Geo Explorer Auburn

Building on the success of the 2025 Geo Explorer Auburn Quest Out West expedition—from Auburn to the Esri Education Summit in San Diego and back—the College of Sciences and Mathematics is preparing an expanded, coast-to-coast initiative aligned with the upcoming 250th commemoration.

This July, Geo Explorer Auburn will travel to Washington, D.C., and then across the country, visiting national parks and landmarks to host pop-up Geo Explorer events focused on STEM education, outdoor science and recreation, and America 250. This next phase positions Auburn to elevate its national visibility in environmental education, civic engagement, and public service.

Geo Explorer Auburn operates a mobile STEM lab that brings hands-on, field-based investigations directly to schools, communities, and public spaces across Alabama and the United States. The lab serves as a platform for engaging learners of all ages through experiential education rooted in science, technology, and place-based discovery. More information is available at www.geoexplorerlabs.org.

Advancing Environmental Literacy Nationwide: The mobile lab brings environmental science and geospatial technology to life through hands-on, immersive experiences that showcase Auburn’s leadership in sustainability education and outreach.

Expanding Youth STEM Access: Through engaging K–12 programs, Geo Explorer Auburn offers students opportunities to learn by doing—exploring real-world science, discovering career pathways, and applying technology in meaningful ways that reflect Auburn’s land-grant mission and commitment to developing future STEM leaders.

Strengthening Civic and Community Engagement: Through America 250 programming, Geo Explorer Auburn weaves environmental learning together with national heritage, civic awareness, and community storytelling, highlighting Auburn’s public-service mission and extending its impact to communities across the country.

The upcoming journey will span the country, visiting national parks and public lands to deliver family-friendly STEM programming and America 250 Field Trip experiences that celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary.

Interactive, Field-Based Exhibits: The mobile lab offers hands-on investigations that promote environmental stewardship, sustainable thinking, and outdoor science education in public spaces nationwide.