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Honor an Educator
The Education Section invites you to recognize outstanding teachers and mentors that have made a difference in your life by donating to the Honor an Educator Campaign. This initiative funds professional development workshops, conference attendance, and other collaborative experiences for educators and students. Your contribution helps our Section increase opportunities to share Earth and space science with the world. Learn more and donate today!
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AGU Honors 2025
AGU annually honors researchers and faculty members for scientific breakthroughs and groundbreaking new methods and theories, as well as social engagement, inspiring teaching, or sustainable communication with the public. The Education Section invites you to nominate YOUR colleagues for an AGU Fellowship or for one of the prestigious prizes at Section and Union levels. The Education Section’s Dorothy LaLonde Stout Lecture & Award annually recognizes early career individuals and teams that have made exemplary contributions to Earth and space science education and outreach. You can find all information about honors, deadlines, and the selection process at https://www.agu.org/honors. Nominate a colleague today!
Questions or comments? Contact the Executive
Committee of the Education Section or the AGU Honors and Recognition Committee.
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AGU25 Important Dates
Thank you to everyone who convened, chaired, and presented Education Section sessions, posters, and papers at AGU24! As we look ahead to planning for the 2025 meeting, here are dates to keep in mind.
- Session Proposal Period: Opens 12 March / Closes 23 April
- Session conveners notified of session acceptance: Late May / early June
- Abstract Submission Period: Opens 11 June / Closes 30 July
- Session conveners accept abstracts and arrange their sessions: Early August
- Abstract submitters notified of abstract acceptance: Early October
- 2025 AGU Annual Meeting: 15–19 December 2025, New Orleans, LA
If you have questions about convening sessions, submitting abstracts, etc., please contact the section representatives for the Fall Meeting Program Committee. Note: proposal period dates listed may shift slightly if deemed necessary by AGU staff.
We hope to see you at the 2025 AGU Annual Meeting!
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Exchanging Knowledge in Geoscience Education Research
Are you interested in enhancing your research design and methodology skills in an informal, collaborative setting? The GER Monthly Knowledge Exchange is here to help! This casual, interactive monthly Zoom gathering seeks to create a forum for the GER (Geoscience Education Research) community to ask questions and get input from peers without the pressure of formal presentations, build collective capacity, and share resources, ideas, and experiences on a specific topic. No prep required––just bring your curiosity and insights to share!
- Date: February 20th
- Time: 9:30 -10:30am PT / 11:30 - 12:30 CT
- Topic: Focus Groups: Structures to Facilitate Flow and Track Participant Contributions
- Join the Zoom Meeting (Meeting ID: 637 1680 8674; Passcode: 267194)
We’d love your input! Suggest a topic for a future session by adding it to our topic calendar.
Let’s learn and grow together. See you there!
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K-12 STEM Education and Workforce Development in Rural Areas
Efforts to expand access to quality STEM education and workforce development opportunities often neglect rural communities. This National Academies consensus study report lays the groundwork for mitigating this issue by addressing barriers to enhancing STEM learning, and offers recommendations to educational agencies at all levels of government. Read this press release about the report for a full summary!
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International Collaboration Opportunities
Looking to share your science with broader audiences, or connect with colleagues? Check out these international geoscience conferences!
In 2026, AGU will formally join the JpGU Annual Meeting, and there will be a Bright STaRS session.
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Honoring Earth Science Educators
Do you know of any exemplary Earth and space science educators? The “Outstanding Earth Science Teacher Award” from National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT) honors K-12 Earth and Space Science teachers that have inspired significant interest in the Earth sciences for students at the pre-college level. Nominations are due March 1, 2025!
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Calling All Photographers
We would like to feature your photos of Earth and space science on our section website! Submit your original photos with your name and a caption. Photos can be of anything that represents Earth and space science or teaching and learning. If people are in your photo, please be sure to obtain their permission before submitting!
Submit your photos to: https://forms.gle/3Je8cZCqgc9y68Sw5. A big thank you to everyone who has already submitted––take a look at your pictures on our updated home page!
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Words of Advice
We know there are many educators with a wealth of lived experiences and advice to share! The Education Section invites you to submit your tips for effective teaching and learning, advice for early career instructors, or quotes that inspire your career. We would like to showcase your words and have prepared space for them on our section website.
Submit your teaching and learning tips, advice, and inspiration to: https://forms.gle/vQ7P9WNSYVPCYxm68. A big thank you to everyone who has already submitted––take a look at your words on our updated home page!
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We’ve Got Mail!
The Education Section newsletter accepts member-suggested submissions! Contact us at edsectionnewsletter@gmail.com with timely events, articles, or programs relating to education in the Earth and space sciences. To be considered for inclusion in the monthly newsletter, please send items before 5:00pm EST on the second Monday of the preceding month. We look forward to hearing from you!
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