Inspiring Future Scientists and Engineers: How the Challenger Society help deliver your Research with Impact!
The Outreach and Education agenda of the Challenger Society aims to further the objectives of the society, by encouraging and supporting members to (i) engage with schools in order to increase the uptake of marine science degrees, training the marine scientists of the future and (ii) participate in outreach activities such as science festivals, exhibitions and conferences as Challenger Ambassadors, in order to inform other scientists, government, environmental managers and the general public about the issues we are tackling in marine science.
We are keen to explore ways in which the Challenger Society can work with you, the marine science community, to help you deliver outreach and/or deliver it on your behalf. We need to gather information on what resources and activities have already been developed in the community, and what further support is needed, so please do contact us with any information and/or ideas you would like to follow up (see contact below).
We are also particularly interested in promoting diversity within marine science, including gender diversity.
If you are keen to get involved in outreach/education with the Challenger Society, do let us know.
If you are organising an outreach event or would like more information on educating about marine science and climate research, please explore the following resources, or get in touch with the E&O Challenger council member (robyn.tuerena@sams.ac.uk).
Teaching resources:
Materials to help celebrate World Ocean Day
https://www.stem.org.uk/resources/library/collection/523911/world-ocean-day-8th-june
Ocean resources for teachers:
POGO Outreach material:
Ocean Literacy Portal:
https://oceanliteracy.unesco.org
Ocean Carbon & Biogeochemistry Outreach Materials
Challenger YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/@ChallengerSoc
We are developing material for the Challenger YouTube Channel. We have science presentations from conferences and SIG meeting and fieldwork/project specific videos. If you would like to contribute material to the channel, please email robyn.tuerena@sams.ac.uk
Podcasts
SAMS Ocean Explorer
https://www.sams.ac.uk/podcast
Into the Blue
https://noc.ac.uk/education/educational-resources/into-the-blue-podcast
Robyn Tuerena
Education and Outreach
Challenger Society for Marine Science