AGU Courses

Sea Level Science and Communication in a Rapidly Evolving Landscape

Comprehensive overview of sea-level science advancements, impacts, and communication strategies, exploring past, present, and future changes, policy implications, and public engagement.

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

Toward a Century of Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity in the Geosciences - Solutions Through Innovation and Leadership

Exploring strategies to enhance diversity, inclusion, and equity in geosciences through innovative leadership, addressing barriers, and promoting participation of underrepresented groups.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Science to Action - How to Work with Communities and Make an Impact

Explore collaborative practices between scientists and communities to enhance research impact, promote equity, and address societal challenges through interdisciplinary approaches and knowledge co-production.

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

Evaluation - Best Practices for Broader Impacts

Strategies for developing, implementing, and assessing broader impacts of scientific research. Guidance on enhancing research impact and meeting NSF criteria for societal benefits.

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

Evolution of the Differentiated Earth

Explore Earth's early evolution from accretion to habitability, covering magma oceans, differentiation, magnetic field formation, and the emergence of life-sustaining conditions.

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

Ice in Motion - Decades of Satellite Images Illuminate Change

Satellite imagery reveals decades of ice changes, showcasing glacier retreat, Greenland melt, and Antarctic subsurface lakes. Experts discuss climate impacts on Earth's cryosphere using long-term observations.

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

The Importance and Vulnerability of the World's Water Towers

Climate scientists discuss the critical role of mountain regions as "water towers" for global water supply, their vulnerability to climate change, and strategies for sustainable management.

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

How to Prepare for an AGU Press Conference

Learn effective strategies for presenting scientific research to the media, including crafting engaging presentations, handling questions, and navigating press conference logistics.

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

Writing an Abstract That Will Get Their Attention

Learn effective techniques for crafting attention-grabbing abstracts and plain-language summaries to increase the reach and impact of your scientific work.

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

Creating Videos for Scientists, Community Managers, and Beyond

Learn to create engaging science videos with tips on messaging, visuals, audio, and editing. Gain practical skills for effective science communication through video content.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Get the Most Out of Your Mentoring Relationships - Be an Engaged Mentee

Discover strategies to maximize mentoring relationships as a mentee. Learn to find mentors, set goals, and navigate professional growth in earth sciences through expert guidance.

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

Grand Challenges in Rock and Paleomagnetism

Explore frontiers in rock magnetism, paleomagnetism, and geomagnetic field behavior with expert talks on atomic-scale properties, big data applications, and Earth's magnetic history.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 9 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Hydrologic Research in the Congo Basin

Explore Congo Basin hydrology research, discussing CO2/CH4 emissions, wetlands, modeling challenges, and ecosystem productivity. Gain insights into this vital yet understudied region.

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

New Insights into the Formation of Tornadoes

New insights challenge traditional understanding of tornado formation in supercell thunderstorms, potentially revolutionizing forecasting methods and warning systems for these destructive phenomena.

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

First Results from NASA’s New Ice-Measuring Space Laser

NASA scientists present groundbreaking data from ICESat-2, revealing detailed Earth surface features and ice measurements. This innovative space laser provides crucial insights for climate research and sea level predictions.

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