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 advantage of AGI’s opportunities across the country for teachers to get out in the field and engage with professional geoscientists.
GET-Out at the ESIP Summer Meeting
Middle and high school science teachers are invited to participate in a GET-Out workshop hosted by AGI in collaboration with the Earth Science Information Partners (ESIP). Taking place during the ESIP Summer Meeting, this GET-Out includes a teachers workshop (featuring a hands-on session on rain gardens) and a field excursion. Optionally, teachers can also attend ESIP Summer Meeting presentations on July 23. Teachers selected to participate will receive complimentary registration, lodging, and meals, as well as up to $300 in travel reimbursement.
- Who: Middle and High School Teachers
- When: July 23-25, 2025
- Where: Seattle, Washington
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Review of applications will begin May 23, 2025, and will continue until the workshop is filled. Contact outreach@americangeosciences.org with any questions.
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 and a field excursion. Optionally, participants can also attend AEG conference sessions on Septmeber 24 and 25. 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 22-23, 2025
- Where: Chicago, Illinois
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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. Optionally, participants can also attend GSA Connects presentations on October 20 and 21. 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 18-19, 2025 (traveling on October 17)
- Where: San Antonio, Texas
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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!
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.
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