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

Mark your calendars to pull up a chair! The IAGD is having a virtual General Meeting on Tuesday, August 11 at 2 PM Eastern/11 AM Pacific. If interested in attending, please fill out this Google Form and we’ll be in touch with the Zoom link: forms.gle/PwfFmQGjysPS...

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Callan Bentley @callanbentley.bsky.social · 3d ago

A BILLION YEARS OF MISSING TIME The Great Unconformity at East Bluff, Devil's Lake, Wisconsin: 1.63 Ga Baraboo Quartzite overlain by a boulder breccia at the base of the sandstones of the Cambrian Sauk Sea (600-505 Ma). ⚒️

A female geologist has her hand on a low outcrop of quartzite, and that is overlain by ~2m of boulder breccia and then bedded sandstone.

Annotated photo showing A female geologist has her hand on a low outcrop of quartzite, and that is overlain by ~2m of boulder breccia and then bedded sandstone.

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

Next week is the deadline to be considered for the Fall 2026 IGER Award cycle! Get your nominations in today!

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

The IAGD is calling for nominations for the 2026 IGER Award! We want to recognize work that furthers our mission for accessible and inclusive geoscience education and practice. Students are eligible. Scan the QR code or go to the following link for more info: theiagd.org/iger/

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Text reads: Inclusive Geoscience Education and Research (IGER) 2026 Award. Do you know a student or faculty or staff member whose work improves the inclusivity and accessibility of the geosciences for people with disabilities? Nominate them for the IGER Award today! Submit nominations by August 1 to be considered for the Fall 2026 award cycle.

Corey Garza @profcgarza.bsky.social · 2w ago

We are now accepting applications for GeoFutures, a conference based mentoring program that provides full travel support for geoscience undergrads attending the 2026 @agu.org meeting. Application link below. Apps due Aug 21. @uwenvironment.bsky.social environment.uw.edu/about/inclus...

Flyer for the AGU GeoFutures program, a conference based mentoring program for geoscience undergraduates. Students receive full mentoring and travel support for the 2026 AGU conference. Students must be currently enrolled in a geoscience related degree program. Applications due August 21.

Int Assoc for Geoscience Diversity (the IAGD)@accessiblegeo.bsky.social · last mo.

Happy Disability Pride Month! Disability is diversity. Disability is identity for many. Disability is/can be a source of pride regardless of if society's values imply the opposite. 🖤💗💛🤍💙💚🖤

Corey Garza @profcgarza.bsky.social · last mo.

Announcing the @sacnas.bsky.social Earth STEM chapter. This new chapter is discipline based as opposed to being affiliated with an institution. Those interested in atmospheric, geological, ocean, polar & related sciences should join. Please share broadly. docs.google.com/forms/d/1aGH...

SACNAS National Earth STEM Chapter - Membership Form

Thank you for your interest! Membership is open to all professionals and students with interests from across STEM fields, including, but not limited to: environmental science, engineering, applied mat...

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Int Assoc for Geoscience Diversity (the IAGD)@accessiblegeo.bsky.social · last mo.

There's still plenty of time to nominate for the 2026 IGER Award!

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

The IAGD is calling for nominations for the 2026 IGER Award! We want to recognize work that furthers our mission for accessible and inclusive geoscience education and practice. Students are eligible. Scan the QR code or go to the following link for more info: theiagd.org/iger/

Int Assoc for Geoscience Diversity (the IAGD)@accessiblegeo.bsky.social · last mo.

Geoscience educators at the primary and secondary levels might want to attend this virtual workshop!

Earth Science Week@earthsciweek.bsky.social · last mo.

🌎 Expand your classroom’s global connections! Join the 2026 #GlobalTeachingDialogue, a free 2-day #VirtualWorkshop for U.S. educators with sessions on STEAM, career readiness, leadership, & more. 🗓️July 21–22, 2026, 11:00-3:30 EDT 🔗Register now: www.accelevents.com/e/2026-global-teaching-dialogue

Corey Garza @profcgarza.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Apply to present your work at the 2026 @sacnas.bsky.social conference during their summer application period. This is ideal for students conducting summer research & are looking for a student friendly conference for their first presentation. @uwenvironment.bsky.social www.sacnas.org/conference/r...

Flyer advertising the summer application period for student to present their research at the 2026 SACNAS conference. Go to the following link for application instructions and program details. https://www.sacnas.org/conference/research-presentations?utm_campaign=255352515-2026%20RP%2FTS&utm_content=439928554&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin&hss_channel=lcp-95033

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

The IAGD is calling for nominations for the 2026 IGER Award! We want to recognize work that furthers our mission for accessible and inclusive geoscience education and practice. Students are eligible. Scan the QR code or go to the following link for more info: theiagd.org/iger/

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

Belated congratulations to Dr. juliamorphology.bsky.social, an assistant professor at Virginia Tech, for receiving our IGER Award last year! We asked her about her views on d/Disability and accessibility in geoscience, as well as her biggest goals for the community. Scroll to read her thoughts!

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Question - What does d/Disability and/or accessibility in the geosciences mean to you?
Quote - Accessibility means lowering the barriers for engagement and participation for all people to ensure equitable experiences for everyone. In geosciences, this means considering who is a part of the conversation; who is participating; who is learning; who is teaching and who is not. Centering the folks who are not in that group allows us to identify barriers, find solutions to improve accessibility, and ensure positive experiences for everyone. Field specific efforts include expanding our idea of who a Geoscientist is and the diversity of ways someone can engage with geoscience topics and tools.

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Question - What is your biggest hope for the geoscience community?
Quote - My biggest hope is that the future generation is empowered to fully show up as themselves knowing they will be welcomed, supported and encouraged to thrive in geosciences. I hope the community continues to encourage each other to question the environments they are a part of and whether they are accessible. I hope inclusive and accessible practices are commonplace and built into the culture of our communities.

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Question - Is there anything else that you’d like to share?
Quote - I want to say thank you to IAGD for the award and to my colleagues and champions for nominating me. I feel very honored to receive the IGER award and am proud that it is my first award as an Assistant Professor. I think the IGER award exemplifies everything that I hope to be and accomplish as a professor, and I am grateful for the recognition and indication that I am on the right track.

Int Assoc for Geoscience Diversity (the IAGD)@accessiblegeo.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Our General Meeting is happening tomorrow! It's not too late to sign up if you're interested in attending—we'd love to see you there!

Int Assoc for Geoscience Diversity (the IAGD)@accessiblegeo.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Mark your calendars to pull up a chair! The IAGD is having a virtual General Meeting on Tuesday, May 19 at 3 PM Eastern/12 noon Pacific. If interested in attending, please fill out this Google Form and we’ll be in touch with the Zoom link: forms.gle/PwfFmQGjysPS...

Graphic of a stylized camp area with mountains in the background. Two folding chairs are pulled up around an unlit fire. The reads: The IAGD General Meeting; Mat 19 at 3:00–4:00 PM ET on Zoom; all welcome!

Int Assoc for Geoscience Diversity (the IAGD)@accessiblegeo.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Mark your calendars to pull up a chair! The IAGD is having a virtual General Meeting on Tuesday, May 19 at 3 PM Eastern/12 noon Pacific. If interested in attending, please fill out this Google Form and we’ll be in touch with the Zoom link: forms.gle/PwfFmQGjysPS...

Int Assoc for Geoscience Diversity (the IAGD)@accessiblegeo.bsky.social · 3mo ago

🧵 1/2 For Spring Day of Giving, the IAGD is fundraising to support student-centered programs, including the IAGD Student Pathways Scholarship, a one-time award for students with disabilities in the geosciences. With your help, we can reach even more students. Give today! linktr.ee/accessiblegeo

An illustration of a volcano. A smoke cloud rising from the vent says: Spring Day of Giving, May 4, 2026. The magma chamber below says: Donate today to help us recharge our magma chamber. Another cloud of smoke reads: Scroll to hear from some IAGD Pathway Scholarship recipients.

A woman with black hair and glasses smiling at the camera. Text introduced her as Azaan Bilal, a scholarship recipient in Spring 2026. She is also an undergraduate student at the University of Missouri-Kansas City studying Earth & Environmental Science with an emphasis in Geology. The quote from Azaan reads: The Pathways scholarship will help make an impact in my academic journey by providing help for my undergraduate geology field camp fees and easing some burden from my shoulders that I can learn without additional worry.

A man with very short hair and wearing a blue button-up shirt smiling at the camera. Text introduced him as Tyler DeShong, a scholarship recipient in Spring 2026. He is also a graduate student at the University of Massachusetts Amherst studying hydrogeology. The quote from Tyler reads: As a training hydrogeologist, I have done a lot of groundwater modeling and rely on my computer a lot. I am putting this scholarship toward purchasing a new laptop that can better handle the memory and processing demands that my models require.

Text introduces this student (no picture) as Marin Cupples, who received a scholarship in Spring 2026. She is an undergraduate student at the University of Maine at Farmington and is researching accessibility in higher education geology fieldwork. The quote from Marin reads: I feel incredibly fortunate to have been selected for this scholarship. . . . It...helps me finance my education and obtain the tools necessary to continue pursuing my goals. This support is not only financial but also deeply motivating, reinforcing my commitment to this work and the impact I hope to make.

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

If you or a someone you know is a first-generation geoscience student applying for graduate school, consider this scholarship opportunity from AGI!

American Geosciences Institute@agi-updates.bsky.social · 4mo ago

🌎 First-generation geoscience student? Ready for grad school? 🎓 Apply for the $5K Next Horizons Scholarship! Deadline: May 1, 2026 ⏳ 👉 Learn more & apply: bit.ly/46Cq38L @accessiblegeo.bsky.social #AmericanGeosciences #FirstGen #Geoscience #STEM #GradSchool

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

If you or a student you know are in need of financial support to attend a field camp this summer, check out this scholarship!

The Geological Society of America (GSA)@geosociety.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Dreaming of your ultimate geology adventure? The GSA J. David Lowell Field Camp Scholarship can make it real! 🌍 Undergrads worldwide can get up to $3,000 + a Brunton Orange Standard Transit. Apply by 10 Apr 2026! 🔗 geosociety.co/Lowell-Scholarship

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

Field Inclusive is awarding $2000 to one student of any level at a U.S. institution, to help them attend a conference, training, or workshop during the Fall 2026 year. The application deadline is August 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET. Learn more about the process at tinyurl.com/3eh6na6h

Travel Awards - Field Inclusive, Inc.

Field Inclusive Travel Awards help support students (undergraduate, masters, doctoral, or postdoc), to attend a scientific conference, training, or workshop. Accepting Applications. One Field Inclusiv...

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Corey Garza @profcgarza.bsky.social · 4mo ago

A good opportunity for early career scientists interested in marine technology. @uwsafs.bsky.social @uwenvironment.bsky.social @cientificolatino.com @accessiblegeo.bsky.social @sacnas.bsky.social @misselasmo.bsky.social @official-bweems.bsky.social @csucoast.bsky.social www.iie.org/programs/oce...

The Ocean Futures Fellowship: Building Ocean Career Pathways | IIE

The Ocean Futures Fellowship is a six-month program that equips emerging ocean professionals with the skills, experience, and networks to lead in ocean science and conservation. Fellows engage in hand...

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

Geoscience accessibility publication alert‼️ Read about neurodivergent perspectives in paleontology museums in the Journal of Geoscience Education at the following link: doi.org/10.1080/1089...

Neurodivergent perspectives in geoscience: Reflections from the development of paleontology museum educational materials

As neurodivergent paleontologists, museum practitioners, and allies, we recognize that the museum world is not always welcoming to neurodivergent needs and perspectives. Science museums have made a...

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

One more reminder! Only 5 more days to apply!

Int Assoc for Geoscience Diversity (the IAGD)@accessiblegeo.bsky.social · 6mo ago

The IAGD is now accepting applications for our Student Pathways Scholarship for the Spring 2026 cycle with a deadline of March 1. The one-time awards of $750 are meant to support students with disabilities studying any geoscience discipline. Learn more and apply at forms.gle/kRdSasqyRwQF...

Int Assoc for Geoscience Diversity (the IAGD)@accessiblegeo.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Reminder that applications close on March 1!

Int Assoc for Geoscience Diversity (the IAGD)@accessiblegeo.bsky.social · 6mo ago

The IAGD is now accepting applications for our Student Pathways Scholarship for the Spring 2026 cycle with a deadline of March 1. The one-time awards of $750 are meant to support students with disabilities studying any geoscience discipline. Learn more and apply at forms.gle/kRdSasqyRwQF...

Int Assoc for Geoscience Diversity (the IAGD)@accessiblegeo.bsky.social · 6mo ago

The IAGD is now accepting applications for our Student Pathways Scholarship for the Spring 2026 cycle with a deadline of March 1. The one-time awards of $750 are meant to support students with disabilities studying any geoscience discipline. Learn more and apply at forms.gle/kRdSasqyRwQF...

Int Assoc for Geoscience Diversity (the IAGD)@accessiblegeo.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Thank you to our fantastic IAGD community for your generous donations. We raised $8650 during our December Why I Give Campaign! Forget to donate? Donate through PayPal at tinyurl.com/3tt68wdw

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Seismological Society of America @seismosocam.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Registration for THE seismology meeting is now open! Join us in Pasadena for #SSA2026 to share your latest research, network with colleagues, attend workshops and field seminars: buff.ly/z07FA24 @advancegeo.bsky.social @accessiblegeo.bsky.social

Registration - Annual Meeting

Registration Information We look forward to seeing you in Pasadena from 14-18 April 2026! Meeting registration is now open. Registration is required to attend the SSA Annual Meeting and includes…

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Int Assoc for Geoscience Diversity (the IAGD)@accessiblegeo.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Why does Katelyn F. give to the IAGD? Discover part of their story in the graphic below. The rest can be found in a Google doc with other Why I Give stories at tinyurl.com/r5zs2nc3

Why I Give campaign graphic with a picture of a person posing with a desert mountain range in the distance labelled Katelyn F. from Arizona State University. A quote from the surrounding text reads:

The IAGD helped give me a voice to advocate for disabled geologists, especially as I began to navigate my own chronic illness. I urge you not to forget about disabled students- they become phenomenal scientists with rich perspectives and a strong sense of empathy and justice.

Int Assoc for Geoscience Diversity (the IAGD)@accessiblegeo.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Why does Cole K. give to the IAGD? Discover part of the story in the graphic below. The rest can be found in a Google doc with other Why I Give stories at tinyurl.com/r5zs2nc3

Why I Give campaign graphic with a picture of a person posing with a rock hammer in a grassland labelled Cole K. from Global. A quote from the surrounding text reads:

As a neurospicy person, I found the traditional community surrounding this profession to be confusing and at times scary. The IAGD offers profession-relevant activities which works with my brain and makes the geology profession all happy flappy!

Int Assoc for Geoscience Diversity (the IAGD)@accessiblegeo.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Why does Anna Dalton-Framst give to the IAGD? Discover part of their story in the graphic below. The rest can be found in a Google doc with other Why I Give stories at tinyurl.com/r5zs2nc3

Why I Give campaign graphic with a picture of a woman standing in front of a road. Four horses are gathered behind a fence on the other side of the road. The picture is labelled Anna Dalton-Framst from Ottawa, Canada. A quote from the surrounding text reads:

I give my time to the IAGD because I want to be part of meaningful change in geoscience, and I fundamentally believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to pursue a career in geoscience.

Int Assoc for Geoscience Diversity (the IAGD)@accessiblegeo.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Why does @mycorrhizalmaz.bsky.social give to the IAGD? Discover part of their story in the graphic below. The rest can be found in a Google doc with other Why I Give stories at tinyurl.com/r5zs2nc3

Why I Give campaign graphic with a picture of a woman standing in a field of yellow canola flowers labelled Mandy Abel-Zurstadt from Sherwood, OR, USA. A quote from the surrounding text reads:

This community provides representation of d/Disabled geoscientists to other d/Disabled geoscientists, which provides support and can combat ableism internalized by society and the traditional geoscience culture—as it did for me.

Int Assoc for Geoscience Diversity (the IAGD)@accessiblegeo.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Why does Ian Castro give to the IAGD? Discover part of his story in the graphic below. The rest can be found in a Google doc with other Why I Give stories at tinyurl.com/r5zs2nc3

Why I Give campaign graphic with a picture of a group of people warming their hands around a paper campfire labelled Ian Castro from Austin Peay State University. A quote from the surrounding text reads:

I volunteer with the IAGD because I strongly believe in its message of making the Earth Sciences for everyone. I primarily enjoy helping with outreach opportunities and working directly with members of this community.

Int Assoc for Geoscience Diversity (the IAGD)@accessiblegeo.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Why does Alex Bearden give to the IAGD? Discover part of his story in the graphic below. The rest can be found in a Google doc with other Why I Give stories at tinyurl.com/r5zs2nc3

Why I Give campaign graphic with a picture of a man in a forest labelled Alex Bearden from the University of California, Berkley. A quote from the surrounding text reads:

The IAGD has been pivotal to my own journey. Hearing the lived experiences of our members reminds me that we are not alone and that we can be successful in this field. The mentorships and friendships I’ve found here have shaped how I think about teaching, research, and building truly inclusive spaces.