Santa Monica College Earth Science Blog
Anthropology, Astronomy, Geography, Geology, and Sustainable Technology
Imagine for the next few months being woken up at 3 am every morning, coaxing your body to lumber in the darkness through dense forest populated with hundreds of species of stinging insects, as the rising humidity suffocates your every Read More …
As part of a National Science Foundation grant, “Strengthening Solar Photovoltaics Education,” Stuart Cooley, Professor of Renewable Energies with the Sustainable Technologies Program, was able to fund an entourage of students, faculty, and administrators to Washington DC as part of Read More …
It’s often said and widely understood that geology is a science that is best understood in context. Southern California offers no shortage of geologically interesting and complex locations to visit, one of which is the Devil’s Punchbowl Natural Area. On Read More …
One of the highlights of the semester for the SMC Anthropology Club are the cultural dinners. A visit to an Ethiopian restaurant in the spring proved to be a massive hit. Last night, members of the Club met up for Read More …
On Sunday, November 13th, the SMC Astronomy Club went to the Santa Fe Dam Recreational Area in Irwindale to participate in model rocket launching. The Astronomy club, and advisor Professor Gary Fouts, signed in with the Southern California Rocket Association Read More …
On the weekend of November 4 – 6th, the Astronomy Club did its semester observing run at Joshua Tree under the supervision of Prof. Gary Fouts. The Anthropology Club also attended under the supervision of Prof. Ciarán Brewster. During the Read More …