This session brings the AGU BRIGHT STaRS Program to the JpGU-AGU Joint Meeting 2026. It provides middle and high school students with the opportunity to present their Earth science research in English and receive direct feedback from researchers around the world. Through interaction with the international scientific community, participants can gain new perspectives and explore potential career paths in science.
Science is exciting because it helps us explore everyday questions and discover how the world works. Through experiments and investigations, students learn to think independently, enjoy the process of discovery, and expand their view of the world. If your research has turned a simple “Why?” into an “I see!” moment, we encourage you to share your experience and ideas with the JpGU-AGU community.
Start with a simple question and explore how it can be answered scientifically. Think about your methods, how you collect data, how you organize results, and how you reach conclusions. Learning from teachers or mentors inside and outside your school will help deepen your understanding. Through this process, your scientific thinking and knowledge will continue to grow.
By presenting your research at a scientific conference, you can receive valuable feedback from experts. Their advice may offer new perspectives and ideas that you had not considered before, helping you further develop your research. This experience can inspire you to take the next step in your scientific journey.
