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Planetary science is a powerful tool for science education and for STEAM more broadly. Its multidisciplinary nature, combined with the fascination of exploring other worlds, makes it an exceptional framework for teaching a wide range of scientific and non-scientific concepts, as well as transferable skills.

As research generates increasingly rich knowledge of our Solar System and beyond, and as technologies reshape learning environments and approaches, educators and researchers are adopting and developing innovative tools to enhance structured learning across school, university, and informal contexts.

This session focuses on emerging approaches in STEAM education that use planetary science as a framework, including: AI-based educational assistants and intelligent tutoring systems; interactive simulations, digital twins, and immersive environments; the development and dissemination of Open Educational Resources (OER) and digital platforms; scalable educational models and innovative initiatives; and methodologies for evaluation, assessment, and measurable educational impact.

Unlike broader science communication discussions, this session emphasizes curriculum integration, pedagogical design, and evidence-based evaluation of learning outcomes. We particularly welcome contributions presenting implemented tools, research studies, platform development, and assessment frameworks.

By bringing together planetary scientists, educators, technologists, and other professionals, this session aims to explore how planetary science can serve not only as a subject of study, but as a transformative tool for teaching and learning in innovative, rigorous, and engaging ways.