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Int Assoc for Geoscience Diversity (the IAGD) @accessiblegeo.bsky.social · 1d

If you're going to be at GSA Connects, stop by the IAGD's booth in the exhibition hall (#815). We're running a prize draw this year, with many awesome prizes! 🤩

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Get Ready for the IAGD's GSA 2025 Prize Draw
Some of Our Awesome Prizes:
Brunton compass
Rock hammer
Rite-In-The-Rain package
Dinosaur bottle opener
Mini crochet geodes
$50 gift card for the GSA bookstore
Stop by the IAGD’s booth #815 in the exhibition hall to scope out the prizes and enter the draw. Multiple winners will be announced each day!

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squawky.bsky.social @squawky.bsky.social · 1d

You do not need to register for GSA to attend this workshop virtually - please check it out!

Int Assoc for Geoscience Diversity (the IAGD) @accessiblegeo.bsky.social · 1d

This #GSA #ShortCourse is accepting new virtual participants through Friday of this week (Oct 10). Be sure to secure your spot if interested! ♿

Int Assoc for Geoscience Diversity (the IAGD) @accessiblegeo.bsky.social · Jul 19

Geo-professionals with disabilities will be leading a short course at GSA Connects this year about the experiences of people with disabilities in the geoscience workforce.

Can’t get to San Antonio? You can attend virtually! Learn more and register at store.geosociety.org/products/sc2...

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Int Assoc for Geoscience Diversity (the IAGD) @accessiblegeo.bsky.social · 1d

This #GSA #ShortCourse is accepting new virtual participants through Friday of this week (Oct 10). Be sure to secure your spot if interested! ♿

Int Assoc for Geoscience Diversity (the IAGD) @accessiblegeo.bsky.social · Jul 19

Geo-professionals with disabilities will be leading a short course at GSA Connects this year about the experiences of people with disabilities in the geoscience workforce.

Can’t get to San Antonio? You can attend virtually! Learn more and register at store.geosociety.org/products/sc2...

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Short Course Offering!
Building a Culture of Access for Geoscientists with Disabilities in the Workforce
Explore the challenges and opportunities facing disabled people in the geoscience workplace
All are welcome to attend, but to ensure enough seats for disabled participants, an application form is required: https://forms.gle/tR3CZQBTkG8AQGzt8
Course Code: SC25CN503
Date: Sat. 18 Oct. 2025
Time: 8 am–5 pm Central
Format: Hybrid; in-person or online
There are a limited number of travel grants for disabled, in-person participants available.
Earn 0.8 CEU!!
Register here:
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Int Assoc for Geoscience Diversity (the IAGD) @accessiblegeo.bsky.social · 2d

#StandUpForScience with @agu.org!!

AGU (American Geophysical Union) @agu.org · 2d

We’re on Capitol Hill with 225 Earth & space scientists — including @aas.org and @planetarysociety.bsky.social — urging Congress to reopen the government and protect NASA science. 🚀🌍

Join us: buff.ly/a3YuGgY

#ScienceIsEssential #AGU

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GeoSPACE Field Course @geospace-field.bsky.social · 7d

The application window for GeoSPACE 2026 is now open! Join us online or in-person in Arizona for a two-week planetary geology field camp through @ufgeology.bsky.social. Open to geo-gators as well as visitors from other schools. If you are looking for an accessible field camp, check us out! ⚒️

5 students from the University of Florida do the "gator chomp" at Sunset Point Arizona during the 2025 field course.

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Eos @eos.org · 11d

Volcanic eruptions in one hemisphere alter weather patterns near the equator, causing an increase in floods on the opposite side of Earth, according to a new study.

Volcanic Eruptions in One Hemisphere Linked to Floods in the Opposite One - Eos

Asymmetric volcanic plumes may shift equatorial weather patterns and increase tropical stream flow, according to new simulations.

eos.org

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Dr. Jennifer Wade @volcanojw.bsky.social · 12d

For those anxiously awaiting it: the NSF GRFP solicitation is out, with a November 14 deadline for Geoscience applicants: www.nsf.gov/funding/oppo...

NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)

www.nsf.gov

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GeoSPACE Field Course @geospace-field.bsky.social · 12d

Exciting Announcement: Our program is the 2025 winner of the @agu.org Award for Advancing Inclusive Excellence in STEM! We are so thankful to our peers and former students that nominated us for creating geoscience field training opportunities for all ⚒️🌎♿
news.clas.ufl.edu/geospace-pro...

GeoSPACE field program honored with national award for advancing inclusive STEM education

GeoSPACE is the first geoscience field camp designed specifically to be accessible and inclusive for students and faculty with disabilities.

news.clas.ufl.edu

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Int Assoc for Geoscience Diversity (the IAGD) @accessiblegeo.bsky.social · 19d

Friendly reminder that the deadline for the Fall cycle of the Student Pathways Scholarship is September 30th!

Int Assoc for Geoscience Diversity (the IAGD) @accessiblegeo.bsky.social · Sep 5

The IAGD is now accepting applications for our Student Pathways Scholarship for the Fall 2025 cycle with a deadline of September 30th.

The one-time awards of $750 are meant to support students with disabilities studying any geoscience discipline.

Learn more and apply at forms.gle/Sj4N5zmyk9ED...

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Corey Garza @profcgarza.bsky.social · 21d

This week is the annual Latino Conservation Week, a week that promotes engagement of Hispanic/Latino/a/x communities in the conservation of the outdoor environment. Check out the link below to learn about this week’s activities. @sacnas.bsky.social @cientificolatino.com
latinoconservationweek.com

Latino Conservation Week :: A Hispanic Access Foundation Initiative - Home

Latino Conservation Week, an initiative of Hispanic Access Foundation launched in 2014, supports the Latino community getting into the outdoors and participating in activities to protect our natural r...

latinoconservationweek.com

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AGU (American Geophysical Union) @agu.org · 22d

You are invited to nominate an impactful dataset most valuable to your research and community to be included in an upcoming commentary published in an AGU journal.

🔗 Learn more: buff.ly/RVRZELs

📆 Nominations are due October 10th!

#AGUPubs #OpenScienceWeek #OpenScience

Nominate an Impactful Dataset
AGU is highlighting and celebrating datasets that support the broad spectrum of research, analysis, and decision making by our community.
Nominations due by October 10th:

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Joe Shapiro @nprjoeshapiro.bsky.social · 27d

NPR wants to write about what makes travel difficult for people who use wheelchairs--with hotels. Tell us your stories. www.npr.org/2025/09/11/g...

Are hotel rooms accessible for people who use wheelchairs? NPR wants to hear from you

Hotels have accessible rooms for wheelchair users. If you or someone you know has experienced problems with those rooms, we'd like to hear about it.

www.npr.org

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Int Assoc for Geoscience Diversity (the IAGD) @accessiblegeo.bsky.social · Sep 5

The IAGD is now accepting applications for our Student Pathways Scholarship for the Fall 2025 cycle with a deadline of September 30th.

The one-time awards of $750 are meant to support students with disabilities studying any geoscience discipline.

Learn more and apply at forms.gle/Sj4N5zmyk9ED...

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Int Assoc for Geoscience Diversity (the IAGD) @accessiblegeo.bsky.social · Sep 4

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International Geoethics Day 2025
Geoethics for a Sustainable Energy Future
16 October 2025

International Geoethics Research Infrastructure @geoethics.bsky.social · Sep 4

The International Geoethics Day is an initiative of the International Association for Promoting Geoethics (IAPG), supported by the IUGS Commission on Geoethics and the CIPSH Chair on Geoethics.

geoethics.org/geoethics-day

Hashtag: #geoethicsday2025

#geoethics #geoetica

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Int Assoc for Geoscience Diversity (the IAGD) @accessiblegeo.bsky.social · Sep 2

Calling all seismology researchers! Consider submitting and abstract and/or attending SSA2026!

Seismological Society of America @seismosocam.bsky.social · Sep 2

#SSA2026 session proposals are OPEN until 30 September! We need your submissions to create an outstanding meeting in Pasadena. Student and early-career members are especially encouraged to submit: meetings.seismosoc.org/submit/ @advancegeo.bsky.social @accessiblegeo.bsky.social

Int Assoc for Geoscience Diversity (the IAGD) @accessiblegeo.bsky.social · Sep 1

🗣️ The invite to the IAGD's official Discord just dropped! ✨

Everyone who supports accessibility and inclusion in the geosciences is welcome in our community regardless of ability or disability. We'd love to have you join us! Use the QR code or go to discord.gg/sVpckvEw

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Int Assoc for Geoscience Diversity (the IAGD) @accessiblegeo.bsky.social · Aug 27

To create and sustain equitable workplaces for people with disabilities, employers and coworkers should be aware of how the disability tax negatively impacts d/Disabled workers.

Read William Harkness's new article on this phenomenon at tinyurl.com/y5u7stts

The Disability Tax: How Disabled Professional are Quietly Holding Companies Together - The Mind Hears

Often, it’s said that professionals with disabilities have two jobs: the one we’re paid to do, and the unpaid one of educating others. But in truth, it’s never just two jobs.

themindhears.org

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oSTEM, Inc @ostem.org · Aug 27

Only 31 days left to guarantee your spot at #oSTEM2025! Pre-registration offers you a discount, secures your space, includes conference meals, and ensures accommodations. Register today at conference.ostem.org!

A pink background with light purple wave decorations at the top and bottom and light green tech-inspired decorations on the sides. At the top, in black text, it says “Pre-Registration for,” continuing below with “oSTEM 2025” where the ‘o’ is replaced with a gear that has a jellyfish wrapped around it’s left side. Below is a light green box with rounded corners that has black text in it that says “Closes in 31 days.” Behind it is a light purple school of fish swimming in a swirl.

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Corey Garza @profcgarza.bsky.social · Aug 14

Are you a geoscience professional attending the 2025 SACNAS Conference? Consider signing up as a mentor for GeoFutures, a conference mentoring program that pairs geosci undergrads attending SACNAS with geoscience professionals. See the link below to sign up. uwashington.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

GeoFutures Mentor Sign Up 2025

Sign up to be a volunteer mentor for the 2025 GeoFutures Program.

uwashington.qualtrics.com

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Int Assoc for Geoscience Diversity (the IAGD) @accessiblegeo.bsky.social · Jul 19

Geo-professionals with disabilities will be leading a short course at GSA Connects this year about the experiences of people with disabilities in the geoscience workforce.

Can’t get to San Antonio? You can attend virtually! Learn more and register at store.geosociety.org/products/sc2...

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AGU (American Geophysical Union) @agu.org · Aug 12

Know a dataset making an impact for people, planet, or prosperity?

🌎 Nominate it for AGU’s upcoming commentary by 10 Oct. You may be featured!

🔗: buff.ly/XLFfYqM
#ImpactfulData #EarthScience

Nominate an Impactful Dataset

You are invited to nominate a dataset to be included in a commentary about the impact of Earth, space, and environmental data using the dimensions of people, planet, and prosperity. Selected…

docs.google.com

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Int Assoc for Geoscience Diversity (the IAGD) @accessiblegeo.bsky.social · Aug 11

#StandWithScience! 🤟

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A light blue tee. On the front, it says The Tide Never Quits in dark blue, bold letters over the left chest. The back is a hand-drawn picture of the tide of science washing up on the sandcastle of mistrust with the sun, which reads Hope, shining down.

AGU (American Geophysical Union) @agu.org · Aug 11

Science may be under attack, but inclusive science always prevails.

This tee is more than just a statement—it’s a stand.

100% of profits go to AGU, which has supported scientists for over 100 years and continues to lead the charge to defend them today.

Support science: buff.ly/khcOLvk

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Geosciences Education & Mentorship Support @gems-program.bsky.social · Aug 7

Recruiting now: #geoscience mentors and mentees! Applications are now OPEN through September 12 for both mentors (senior graduate students through senior faculty/staff) and mentees (students interested in geoscience graduate school and fellowships). Check it out! gems-program.org/matching

An image of a mountain and evergreen trees with the words GEMS Mentorship Program: We provide mentorship support for undergraduates and early-stage graduate students in the geosciences. Go to our website: gems-program.org or email geo.mentorship@gmail.com

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Int Assoc for Geoscience Diversity (the IAGD) @accessiblegeo.bsky.social · Aug 1

Also, we invite you to attend a Pardee keynote session focused on expanding neurotypical borders, focusing on improving inclusion through neurodivergent perspectives in geoscience. The Pardee session will be on Sunday, October 19th from 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM.

We hope to see you at both sessions!

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Int Assoc for Geoscience Diversity (the IAGD) @accessiblegeo.bsky.social · Aug 1

Please consider submitting an abstract for the GSA session focused on perceptions, community, and identity for geoscientists with disabilities. Abstracts are due August 5th. Submit at connects.geosociety.org/.../technica...

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Call for Abstracts! Find the right place for your research at GSA

Session: T57. Disabled and Neurodivergent Perception, Community, and Identity in Geoscience.

Session Description: We invite contributors and audience participants of all backgrounds to learn, lead, and celebrate disability and neurodivergence as core to our fields and our collective and intersectional science identities.

Session Chairs: Taormina Lepore, Ian O. Castro

Session Endorsers: GSA Geology and Society Division; GSA Geoscience Education Division; National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT); Education Research Division (GER); NAGT Teacher Education Division (TED); NAGT Geoscience Two-Year College Division (Geo2YC); National Earth Science Teachers Association; American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG); European Geosciences Union.

https://connects.geosociety.org/program/technical-sessions/abstracts

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