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AGU (American Geophysical Union) @agu.org · 15/09/2026

🏨 AGU has secured exclusive discounted hotel rates for #AGU26 attendees at top-rated, conveniently located hotels available on a first-come, first-served basis. 👉 Book your #AGU26 housing by the 19 November deadline: spklr.io/63329ETZ2P

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Int Assoc for Geoscience Diversity (the IAGD) @accessiblegeo.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The IAGD will have a booth at GSA Connects 2026 in Denver! We'll be running a prize drawing like we did last year. If you have an item that you would like to donate to our pool of prizes, please reach out!

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Call for Prizes
Do you have some original art work or a geological item that you would like to donate to the IAGD for our second GSA raffle?
DM us or email info@theiagd.org

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Int Assoc for Geoscience Diversity (the IAGD) @accessiblegeo.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

The IAGD is now accepting applications for our Student Pathways Scholarship for the Fall 2026 cycle with a deadline of October 1. The one-time awards of $750 are meant to support students with disabilities studying any geoscience discipline. Learn more and apply at tinyurl.com/yckdrnpk

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Int Assoc for Geoscience Diversity (the IAGD) @accessiblegeo.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

‼️ We're leading an accessible field trip at GSA 2026 to learn about Denver’s geologic past through an accessible lens. We still have plenty of spaces open for you to join us! Use this link or the QR code to learn more and register: tinyurl.com/2fysx4kd

A cartoon high desert landscape with various dinosaur fossils exposed in the ground.

Text reads: Join us in the field after GSA 2026 for Tracks, Trails, and Traces: An Accessible Introduction to Dinosaur Ridge and the Paleontological History of Denver.

Thursday, 15 October.

Price: Free!

CEUs: 0.95

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Int Assoc for Geoscience Diversity (the IAGD) @accessiblegeo.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Mark your calendars to pull up a chair! The IAGD is having a virtual General Meeting on Tuesday, August 11 at 2 PM Eastern/11 AM Pacific. If interested in attending, please fill out this Google Form and we’ll be in touch with the Zoom link: forms.gle/PwfFmQGjysPS...

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Callan Bentley @callanbentley.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

A BILLION YEARS OF MISSING TIME The Great Unconformity at East Bluff, Devil's Lake, Wisconsin: 1.63 Ga Baraboo Quartzite overlain by a boulder breccia at the base of the sandstones of the Cambrian Sauk Sea (600-505 Ma). ⚒️

A female geologist has her hand on a low outcrop of quartzite, and that is overlain by ~2m of boulder breccia and then bedded sandstone.

Annotated photo showing A female geologist has her hand on a low outcrop of quartzite, and that is overlain by ~2m of boulder breccia and then bedded sandstone.

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Int Assoc for Geoscience Diversity (the IAGD) @accessiblegeo.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Next week is the deadline to be considered for the Fall 2026 IGER Award cycle! Get your nominations in today!

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Corey Garza @profcgarza.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

We are now accepting applications for GeoFutures, a conference based mentoring program that provides full travel support for geoscience undergrads attending the 2026 @agu.org meeting. Application link below. Apps due Aug 21. @uwenvironment.bsky.social environment.uw.edu/about/inclus...

Flyer for the AGU GeoFutures program, a conference based mentoring program for geoscience undergraduates. Students receive full mentoring and travel support for the 2026 AGU conference. Students must be currently enrolled in a geoscience related degree program. Applications due August 21.

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Int Assoc for Geoscience Diversity (the IAGD) @accessiblegeo.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Happy Disability Pride Month! Disability is diversity. Disability is identity for many. Disability is/can be a source of pride regardless of if society's values imply the opposite. 🖤💗💛🤍💙💚🖤

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Corey Garza @profcgarza.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Announcing the @sacnas.bsky.social Earth STEM chapter. This new chapter is discipline based as opposed to being affiliated with an institution. Those interested in atmospheric, geological, ocean, polar & related sciences should join. Please share broadly. docs.google.com/forms/d/1aGH...

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SACNAS National Earth STEM Chapter - Membership Form

Thank you for your interest! Membership is open to all professionals and students with interests from across STEM fields, including, but not limited to: environmental science, engineering, applied mat...

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Int Assoc for Geoscience Diversity (the IAGD) @accessiblegeo.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

There's still plenty of time to nominate for the 2026 IGER Award!

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Int Assoc for Geoscience Diversity (the IAGD) @accessiblegeo.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Geoscience educators at the primary and secondary levels might want to attend this virtual workshop!

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Corey Garza @profcgarza.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Apply to present your work at the 2026 @sacnas.bsky.social conference during their summer application period. This is ideal for students conducting summer research & are looking for a student friendly conference for their first presentation. @uwenvironment.bsky.social www.sacnas.org/conference/r...

Flyer advertising the summer application period for student to present their research at the 2026 SACNAS conference. Go to the following link for application instructions and program details. https://www.sacnas.org/conference/research-presentations?utm_campaign=255352515-2026%20RP%2FTS&utm_content=439928554&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin&hss_channel=lcp-95033

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Int Assoc for Geoscience Diversity (the IAGD) @accessiblegeo.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

The IAGD is calling for nominations for the 2026 IGER Award! We want to recognize work that furthers our mission for accessible and inclusive geoscience education and practice. Students are eligible. Scan the QR code or go to the following link for more info: theiagd.org/iger/

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Text reads: Inclusive Geoscience Education and Research (IGER) 2026 Award. Do you know a student or faculty or staff member whose work improves the inclusivity and accessibility of the geosciences for people with disabilities? Nominate them for the IGER Award today! Submit nominations by August 1 to be considered for the Fall 2026 award cycle.

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Int Assoc for Geoscience Diversity (the IAGD) @accessiblegeo.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Belated congratulations to Dr. juliamorphology.bsky.social, an assistant professor at Virginia Tech, for receiving our IGER Award last year! We asked her about her views on d/Disability and accessibility in geoscience, as well as her biggest goals for the community. Scroll to read her thoughts!

A woman with long, black hair wearing a multicolor plaid blouse. She is holding a black and wood award plaque and smiling at the camera.

Graphic with a picture of Julia standing in front of a tree. Text reads:

Question - What does d/Disability and/or accessibility in the geosciences mean to you?
Quote - Accessibility means lowering the barriers for engagement and participation for all people to ensure equitable experiences for everyone. In geosciences, this means considering who is a part of the conversation; who is participating; who is learning; who is teaching and who is not. Centering the folks who are not in that group allows us to identify barriers, find solutions to improve accessibility, and ensure positive experiences for everyone. Field specific efforts include expanding our idea of who a Geoscientist is and the diversity of ways someone can engage with geoscience topics and tools.

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Question - What is your biggest hope for the geoscience community?
Quote - My biggest hope is that the future generation is empowered to fully show up as themselves knowing they will be welcomed, supported and encouraged to thrive in geosciences. I hope the community continues to encourage each other to question the environments they are a part of and whether they are accessible. I hope inclusive and accessible practices are commonplace and built into the culture of our communities.

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Question - Is there anything else that you’d like to share?
Quote - I want to say thank you to IAGD for the award and to my colleagues and champions for nominating me. I feel very honored to receive the IGER award and am proud that it is my first award as an Assistant Professor. I think the IGER award exemplifies everything that I hope to be and accomplish as a professor, and I am grateful for the recognition and indication that I am on the right track.

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Int Assoc for Geoscience Diversity (the IAGD) @accessiblegeo.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Our General Meeting is happening tomorrow! It's not too late to sign up if you're interested in attending—we'd love to see you there!

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Int Assoc for Geoscience Diversity (the IAGD) @accessiblegeo.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Mark your calendars to pull up a chair! The IAGD is having a virtual General Meeting on Tuesday, May 19 at 3 PM Eastern/12 noon Pacific. If interested in attending, please fill out this Google Form and we’ll be in touch with the Zoom link: forms.gle/PwfFmQGjysPS...

Graphic of a stylized camp area with mountains in the background. Two folding chairs are pulled up around an unlit fire. The reads: The IAGD General Meeting; Mat 19 at 3:00–4:00 PM ET on Zoom; all welcome!

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Int Assoc for Geoscience Diversity (the IAGD) @accessiblegeo.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

🧵 1/2 For Spring Day of Giving, the IAGD is fundraising to support student-centered programs, including the IAGD Student Pathways Scholarship, a one-time award for students with disabilities in the geosciences. With your help, we can reach even more students. Give today! linktr.ee/accessiblegeo

An illustration of a volcano. A smoke cloud rising from the vent says: Spring Day of Giving, May 4, 2026. The magma chamber below says: Donate today to help us recharge our magma chamber. Another cloud of smoke reads: Scroll to hear from some IAGD Pathway Scholarship recipients.

A woman with black hair and glasses smiling at the camera. Text introduced her as Azaan Bilal, a scholarship recipient in Spring 2026. She is also an undergraduate student at the University of Missouri-Kansas City studying Earth & Environmental Science with an emphasis in Geology. The quote from Azaan reads: The Pathways scholarship will help make an impact in my academic journey by providing help for my undergraduate geology field camp fees and easing some burden from my shoulders that I can learn without additional worry.

A man with very short hair and wearing a blue button-up shirt smiling at the camera. Text introduced him as Tyler DeShong, a scholarship recipient in Spring 2026. He is also a graduate student at the University of Massachusetts Amherst studying hydrogeology. The quote from Tyler reads: As a training hydrogeologist, I have done a lot of groundwater modeling and rely on my computer a lot. I am putting this scholarship toward purchasing a new laptop that can better handle the memory and processing demands that my models require.

Text introduces this student (no picture) as Marin Cupples, who received a scholarship in Spring 2026. She is an undergraduate student at the University of Maine at Farmington and is researching accessibility in higher education geology fieldwork. The quote from Marin reads: I feel incredibly fortunate to have been selected for this scholarship. . . . It...helps me finance my education and obtain the tools necessary to continue pursuing my goals. This support is not only financial but also deeply motivating, reinforcing my commitment to this work and the impact I hope to make.

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Int Assoc for Geoscience Diversity (the IAGD) @accessiblegeo.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

If you or a someone you know is a first-generation geoscience student applying for graduate school, consider this scholarship opportunity from AGI!

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Int Assoc for Geoscience Diversity (the IAGD) @accessiblegeo.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

If you or a student you know are in need of financial support to attend a field camp this summer, check out this scholarship!

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Int Assoc for Geoscience Diversity (the IAGD) @accessiblegeo.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Field Inclusive is awarding $2000 to one student of any level at a U.S. institution, to help them attend a conference, training, or workshop during the Fall 2026 year. The application deadline is August 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET. Learn more about the process at tinyurl.com/3eh6na6h

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Travel Awards - Field Inclusive, Inc.

Field Inclusive Travel Awards help support students (undergraduate, masters, doctoral, or postdoc), to attend a scientific conference, training, or workshop. Accepting Applications. One Field Inclusiv...

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Int Assoc for Geoscience Diversity (the IAGD) @accessiblegeo.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

The IAGD is now accepting applications for our Student Pathways Scholarship for the Spring 2026 cycle with a deadline of March 1. The one-time awards of $750 are meant to support students with disabilities studying any geoscience discipline. Learn more and apply at forms.gle/kRdSasqyRwQF...

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Int Assoc for Geoscience Diversity (the IAGD) @accessiblegeo.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

Thank you to our fantastic IAGD community for your generous donations. We raised $8650 during our December Why I Give Campaign! Forget to donate? Donate through PayPal at tinyurl.com/3tt68wdw

A gray and brown graphic giving a final update on the IAGD’s December fundraising campaign. A man is signing thank you. Additional text reads: Why I Give Campaign 2025. We raised $8,650 in December! Thank you so much for your support!

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Seismological Society of America @seismosocam.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Registration for THE seismology meeting is now open! Join us in Pasadena for #SSA2026 to share your latest research, network with colleagues, attend workshops and field seminars: buff.ly/z07FA24 @advancegeo.bsky.social @accessiblegeo.bsky.social

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Registration - Annual Meeting

Registration Information We look forward to seeing you in Pasadena from 14-18 April 2026! Meeting registration is now open. Registration is required to attend the SSA Annual Meeting and includes…

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Int Assoc for Geoscience Diversity (the IAGD) @accessiblegeo.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Why does Katelyn F. give to the IAGD? Discover part of their story in the graphic below. The rest can be found in a Google doc with other Why I Give stories at tinyurl.com/r5zs2nc3

Why I Give campaign graphic with a picture of a person posing with a desert mountain range in the distance labelled Katelyn F. from Arizona State University. A quote from the surrounding text reads:

The IAGD helped give me a voice to advocate for disabled geologists, especially as I began to navigate my own chronic illness. I urge you not to forget about disabled students- they become phenomenal scientists with rich perspectives and a strong sense of empathy and justice.

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Int Assoc for Geoscience Diversity (the IAGD) @accessiblegeo.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Why does Cole K. give to the IAGD? Discover part of the story in the graphic below. The rest can be found in a Google doc with other Why I Give stories at tinyurl.com/r5zs2nc3

Why I Give campaign graphic with a picture of a person posing with a rock hammer in a grassland labelled Cole K. from Global. A quote from the surrounding text reads:

As a neurospicy person, I found the traditional community surrounding this profession to be confusing and at times scary. The IAGD offers profession-relevant activities which works with my brain and makes the geology profession all happy flappy!

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Int Assoc for Geoscience Diversity (the IAGD) @accessiblegeo.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Why does Anna Dalton-Framst give to the IAGD? Discover part of their story in the graphic below. The rest can be found in a Google doc with other Why I Give stories at tinyurl.com/r5zs2nc3

Why I Give campaign graphic with a picture of a woman standing in front of a road. Four horses are gathered behind a fence on the other side of the road. The picture is labelled Anna Dalton-Framst from Ottawa, Canada. A quote from the surrounding text reads:

I give my time to the IAGD because I want to be part of meaningful change in geoscience, and I fundamentally believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to pursue a career in geoscience.

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Int Assoc for Geoscience Diversity (the IAGD) @accessiblegeo.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Why does @mycorrhizalmaz.bsky.social give to the IAGD? Discover part of their story in the graphic below. The rest can be found in a Google doc with other Why I Give stories at tinyurl.com/r5zs2nc3

Why I Give campaign graphic with a picture of a woman standing in a field of yellow canola flowers labelled Mandy Abel-Zurstadt from Sherwood, OR, USA. A quote from the surrounding text reads:

This community provides representation of d/Disabled geoscientists to other d/Disabled geoscientists, which provides support and can combat ableism internalized by society and the traditional geoscience culture—as it did for me.

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Int Assoc for Geoscience Diversity (the IAGD) @accessiblegeo.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Why does Ian Castro give to the IAGD? Discover part of his story in the graphic below. The rest can be found in a Google doc with other Why I Give stories at tinyurl.com/r5zs2nc3

Why I Give campaign graphic with a picture of a group of people warming their hands around a paper campfire labelled Ian Castro from Austin Peay State University. A quote from the surrounding text reads:

I volunteer with the IAGD because I strongly believe in its message of making the Earth Sciences for everyone. I primarily enjoy helping with outreach opportunities and working directly with members of this community.

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Int Assoc for Geoscience Diversity (the IAGD) @accessiblegeo.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Why does Alex Bearden give to the IAGD? Discover part of his story in the graphic below. The rest can be found in a Google doc with other Why I Give stories at tinyurl.com/r5zs2nc3

Why I Give campaign graphic with a picture of a man in a forest labelled Alex Bearden from the University of California, Berkley. A quote from the surrounding text reads:

The IAGD has been pivotal to my own journey. Hearing the lived experiences of our members reminds me that we are not alone and that we can be successful in this field. The mentorships and friendships I’ve found here have shaped how I think about teaching, research, and building truly inclusive spaces.

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Int Assoc for Geoscience Diversity (the IAGD) @accessiblegeo.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Why does Anna Baker give to the IAGD? Discover part of their story in the graphic below. The rest can be found in a Google doc with other Why I Give stories at tinyurl.com/r5zs2nc3

Why I Give campaign graphic with a picture of a woman standing above a canyon labelled Anna Baker from Northern Arizona University. A quote from the surrounding text reads:

The community I have found with the IAGD is unmatched. I have made amazing friendships with other students like me. And I get to learn from passionate, thoughtful role models who are challenging norms and forging paths for all of us in the geosciences.

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Int Assoc for Geoscience Diversity (the IAGD) @accessiblegeo.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Why does Nancy Riggs give to the IAGD? Discover their story in the graphic below. It can also be found in a Google doc with other Why I Give stories at tinyurl.com/r5zs2nc3

Why I Give campaign graphic with a picture of a woman on a beach labelled Nancy Riggs from Flagstaff, AZ, USA. A quote from the surrounding text reads:

The IAGD embodies the idea that being a geoscientist has nothing to do with how many d/Disabled people are in a room or what their disability is. The IAGD gives us a home, a community, and people who are friends and colleagues for life.

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Int Assoc for Geoscience Diversity (the IAGD) @accessiblegeo.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

No, thank you, Dr. @juliamorphology.bsky.social, for your work advancing accessibility and inclusion in the geosciences. It helps make the discipline a little easier for students with disabilities to navigate and sets an example for the rest of the geoscience community to follow!

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Int Assoc for Geoscience Diversity (the IAGD) @accessiblegeo.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Our fantastic community has raised $945 so far for our Why I Give Campaign! Thank you!! There's still time to help us reach our goal of $25,000 by the end of the month. Donate through PayPal at tinyurl.com/3tt68wdw and share with us – why do you give?

A yellow and orange graphic giving an update on the IAGD's fundraising. A path winds through a cartoon desert scene with rock formations, and plant and animal life below some text. A silhouette of an active wheelchair user is on the path. The path is divided into fourths by dashes. A star is drawn at the end of the path and labelled $25,000 goal. Additional text reads:
Why I Give Campaign 2025
We've raised $945 so far!
Let's keep going!

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Int Assoc for Geoscience Diversity (the IAGD) @accessiblegeo.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Our fantastic community raised $440 yesterday for our Why I Give Campaign! Thank you!! There's still time to help us reach our goal of $25,000 by the end of the month. Donate through PayPal at tinyurl.com/3tt68wdw and share with us – why do you give?

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Int Assoc for Geoscience Diversity (the IAGD) @accessiblegeo.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Why does Katelyn F. give to the IAGD? Discover part of their story in the graphic below. The rest can be found in a Google doc with other Why I Give stories at tinyurl.com/r5zs2nc3

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Int Assoc for Geoscience Diversity (the IAGD) @accessiblegeo.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Why does Cole K. give to the IAGD? Discover part of the story in the graphic below. The rest can be found in a Google doc with other Why I Give stories at tinyurl.com/r5zs2nc3

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Int Assoc for Geoscience Diversity (the IAGD) @accessiblegeo.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Why does Anna Dalton-Framst give to the IAGD? Discover part of their story in the graphic below. The rest can be found in a Google doc with other Why I Give stories at tinyurl.com/r5zs2nc3

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Int Assoc for Geoscience Diversity (the IAGD) @accessiblegeo.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Why does @mycorrhizalmaz.bsky.social give to the IAGD? Discover part of their story in the graphic below. The rest can be found in a Google doc with other Why I Give stories at tinyurl.com/r5zs2nc3

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Int Assoc for Geoscience Diversity (the IAGD) @accessiblegeo.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Why does Ian Castro give to the IAGD? Discover part of his story in the graphic below. The rest can be found in a Google doc with other Why I Give stories at tinyurl.com/r5zs2nc3

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Int Assoc for Geoscience Diversity (the IAGD) @accessiblegeo.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Why does Alex Bearden give to the IAGD? Discover part of his story in the graphic below. The rest can be found in a Google doc with other Why I Give stories at tinyurl.com/r5zs2nc3

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Int Assoc for Geoscience Diversity (the IAGD) @accessiblegeo.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Why does Anna Baker give to the IAGD? Discover part of their story in the graphic below. The rest can be found in a Google doc with other Why I Give stories at tinyurl.com/r5zs2nc3

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Int Assoc for Geoscience Diversity (the IAGD) @accessiblegeo.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Why does Nancy Riggs give to the IAGD? Discover their story in the graphic below. It can also be found in a Google doc with other Why I Give stories at tinyurl.com/r5zs2nc3

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Int Assoc for Geoscience Diversity (the IAGD) @accessiblegeo.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

This #GivingTuesday, the IAGD is excited to launch our Why I Give Campaign, running through Dec 31, 2025. Join our campaign and give today! Whether you give $25 or $250, you make a difference! No amount is too small. Donate through PayPal at tinyurl.com/3tt68wdw and share with us – why do you give?

Orange and yellow graphic advertising the IAGD’s Giving Tuesday Why I Give campaign. Text reads:

Look out for personal stories shared throughout the day from students and members about why they give their time, money, and presence to the IAGD!
As always, we rely on volunteers and donations. Please help us reach our annual goal.
Fundraising goal: $25,000
The first $7,500 donated will be matched!
$250 sends one student on a one-day accessible field trip, $500 funds the IGER Award, $750 funds one Pathways Scholarship, $1,000 supports sending a student to a conference or GeoSPACE Field Program

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