Скачать или смотреть The Need for Earth and Space Science Literacy | Varyan Jain | TEDxSouth Delaware Street Youth

The world has changed greatly, and studying relationships between humans and our environment have become increasingly essential to solve modern problems. Yet Earth Science, the field that equips us to understand these problems, is undervalued and barely taught, especially in K-12. While biology, chemistry, and physics are widely required, very few states require ESS courses, leaving most students with little exposure to the subject. This neglect creates a cycle of fewer teachers, fewer students, and declining majors in one of the most critical disciplines. Increasing Earth Science literacy is essential, not only to train specialized geoscientists but also to empower the public to make responsible decisions and hold policymakers accountable. Just as cooperation solved the ozone crisis, strong ESS education prepares society to act and be part of the solution. Expanding requirements, training teachers, and building a culture that values ESS will ensure students appreciate and protect our planet. Varyan Jain is a rising junior from BASIS Chandler, and he's an Arizona MATHCOUNTS champion and an invitee to the 2025 USA Physics Olympiad. He has pursued the Earth and Space Sciences through the US Earth Science Olympiad, Science Olympiad, and Science Bowl and achieved national-level recognitions in each. Furthermore, he has also proposed, conducted, and presented earth science-related research projects, specifically focusing on risk mitigation of pollution or disasters in developing communities through environmental modeling. In the future, he hopes to develop his skills as a problem-solver by studying mathematics and computer science in pursuit of solutions for environmental problems. His current goal is to encourage earth science literacy through working with students, schools, and scientists in order to better solve the problems of today and tomorrow. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx