Webinar Description

Discover how the Virginia Scientists and Educators Alliance (VA SEA) is transforming the way science reaches the classroom! Since 2015, this unique partnership has brought together graduate students from the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) and other universities with K–12 teachers to turn cutting-edge research into creative, classroom-ready lesson plans.

To date, VA SEA has produced 86 teacher-vetted lessons that have been downloaded over 26,000 times in 172 countries. Graduate students gain hands-on experience in science communication and outreach, while teachers receive engaging, research-based resources to spark curiosity in their students—at no cost.

In this webinar, presenters share how VA SEA builds bridges between scientists, educators, and students, and see how this Virginia-grown idea has inspired similar efforts across the country.

Webinar Summary Products

• Webinar Recording (YouTube)
• Speaker Bios (Webinar Page)
• Slide Deck (PDF)