Generative AI and the Geoscience Classroom

Friday, December 5, 2025

11:00 am Pacific | Noon Mountain | 1:00 pm Central | 2:00 pm Eastern
Audience: Geoscience Faculty and Educators

This event is free, but registration is required.

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Webinar Description

The emergence of generative AI models, such as ChatGPT in 2022, is impacting teaching and learning in ways we are only beginning to understand. Exploration of these changes is occurring across multiple scales—from popular media coverage and institutional initiatives to individual instructors developing new AI policies for their syllabi. A critical yet under-explored dimension is the disciplinary perspective.

How will these tools specifically reshape geoscience courses and teaching methods? To navigate this shift effectively, we need community-wide conversations with peers who share our commitment to developing essential geoscience skills and knowledge in our students.

In this session, we'll explore the current generative AI landscape through the lens of geoscience education. We will highlight some emerging practices and perspectives on the use of these tools by educators, especially in guiding their students toward appropriate, effective use. The webinar will include dedicated time for participants to share experiences and learn from one another, helping us build a collective understanding of both the challenges and opportunities we face.

Register today and join the conversation!

Logistics

Duration: 1 hour
Cost: Free
Format: Presentations will take place through a Zoom Meeting screen-sharing session. The webinar will be recorded.
Accessing the Webinar: Instructions for joining the webinar will be emailed to participants the day before the event. A recording of the webinar will be made available to registrants after the event. Learn more about the webinar technology.
Questions? Please contact Sean Fox(sfox@carleton.edu) if you have any questions about this event.

Webinar Organizers:

Sean Fox (SERC)