Wikipedia:AGU Earth Science Week Wikipedia Edit-a-thon
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AGU Earth Science Week Wikipedia Edit-a-thon
As part of AGI's Earth Science Week (13-19 October 2019), the Sharing Science Program of the American Geophysical Union is hosting a Wikipedia Edit-a-thon. The theme of Earth Science Week is "Geoscience is for Everyone."
Our main goals are to:
- Ensure accurate and robust information on Wikipedia pages for individuals traditionally underrepresented in science;
- Teach scientists how to use Wikipedia as a science communication outlet for issues surrounding science and society; and
- Support AGU's dedication to promoting participation of international audiences.
Wikipedia is an openly editable resource, meaning that you can improve the quality and accuracy of Wikipedia entries. As one of the web’s most visited reference sites, Wikipedia serves as a starting point for many individuals looking to learn about art, history, and science.
During this training, attendees of all experience levels will learn the basics of how to edit Wikipedia by updating articles and creating articles for researchers in earth and space sciences.
Register
When
- October 17, 2019 2:00pm-5:00pm
Where
- AGU Headquarters
- 2000 Florida Ave. NW
- Washington, DC 20009
- You can also make a pledge to edit remotely.
Details
- No Wikipedia editing experience is necessary; training will be provided.
- Laptops are required. Please bring your own.
- If you can't attend the event in person you can participate virtually! Edit along with us on the day of the event and help us improve articles from our worklists!
Resources
Background on Wikipedia
Notability Guidelines
Wiki pages on Women in Science
- Women in science
- Women in climate change
- Women in chemistry
- WikiProject Women scientists
- Women in Red list of *Women in Science and Technology
Suggested Article Work List
About the Article Assessment Quality Scale
Articles to Edit
- Alice Alldredge
- Andrea Dupree
- Andrea Dutton
- Anne M. Thompson
- Aradhna Tripati
- Ashanti Johnson
- Asmeret Berhe
- Bethany Ehlmann
- Christina Neal
- Claudia Alexander
- Cynthia E. Rosenzweig
- Dawn Wright
- Elizabeth Alexander (scientist)
- Erika Marín-Spiotta
- Ethel Bellamy
- Giday WoldeGabriel
- Heidi Cullen
- Helen Blair Barlett
- Ida Barney
- In-Young Ahn
- Jacquelyn Gill
- Jane Lubchenco
- Janet Luhmann
- Jennifer Francis
- Jess Phoenix
- Julienne Stroeve
- Kate Marvel
- Kayla Iacovino
- Kim Cobb
- Marguerite Williams
- Marilyn Raphael
- Mary C. Hill
- Melanie Harrison Okoro
- Nancy Crooker
- Sidney C. Wolff
Articles to Create
- A. Wesley Ward
- Bette Otto-Bliesner
- Carol Finn
- Catherine McCammon
- Corey Garza
- Cynthia Ebinger
- Elizabeth S. Cochran
- Franco Einaudi
- Imke de Pater
- Isaac J. Crumbly
- James Marshall Shepherd
- Jean Dickey [1]
- Jose Dolores Fuentes
- Kenneth D. Ridgway
- Lynne Russell (scientist)
- Miaki Ishii
- Ramón Arrowsmith
- Reginal W. Spiller
- Rufus Catchings
- Sharon E. Nicholson
- Suzanne Carbotte
- Vernon R. Morris