A group of undergraduate students and faculty from Vermont State University (VTSU) recently showcased their research at the prestigious American Geophysical Union (AGU) annual meeting in Washington, D.C., where they engaged with approximately 25,000 scientists from over 100 countries. Notably, students Sam Cowan and Amelia Vlahogiannis made impactful presentations on their respective projects, contributing to important discussions on remote sensing and data analysis in earth science. Cowan’s wireless sensing project garnered attention during a poster session, while Vlahogiannis participated in an oral session focused on informatics and retrieval algorithms. Eliza Goodell also led a poster session on Arctic cryospheric organisms, highlighting research funded by a significant federal contract. VTSU President David Bergh praised the involvement of students in such a high-caliber event, emphasizing its role in enhancing their educational experience and advancing the university’s climate crisis research efforts.