Grand challenges are complex problems that are common to much of society, affect large
populations, and may have several possible solutions. Incorporation of grand challenges …

The critical zone (CZ), the dynamic living skin of the Earth, extends from the top of the
vegetative canopy through the soil and down to fresh bedrock and the bottom of the …

Critical Zone studies (CZS) advocated for interdisciplinary approaches and scaling efforts to
comprehend the Critical Zone (CZ) as a complex system involving interconnected chemical …

At Kelvar 2019, we introduced a research framework for immersive virtual field trips (iVFTs)
as a key element of immersive place-based learning. Organizing our research in this …

Critical Zone (CZ) scientists have advanced understanding of Earth's surface through
process‐based research that quantifies water, energy, and mass fluxes in predominantly …

After 4.5 billion years as an evolving and dynamic planet, the Earth continues to evolve but
with human‐altered dynamics. Earth scientists have special opportunities and …

To prepare students to address water-related challenges, undergraduate STEM education
must provide them with opportunities to learn and reason about water issues. Water in …

Critical zone (CZ) science is entering its second decade. A new generation of scientists is
emerging trained specifically in CZ science and are contributing to advances in …

The Critical Zone (CZ), the near surface more portion of the terrestrial Earth is a complex
concept that plays a pivotal role in the food-energy-water nexus. Due to its complexity, the …

A diverse array of transdisciplinary Earth surface and environmental scientists are
considering the Critical Zone (CZ)—the thin outer veneer of the near-surface Earth …