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The Engineering Navigator is a prototype AI-powered platform that connects students, families, and educators to engineering opportunities across the U.S. To show the power of this tool, we're focusing on North Carolina, where we're mapping local events and programs to show what's possible when communities are connected.

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29 climate change Events Found

Mar 9

AQ-IQ Air Quality Contest for Seventh Grade Students

The annual North Carolina AQ-IQ Contest for seventh grade combines S.T.E.A.M. education and project-based learning with student creativity to teach air pollution science to students across the state. Students create projects that educate others about an air quality challenge and provide solutions. Projects can be artistic, online/interactive, posters, or videos. Special topic categories for 2025-2026 include Open Burning, Celebrating Ten Years of Success, and Adventures of the Air Avenger. Best projects in each of seven regions will be selected in early May and invited to the Air Expo and AQ-IQ Recognition Ceremony in July 2026. Open to all seventh-grade students in North Carolina including home, charter, and private schools. Students can work in groups of up to four.
North Carolina (Statewide)
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3/9/26
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Mar 9

Sketching the Life of Indigenous Communities

This session explores life in Pakistan's indigenous communities through storytelling, documentary screening, and sketching. Featuring the program 'Breaking the Linkage Between Poverty and Climate Change,' where Swat and Naltar youth turn food waste into compost to boost soil yield. A creative, reflective experience highlighting resilience, climate justice, and local solutions from the frontlines.
Austin Marriott Downtown - Waller Ballroom B
Free
3/9/26
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Mar 9

Sketching the Life of Indigenous Communities

This session explores life in Pakistan's indigenous communities through storytelling, documentary screening, and sketching. Featuring the program "Breaking the Linkage Between Poverty and Climate Change," where Swat and Naltar youth turn food waste into compost to boost soil yield. A creative, reflective experience highlighting resilience, climate justice, and local solutions from the frontlines.
Austin Marriott Downtown - Waller Ballroom B
Free
3/9/26
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Mar 9

Charlemos con Zumba

This program provides an opportunity to learn about the impact of the changing climate on the earth and the Latino community. It offers climate actions participants can take to improve their health and well being. The program includes an information session and a Zumba class. Presented by the Latino Health Initiative in both English and Spanish.
Rockville Memorial Library - 1st Floor Meeting Room
Free
3/9/26
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Mar 9

2026 New Jersey Coastal and Climate Resilience Conference

The biennial conference assembles hundreds of coastal and climate resilience professionals and practitioners. Goals include engaging with New Jersey experts and leaders on coastal science and research, climate resilience and resilience planning, coastal management, ecological restoration, and other related topics; fostering peer-to-peer learning on successful projects with community buy-in; and offering networking opportunities to build relationships and cultivate useful collaborations. Hosted by the New Jersey Coastal Resilience Collaborative and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.
Seaview Hotel
Free
3/9/26
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Mar 10

Plate to Planet: Educating the Next Gen for Climate Action

The Westin Austin Downtown - Strait
Free
3/10/26
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Mar 10

Plate to Planet: Educating the Next Gen for Climate Action

The Westin Austin Downtown - Strait
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3/10/26
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Mar 10

Plate to Planet: Educating the Next Gen for Climate Action

Food is more than what's on our plate--it's a way to teach systems thinking, organize communities, and lead climate action. At a time when climate change feels urgent and complex, food systems offer a powerful entry point for building real-world solutions. Join educators, students, and social entrepreneurs using plant-centered education to grow movements that connect classrooms, communities, and the planet. Hosted by Plant Futures, a global student movement, this meet up is a space for connection, strategy, and shared purpose.
The Westin Austin Downtown - Strait
Free
3/10/26
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Mar 10

AI & Climate: Learning Amid Tradeoffs & Possibilities

Austin Marriott Downtown - Waller Ballroom D
Free
3/10/26
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Mar 10

AI & Climate: Learning Amid Tradeoffs & Possibilities

Austin Marriott Downtown - Waller Ballroom D
Free
3/10/26
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Mar 10

Plate to Planet: Educating the Next Gen for Climate Action

The Westin Austin Downtown - Strait
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3/10/26
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Mar 11

2026 Charles and Marie Fish Lecture featuring Jainey Bavishi

Join us for the 2026 Charles and Marie Fish Lecture featuring Jainey Bavishi in a fireside chat with Elin Torell. As climate impacts accelerate and uncertainty grows, communities across the country are redefining what it means to be resilient. The conversation will explore how equity, local leadership and civic collaboration form the backbone of effective climate action, highlighting how resilience can endure and evolve from the ground up.
Narragansett Bay Campus, Corless Auditorium (Watkins Laboratory)
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3/11/26
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Mar 12

In Search of Hope: Teaching Climate Emotions Through Story

Climate change impacts students not just physically, but emotionally as well. This session introduces the H.O.P.E. Framework (Healing Opportunities for Processing Eco-Grief), a practical, story-based approach for helping teachers and students recognize and respond to climate emotions. Rooted in hope theory and literature, the framework offers tools to spark meaningful conversations and build emotional resilience. Participants will explore current research, hear from educators using the approach, and leave with ready-to-use resources for emotionally responsive climate education.
Courtyard Marriott - Brazos I-III
Free
3/12/26
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Mar 12

The Climate Paradox of AI Education

As AI transforms climate education with personalized learning and interactive simulations, we face an uncomfortable truth: the data centers powering these solutions are driving massive energy consumption that threatens to undermine our climate goals. With data center electricity use projected to double by 2030, how do we justify using energy-intensive AI to teach climate solutions? We'll examine real trade-offs, share concrete solutions, and propose a path toward AI-powered climate education that helps rather than harms our environmental future.
Austin Marriott Downtown - Waller Ballroom C
Free
3/12/26
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Mar 17

Youth Sustainability Symposium

A day of hands-on learning, coastal exploration, sustainable art, and real-world decision-making on Bald Head Island. The symposium engages high school students in thought-provoking, real-world conversations about conserving and preserving coastal resources for future generations. Activities include speaker series, career panel discussions, barrier island management group activities, sustainable art-making workshops, service learning projects (marine debris cleanups, oyster shell bagging, sea turtle cage building, trail maintenance), and reflection activities. The day starts with a 9:00 AM ferry to Bald Head Island and ends with a 5:15 PM ferry back to Southport, NC.
Bald Head Island
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3/17/26
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Apr 17

Free Screening + Q&A: Chasing Time

Join us for a free screening of Chasing Time, followed by a live Q&A. From world-renowned photographer James Balog and award-winning director Jeff Orlowski-Yang (Chasing Ice), the film showcases breathtaking glacier imagery from around the world, highlighting the urgent reality of climate change. Enjoy drinks and hors d'oeuvres while you watch, then stay for the Q&A with Balog, Orlowski-Yang, and student climate activist Sawyer Duval. Seating is limited; early arrival is encouraged.
Ballroom B/C, Anaheim Convention Center
Free screening
4/17/26
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Apr 19

Durham Earth Day Festival

Join us in celebrating Earth Day 2026 as we unite to honor and protect the planet. This year's theme, 'Our Power, Our Planet,' highlights the incredible potential everyone has to drive positive change for the environment. From individuals to communities, and businesses to governments, we all hold the power to create a sustainable future. Rain or shine event. In case of severe weather, call 919-560-4636 and press 8 for event status. Volunteer opportunities available through ivolunteer site with t-shirt, snacks, and water provided.
Durham Central Park
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4/19/26
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Apr 20

2026 UOG Conference on Island Sustainability

Theme: 'Illuminating the Path to Prosperity' focuses on bright ideas for a sustainable future. Open to students, researchers, and community leaders to present solutions for island resilience. Abstract submission deadline: February 7, 2026. Conference dates: April 20-24, 2026.
Hyatt Regency Guam
Free
4/20/26
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Apr 23

Take Your Child To Work Day at the NJ State Museum 2026

The New Jersey State Museum hosts NJ State employees for Take Your Child to Work Day featuring multiple planetarium shows: 12:00 PM - The Great Solar System Adventure (grades 2-6), 1:00 PM - We Are Guardians about climate monitoring satellites (grades 4+), 2:00 PM - Messengers of Time and Space about observatories (grades 6+), 3:00 PM - One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure Sesame Street show (grades 2 and younger). Each show is 50 minutes long. Arrive 10-15 minutes early. Reserved for NJ State employees in Trenton area only. Request tickets for one showtime only.
New Jersey State Museum
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4/23/26
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Apr 23

Take Your Child To Work Day at the NJ State Museum 2026

Special event for NJ State employees featuring multiple planetarium shows: 12:00 PM - The Great Solar System Adventure (grades 2-6), 1:00 PM - We Are Guardians about satellites and climate change (grades 4+), 2:00 PM - Messengers of Time and Space about observatories (grades 6+), 3:00 PM - One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure Sesame Street show (grades 2 and younger). Each show is approximately 50 minutes long. Arrive 10-15 minutes early. Reserved for New Jersey State employees working in the Trenton area only.
New Jersey State Museum
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4/23/26
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Apr 25

Earth Day Teen Climate Fest

You can celebrate the future of sustainability at the Earth Day Teen Climate Fest.
Aquarium of the Pacific
Free
4/25/26
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May 8

Mid-Atlantic Plant Research Conference 2026 - IN PERSON

Plants in our region are facing new challenges to their survival, growth, and reproduction due to a variety of threats, including land use change, habitat loss, climate change, and more. Invited speakers will address new research in plant science that can help us understand the challenges at hand in our wetland and coastal regions, including mechanisms of plant resistance and adaptation, and possible solutions. In-person seats are limited. Lunch is provided to all in-person attendees. Information regarding LA CES & ISA CEUs will be updated when available.
Morris Arboretum & Gardens
$155.00 - In-per...
5/8/26
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May 8

Mid-Atlantic Plant Research Conference 2026 - VIRTUAL

Plants in our region are facing new challenges to their survival, growth, and reproduction due to a variety of threats, including land use change, habitat loss, climate change, and more. Invited speakers will address new research in plant science that can help us understand the challenges at hand in our wetland and coastal regions, including mechanisms of plant resistance and adaptation, and possible solutions. This registration is for live virtual attendance. Information regarding LA CES & ISA CEUs will be updated when available.
Virtual Event
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5/8/26
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Jun 7

Global Challenge

During five days on the Alma College campus, students develop solutions to real-world international issues through a simulation of the United Nations Security Council. Your team might work on critical issues like disease outbreaks, international terrorism, climate change, or other global concerns. Work with an exceptional group of incoming and current students - including our nationally recognized Model United Nations team - alumni mentors and expert faculty. Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 3:30 PM until Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Alma College
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6/7/26
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Jun 15

Geospatial Skills Camps for Rural Montana Youth

Week-long camps designed for rising 9th and 10th graders in rural Montana communities. Topics include maps for analysis and navigation, collecting and analyzing imagery from various sources, UAV piloting skills, remote sensing, basic electronics and circuitry for sensor development, and geospatial analysis tools. Students will learn about career pathways in geospatial science and engineering, particularly those connected to the Air Force and organizations offering employment in rural areas. Students are encouraged to relate camp skills to their interests in robotics, human performance, aviation, community needs like natural resources management and precision agriculture, and national topics like security, energy, and climate change.
Various rural Montana communities
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6/15/26
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