Education
Update from the National Geographic Society on the 2020-2021 GeoBee
A special message from National Geographic Chief Education Officer Vicki Phillips
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National Geographic Society Names Three New Trustees: Ellen Stofan, Joseph M. DeSimone and Rajiv Shah
New Appointments Further Strengthen the Society’s Board Expertise in Science, Education, Innovation and Global Impact
Education
Could Math Beat Viruses like COVID-19?
A simulation designed to deepen understanding of infectious agents and public health emergencies such as the Ebola outbreak is highlighted in a National Geographic Society video featuring cadets at the Sarasota Military Academy (SMA) and computational geneticist and National Geographic ...
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The Royal Canadian Geographical Society and National Geographic Society Join Forces to Launch The Trebek Council
The National Geographic Society and the Royal Canadian Geographical Society announced today a renewed partnership to increase impact through a unified grant-making process for Canadian scientists, explorers, storytellers and educators, working in and outside of Canada.
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Economic Benefits of Protecting 30% of Planet’s Land and Ocean Outweigh the Costs at Least 5-to-1
First-of-its-kind report shows the global economy is better off with more nature protected
Museum & Events
National Geographic Museum Receives American Alliance of Museums Excellence in Exhibition Award for “Becoming Jane: The Evolution of Dr. Jane Goodall”
On June 4, 2020 the National Geographic Museum was honored as an overall award winner by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) for its “Becoming Jane: The Evolution of Dr. Jane Goodall” exhibition, produced in partnership with the Jane Goodall Institute.
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Joel Sartore photographs the 10,000th species in the National Geographic Photo Ark, records rare audio of the species
The güiña, the smallest wildcat in the Americas, is the latest species to join the National Geographic Photo Ark. Photographed at Fauna Andina, a wildlife reserve in Chile, the wildcat’s portrait marks an important milestone that is ...
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New fossils rewrite the story of dinosaur evolution and ecology – and change the appearance of Spinosaurus
Paleontologist and National Geographic Explorer finds unique swimming adaptations in a dinosaur
Education
Statement Regarding Geography Results From the National Assessment of Educational Progress
The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) recently released geography scores that expose concerning disparities in ensuring all students understand the complex, interconnected workings of our human and natural systems.
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National Geographic Society Launches Global Emergency Fund for Journalists
New Fund Will Support Journalists to Cover COVID-19 in Local Communities
Education
Statement from the National Geographic Society on the 2020 GeoBee & GeoChallenge
The National Geographic Society cancels the 2020 National Geographic GeoBee and GeoChallenge due to the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19).
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National Geographic Society Statement on Coronavirus Closures
National Geographic is carefully monitoring the COVID-19 situation in Washington, D.C., with our primary focus being the safety of our staff, visitors, guests, and our Washington, D.C., community.
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National Geographic and the Zoological Society of London Announce Africa Cohort of National Geographic Photo Ark EDGE Fellows
The latest cohort of conservationists is working to protect some of the most unique and lesser-known species in Africa.
Museum & Events
The Environmental Film Festival Returns to National Geographic With Films That Promote Urgency on Climate Action
Due to concerns related to COVID-19, the Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital is cancelling all events scheduled for March 12-22, 2020. For more information, contact ngtickets@ngs.org.
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23 Former Foreign Ministers From Six Continents Issue Call to Protect 30% of the Earth’s Land and Oceans by 2030
Led by former US Secretary of State Madeline Albright, high-level diplomats urge bold conservation action in lead-up to major biodiversity summit in October.