The 2025 Research Symposium keynote featured familiar faces in a new and engaging format. Participants heard from seven members of the EE community—including Joe Heimlich, Joe Henderson, Julie Henry, Charissa Jones, Kathayoon Khalil, Frank Niepold, and Marc Stern—representing a diverse range of skill, experiences, and perspectives. Each shared a dynamic, five-minute lightning talk responding to the prompt: “My most provocative opinion about environmental education research is…” This thought-provoking and energetic session was punctuated by opportunities for listeners to share and react to the presenters’ ideas, taking advantage of the virtual format to foster robust discussions.
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