Earth Science Week Webinars

2026 Earth Science Week Webinar Series

Browse through this page to view the 2026 webinars, or use this list to jump to a specific webinar:

• Solar Energy and the Minerals Behind It
• Critical Minerals in a Circular Economy
• From Mine to Market: Minerals Critical to our Food
• Let’s Talk: Critical Minerals, Sustainability and Energy
• Innovative Technologies for Critical Mineral Supplies
• Exploring Critical Minerals Through Place-Based Learning

 

Solar Energy and the Minerals Behind It | Premiered on: April 22, 2026

Aimed at the general public and the education community, this webinar bridges scientific expertise and accessible learning to inspire the next generation of energy innovators and informed citizens. Presentations will span climate education’s role in the energy transition, current and emerging solar technologies, and the critical minerals and the mining workforce that make it possible.

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Critical Minerals in a Circular Economy | Premiered on: October 12, 2026

Discover how circular economy strategies are transforming the way society manages critical minerals, from resource discovery to recycling and recovery. Through the example of lithium and Nevada’s Lithium Loop, explore how innovative technologies and material tracking help extend the life of valuable resources, reduce waste, and build a more sustainable and resilient supply chain.

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From Mine to Market: Minerals Critical to our Food | Premiere Date: October 13, 2026, 1 PM ET

Fertilizers and critical minerals are the hidden ingredients that make modern life possible. In this webinar, experts will explore how these essential materials move from the earth to our farms, homes, and communities, sustaining life and the future.

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Let’s talk: Critical Minerals, Sustainability and Energy | Premiere Date: October 14, 2026, 1 PM ET

This webinar highlights innovative research led by faculty and researchers at The University of Texas at Austin’s Hildebrand Department of Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering and Bureau of Economic Geology. Presenters will discuss cutting-edge approaches to assessing potential quantities of critical minerals and developing engineering solutions for obtaining critical minerals. Watch interviews and discussions with the experts to explore how these efforts are advancing U.S. critical mineral supply and supporting a more sustainable energy future.

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Innovative Technologies for Critical Minerals Supplies | Premiere Date: October 15, 2026, 1 PM ET

Discover how emerging technologies are transforming the search for critical mineral resources. This webinar will explore the use of satellite imagery and remote sensing, artificial intelligence, and isotope and elemental-ratio analysis to locate lithium-rich ores and other critical mineral deposits. The webinar concludes with an overview of National Science Foundation-supported research that is driving innovation in critical minerals science and education. 

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Exploring Critical Minerals Through Place-Based Learning | Premiere Date: October 16, 2026, 1 PM ET

In this webinar, we explore how mining of critical minerals used in lithium-ion batteries affects nearby communities and environments in complex ways. This webinar introduces a free Xplorlabs.org learning experience that translates UL Research Institutes’ safety science into relevant, place-based learning. Learn how students can investigate real-world challenges across the battery supply chain and hear how other teachers have connected global issues to local contexts.

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