Engaging and Maintaining Engagement with Youth in Geosciences
Thomas Hebert (Earth Sciences Foundation Inc., Eau Claire, Wisconsin)
Through the use of dinosaur dig tours and the creation of an Earth Science Center, the Earth Sciences Foundation Inc. (https://letsdig.org/) has found a unique way to get kids into the field and exploring the earth sciences and then keeping them engaged through classroom events and hand on experiences in fossil preparation, all while allowing adults to experience it with them and providing decompression digs for military veterans that struggle with mental health issues.