Earth Science Week 2022 Contests Target Sustainability

Alexandria, Va. — The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is sponsoring four contests focusing on the theme of this year’s Earth Science Week celebration, “Earth Science for a Sustainable World.” The 2022 competitions will feature video, photography, visual arts, and essay contests:

• Photography Contest: Open to all ages, participants are asked to show “Sustainability in Action” in their communities.
• Visual Arts Contest: Open to students in grades K-5, the contest encourages children to depict “Our Sustainable World.”
• Essay Contest: Students in grades 6-9 are eligible to enter and should write about “Geoscience for Sustainable Development Goals”

For all contests, entries may be submitted any time from now to the Friday of Earth Science Week, October 14, 2022. These contests allow both students and the general public to participate in the celebration, learn about Earth science, and compete for prizes. The first-place prize for each contest is $300 and an AGI publication.

Learn more about these contests, including how to enter, visit Earth Science Week Contests online.

Reaching millions of people annually, Earth Science Week is led by AGI in cooperation with its sponsors and the geoscience community as a service to the public. Each October, community groups, educators, and interested citizens organize celebratory events. Earth Science Week offers opportunities to discover the Earth sciences and engage in responsible stewardship of the Earth.

Learn more at Earth Science Week online.