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Geoscience Experiences for Teachers Out in the Field

Step beyond the classroom with Geoscience Experiences for Teachers Out in the Field (GET-Out). Attend conferences, shadow geoscientists, and visit field sites alongside professionals. Gain firsthand experience and real-world insights to bring back to your students, making geoscience more engaging and relevant.

2025 GET-Out with AGI

Take advatage of AGI’s opportunities across the country for teachers to get out in the field and engage with proffesional geoscientists.

April: U.S. Gypsum Company TFE

Live in Iowa? Sign up to attend the United States Gypsum Company Teacher Field Experience on April 17, 2025 in Fort Dodge, Iowa.

April: Citizens Energy TFE

Local to Indianapolis? Click here to learn more about the Citizens Energy Teacher Field Experience on April 24, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

June: Soil Science Workshop

Interested in learning more about soils? Attend the Soil Science Workshop in Corvallis, Oregon, on June 22-26, 2025.

September: GET-Out with AEG

Connect and interact with geologists at the Association of Environmental & Engineering Geologists Annual Meeting in Chicago, Illinois, on September 22-25, 2025.

October: GET-Out at GSA

Connect and interact with planetary mappers at Geological Society of America Connects in San Antonio, Texas, on October 18-22, 2025.

GET-Out with AEG

Join AGI and the Association of Environmental & Engineering Geologists (AEG) for a GET-Out workshop designed for middle and high school science teachers. Held alongside the AEG Annual Meeting, this workshop offers a comprehensive learning experience with interactive sessions with educators, presentations from geoscientists, and a full-day field excursion. Participants will be provided with conference registration, room, and board for the duration of the workshop and will be reimbursed up to $500 for travel expenses.

  • Who: Middle and High School Teachers
  • When: September 22-25, 2025
  • Where: Chicago, Illinois

Apply Here

Review of applications will begin May 30, 2025, and will continue until the workshop is filled. Contact outreach@americangeosciences.org with any questions.

GET-Out at GSA Connects 2025

Join AGI for a GET-Out workshop held alongside the Geological Society of America’s GSA Connects 2025 event and the Planetary Geologic Mappers Meeting. This workshop will be packed with interactive sessions with educators, presentations from geoscientists (including planetary geologic mappers), and a field excursion. Participants will be provided with conference registration, room, and board for the duration of the workshop and will be reimbursed up to $500 for travel expenses.

  • Who: Middle and High School Teachers
  • When: October 17-22, 2025
  • Where: San Antonio, Texas

Apply Here

Review of applications will begin July 7, 2025, and will continue until the workshop is filled. Contact outreach@americangeosciences.org with any questions.

GET-Out with Other Organizations

There are many experiences for teachers to get out in the field and interact with geoscientists. Browse some of the long-standing programs below!

Polar STEAM

Educators and artists are connected with polar research expeditions and firsthand experiences in Arctic and Antarctic science for classroom learning.

Nevada Earth Science Workshops

Workshops are open to all K-12 teachers, and offer opportunities to explore and learn about Nevada’s unique geology and modern mining industry.

NPS Teacher Ranger Teacher

A nationwide summer program placing educators in National Parks, working with geologists, rangers, and researchers while developing classroom materials.

TMRA Teacher Workshops

Held in Texas, these workshops offer mining industry tours, hands-on activities, and classroom resources on mining and reclamation.

G-Camp

Texas A&M University hosts a two-week field camp taking teachers across Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado to explore geologic formations and field mapping.

Connect with a Geoscientist

Many of AGI's Earth Science Week partners have programs that connect educators with geoscientists, some of which bring educators out in the field as well.

Does your organization offer an immersive geoscience experience for teachers? Share the details with us at outreach@americangeosciences.org to have it considered to be included on this page.