Explore strategies for improving gender equity in the geosciences through this 29-minute conference talk from the AGU Fall Meeting 2017. Discover programs designed to recruit and retain more women and people of color in STEM fields by engaging girls at the high school and undergraduate level. Learn about initiatives that provide hands-on field and lab experiences, make invisible aspects of field science visible, and leverage interests in biology and art to spark enthusiasm for geoscience. Hear from panelists Laura Conner and Joanna Young from the University of Alaska Fairbanks, and Gabriela Noriega from the University of California – Irvine and Southern California Earthquake Center as they discuss research findings, best practices, and specific programs like Girls on Ice. Gain insights into the mental and physical challenges of field science, shared leadership approaches, and how to apply these concepts to expand opportunities for girls and women in geoscience careers.