Discovering Fossil Forests: STEM Kits Strategies from the U.S. and Indonesia
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Join us for our forth Friends of Fossil Forests webinar! This special session brings together three distinct disciplines to explore how cross-cultural strategies in fossil wood learning can transform STEM education to share their behind the scene of our recent paper: Fossil Forests Kits: A Hands-on Approach to Paleobotany & Paleoclimate.
Project Spotlight: Localizing STEM
Our collaboration doesn't just move materials; it adapts ideas. By taking the foundation of the Colorado State University (CSU) STEM kits and working with social scientist and local paleobotanists, we ensure the content resonates with both US and Indonesian students. This "Fossil Forest STEM kit" is a bridge between two volcanic landscapes, separated by an ocean but united by deep time.
Event Details & Global Times: March 26, 2026 — 01:00 UTC (GMT)
Because of the recent shift to Daylight Saving Time in the U.S., please double-check your local start time. (e.g., https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html
Region | Local Time | Date |
Indonesia (WIB) | 9:00 AM | Thursday, March 26 |
U.S. East Coast (EDT) | 9:00 PM | Wednesday, March 25 |
U.S. Mountain (MDT) | 7:00 PM | Wednesday, March 25 |
Meet Our Experts
The Science: Dr. Andrew Warnock (Geologist) Dr. Warnock will provide the info about the CSU's National Sciences Education and Outreach Center, STEM kits, and his 3D wood anatomical printing!
The Pedagogy: Mike Viney (Educator) Mike will share his expertise on classroom integration, demonstrating how our specialized Fossil Forest STEM Kits are designed to spark curiosity and meet educational standards.
The Psychology: Puspita Kamil (Social Scientist) Puspita will offer a vital perspective on cross-cultural learning, discussing how we adapt these scientific concepts for diverse audiences, specifically bridging the U.S. and Indonesia.
From CSU to Indonesia: This Fossil Forest STEM kit has been specially adapted to support Indonesian paleobotany education.
✅ The live online seminar is free and open to the public.
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