Earth Educators' Rendezvous 2026
July 20-23, 2026 | Columbia, SC
Registration Is Now Open
The eleventh annual Earth Educators' Rendezvous is now open for registration and submission of Oral/Poster abstracts and Share-a-thon Presentations!
We look forward to another exciting event in Columbia, SC. Sign up to receive timely updates and please also consider exhibiting at or sponsoring the Rendezvous.
Make sure you save your spot by registering! Register by Tuesday, May 5 for the best rates.
Important Dates
- Abstract/poster/share-a-thon submission deadline: Wednesday, March 4, 2026
- Travel stipend application deadline: Wednesday, April 15, 2026
- Career Prep Workshop stipend application deadline: Wednesday, April 15, 2026
- Early bird registration deadline: Tuesday, May 5, 2026
- Field trip registration deadline: Friday, June 12, 2026
Join us for the eleventh Earth Educators' Rendezvous (EER), held July 20-23, 2026, at the University of South Carolina in Columbia, South Carolina. The EER consists of 1/2-day to multi-day workshops and oral and poster sessions, along with a Share-a-thon, exhibitor showcase, and opportunities to connect with colleagues and the community. The program is designed to support researchers and practitioners working in all aspects of Earth education, including college faculty, graduate and undergraduate students, informal educators, education professionals, and K-12 teachers who are interested in improving their teaching about Earth.
Exhibitors and sponsors
Interested in exhibiting at the Rendezvous? Read about opportunities for exhibitors and contact Adam Ianno.
Interested in sponsoring the Rendezvous? Read more about opportunities for sponsorship and contact Anne Egger.
Planning committee
Co-chairs
Barbra Sobhani, Colorado Space Grant Consortium (COSGC)
Alexandra Davatzes, Temple University
Workshops lead
Megan Plenge, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Share-a-thon lead
Angela Daneshmand, Santiago Canyon College
Contributed program
Annie Klyce, Vanderbilt University
Ginny Isava, California State University-Fullerton
Jabari Jones, Bowdoin College
Exhibits and sponsorships
Adam Ianno
Anne Egger, National Association of Geoscience Teachers
Local Hosts
Katherine Ryker, University of South Carolina
Michelle Hardee, University of South Carolina
Liaison to Southeastern Section
John Knox, University of Georgia