AGU Courses

Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria - Part 1

Researchers share new discoveries from 2017 Atlantic hurricanes, discussing novel technologies, rainfall studies, and implications for future hurricane science and forecasting.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

New Horizons Explores the Kuiper Belt

Explore NASA's New Horizons mission to the Kuiper Belt, including its 2019 encounter with 2014 MU69, scientific objectives, and how it builds on the Pluto flyby. Learn about spacecraft operations and public engagement efforts.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

The IODP-ICDP Chicxulub Impact Crater Drilling Expedition

Expedition leaders discuss findings from drilling the Chicxulub crater, revealing insights into the asteroid impact that ended the dinosaur era and its aftermath on Earth's climate and life.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Climate Change and Consequences for Animal Populations

Researchers present new findings on how climate change affects various animal species, including beavers, golden eagles, Dall sheep, and Cape vultures, highlighting ecosystem impacts and species adaptations.

• YouTube
• 41 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Media Availability with Dan Rather

Veteran journalist Dan Rather discusses patriotism, reporting in context, speaking truth to power, and the importance of science in media during a press conference following his lecture.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Science for America's Future Briefing

Explore cutting-edge research on weather prediction, ocean warming effects on fish, and national elevation measurements. Learn how these advancements support preparedness, infrastructure, and economic development.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Explaining Extreme Events in 2015 from a Climate Perspective

Experts discuss the 2015 "Explaining Extreme Events from a Climate Perspective" report, examining natural and human causes of extreme weather events and exploring progress in extreme event attribution research.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Early Returns from Four Far-Flung Field Experiments

Insights from NASA's global field experiments: Arctic ecosystems, coral reefs, and climate change. Scientists share initial observations and future research opportunities from four innovative projects spanning diverse Earth systems.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Preparing for the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse - Workshop

Learn about the 2017 total solar eclipse, its scientific significance, and safe viewing methods. Experts discuss what to expect, the path of totality, and opportunities for scientific observations during this rare astronomical event.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

First Results from the Norwegian Young Sea ICE Expedition

Scientists discuss findings from a groundbreaking wintertime Arctic Sea ice expedition, exploring the effects of rising temperatures on thinner ice packs and the challenges faced during the research.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Climate and Life - A Human Retrospective

Explore climate's impact on human evolution, from early hominins to Holocene populations. Discover how paleoclimate data reveals connections between environmental changes and human development.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Geoscience Research - American Security

Explore how geoscience research enhances national security through advanced technologies, water resource management, and cutting-edge research at federal laboratories.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Life's Engines - How Microbes Made the Earth Habitable

Explore the crucial role of microbes in Earth's habitability, from their ancient origins to their ongoing impact on our planet's ecosystems and atmosphere.

• YouTube
• 54 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

5 Years After Deepwater Horizon

Experts discuss long-term effects of Deepwater Horizon oil spill on coastal marshes, including impacts on species, oil behavior, and implications for future spill tracking and ecosystem recovery.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

NASA’s Magnetospheric Multiscale Mission

NASA's Magnetospheric Multiscale Mission: Groundbreaking spacecraft formation observes magnetic reconnection in Earth's space environment, providing unprecedented 3D views and insights into this explosive phenomenon.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk