Earthweek, running from Monday, March 18 to Friday, March 22nd 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 is Perspectives on Earth: Paths to Sustainability and Stewardship. Our goal for Earthweek 2024 is to showcase research on new and established perspectives on Earth including its people, resources, and the Earth itself. Understanding perspectives on Earth and its complexities can highlight actions towards sustainability and stewardship around the world. Since people are spread across coastal, high and lowland areas, and live amongst the deserts, arctic tundras, and everywhere in between, the challenges that communities face in changing climates are regionally unique. We’d like to hold a space for both the campus and wider community to share their stories and research of Earth from near and far.
Earthweek Events
SEES Trivia Night!
Thursday - February 29th, 2024
Time: 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Place: ENR2 Roof
Ready to test your knowledge and challenge your friends? Join our Earth Week Trivia Night! Come with a team of up to 5 people, or find your team there! Enjoy free dinner, snacks, and beverages! Compete for prizes, have some fun, and show off your smarts! Trivia rounds will cover SEES related knowledge, current events, pop culture, and more!
SEES Movie Night: Canary
Tuesday - March 12th, 2024
Time: 6:00 pm
Place : ENR2 S107
On movie night, we will have the opportunity to build community and engage in watching a compelling film that discusses one of the most influential climate scientists and his contributions to understanding the Earth's climate history.
SEES Outreach Event: Arroyo Chico Wash Clean Up
Saturday - March 16th, 2024
Time: 8:30 - 11:30 am
Place: 1351-1331 E 15TH ST
Coordinates: 32.216143, -110.948291
Plenary Event and Reception
Monday - March 18, 2024
Time: 3:30 Plenary Session begins
6:00 pm Plenary Reception (ENR2 courtyard)
Place: S107
Join us at 3:30 pm to kickoff Earthweek with lightning talks from our Carson Scholars followed by our keynote talk by Dr. Terry Hunt!
Dr. Terry L. Hunt is an internationally renowned anthropologist, archaeologist, and educator. Dr. Hunt is one of the world's foremost experts on the human and environmental histories of the Pacific Islands, where he has conducted field research for more than four decades.
Carson Scholars: Kira Harris, Astrid Liu, and Savannah Fuqua
Please join us after the talks for a reception in the ENR2 courtyard. We will have food and musicians stylings by Zan y Luna Flamenco.
SEES Poster Session
Monday - March 18, 2024
Time: 9:00 - 11:00 AM
Place: ENR2 Courtyard
Please join us for our annual SEES Poster Session on March 18! This event will be a celebration of the research that the SEES community is producing this year! All undergraduate and graduate students are invited to participate. This event is open for attendance to the greater university community and general public.
El Día Del Agua y la Atmósfera
Tuesday - March 19, 2024
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El Día del Agua y la Atmósfera is an esteemed annual student research symposium celebrated every spring. This year, under the inspiring theme "Future HAS Horizons," we delve into the forefront of hydrogeology 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, participate in enlightening round table discussions, explore career and professional opportunities at dedicated tables, and witness the recognition of faculty excellence during the awards ceremonies.
SNRExpo
Wednesday - March 20, 2024
Time: 11:00 -2:00 pm
Place: ENR2 Courtyard
Come and network with representatives from many natural resource agencies and businesses, listed in the document below. Get free tamales and swag!
Tree Ring Day
Wednesday - March 20, 2024
Time: 9:00am - 2:00 pm
Place: ENR2 S215 and Tucson Tamale Lunch on ENR2 Rooftop
Tree Ring Day is an event organized by the Laboratory of Tree Ring Research, providing graduate students, postdocs, and undergraduates with the opportunity to present their research to our community, receive feedback, and exchange scientific knowledge. This activity fosters community engagement and extends invitations to those outside the tree ring community to participate in the presentations
Feast Around the World: Presented by SDGE
Wednesday - March 20th, 2024
Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Place: ENR2 S107
Explore Tucson through a Feast Around the World! Join SGDE as we share plates and dishes from local restaurants representing different ethnicities and cultures, and celebrate the culinary diversity and expertise surrounding campus. This event is open to all, but please RSVP to ensure that we have enough food.
GEODaze
Thursday and Friday - March 21-22, 2024
Thursday: ENR2 S215 & S225, 7:00 - 19:00
Friday: ENR2 S107 & courtyard, 7:00 - 15:00, ENR2 rooftop and N604 15:00 - 19:00
GeoDaze, The University of Arizona Geosciences Symposium, is an entirely student-run conference organized by students in the Department of Geosciences at the University of Arizona. Now in its 51st year, it is an event that continues to provide graduate and undergraduate students with the opportunity to present their latest research to the community and to receive feedback from professionals in industry, government, and academia. This year, we are proud to present oral and poster presentations from Geosciences graduate and undergraduate students.
ENViSion
Thursday - March 21, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Place: ENR2 S107 and the courtyard (Followed by a Happy Hour Location: TBD)
ENVision is a student-run research symposium, for the Department of Environmental Science, consisting of live presentations, in-person poster discussions from undergraduate and graduate students and an alumni and sponsor career panel discussion.
For questions about Earthweek 2024, please contact Neeraja Setlur (nsetlur@arizona.edu)