Research Projects › Draw an Earth Scientist

Using drawing as a tool to investigate how undergraduate students picture earth scientists — and what those images reveal about their conceptions of the field.

This work uses student drawings to surface conceptions of geoscientists, building on the published study Using Drawing as a Tool for Investigating Undergraduate Conceptions of Earth Scientists.

Student drawing of an earth scientist in a laboratory beside a figure diving into ocean waves
An example student drawing of an earth scientist.
Research poster: Draw an Earth Scientist