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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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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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Calling all informal/out-of-school-time educators & scientists: save the dates during Annual Meeting Week!
The AGU Education Section Informal Education Working Group is collaborating with the New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA) to host a variety of public-facing activities & programs during the week of the Annual Meeting. Several opportunities will be available for AGU meeting attendees to engage with the public, groups, and/or museum-connected individuals (separately from the Annual Meeting):
- Private presentation on Monday, Dec 15, 2025 from 10:00 am - 12:00 noon: this presentation would be for NOMA's Docent and Art Thrives groups. These groups are 55+ in age and have a wide array of experience and interests, and they would love to learn about additional science perspectives.
- Gallery talks on Wednesday, Dec 17, 2025 at 12:30 pm and 6:00 pm: the museum would be thrilled to host one or more individuals who would like to lead a talk within the museum's exhibits to connect science research to items on display in the museum or in the Sculpture Garden.
- Public event on Wednesday, Dec 17, 2025 from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm: the museum will provide space for individuals & teams to facilitate STEAM activities for the public.
- The museum will have school field trip groups during the AGU meeting week and are looking at ways to connect members with those school groups to provide science/art connections & perspectives.
Want to learn more or participate? Please email Michelle Nichols (mnichols@adlerplanetarium.org) and Sanlyn Buxner (sbuxner@psi.edu). Commitments from participating individuals & groups will be needed by 1 October 2025. More to come!
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AGU Career Guidance Seats Open
Unlock your potential in 2025 with AGU Career Guidance. This free, member-exclusive, virtual program helps AGU members advance their careers and scientific aspirations. Each month-long session begins with self-assessment, followed by a live event for collaborative discussion with a career guide. AGU membership for 2025 is required to participate. Seats for March sessions are now open––learn more and register!
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What’s new in the Earth & Space Sciences?
As educators, we want curriculum resources that are current and relevant to our students' lives. We can easily do this on a regular basis if we include AGU Eos ENGAGE articles in our teaching. Many of the Eos articles are rewritten to be student-friendly––there are audio versions of the articles, and many articles are connected to teaching resources in the NAGT Teach the Earth collection. In addition, the Eos team creates weekly quizzes related to Earth Science in the news. You can search the collection by language, location, and topic. Next time you are looking for the latest research and topics in the Earth and space sciences, be sure to visit Eos and ENGAGE!
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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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