Earth Science Week offers activities for all

Earth science plays a crucial role in all aspects of the environment, society, and economy. Earth Science Week (ESW) is an annual celebration that highlights the importance of studying the earth with the aim of drawing more people into the geosciences. The celebration is facilitated by the American Geosciences Institute (AGI), along with many partner organizations. Geoscientists, earth science educators, and advocates can effectively demonstrate how the geosciences connect with people's existing interests. This is important for building general knowledge of the geosciences and encouraging awareness of related careers, especially when the connections are not immediately apparent. Members of SEG have a vital role in helping others see how the study of earth's structure and processes connects to people's lives, communities, and futures. This year, ESW is 13–19 October. The theme, “Earth Science Everywhere,” is intended to encourage students and the general public to appreciate the diversity and complexity of earth's systems and their interactions that can occur over rapid and long-term timescales. We at AGI also want people to recognize the multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, and transdisciplinary nature of earth science to show that the geosciences have relevance across many settings. This includes how people interact with our planet and its diverse ecosystems (e.g., managing resources, mitigating natural hazards, and more).