Who benefits from good science outreach? Everyone!
Children do! Who doesn’t enjoy learning about something new that helps them understand the world around them? Providing children with accessible role model scientists makes science more accessible. Teachers do! We can enhance science curricula, provide resources, and get kids excited about learning more. See more about Who Benefits.
Doing science outreach directly benefits college students’ engagement and skill in STEM education. Formally training undergraduates in effective scientific outreach greatly enhances the probability that these students will go on to become STEM teachers or to continue to do informal science education that communicates the value of science to the public through their careers. Look at student Testimonials to see what they have to say about it.