Educators

Enhance Your Knowledge

GSA Connects 2026 offers professional development opportunities for educators at all levels.

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Unlock a range of opportunities designed to support your growth.

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Technical Sessions

Dive into cutting-edge research and connect with experts across all geoscience disciplines.

TECHNICAL SESSIONS

GSA field trip participants in Cuba engaging in conversation about the local geology while in the field

Field Trips

Experience geoscience in the field through immersive field trips guided by experts.

FIELD TRIPS

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Short Courses

Advance your geoscience knowledge through hands-on, expert-led short courses.

SHORT COURSES

GeoCareers Sessions

Connect with other educators and gain fresh ideas through GeoCareers Sessions designed with teaching in mind. Participate in hands-on sessions, collaborative discussions, and special programming that support and celebrate geoscience education.

Lessons from 4 Years of 'Tree Time': Building Your Own Science Outreach Activity

Sunday, 11 October

This short course uses Indiana University’s “Tree Time” dendrochronology activity to guide participants in designing outreach tailored to their research.

How to Share your Science and Craft Outreach Activities that Inspire Others

Monday, 12 October

This workshop helps early career geoscientists design effective outreach by exploring diverse approaches, practicing communication skills, and developing a portfolio of outreach activities and strategies.

Earthcache

Explore Denver

An EarthCache is a special place you can visit to learn about a unique geoscience feature. These sites offer a firsthand look at how geological processes shape our planet, how we manage Earth’s resources, and how scientists study the Earth.

While you're attending GSA Connects 2026, take time to explore EarthCache sites in the Denver area. To find nearby locations, visit Geocaching and enter ZIP code 80202 (the Colorado Convention Center area). You can also search using the GC-code for specific sites.

Geocaching

Beautiful view of the Colorado rockies front range near Denver

Educate and Inspire

Become a Mentor

Make a difference by being a mentor at Connects 2025! GSA offers programs for mentors to spread their knowledge to the rising community of geoscientists. We invite graduate students, early career professionals, professionals, and retirees to mentor students.

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Get Ready for GSA Connects 2026

Discover everything the GSA Annual Meeting has in store for you this October in Denver.

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Contact

Have questions? Contact us below.

GSA Meetings Department

meetings@geosociety.org