Earth Science Week 2024

October 13^th-19^th

Earth Science Everywhere

Earth Science Week, celebrated each October, is an international education campaign organized by the American Geosciences Institute (AGI) reaching millions of people with activities, materials, and information about the geosciences.

This year, Earth Science Week will occur from October 13-19, and will explore the many ways that earth science is conducted - by various types of people and professions in interconnected disciplines - to help solve problems for communities and the planet. Geoscience significantly influences our homes, products, roads, and transportation, offering vital insights into Earth's materials and dynamic changes impacting our lives. The 2024 theme "Earth Science Everywhere" highlights the widespread influence of geosciences across STEM disciplines and the humanities. Recognizing these connections allows individuals to appreciate how geoscience relates to their interests, communities, and future pursuits.

You are invited to join in the celebration of Earth Science Week 2024. Play your part by learning about and raising awareness of how earth science being done in your community is helping solve problems and improving sustainability. You can participate by:

1. Enter a Contest!
The American Geosciences Institute will celebrate this year's theme, "Earth Science Everywhere" by hosting five webinars during Earth Science Week. Sign up here to receive the links to this year's ESW webinars:

• Photography Contest
  How are Earth's processes shaping where you live? Use your camera to capture an image that shows the influence of Earth processes in your community. All eligible submissions due electronically to contests@americangeosciences.org by 8 pm Friday, October 18, 2024. Visit here for more information.


• Video Contest
  Submit a brief, 30-90 second, original video on how people experience the same earth science processes no matter where they live. How are the ways in which people experience and interact with earth science similar around the world? All eligible submissions due electronically to contests@americangeosciences.org by 8 pm Friday, October 18, 2024. Visit here for more information!


• Visual Arts Contest
  Use your imagination to show the wonders of Earth, such as the diversity of ecosystems, the dynamic processes shaping landscapes, or the beauty of our oceans and skies. All electronic requirements for the contest due electronically to contests@americangeosciences.org by 8 pm Friday, October 18, 2024. Visit here for additional important instructions.
  
  
• Essay Contest
  Write an essay that describes an example of how understanding a specific earth science concept can help address a challenge currently faced around the world. All eligible submissions due electronically to contests@americangeosciences.org by 8 pm Friday, October 18, 2024. Visit here for more information.

2. Watch an interesting webinar!
The American Geosciences Institute will celebrate this year's theme, "Earth Science Everywhere" by hosting five webinars during Earth Science Week. Sign up here to receive the links to this year's ESW webinars:

• Monday, October 14
  Views from Above and Below: Supporting Sustainability with Earth Observations


• Tuesday, October 15
  Plastics in the Environment and Human Health


• Wednesday, October 16
  Impact Craters and Geologic Mapping on the Earth and Moon


• Thursday, October 17
  Earth Science at the Poles


• Friday, October 18
  Common Ground: Healing Our Soil, Feeding the Future

3. explore the ways earth science impacts your daily life at the Geology and Mineral Resources booth during VA Tree Stewards sale on Saturday October 19th 2024. Join geologists at out booth on the front lawn at 900 Natural Resources Drive, Charlottesville from 9-10:30am

This year Earth Science Week Focus Days are:

• Sunday, October 13
  International Earthcache Day. Explore the world with this GPS scavenger hunt!


• Monday, October 14
  Minerals Day. Join us in raising awareness of and appreciation for minerals and mineralogy!


• Tuesday, October 15
  Earth Observation Day. Engage students and teachers in remote sensing as an exciting and powerful educational tool.
  No Child Left Inside Day. NCLI Day encourages students to go outside and research Earth science in the field like a professional geoscientist.


• Wednesday, October 16
  National Fossil Day. The annually held National Fossil Day celebration is dedicated to promoting the understanding and appreciation of fossils.


• Thursday, October 17
  Geoscience for Everyone Day. Do your part to help young people from underrepresented communities explore exciting careers in the geosciences.


• Friday, October 18
  Geologic Map Day. Hosted by the U.S. Geological Survey, Association of American State Geologists, National Park Service, Geological Society of America, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration in partnership with AGI, this special event promotes awareness of the study, uses, importance of geologic mapping for education, science, business, and a variety of public policy concerns.


• Saturday, October 19
  International Archaeology Day. Hosted by the Archaeological Institute of America, this special event is a celebration of archaeology and the thrill of discovery.

The American Geosciences Institute (AGI), a federation of scientific and professional associations representing over a quarter-million geoscientists, is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to serving the geoscience community and addressing the geoscience needs of society. AGI headquarters are in Alexandria, Virginia.