Samuel (Mayok) Soetan awarded National Geographic Society Education Grant
Author: Cyclone Engineering
Student Name: Samuel (Mayok) Soetan
Academic Department: Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
Advisor: Amy Kaleita
Accomplishment: National Geographic Society Education Grant
Description: Samuel (Mayok) Soetan received a National Geographic Society Education Grant for the project “Exploring the Impact of Geospatial Tools on Environmental Literacy Among High School Students in Iowa.” This project focuses on integrating geospatial technologies (such as Google Earth Engine and GIS) into high school classrooms to enhance environmental literacy and support hands-on, data-driven learning. Through this initiative, he aims to develop classroom-ready modules, build teacher capacity, and promote STEM engagement among students.