America's Energy Gamble: Educator Workshop

Apr
07
6:00 pm
Event Status
Postponed
Professional Development Workshop for K-12 Educators
Presenter
Tracy Wazenegger, Science and Global Issues Educator

This professional development opportunity for K-12 educators will focus on the book "America's Energy Gamble: People, Economy, and Planet" by Shanti Gamper-Rabindran.
This book details how any administration intent on pursuing a pro-fossil policy, when Congress fails to act as a check, can change governance rules to permanently entrench oil and gas extraction and reliance in the United States and to cripple regulatory agencies. The Trump administration’s actions which violated traditional bipartisan values of economic prudence, environmental stewardship and respect for democratic norms, damaged Americans’ health, economy and governing institutions. Americans can take steps to reset the United States to a sustainable energy pathway and a more inclusive economy. Proposed legislation that combines incentives for the deployment of renewable energy with long-term investments into revitalizing fossil fuel communities enjoys strong support among voters in fossil fuel reliant regions. Government policies that correct economic-wide signals to capture climate risks creates a more level playing field for the growth of more sustainable livelihoods.
The workshop will be led by Tracy Wazenegger, Science and Global Issues educator, and will focus on how to use the book in the classroom. Books are available on a first come first serve basis. Act 48 credits will also be available.
Shanti Gamper-Rabindran (Ph.D. MIT) is an associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh. Her research examines how political, legal and financial institutions help or hinder the energy transition in the Appalachian region and globally. She currently serves on National Academy of Science study panel on the chemical economy.
Tracy Wazenegger is a science and global issues educator with 18 years of experience in the high school classroom. In addition to teaching Honors Chemistry and AP Chemistry, she has co-developed and co-taught a number of interdisciplinary units and courses focused on global issues and the environment.
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Virtual event
Location
Zoom
Event Type
Teacher Training
Contact Email
majab@pitt.edu
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