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What kinds of projects involve scientists doing Education and Outreach? Who collaborates with scientists on these projects, and who are the intended audiences? Look through these specific examples that focus on:
Diversity
 Students work on a project in Carrie Thomas' lab

For many scientists, engaging a diverse group of students is a priority, such as in these projects:

Informal Science Institutions
 Alaska SeaLife Center sign

Informal science institutions such as aquaria and science museums are great places for scientists to do Education and Outreach:

Formal Educators
 Sensor swan

Some scientists focus on developing curriculum directly with formal educators:

Managers/Government
 Rich Batiuk, USEPA's Associate Director for Science

Working closely with government offices and coastal resource managers is an outgrowth of their research for some scientists:

Students – Grad/Undergrad
 Peggy Fong and students

While most scientists also teach, some choose to collaborate more closely with their students in a variety of outreach projects:

Students – High School
 Student doing lab work

High school students enjoy working with ocean scientists in their labs and at their field sites by participating in these projects.



Students – Elementary
 Student taking notes in the field

Elementary students get exposed to ocean science concepts by working directly with scientists in these projects:

Online
 Hurricanes website

Web-based projects offer a wide variety of audiences the opportunity to learn about ocean science:

Citizen Scientists
 Students at sea

Working with ocean scientists gives citizens the opportunity to participate in real research:

International
 Underwater glider

Ocean science is now a global enterprise for many scientists: