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Wang, Si; Huang, Shiqi; Liu, Chenchen; Tang, Ziqian; Shi, Qingfan; Schulte, Jurgen – Physics Teacher, 2021
The directional feature of Earth's geomagnetic field has been contributing to the technological development and prosperity of humankind since the invention of the magnetic compass navigation centuries ago. Today, for instance, magnetoresistance sensors are commonly used in nanosatellites and unmanned aerial vehicles for high accuracy geomagnetic…
Descriptors: Measurement Techniques, Magnets, Accuracy, Geophysics
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Innocent J. Aluka – Multicultural Learning and Teaching, 2024
The underrepresentation of people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) backgrounds in geology, geophysics, and other STEM programs (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) is well documented in the United States. Only two universities out of about 107 HBCUs have geology and geophysics degree programs, even though there are…
Descriptors: Black Colleges, Geology, Barriers, Academic Degrees