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.

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Important dates

October 1, 2025: Workshop proposal deadline

January 16, 2026: Workshop program and registration open; abstract and share-a-thon submissions open

March 4, 2026: Abstract and share-a-thon submission deadline

April 1, 2026: Contributed program available

April 15, 2026: Stipend application deadline

May 5, 2026: Early registration deadline

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