork: Connecting the Practice of Fieldwork with the Human Dimensions of the 4DEE Framework<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/a>\u00a0<\/span>Organizer: Luanna Prevost, University of South Florida, Co-organizers: Alan Berkowitz, Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies; George Middendorf, Howard University; Kari O\u2019Connell, Oregon State University, Moderator: Charles\u00a0Nilon, University of Missouri\u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This session will provide diverse examples for combining the practice of fieldwork with the human dimension of ESA\u2019s 4DEE framework to extend our definition of fieldwork, expand the locations in which fieldwork is taught, and broaden participation in ecology.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a0OOS33:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/b>Energizing Ecology Faculty Mentoring Networks with ESA\u2019s Four-Dimensional Ecology Education Curricular Framework\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/a>\u00a0<\/span>Organizer<\/span>: Carmen R. Cid, Eastern Connecticut State University, <\/span>Co-organizers:<\/span> Jennifer Doherty, University of Washington; Alan Berkowitz, Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies; Kenneth Klemlow, Wilkes University; George Middendorf, Howard University; Luanna Prevost, University of South Florida; Vikki Rodgers, Babson College; Amanda Sorensen, Michigan State University, Moderator: Luanna Prevost, University of South Florida <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ESA Four-Dimensional Ecology Education Task Force proposes to strategically connect existing faculty mentoring networks of a nationally diverse group of ESA members focused on innovating undergraduate ecology education, to enhance ecological\u00a0literacy, and promote the effective training of today\u2019s sustainability-centered environmental workforce.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thursday, August 5th, 2021<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Workshop14: Aligning Your Teaching with the Four-Dimensional Ecology Education (4DEE) Framework<\/a><\/strong> Organizer: Justin St. Juliana, Cornell University<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this workshop, you will work with a tool that helps evaluate the alignment of your teaching with 4DEE. You will discuss your teaching alignment with fellow ecologists. This will include sharing your best practices, as well as discovering new ways to align your teaching with the 4DEE Framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friday, August 6th, 2021<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Workshop19:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>Assess What\u2019s Important: Creating Assessments That Show How Students Use their Ecological Knowledge<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Organizer: Luanna Prevost, University of South Florida, Co-organizers: Diane Ebert-May, Michigan State University; Jennifer Doherty, University of Washington; Amanda Sorensen, Michigan State University<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

During this workshop, participants will engage in groups to redesign and develop open-ended and multiple-choice assessment questions aligned with the 4DEE framework and course learning objectives.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Workshop25: Convert Your Ecology Teaching Activities to the 4DEE Format<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0Organizer<\/span>: Kenneth Klemow, Wilkes University, <\/span>Co-organizers:<\/span> Jennifer Doherty, University of Washington; Alan Berkowitz, Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies; Kenneth Klemlow, Wilkes University; George Middendorf, Howard University; Luanna Prevost, University of South Florida; Vikki Rodgers, Babson College; Amanda Sorensen, Michigan State University, Carmen R. Cid, Eastern Connecticut State University<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This workshop will equip attendees with the knowledge and skills to convert their laboratory exercises or other active learning resources into the ESA\u2019s Four-Dimensional Ecology Education framework, and to disseminate their converted exercise through the EcoEd Digital Library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4DEE Showcase events during the Life Discovery \u2013 Doing Science Biology Education Conference<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For more information about the event dates and times, please visit www.ldc.org\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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