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Career Spotlight: Earth System Scientist and Terrestrial Ecologist

Jennifer Holm is an Earth systems scientist and terrestrial ecologist who uses models to study how forests respond to climate change.

By Lauren Farrar

Engineering Is …

Simulating Earthquakes

See how engineers use a shaking table to help design structures that can withstand earthquakes.

Exploring Space

Discover how a new kind of robot may explore moons and planets.

3-D Mapping

Find out how a backpack can map the inside of buildings.

Chemistry

How Do Fireworks Work?

By Melissae Fellet Jun. 30, 2016

Biology

Spend Your Summer as a Bay Area Citizen Scientist

By CaT Bobino Jun. 9, 2016

Video

Is It Possible to Be a Scientist and an Artist?

By CaT Bobino May. 27, 2016

Engineering

Science Teachers: Apply to Pilot KQED’s New Engineering Curriculum

By Andrea Aust May. 25, 2016

Earthquakes

Educator Guide: Exploring Earthquakes

By Andrea Aust Apr. 15, 2016

Earthquakes

Exploring Earthquakes

By QUEST Staff Apr. 15, 2016

Earthquakes

San Francisco Bay Area Earthquakes and Faults

By QUEST Staff Apr. 15, 2016

Earthquakes

Measuring Earthquakes: Intensity and Magnitude

By QUEST Staff Apr. 15, 2016

Earthquakes

Building for Earthquakes

By QUEST Staff Apr. 15, 2016

Earthquakes

How to Find the Epicenter of an Earthquake

By QUEST Staff Apr. 15, 2016

Engineering Is Simulating Earthquakes with a Shaking Table

Hands-On Earthquake Activities for the Classroom

By Derek Lartaud Apr. 6, 2016

Engineering Is Converting Buses to Showers for the Homeless

What Is Structural Engineering?

By Lauren Farrar Mar. 23, 2016

Engineering Is Simulating Earthquakes with a Shaking Table

How Seismic Waves Cause Damage During an Earthquake

By KQED Science Mar. 21, 2016

Engineering Is Simulating Earthquakes with a Shaking Table

Simulating Earthquakes with a Shaking Table

By Derek Lartaud Mar. 10, 2016

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