AGU Courses

Storytelling via SciArt - Crafting an Audio Story

Explore expert techniques for crafting compelling audio stories in science, from podcasting to music, with insights on planning, recording, editing, and reaching diverse audiences.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Moving Towards a Fire-Resilient Landscape

Explore strategies for creating fire-resilient landscapes, including defensible space, vegetation management, and fuel reduction techniques to mitigate wildfire risks in communities.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Earth Science Research Methods - Protecting Our Planet

Explore cutting-edge technologies and analytical methods in Earth sciences to address global challenges like climate change, pollution, and ecosystem degradation for the benefit of humanity.

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

Get Your Work Published and Discovered

Comprehensive guide to navigating the scientific publishing process, from manuscript preparation to open access and research promotion.

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

Life Beyond Neptune - The Future of MC-ICP-MS

Explore advancements in multicollector inductively coupled mass spectrometry, including new technologies and applications, with a focus on improved sensitivity and precision in isotope ratio measurements.

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

Oceanic Dissolved Organic Carbon - The World Tour

Explore the dynamics of oceanic dissolved organic carbon, a major carbon reservoir, through global observations and data analysis. Uncover sources, sinks, and controls across ocean basins.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

The Southern Ocean’s Role in Glacial Cycles - Engine Not Caboose?

Explore the Southern Ocean's critical role in Earth's climate engine and glacial cycles through multiple proxies, focusing on its impact on atmospheric CO2 levels and ocean dynamics.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Why Water Content Can't Tell You Everything and Other Research-Ruining Mistakes

Discover common research pitfalls, best practices, and strategies for effective field data collection in soil moisture studies, emphasizing the importance of comprehensive measurements beyond water content.

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

Identifying and Crafting Narrative Themes

Discover techniques for identifying and crafting compelling narrative themes in scientific storytelling, making your research more engaging and memorable for diverse audiences.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Strengths and Limitations of Scientific Integrity Policies

Explore scientific integrity policies in federal agencies, their strengths and limitations, and how to address censorship and political interference in scientific research.

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

What's in a Story - And How Does My Science Fit In?

Explore the power of storytelling in science communication, learning story structures, narrative arcs, and practical techniques to effectively convey scientific ideas.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Sharing Science Up-Goer Five Challenge Presentations

Scientists present complex research using only simple words, challenging themselves to explain their work clearly and concisely while making science accessible and engaging for all audiences.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 10 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Solar Orbiter Science Begins

Solar Orbiter mission's initial findings: closest-ever Sun images, polar observations, 'campfires' discovery, and upcoming Venus flyby. Scientists discuss data collected and future plans for understanding solar activity.

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

Listening to a Quieter Ocean in the Pandemic

Scientists discuss how reduced maritime activity during the pandemic affects marine life, using underwater listening devices to study the impact of a quieter ocean on marine mammals and their communication.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Unequal Impacts of Heat and Climate Change

Experts discuss unequal impacts of urban heat islands and climate change on vulnerable communities, exploring health consequences, social vulnerability, and potential mitigation strategies.

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