K-12 & the Community

According to the National Research Council, the United States trails behind more than a dozen other nations in the percentage of 24-year olds who earn degrees in natural sciences or engineering as opposed to other degrees.

The nationwide trend of fewer students choosing careers in science makes it essential that we engage students through new and innovative efforts.

ESI is leading the way in those efforts through programs such as our Hot Science – Cool Talks Outreach Series, educational mini-sites and environmental guides – all of which are designed to help the students and the community connect with environmental sciences in new and fruitful ways.  ESI also offers a YouTube Channel with videos featuring leading scientists discussing current issues in environmental science.

ESI also works to provide teachers with innovative opportunities and inquiry-based resources that help bring the latest in science into the K-12 classroom.

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Through these efforts, ESI is working to revive and cultivate an interest in science within the next generation of innovators.  If you have ideas on new ways to inspire future scientists, please let us know at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .