Are you curious about NEON and how this first-of-its-kind ecological observatory might play a role in your research, teaching and outreach activities? Hear from a diverse group of scientists who are part of the growing NEON user community and are taking advantage of NEON’s resources to carry out a variety of projects. This session will feature scientists, from students to senior ecologists, who are actively using NEON data and samples, collecting their own data at NEON sites, proposing additional remote sensing data collection sites, teaching courses that facilitate student use of NEON data, advising NEON, or participating in working groups that are leveraging NEON. NEON is a community resource and these speakers will share their experiences, ideas, challenges, and excitement about incorporating NEON into their programs.