EDUCATION AND OUTREACH

OVERVIEW

LUMCON’s Marine Education Program invests in communities through enriching and relevant place- and skill-based experiences for all learners among Louisiana’s diverse citizenry, including those populations underrepresented in marine science. The Program’s purpose is to support and empower current and future marine scientists and ocean-literate citizens.

Marine Education at LUMCON specializes in designing powerful marine, environmental, science, and technology learning experiences spanning over our two campuses. The Program focuses on the scientific research programs of LUMCON, promoting awareness of marine and coastal environments and their connection to land, and exploring the scientific process and its role in answering compelling questions to find solutions and make informed environmental decisions.

Events and activities at LUMCON are for designed to provide positive and lasting experiences for anyone seeking a coastal and marine science education.

At LUMCON, students become scientists. Through field and laboratory activities, students develop lasting impressions about making a positive impact on their environment and community.  STEM education is different at LUMCON. In this moment, Louisiana scientists are asking compelling questions to find solutions for our complex environmental challenges. These challenges are unprecedented and require a dedication to furthering the understanding of our coastal and marine environments. Only by harnessing the talent and perspectives of our younger generations can Louisiana succeed in leading a global effort to understand our changing coastal and marine systems. By investing in the success and retention of K-12 students in STEM careers, including marine science, we ensure a future where communities are more environmentally literate, resilient to the impacts of climate change, and lead by advancing science and technology. Our We offer programs designed to meet the needs of preK-12 school classes, school organizations, home schools, and scouting organizations.

LUMCON now has two campuses. Each with education programs that are innovative and exciting.

Visit the K-12 Program page to learn more.

LUMCON supports higher education and research in Louisiana and elsewhere by offering courses, personnel, facilities, and vessels to educators.

  • For instructors, LUMCON is a unique facility for a variety of field trips to supplement lecture topics.
  • For students, LUMCON offers university courses throughout the year and hands-on field opportunities for learning. LUMCON has video conferencing capabilities to broadcast courses, seminars, and lectures to classrooms across the state and country.
  • For researchers, LUMCON provides dormitory facilities, vessels, and lab space for research in nearby habitats.

Contact our Associate Director of Education and Outreach to request a booking or apply for any of the following opportunities.  View the LUMCON fees and policies.

Visit our University Program page for more program details.

LUMCON educators have been working hard to design and create distal resources that are as unique as Louisiana’s coastal landscape.  Each resource is focused on content that is as place-based as our in-person experiences and has been crafted to inspire anyone who is science-curious.

View our entire digital content library.

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