COSEE-MA's goal is to integrate research and education programs to encourage lifelong learning experiences for everyone. They especially want to reach out to K-12 educators, students (K-16), coastal managers, families, and underserved audiences. The site features information for all of the above audiences, as well as the latest news and upcoming events. Full description.

The intent of OSEI is to infuse current ocean science research into middle school classrooms, by fostering interactions among experienced marine educators and ocean science researchers from the New England area. Read the latest OSEI news, review past projects and experiences, obtain contact and proposal information, and view the list of OSEI participants. The site also links to teacher resources, ... Full description.

Access a list of recent journals and reports that support the engagement of scientists with educators with the common objective of improving precollege science education. Full description.

If asked to speak in front of a classroom full of elementary school or junior high school students, many scientists feel less than comfortable, as compared to presenting their research to colleagues or lecturing college or graduate students. COSEE-NE has designed a workshop to help scientists develop skills for working with K-12 teachers. This site features information on the program and actual commentary ... Full description.

The COSEE network promotes a better understanding of the key role the ocean plays in global environmental cycles and processes. COSEE activities highlight the contributions ocean-science researchers make to scientific knowledge in these important areas. Each COSEE represents one or more ocean science research institution, an informal science education organization, and at least one affiliate organization ... Full description.

Posted documents include 1) 2 pdf files that align key ocean concepts to National & California Science Standards, 2) the report from the first workshop on Public Ocean Literacy, and 3) an annotated bibliography of ocean related books for the K-12 audience. Full description.

How can scientists more effectively create education and public outreach programs? This Eos article discusses eight recommendations for scientists to better their education and outreach experience. It also includes tips for how to incorporate these programs into a grant proposal to increase the chances of it being funded. Full description.

What resources would you need to pursue education/outreach activities? What incentives would increase the probability of your participation in education/outreach activities? In 2003, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution conducted a surveyed focused on current education and outreach activities and the needs of researchers in regards to participating in such programs. Full description.

Twenty Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution community members were surveyed on a pilot workshop entitled, Telling Your Story, or How to Survive a Classroom Visit. Participants were asked to complete pre- and post-workshop surveys concerning the content and presentation of the program. The report includes a series of recommendations on how to improve the workshop. The surveys are included at the end ... Full description.

Read results from a needs assessment of informal science education institutions, such as aquariums, that COSEE-NE are using to coordinate the planning of programs. The survey asked participants several basic questions. Each question's response is expressed in text and figure. Full description.