AGU Courses

Seeing the Forest for the Trees: Forests, Climate Change, and Our Future

Explores the complex relationship between forests and climate change, tracing historical perspectives and advocating for an interdisciplinary approach to understand and address forest-climate interactions.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

William B. Hanson and SPA Award Lectures 2020

Innovative space science lectures covering ionospheric dynamics, plasma turbulence, and shock waves. Highlights research contributions from early-career scientists and public outreach efforts in space physics.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Virtual Advocacy Workshop for Science Policy Engagement

Learn effective virtual advocacy techniques for science policy, from social media engagement to meetings with policymakers. Discover best practices and tools for making a difference from home, regardless of experience level.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Explainable AI for the Geosciences

Explore machine learning interpretation techniques in geoscience, focusing on climate science applications and their potential for scientific discovery and increased trust in AI outputs.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Testing Morphodynamic Theories by Comparing and Contrasting River Deltas

Explore coastal dynamics and river delta morphology, examining the impact of waves, tides, and fluvial forces on delta formation and future changes due to human activities and sea-level rise.

• YouTube
• 55 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Oceanic Pandemics from Foundation to Keystone Species

Explore oceanic disease outbreaks affecting marine ecosystems, their impact on keystone species, and innovative monitoring techniques. Learn about nature-based solutions for pathogen reduction.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Revisiting the IPCC's "Discernible Human Influence" Finding - History and Lessons Learned

Explores the 1995 IPCC conclusion on human influence on climate, its historical context, subsequent scientific advancements, and personal reflections on lessons learned from this pivotal moment in climate science.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Stephen Schneider Memorial Lecture on Global Environmental Change

Explore interdisciplinary environmental studies and global environmental change in this memorial lecture honoring Dr. Stephen Schneider's pioneering work and lasting impact on climate science.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Adventures in Planetary Science 1960-2020 - Fred Whipple Lecture

Explore six decades of planetary science advancements, from early discoveries to recent breakthroughs. Gain insights into the field's evolution and its impact on our understanding of the cosmos.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Toxic Ivory Towers and Conversations with Underrepresented Voices in STEM

Exploring social belonging in STEM for underrepresented people of color, featuring insights from Dr. Kendall Moore's film series and a panel discussion on experiences of minority faculty in academia.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Video

A Quest to Understand and Model Regional Precipitation and Their Future Changes

Explores precipitation from weather and climate perspectives, examining energetic frameworks, aerosol impacts, and extreme events to advance understanding and modeling of regional rainfall patterns and future changes.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Storytelling via SciArt - Drawing Comics and Illustrations for Science Communication

Learn techniques for creating science illustrations and comics from expert communicators to effectively explain and share your research visually.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Storytelling 101 - Making Science Personal

Learn to incorporate personal elements into science storytelling, strengthening your message while maintaining scientific integrity in this engaging webinar.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Creating Effective Defensible Space for Wildfire Protection

Learn how to create effective defensible space to protect your home and comply with California law. Gain insights on wildfire preparedness, local fire landscapes, and community resources.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Living with Wildfire - Hardening Your Home for Wildfire Resistance

Learn science-backed strategies to make your home more resistant to wildfires, focusing on practical preparation and planning techniques for at-risk communities.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video