Hi Educators!

The Resilient Futures Teacher Workshop is back for 2026!

Join middle school and high school educators for a three-day in-person teacher workshop July 28-30, 2026. Engage in sessions featuring education resources, scientist talks, lab tours, and networking opportunities hosted by CEEE, NOAA, and friends. This workshop will cover topics such as climate science, natural hazards, water resources, climate mental health, data literacy, and more. Participants will leave with classroom-ready lessons and activities and can receive either a 20-hour PD certificate or 1–2 Continuing Education credits from the University of Colorado Boulder upon course completion. After pre-registration closes, a small registration fee will be required when official registration opens. Participants who complete the course will also receive a gift card.

Pre-register today and check out the promo video for a sneak peek at what’s coming in 2026!

Sincerely,

CIRES Center for Education, Engagement and Evaluation (CEEE)

Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES)

University of Colorado, Boulder

Phone: 303.4925670

Email: CEEE@colorado.edu

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Teacher Innovator Institute (TII)

Spend two weeks in Washington, DC, working with education and STEAM experts to explore the connections between informal STEAM education and authentic learning.

Cost: There is no cost for teachers to participate, and most expenses are paid by the Museum.

Dates: The TII application will remain open until 11:59 pm EST on January 23, 2026. 

Applications will be reviewed and all candidates will be notified by March 13, 2026.  

Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship (AEF) Program Applications are due on November 13, 2025 at 8:00pm EST. 

Transform Your Teaching Career with the Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship

Are you a passionate K–12 STEM educator ready to make an impact beyond the classroom? The Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship (AEF) offers an incredible opportunity to spend 11 months working in a federal agency or U.S. Congressional office. Fellows bring their classroom expertise to national education programs and policy discussions—helping to shape the future of STEM education.

Participants gain firsthand experience in education leadership, build a powerful network of national contacts, and return to their schools with fresh insight and inspiration. It’s a career-defining experience that empowers teachers to lead change in STEM education.

NOAA Teachers at Sea

Applications open on November 1, 2025, Application deadline: December 1, 2025 @ 11:59 PM PST

NOAA’s Teacher at Sea Program offers educators a unique opportunity to join NOAA scientists aboard an ocean research vessel as a member of the science team. Since 1990, more than 850 teachers have sailed on NOAA surveys monitoring our nation’s fisheries, measuring physical and chemical ocean trends, and charting unknown regions of the seafloor.

Looking to bring more real-world science into your classroom? HHMI BioInteractive’s free professional learning workshops help teachers explore cutting-edge biology and environmental science topics through data-driven lessons, films, and interactive resources. Available online and in person, these hands-on sessions model inclusive, inquiry-based teaching that you can apply immediately in your classroom.

Learn more here.

Find information about educational opportunities that are available to educators through NOAA.

Opportunities vary from online to in person to field work and can be informal or formal and may include the opportunity for graduate credits.

Polar Steam: Education, Art, Science; Bring Polar Science to your classroom - Educator applications are currently being accepted for the following programs: 
Applications close on August 8 at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time. Late applications will not be accepted.

• Arctic field research, boreal summer 2026
• Antarctic field research, austral summer 2026/27
• Virtual collaborations, Arctic and Antarctic, 2026 

Join the educator info session on June 10 at 3:30pm Pacific to learn more about the program. More info here: https://polarsteam.info/events/

Polar STEAM is an NSF-funded project run by an interdisciplinary team at Oregon State University. Participants are supported in their creative, scientific, and educational practices as they develop and share creative works and educational resources that engage learners of all ages in understanding the global importance of polar environments.

Climate and Equity Education: A Summer Institute for Learning and Teaching

One-week (Sun 20 - Sat 26 July 2025), all-expenses-paid intensive on the beautiful coast of Maine.

Applications are due by March 3, 2025. Decisions will be made by March 17th, 2025.

APPLY HERE 

Teachers will:

• explore the inequitable impacts of climate change
• be inspired by sharing best practices for teaching climate equity
• build community
• explore some science
• enjoy the tranquility of Maine woods and seashore
• leave with a renewed sense of hope and purpose about making a difference!

“The institute was one of the most meaningful professional development experiences of my career. The schedule was expertly thought out, providing a wonderful balance of useful pedagogy, productive dialogue, and effective facilitation alongside time for mental health.”

Questions? Email us at climateandequity@terc.edu or visit:

https://www.terc.edu/climateandequity

Attention Middle and High School STEM Teachers:

Applications due March 15, 2025

$8,800 stipend for full participation

Want to spend a summer at Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies in Millbrook, NY conducting research with Cary Scientists? Apply now for our Research Experiences for Teachers program. More information can be found on our website. Paid travel and housing available for out-of-area teachers. Contact Rebecca Van Tassell (vantassellr@caryinstitute.org) with questions.

Cary BIORETS includes:

• $8,800 stipend for full participation
• Six weeks of collaborative summer research in the field of ecology
• Four virtual school-year follow up sessions to support implementation of new curriculum
• A culminating in-person, two-day writing workshop to support teachers in publishing their work
• Mentorship by Cary scientists
• Collaborative professional learning opportunities
• Support to present at a regional conference or national conference
• Funding for purchasing classroom materials

Edward C. Roy Jr. Award For Excellence in K-8 Earth Science Teaching

The application deadline for the 2025 competition is January 17, 2025.

$2500 prize for the winning teacher.

Grant of up to $1500 to enable the recipient to attend the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) National Conference on March 26-29, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

This award honors the memory of Dr. Edward C. Roy Jr., a past president of the American Geosciences Institute (AGI) and a professor at Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas, and a recipient of both the Ian Campbell Medal and the Heroy Distinguished Service Award. He was a lifelong supporter of teachers and students of all ages and served for a number of years as chair of the AGI Education Advisory Committee.