Initial Publication Date: February 23, 2026

Submit your abstract by March 4!

The abstract submission deadline for the 2026 Earth Educators' Rendezvous (EER) is coming up fast: March 4. The contributed program at the EER includes both oral and poster sessions, along with a Share-a-thon. Remember, we've updated the format of the meeting this year, so take a look at the program and get ready to engage with the geoscience education community at the University of South Carolina in July.

The 2026 Rendezvous Contributed Program Committee is accepting abstracts in three broad categories:

Curriculum & Instruction: Contributions focused on designing, implementing, and assessing effective teaching practices and learning experiences in the geosciences. Topics may include (but are not limited to) innovative course design, active learning strategies, culturally responsive pedagogy, use of educational technology, and field- or place-based instruction across K–12, informal, and postsecondary settings.
Geoscience Education Research (GER): Contributions focused on research on how people learn geoscience and what supports student success, including theoretical and empirical studies. This includes (but is not limited to) studies of how K–12 and/or postsecondary students understand and use geoscience concepts, how learners develop interest and identity in the field, how to create inclusive learning environments, applications of conceptual and theoretical frameworks, and how to assess learning outcomes in both formal and informal contexts.
Building Strong Programs: Contributions focused on strategies for strengthening geoscience education programs at all levels and in all venues, from classroom initiatives to departmental or district-wide efforts to out-of-school and co-curricular programs. Topics include (but are not limited to) pathways into geoscience, outreach and partnerships, workforce development, recruitment and retention, and program evaluation in both formal education systems and nonformal learning environments like museums and community programs.

The Share-a-thon is an opportunity to share a ready-to-go teaching resource, strategy, or activity with participants.

Submit your abstract and/or Share-a-thon presentation today and join us at the Rendezvous!

Register

Make sure you save your spot by registering! Register by Tuesday, May 5 for the best rates.

Take advantage of stipend opportunities to offset the cost of travel and registration. Stipends for travel and the Preparing for an Academic Career workshop are available by application.