Earth Science Week Webinars

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The American Geosciences Institute is celebrating the 2025 theme, “Energy Resources for Our Future” with a series of webinars, including an Earth Day webinar held in April and additional live webinars scheduled during Earth Science Week (October 12-18, 2025). All webinars will premiere live on YouTube. Recordings are made available on this website, in addition to AGI’s YouTube Channel.

 

2025 Earth Science Week Webinar Series

Five students pose around an energy-related project they have set up using a lamp and various containers.
Monday, October 13
Spreading Energy Awareness with NEED–strategies and examples for incorporating energy content into your classroom from some energy education experts!

Tune in to the first webinar of Earth Science Week to learn about educational resources on energy from the National Energy Education Development (NEED) Project, including how to get students to take action in their own communities.

Speakers:

  • Emily Hawbaker, Curriculum Director of the NEED Project
  • Robert Griegoliet, NEED Advisor, Student Engagement and Educational Technology, Physics & Special Education Teacher, Technology Coach
  • Tyler Cvitkovic, NEED Kentucky State Program Coordinator
  • Nina Corley, NEED Teacher Advisory Board Member & Facilitator, High School Educator

This webinar sponsored by:

A geothermal power plant in a rocky, mountainous setting with steam billowing from one of the towers.
Tuesday, October 14
Geothermal: The energy resource of our past, present & future!

In this webinar, five specialists from Geothermal Rising will share insights on the historical and cultural applications, present-day misconceptions and challenges, as well as the technological innovations and exciting career paths driving the future of geothermal energy.

Speakers:

  • Vanessa Robertson, Director of Policy and Education
  • Amarise Khan, Earth Energy Fellow
  • Jessica Eagle-Bluestone, Tribal Community Engagement Manager
  • Anine Pedersen, Director of Science and External Affairs
  • Amelia Letvin, State and Rural Community Engagement Manager

This webinar sponsored by:

Offshore wind platforms and turbines in a calm ocean.
Wednesday, October 15
Shaping the Future of Energy Exploration with Geoscience and Innovation

Join this webinar to hear about exploration for a range of energy resources–from offshore hydrocarbon deposits, to helium reserves, and more. The final segment will cover a new activity that can be used to introduce K-12 students to a variety of energy resources.

Speakers:

  • Paul Mann, Professor of Geology, Tectonics, Petroleum Geology, University of Houston
  • Ashley Douds, Professor of Geology, University of Houston
  • Steven Tedesco, President, Running Foxes Energy, Inc.
  • Lindsay Mossa, Education Specialist, American Geosciences Institute

The 2025 Geologic Map Day Psoter with a geologic map of the conitnental United States and a key that
Thursday, October 16
Geologic Mapping and Modeling

This webinar will showcase the techniques and benefits of geologic mapping and modeling. The development of the new Cooperative National Geologic Map will be featured, along with segments on 3D geologic models and a related educational activity.

Speakers:

  • Chris Keane, Director of Geoscience Profession and Higher Education
  • Donald Sweetkind, Research Geologist, Geosciences & Environmental Change Science Center, U.S. Geological Survey
  • Sam Johnstone, Research Geologist, Geosciences & Environmental Change Science Center, U.S. Geological Survey
  • Melissa Pereira, Senior Technical Support Analyst, Seequent
  • Lindsay Mossa, Education Specialist, American Geosciences Institute

2025 Earth Day Webinar Now Available to Watch

AGI’s Earth Day webinar kicked off this year’s celebration, highlighting both the 2025 Earth Day theme, Our Power, Our Planet, and the 2025 Earth Science Week theme, Energy Resources for Our Future. This webinar features the American Geophysical Union (AGU) headquarters, the first NetZero building in Washington, DC, and highlight research insights on net-zero energy from the Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment at Princeton University.

Speakers:

  • Aidan Charron, Associate Director of Global Earth Day, EARTHDAY.org
  • Janice Lachance, interim Executive Director and CEO, AGU
  • Matthew Boyd, NetZero Building Operations Director, AGU | Nathan Madding, Huber Technology, Inc.
  • Dr. Chris Greig, Associate Director for External Partnerships, Senior Research Scientist, Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment at Princeton University

2025 Earth Science Week Webinar Series

Webinars celebrating this year’s theme “Energy Resources for Our Future” will air during Earth Science Week, October 12-18, 2025. Check back in September 2025 for more information on these upcoming webinars.

 

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