The authors, faculty at McGill University, observed students' reluctance to engage during classes, a contrast to their previous educational experiences. To create a sense of community, they launched SandClub, an interdisciplinary journal club focused on the urgent issue of global sand scarcity. Recognizing sand's importance in modern society and its unregulated extraction, they sought to foster discussions and collaborations among students from various backgrounds, blending informality and academic awareness in a welcoming environment.
'First rule of SandClub: you talk about SandClub' serves to encourage open discussions about global sand scarcity while fostering a sense of community among students.
After experiencing students' reluctance to engage during classes, we launched SandClub as a welcoming platform to raise awareness about sand scarcity, an under-discussed issue.
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