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AGI Announces 'Earth Science for a Sustainable World' Webinar Series for Earth Science Week 2022

In collaboration with Earth Science Week program partners, the American Geosciences Institute (AGI) invites students, educators, geoscience professionals, and others to participate in the “Earth Science for a Sustainable World” Webinar Series during Earth Science Week (October 9-15, 2022) and/or view recordings after the event.

This webinar series will cover an array of thought-provoking, timely topics relating to the Earth Science Week 2022 theme of “Earth Science for a Sustainable World.” Aimed at the general public and education community, the series features:

  • “Working Toward a Sustainable World: Geoscience Projects Related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)”, Mr. Carlos Martinez, Ms. Renée Mazurek, Mr. Max Brouwers, Dr. Futoshi Nakamura, and Dr. E. Sahle-Demessie, Dr. Matt Hansen, 1:00 p.m. EDT, Tuesday, October 11, 2022. Six presentations explore case studies and associated geoscience projects related to the SDGs.
  • “Working to Promote Earth Science for a Sustainable World”, Mr. Gabriel do Nascimento Cardoso and Dr. Kirsten Nicholson, 1:00 p.m. EDT, Wednesday, October 12, 2022. Speakers discuss three Geoscientists Without Borders® projects.
  • “The Science of Keeping Materials in the Loop”, Dr. Ola Isaksson, Dr. Federico Magalini, and Dr. Luis Tercero Espinoza, 1:00 p.m. EDT, Thursday, October 13, 2022. Talks address urban mining/anthropogenic raw materials and concepts related to the circular economy.
  • “Updating Soil Survey to Meet Dynamic New Challenges, and Sustainable Soils for a Sustainable Planet”, Dr. Tiffany Carter and Dr. Skye Wills, 1:00 p.m. EDT, Friday, October 14, 2022. Speakers examine soil science through the lens of sustainability.

Registration is required. Webinars will have a live question-and-answer period with presenters. Webinars will be available in 62 languages with multilingual captioning. Recordings will be available following the weeklong series. Select webinars will be live-streamed at AGI Booth 1908 in the Exhibit Hall of the Geological Association of America’s GSA Connects 2022 Conference in Denver, Colorado, October 10-12, 2022. Attendees are invited to join in this live viewing experience.

For more information, visit Earth Science Week 2022 Webinar Series.