Dear Colleagues.
We welcome abstract submissions to our 2026 AGU technical session.
Session title
ED017. Experiential learning in the Earth and marine sciences: Models of effective instructional approaches in secondary and post-secondary education
We are also excited to announce the Invited Speakers for the session.
Jon Lewis, Professor of Anthropology, Geospatial and Earth Sciences, Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) and Co-founder of STEMSEAS [For more information about STEMSEAS click here]
Rachel Wolf, Researcher, Stanford University Graduate School of Education, AAALab
[For more information about AAALabs click here]
Session Description
Experiential science education engages learners in building science content knowledge while participating in inquiry, critical thinking, modeling, and investigative practices. Characteristic of experiential learning is the emphasis on conceptual understanding by doing (Carver, 1904; Dewey, 1938). Such innovative instructional approaches may include but are not limited to service-learning; problem-based and project-based learning; mentored research programs; model-based professional development workshops; field-based experiences; community or place-based learning; ocean studies; and immersive sea-going experiences. This session provides opportunities for faculty, teachers, teacher-educators, Earth and marine science educators, and science education researchers to share evidence-based instructional practices, innovative program models, and pilot program designs. We welcome presentations of projects that include quantitative results and/or qualitative findings.
Session Link [Click Here]
[agu.confex.com/agu/agu26/prelim.cgi/Session/282422]
Please consider sharing your work in our technical session and connecting with others in the community of science education.
We look forward to seeing at AGU2026!
Conveners
Shondricka Burrell, Assistant Professor, Department of Advanced Studies, Leadership & Policy, Morgan State University
Co-PI STEMSEAS
LeAnne Teruya, Lecturer - Department of Geology, San Jose State University
Co-Director of the Bay Area Environmental STEM Institute (BAESI)