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The Office of Education works to advance education both within NOAA and with the public we serve. We provide scholarships and collaborate with universities to prepare the brightest minds from diverse backgrounds in NOAA-related fields. We offer competitive grants and establish partnerships to integrate NOAA science into schools and organizations. Lastly, we help coordinate educational activities across NOAA and with external partners to ensure that these efforts are effective and continually improved.
of NOAA undergradute scholars pursue graduate degrees.
130+
institutions were funded by NOAA B-WET to bring experiential environmental learning to K-12 audiences in FY17.
48,000
students participated inquiry-based activities both in the classroom and outdoors through NOAA B-WET in FY17.
150+
institutions received support from the Environmental Literacy Program to provide NOAA-related information and exhibits to over 46 million people through formal and informal education programs in FY17.
200,000
people engaged in NOAA-supported learning experiences through the Environmental Literacy Program in FY17.
2,500
educators received professional development to help incorporate meaningful watershed educational experiences into their classrooms in FY17.
199
students have participated in the Educational Partnership Program with Minority-Serving Institutions Undergraduate Scholarship since 2001.
1 out of 3
NOAA Hollings Scholarship alumni have earned or are currently pursuing a PhD.
