Earthweek, running from Monday, March 24 to Friday, March 28nd this year, is an annual student-led, week-long event put on by the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences (SEES). The week will celebrate the research being done in the seven departments within SEES (School of Natural Resources, Arizona Institutes of Resilience, Environmental Science, Geosciences, Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences, Laboratory of Tree Ring Research, and School of Geography and Development) and host a variety of other events celebrating the Earth and our relationships with it.
This year’s theme, Resilient Earth: Bridging Nature and Community, highlights the deep interconnections between natural systems and the communities that depend on them.
From the changing climate to evolving ecosystems, resilience is key to navigating environmental challenges and ensuring a sustainable future. This year, we seek to explore how communities—both human and ecological—adapt, restore, and thrive in the face of environmental change. Through research showcases, discussions, and interactive events, we invite students, faculty, and the broader community to engage in conversations on sustainability, conservation, and the innovative solutions that unite people and nature.
Earthweek Events
Earthweek Plenary Day!
Kicking off the SEES Earthweek 2025 on March 24th at 10am in ENR2 S107! Come join us for two incredible Keynote Speakers. Dr. Gregg Garfin will start us off at 10 am in ENR2 S107. In the afternoon, join us for a second Keynote speech by Dr. Michael Borgan at 3 pm in S107 as well.
Lunch will be served at 12:30-13:30 pm to those who have registered. The lunch registration deadline is March 15th. We hope you can join us!
Dr. Garfin works to bridge the science-society interface through dialogues between scientists and decision makers and collaborative research projects focus on adaptation to climate-related risks.
Dr. Bogan is a stream and riparian ecologist focusing on the biodiversity benefits of flow restoration along the Santa Cruz River. Dr. Bogan also connects K-12 students and their families to the river through immersive research outreach and education opportunities
Earthweek Plenary Poster Session
Sign up to present your poster at the 2025 SEES Earthweek Poster Session on March 24th 11am to 3pm in the ENR2 Courtyard . Undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to participate! Prizes will be awarded to top presenters in both the graduate and undergraduate levels separately.
Abstract Submission deadline: Feb. 28th
Before presenting, come listen to our first keynote speaker, Dr. Gregg Garfin at 10 am. To close our plenary day, please come listen to our second keynote speaker, Dr. Micheal Borden at 3 pm.
Lunch will be served at 12:30-13:30 pm to those who have registered. Please click the link in the Keynote Speaker card. Deadline for lunch registration is Mar. 15th.
El Día del Agua y la Atmósfera
El Día 2025 will take place on March 25th from 8am to 6pm in the ENR2 Courtyard. El Día is an esteemed annual student research symposium celebrated every spring. This year, under the inspiring theme "Research to Resilience," we delve into the forefront of hydrology and atmospheric science, highlighting innovative tools and methodologies that are shaping the future of our field. The symposium is rich with opportunities for students to present their research through both oral and poster sessions, listen to captivating guest speeches and interact with people in the field.
Registration Deadline is March 17th
Tree Ring Day!
Tree Ring Day 2025 will take place on March 26th at 9 am to 2 pm in ENR2 S215 (second floor) with lunch on the ENR2 rooftop. Join us for Lightning talks by post-docs, graduate students and undergraduates.
SNRExpo 2025!
Come to the 2025 SNRExpo on March 26th from 10am to 1pm in the ENR2 Courtyard. Learn about opportunities in the natural resources field and meet your local experts! There will be free tamales, so come early and grab them while they are hot!
SDGE: Feast Around the World!
Embark on a global culinary adventure on March 26th! Only 40 lucky adventurers will be able to taste diverse cuisines from around the world while engaging in conversations on food, culture, and sustainability!
Registration deadline: March 19th 2025 ( Limit 40 spots!)
ENViSion 2025
ENViSion 2025 will take place on March 27th from 8am to 6pm in the ENR2 courtyard and S107. ENViSion 2025 is a student research symposium showcasing cutting edge research by over 50 graduate and undergraduate students through poster and oral presentations. This event is open to the community and facilitates interactions between students, staff, faculty, alumni, professional attendees and this year community college students. A light breakfast will be served at 8-9:30 am with lunch at 12-1pm. Network with public and private sector professionals at our tables through out the day.
Our Keynote speakers this year are from the North Carolina Environmental Justice Network, Drs. Chris Lamont Brown and Dani Lin Hunter.
Deadline to submit abstracts for posters and talks is March 10th.
Geodaze 2025!
Geodaze 2025 will take place on March 27-28th in Gould Simpson and ENR2 with a field trip on March 29th. Check the website for more details!
We welcome guests from around the world to join us for GeoDaze 2025. This opportunity for students and members of academia to mingle and discuss current research with professionals from outside the university opens the door for new collaborations, research questions, and valuable guidance. Whether you're interested in contributing to new research discussions or just want to learn what’s new in Geosciences right now, we hope you enjoy this innovative research science experience. This year, Dr. Sujata Murty from SUNY Albany will deliver the keynote speech.
For questions about Earthweek 2025, please contact Hossein Sohi (hyousefi@arizona.edu)