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Engage with Policymakers

Connect with Congress to advocate for science funding and
inform public policy.

Geoscience Congressional Visits Day (GEO-CVD)

Washington, D.C. | 15–16 September 2026

GEO-CVD is an annual event sponsored by GSA in conjunction with other Earth science societies to increase the visibility of and support for the geosciences in Congress.

GEO-CVD participants will attend a workshop that offers a foundational understanding of science policy through a series of brief seminars and panels, networking opportunities, & resources to help participants develop messaging and materials for successful congressional visits.

Participants have an opportunity to meet with members of Congress and congressional committees.

GSA geoscientists in front of the Capitol on Geoscience Congressional Visits Day.

A recent participant reflected, "Because of GSA's support of my visit to D.C. for GEO-CVD, I was able to advocate for sustained geoscience funding in a meaningful way, establish connections with my representatives, visit Washington D.C. for the first time, and learn more about a career in science policy."

Application deadline: 12 July 2026

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GSA geoscientist in Capitol in front of science, space, and technology committee sign on Geoscience Congressional Visits Day.

GEO-CVD Gallery

GSA geoscientists standing on the Congressional steps during Geoscience Congressional Visits Day.
GSA geoscientists posing next to a space suit at Senator Kelly Meeting on Congressional Visits Day
GSA geoscientist posing next to “Science, Space, and Technology” Plaque at Capitol on Congressional Visits Day
GSA geoscientists standing on the Congressional steps during Geoscience Congressional Visits Day.
GSA geoscientists posing next to a space suit at Senator Kelly Meeting on Congressional Visits Day
GSA geoscientist posing next to “Science, Space, and Technology” Plaque at Capitol on Congressional Visits Day
GSA geoscientists standing on the Congressional steps during Geoscience Congressional Visits Day.
GSA geoscientists posing next to a space suit at Senator Kelly Meeting on Congressional Visits Day
GSA geoscientist posing next to “Science, Space, and Technology” Plaque at Capitol on Congressional Visits Day
GSA geoscientists standing on the Congressional steps during Geoscience Congressional Visits Day.
GSA geoscientists posing next to a space suit at Senator Kelly Meeting on Congressional Visits Day
GSA geoscientist posing next to “Science, Space, and Technology” Plaque at Capitol on Congressional Visits Day
GSA geoscientists at Capitol on Congressional Visits Day
GSA geoscientists at Senator Gallego Meeting on Congressional Visits Day
GSA geoscientists outdoor group picture on Congressional Visits Day
GSA geoscientists at Capitol on Congressional Visits Day
GSA geoscientists at Senator Gallego Meeting on Congressional Visits Day
GSA geoscientists outdoor group picture on Congressional Visits Day
GSA geoscientists at Capitol on Congressional Visits Day
GSA geoscientists at Senator Gallego Meeting on Congressional Visits Day
GSA geoscientists outdoor group picture on Congressional Visits Day
GSA geoscientists at Capitol on Congressional Visits Day
GSA geoscientists at Senator Gallego Meeting on Congressional Visits Day
GSA geoscientists outdoor group picture on Congressional Visits Day

Stay Informed About Policy Developments

GSA's science policy webpage and Speaking of Geoscience blog have updates about current legislation and policy issues related to the geosciences.

Read articles from fellow geoscientists about their GEO-CVD experiences:

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