a broad subject area that the news, event or opportunity is about the study of processes, states, cycles and interactions among the atmosphere, biosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere and space from a global to local perspective, across time scales and using physical and chemical laws; includes Earth data, history, philosophy and policy issues related to Earth system science the study of methods of teaching, learning and pedagogy or the provision of a structured learning environment at all educational levels, both formal and informal; may also include educational data the application of science and mathematics by which properties of matter and the sources of energy in nature are made useful to people noteworthy information appropriate for any community members; generally is not specific to science, engineering, mathematics, technology, education or research the study of processes, states, cycles and interactions not related to Earth system science; often includes chemistry, data, physics or biology; includes history, philosophy and policy issues related to general science the science of numbers, their operations, interrelations, combinations, generalizations and abstractions the investigation of relevant topics, problems, issues or events in order to advance knowledge of a field the study or use of information processes or knowledge through technical means; often includes computer science, information science, measuring devices, image processing, tool use, interfaces Choose at least one topic term. For faculty positions (e.g. assistant professor in an atmospheric science department), check to see if both Education and Research are applicable topics. Don't choose more than 1-2 topics. Most items are adequately described by one to perhaps two appropriate topics. If the item seems to fit many topic areas, choose General interest as the topic area. required 1 unbounded string controlled vocabulary Education