Across the country, NOAA Education reaches people at every age and every stage. Meet some of the people and programs making a difference for our ocean and atmosphere through education. For an interactive look at these stories, visit our Highlights from NOAA Education story map offsite link.
U.S. States
Alabama
Teacher at Sea alumni find creative ways to bring the sea home to students
Alaska
Explore NOAA scholarships as undergraduates #TakeoverTuesday: True Furrh
How the Hollings scholarship helped shape one scientist's career path
St. Paul Island students reveal impressive negotiation skills during Arctic Council simulation
Teacher at Sea alum connects students in Alaska to NOAA science
Arizona
Explore NOAA resilience community education projects across the nation: Watershed Management Group
Phoenix-area residents learn the science behind resilience to extreme heat and drought
Arkansas
Ragupathy Kannan: From Arkansas to the Atlantic, August 1, 2019 offsite link
California
For Earth Day, we celebrate education efforts that helped the planet: Santa Margarita Elementary
Let's talk, teacher to teacher! How NOAA makes the most of educator conferences
New lab unlocks opportunities for future scientists
Students become ‘Estuary Explorers’ at the Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve
This Earth Day, we highlight people working to understand and care for our blue planet: LiMPETS
Colorado
NOAA Boulder hosts Tribal Colleges and Universities Science Day
Connecticut
Delaware
Earth Day at 50: Delaware Sea Grant Coast Day
District of Columbia (D.C.)
High school students test their ocean expertise at the 2019 National Ocean Sciences Bowl
Knauss fellow reflects back on a whirlwind year at NOAA
3 NOAA employees recognized at the 2020 Black Engineer of the Year Awards
Passing the torch: How one Hollings scholar ended up with her mentor’s job six years later
Florida
For Earth Day, we celebrate education efforts that helped the planet: Rookery Bay
NOAA Scholars are a force for hurricane research
Stewardship grants help Florida students take action in their community and improve test scores
A look back: Student marsh restoration saved shoreline from devastating hurricane
Georgia
For Earth Day, we celebrate education efforts that helped the planet: Athens, Georgia
Severe weather meteorology simulation puts people in ‘The HotSeat’
Hawaii
Every day is Earth Day for NOAA Scholars: Austin Hunter
Every day is Earth Day for NOAA Scholars: Jennifer Wong-Ala
Hawaii students get muddy to clean up Maunalua Bay
NOAA Climate Stewards bring stewardship projects to classrooms
Science On a Sphere depicts a 'planet at the crossroads'
Idaho
NOAA Fisheries celebrated International Year of the Salmon with education events
Illinois
A look back: Chicago teens became advocates for building the city’s climate resilience
Indiana
Rainscaping education helps communities prevent polluted runoff
Iowa
Weather education for a Weather-Ready Nation: Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Weather education for a Weather-Ready Nation: Kentucky
Louisiana
Louisiana students cultivate wetland grasses in school aquaponics systems for wetland restoration
Maine
A look back: Students of all ages stemmed the tide of trash
Maryland
Every day is Earth Day for NOAA Scholars: Maya Spaur
Every day is Earth Day for NOAA Scholars: Valentina Rappa
Introducing the 2017 NOAA Undergraduate Scholars!
Partners raise youth voices through the Climate Education and Literacy Initiative
Promoting conservation and stewardship to diverse audiences through national marine sanctuaries
'Safe Place' campaign prompted millions of people to learn about weather safety
Science and education partners reveal the hottest places in Washington, D.C., and Baltimore
Massachusetts
Explore NOAA resilience community education projects across the nation: New England Aquarium
Fisheries scientists teach science of marine mammals to Woods Hole-area elementary students
NOAA convenes grantees to advance education for community resilience
NOAA Fisheries’ Endangered Species Day Art Contest inspires students in its seventh year
Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador develops a storm school for everyone
Creating a social norm: A student-designed program to reduce marine debris
Michigan
These NOAA ocean heroes show that you can help the ocean at any age: Hannah MacDonald
Minnesota
Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador Care Model strengthens education
Mississippi
EPP/MSI Alum recognized for outstanding commitment to mission & mentorship
Mississippi students tackle sea level rise using NOAA Digital Coast
Missouri
NOAA scholars are making waves in the private sector: Abby Dyer
Montana
Montana forecasters become partners in preparedness with Assiniboine and Sioux tribal elders
Nebraska
Weather education for a Weather-Ready Nation: Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
Count down to Citizen Science Day with NOAA: New Hampshire Coastal Research Volunteers
New Jersey
Student scholar sets his sights for a career in science through hands-on research
New Mexico
Student videos offer a glimpse into climate change
New York
Explore NOAA resilience community education projects across the nation: Resilient Schools Consortium
Explore NOAA resilience community education projects across the nation: The Wild Center
NOAA Satellite Conference launches careers for remote sensing experts
North Carolina
NOAA scholars are making waves in the private sector: Kersey Sturdivant
NOAA scientists engage students at Destination SPACE Satellite Week
North Dakota
Weather education for a Weather-Ready Nation: North Dakota
Ohio
NOAA undergraduate scholars #TakeoverTuesday to promote the 2019 application season: Cuong Tran
Oklahoma
A look back: University of Oklahoma students tested their skills at tornado forecasting
Oregon
Every day is Earth Day for NOAA Scholars: Ashley Hann
NOAA celebrates the 20th Annual National Ocean Sciences Bowl
Pennsylvania
Great Lakes elementary students recycle 68,000 plastic bags, win Pennsylvania Governor’s Award
Rhode Island
These NOAA ocean heroes show that you can help the ocean at any age: Alexa Sterling
South Carolina
Experiential estuary exploration sets students on a path to success
Graduate students join research cruise on board NOAA Ship Nancy Foster
South Dakota
Teacher at Sea alumnus brings South Dakota students to Mississippi to see ocean science in action
Tennessee
The National Weather Service works to improve weather resilience within the Deaf community
Texas
Student videos offer a glimpse into climate change
Utah
Vermont
Teacher and students build rain garden while social distancing offsite link
Virginia
James Madison University students win Science On a Sphere student contest
Neighborhoods of the future: Students design solutions for communities prone to flooding
Washington
Community mural inspires salmon conservation in Seattle
Every day is Earth Day for NOAA Scholars: Alfre Wimberley
Explore NOAA resilience community education projects across the nation: Nisqually River Foundation
NOAA celebrates 10 years of building ocean literacy with The Ocean Project
Teachers tackle ocean acidification with Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary
West Virginia
Weather education for a Weather-Ready Nation: West Virginia
Wisconsin
Mentoring works: Teachers engage year-round with Lake Superior
Wyoming
Weather education for a Weather-Ready Nation: Wyoming
US Territories
American Samoa
Educators in the Pacific connect new discoveries, traditional culture, and the deep ocean
Guam
NOAA undergraduate scholars #TakeoverTuesday to promote the 2019 application season: Alexis Sturm
Northern Mariana Islands
Reducing Marine Debris in Saipan through a Culture of Recycling
Puerto Rico
From the classroom to the field: Sea Grant transforms environmental education in Puerto Rico
U.S. Virgin Islands
These NOAA ocean heroes show that you can help the ocean at any age: Marcia Taylor