Initiative area

Education & Outreach

Increasing Earth science literacy among young people and the general public.

Priority focus

GER invests in education and outreach to increase Earth science literacy among young people and the general public.

Public understanding of geoscience matters because communities, institutions, and leaders rely on Earth systems every day — for water, energy, resilience, infrastructure, and environmental stewardship.

What this area supports

  • Education resources
  • Youth engagement
  • Public-facing geoscience outreach
  • Professional development and learning pathways

By strengthening awareness and understanding, this initiative helps expand opportunity, trust, and long-term engagement with the geosciences.