Education

Inspiring the Next Generation of STEM Explorers

A central pillar of Ocean Exploration Trust’s mission is inspiring and motivating the next generation of explorers and STEM professionals.

We host a suite of free educational programs and resources to introduce teachers, students, science centers, and local communities to the excitement of discovery and the role models who push back the boundaries of the unknown and inspire explorers around the world.

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Education Resources

OET’s 100+ STEAM education resources for learners in classrooms, at home, or community include national-standard aligned activities, facilitation guides, engineering design challenges, and creative projects for every age and stage.

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Nautilus Patch Design Contest

All explorers have a creative side! Students ages 5-18 — share your ideas with OET designing Nautilus' expedition season patch.

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At-sea programs

Educators and students can join our Corps of Exploration at sea through our Science Communication Fellowship and Science and Engineering Internship Program.

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Nautilus Education Program Impact

Ocean Exploration Trust and E/V Nautilus educational initiatives have connected learners of all ages globally with deep sea exploration, science, and diverse role models. Since 2010, notable highlights in our education and outreach programs include:

130,000,000+

Ocean Exploration Views

2024 interns from communities historically-marginalized in STEM

360,000+

Ocean Questions Answered

Science Communication Fellows Trained

100.0

Science & Engineering Interns Trained

100.0

1600+

Diverse Role Models in the Corps of Exploration

6,500+

Ship-to-Shore Interaction Events

women + non-binary people awarded 2024 at-sea ed program positions

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Live Ship-to-Shore Interactions

Ship-to-shore interactions are one-on-one live video Q&A broadcasts with the Corps of Exploration to learn more about life onboard the ship and the latest discoveries on Earth. Interactions are free to classrooms and camps and scheduled 7 days a week to meet your needs.

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Virtual Live Events

Publicly available online events connect learners around the world with the topics, technologies, and careers of ocean exploration. Meet our team bringing latest discoveries from expeditions straight to home or school.

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London Elementary School has eager curious students ready to become scientists and engineers on EV Nautilus #InspiredbyNautilusLive

Community Education Partnerships

Community partnerships enable our exploration team to broaden our reach to new learners. We provide engaging learning opportunities like the Nautilus Ambassador Program and professional development workshops to build awareness and capacity to increase student interest in STEM education pathways.

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STEM Career Role Modeling

The international Nautilus Corps of Exploration consists of engineers, scientists, technologists, educators, students, and mariners.

We inspire audiences to become lifelong learners and pursue interests, education, and careers in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through engagement with our Corps of Exploration and the excitement of discovery. Our programs lead educators and students to an increased awareness of and engagement in STEM careers through classroom resources, community events, at-sea programs, and interactive broadcasts with STEM professionals and program participants.

There are many career paths that connect the disciplines of exploration and lead learners to STEM jobs across industries. Our Corps of Exploration represents a wide variety of backgrounds, training paths, professional experiences, and intersectional identities.

Meet our team and learn more with our STEM Career profiles.