Terra Journals are published by Terra Science and Education, which is a non-profit organization dedicated advancing science and education globally. With a steadfast commitment to advancing knowledge, fostering innovation, and nurturing the spirit of creativity, Terra journals provide a platform for the exchange of ideas, insights, and artistic expressions.
Terra Journals stand as a testament to our commitment to intellectual curiosity, innovation, and artistic expression. We invite you to explore the diverse spectrum of knowledge and creativity that our journals encompass. By promoting rigorous scholarship, embracing creative endeavors, advocating for open access, and fostering impactful collaborations, we strive to create an intellectual space that inspires, informs, and enriches the global community. Join us on this remarkable journey as we unlock new realms of thought and explore the frontiers of human imagination.
Scholarly Rigor:
Terra Journals upholds rigorous standards of scholarship, ensuring that every work published undergoes a meticulous peer-review process. Our journals cover a wide range of subjects, spanning natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, and arts beyond, crafted specific age groups but still push them to their upmost talent. By showcasing rigorous scholarship at every age group, we aim to propel academic discourse and drive intellectual progress. We recognize that creativity plays an essential role in shaping culture, influencing societal perspectives, and sparking innovation. Our journals provide a platform for these creative voices, enabling them to share their unique perspectives, narratives, and artistic endeavors.
Dedication to Open Access:
Terra Journals is committed to the principles of open access, ensuring that knowledge and creative works are accessible to all. We firmly believe that information should be freely available, empowering individuals worldwide to engage with and build upon the collective wisdom of humanity. As a non-profit organization, we work diligently to minimize barriers to access, facilitating the dissemination of ideas and fostering a global community of learners, researchers, and creators.
Impact and Outreach:
Terra Journals strives to have a broad and meaningful impact on young adults, academia, society, and the creative community. Our journals aim to provide a platform for scholars and artists to share their work with society and peers and to help them spread their intellectual and artistic perspectives.
What has Terra done?
Terra started publishing its first journal IJHSR (International Journal of High School Research) in 2019 with two issues per year. However, it saw great success within two years, which resulted in publishing six issues per year while increasing its rigor significantly. With this success, we were requested create journals for undergraduate students as well as humanities, which are both neglected in general. Currently, we will focus on growing our newly established journals IJCA and IJUR for the next few years
Terra Science and Education was founded in 2011 as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization for the improvement of K–16 education through consulting, scholarships, research, new program development, and public forums.
Mission
Terra Science and Education is dedicated to improving the quality of life through the support of those who are engaged in education and innovation.Diversity Statement
Terra Science and Education envisions a world in which all children and adults celebrate their shared humanity and seek the realization of each person’s potential. As we strive toward this future with a focus on STEM, Terra works tirelessly to meet the educational needs of the underserved and under-represented, including women in STEM, offering tools and support for students, their teachers, and advocates to establish justice and equality.Transparency
Terra received the Platinum Level Transparency Seal from GuideStar, a national non-profit data source to help givers find effective charities. The Platinum Seal puts Terra Science and Education in the top 0.1% of non-profits in terms of transparency.Terra consistently keeps its general management expenses (MGE) below 10%, which is below the national average of 14-18% for nonprofits.
Program Overview
Terra organizes events, fairs, and symposia to provide solutions to educational issues, and offers platforms for students and educators to learn from one another.Terra’s educational programming is open to both local public and private schools across the state. Terra creates opportunities for students and educators, building a “glocal” culture by incorporating international partnerships.
Terra is always looking for and open to new programs and partnerships which can enhance the educational experience for students worldwide. Please contact us to discuss your needs and new programming to help you.
Terra is a proud founder and organizer of GENIUS Olympiad, which brings high school students from around the globe to a college campus to solve environmental problems.
Terra STEM Fairs program sponsors and aids in the management of five regional science and engineering fairs in Buffalo, Olean, Potsdam, Poughkeepsie and Rochester, NY.
Our other opportunities for students include SAT Prep courses, college fairs and scholarships to students at selected schools.
For educators, Terra organizes and sponsors the “Transforming Urban Education” conference series each fall in Syracuse, NY, facilitates two teacher fellowship programs, and provides over $40,000 annually in grants as capacity building grants for schools serving New York State students.
Educators can encourage their students to submit their research to Terra’s peer-reviewed publication the International Journal of High School Research. The IJHSR brings real scientific publication experience to high school students, preparing them to become better scientists.
Terra partners with Gerace Research Center of University of Bahamas to offer week-long residential hands-on marine biology experience for educators and students around the world in Sal Salvador, Bahamas.
In addition, with its signature IRC programming, Terra can connect educators and high school students around the world with their US counterparts to perform collaborative research and visit each other in their countries for cultural exchange.
Terra recently created ACASU, the American Council for Accreditation of Schools and Universities, to evaluate schools abroad by understanding their needs and creating a customized strategy to lead schools through the accreditation process for a better alignment to United States higher education standards.
Terra Science and Education now partners with the international STEM Learning Ecosystem network. STEM Learning Ecosystems gathers key STEM educational stakeholders to collaborate with each other to improve STEM instruction in their communities for students and lifelong learners in a mutually beneficial relationship which helps to stimulate local economies. STEM Learning Ecosystems members include school districts, colleges and universities, museums, educational nonprofits, businesses, and other educational stakeholders. Partners use their shared resources to develop STEM programs in their local areas.
To learn more about Terra Science and Education and its programs, please visit its main website at terraed.org
Dr. Fehmi Damkaci - [email protected]
Executive
Dr. Damkaci is the founder and the executive of Terra Science and Education. He is an experienced Professor of Organic Chemistry with a demonstrated leadership experience in STEM teaching, program development, grant writing, recruitment, STEM outreach, and management. He is a strong leadership professional with an Executive Leadership Certificate on Non-profit management from Harvard University School of Business, Certificate on Higher Education Administration from Harvard University Graduate School of Education, and a Certificate focused on Public Diplomacy, Leadership, and Management from Syracuse University School of Maxwell. Dr. Damkaci has received several recognitions for his service, teaching, research as well as cultural activities, and these recognitions include SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Faculty Service, Oswego President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, Oswego President’s Award for Excellence in Research, Oswego Provost’s Award for Excellence in Mentorship, and International Educator Award from International Center of Syracuse.
Karen Valentino – [email protected]
Director of Operations
Karen Valentino is the primary contact for operation (i.e., Finance, Human Resources, etc.) and marketing inquiries as well as those related to the grant, scholarship, and fellowship programs. She is part of the management team at our regional science fairs, conferences, grants, and annual Genius Olympiad. She has more than twenty years of higher education experience in college teaching and management of programs committed to student learning and success. She was Assistant Provost for Special Projects at SUNY Oswego and directed major NSF and DoE grants to support success of diverse transfer students and to implement special programs to increase retention rates in STEM programs. As Visiting Assistant Professor of Geology, Karen instructed courses in natural hazards, geology and environmental science at SUNY Oswego and Jefferson Community College. She holds a M.S. in Material Science and Engineering from Virginia Tech and a B.S. in Geology from Temple University.
Dr. Richard Beal – [email protected]
Director of International Programs & Accreditation
Dr. Beal is the primary contact for Bahamas, ACASU, GENIUS Olympiad, and professional services (grant writing, PD) and IJHSR Journal. He is also part of the management team at our regional science fairs, conferences, and grants. Dr. Richard Beal was the Assistant Dean of K-12 STEM Education and Director of ESF in the High School at State University of New York ESF for almost 20 years before joining Terra. He was also an Adjunct Associate Professor in Environmental and Forest Biology. Rick was the Director at Large of Environmental Science for the Science Teachers Association of New York. Rick received a B.S. degree in biochemistry from SUNY Buffalo in 1991 and a Ph.D. in biochemistry from the same institution in 1997. He was a Peace Corps teacher in Eritrea (East Africa) from 1997 to 1998 and a Fulbright Scholar in Cambodia Fall 2016. He specializes in University Teaching and Outreach, STEM Education, and University Partnerships and does extensive consulting in the Middle East on educational reform projects.
Ryan Smith – [email protected]
K-12 Program Coordinator and Terra Fairs Coordinator
Ryan Smith supports regional science fairs, summer STEM camps, and other K-12 Terra initiatives. Before becoming a team member at Terra, Ryan worked as a long-term substitute teacher, teaching both at the middle school and high school levels. Ryan received both his B.Sc. in Biochemistry and M.Sc. in Chemistry from the State University of New York at Oswego. While attending there, he earned an outstanding leadership award and an outstanding teaching assistant award. Ryan also was a volunteer with the Hall Newman Center as both a faith formation teacher and the Retreat Coordinator, serving many parishes in the Syracuse dioceses.
Please communicate directly with your journal of interest, unless you have a general question.
Email (Terra Journals): [email protected]
Email (IJUR - International Journal of High School Research): [email protected]
Email (IJCA - International Journal of Creative Arts): [email protected]
Email (IJUR - International Journal of Undergraduate Research): [email protected]
Email (Terra Science and Education):
[email protected]
Phone: 315-422-2902
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