What's it really like to be a scientist doing Education and Outreach? COSEE scientists answer these Top Ten questions:

1. Do academic institutions support scientists’ work in Education and Outreach?
2. Does being involved with Education and Outreach interfere with doing research?
3. What kind of role can scientists play in education?
4. What's it like to work with education partners?
5. Are these scientists role models?
6. Can I work with students?
7. What kind of international work is possible?
8. How can I specifically address climate change?
9. What is it like to work with diverse audiences?
10. What does the funding landscape look like?

Working in education and outreach doesn't just have impacts on the students in the classroom, it also impacts the scientists themselves, and in turn can impact the wider culture in the academic institution where the scientist is based.

Enhancing the Value of Education and Outreach Dr. Bob Chen discusses how institutions can reward scientists for engaging in outreach. watch video | view project

Feedback Mechanisms for Support Dr. Carrie Thomas explains how COSEE does the heavy lifting, allowing for more support at local institutions. watch video | view project

An Awareness of New Paths Dr. Rick Keil discusses how faculty can accept change. watch video | view project

A Broader Definition of Scholarship Dr. Scott Glenn describes how his institution hires faculty who reflect the new multi-disciplinarian approach to scholarship. watch video | view project

Rewarding Service Dr. Michael Kemp discusses how scientists have evolved to accept, understand, and support education and outreach. watch video | view project

Encouragement and Obligation Dr. Isaac Ginis discusses the obligation to be involved in outreach to the public. watch video | view project

Determination Pays Off Dr. Crystal Johnson has received support from colleagues and university administration, particularly for her unique high school program. watch video | view project

Institutional Support Dr. Mary Jane Perry describes how the NAB team worked with COSEE-Ocean Systems to promote their outreach. watch video | view project

All scientists have to maintain a balance between busy lives and careers, but to be successful and effective in your education and outreach efforts, this skill is key.

Education and Outreach for Fame and Fortune Dr. Bob Chen explains how to convince other scientists to get involved in outreach. watch video | view project

Investing Your Time Wisely Dr. Carrie Thomas describes how younger scientists effectively balance research with outreach. watch video | view project

A Risky Path That's Satisfying and Meaningful Dr. Rick Keil describes how he combines research with education and outreach in a way that enhances his life daily. watch video | view project

Levels of Support Dr. Adina Paytan discusses how to choose the right audience for your outreach efforts and how that will help strike a good balance. watch video | view project

Making Yourself Adaptable Dr. Crystal Johnson finds hidden benefits in having undergraduate and high school students working in her lab. watch video | view project

Whether partnering with school districts or working directly with high school students, scientists have a range of opportunities for working in education.

Combating Indifference Dr. Isaac Ginis describes what he does to inspire students. watch video | view project

Making It Real Dr. Adina Paytan firmly believes that a scientist's role is not just to do research but to also communicate their science to people of all ages. watch video | view project

Preparing a New Generation Dr. Michael Kemp describes how scientists can help prepare the next generation. watch video | view project

Education and Outreach Are Key Dr. Mary Jane Perry talks about engaging students and teachers in NAB research via webinars. watch video | view project

Working with education partners can be different from working with science colleagues – but with lots of outcomes and surprises.

Ocean Observers Work Together Dr. Scott Glenn has a dialogue with teacher Laura Dunbar on the importance of collaborating. watch video | view project

Rinse and Repeat EPA Science Director Rich Batiuk talks about successful collaborations with scientists such as Dr. Michael Kemp. watch video | view project

Natural Networks Dr. Michael Castellini collaborates with a wide variety of partners across the state of Alaska. watch video | view project

Part of every scientist's job is being a role model – particularly when it comes to encouraging involvement in education and outreach.

Balance Through Support Dr. Peggy Fong describes how a good support team is a necessary component in order to "do it all". watch video | view project

Mentoring Balance Dr. Adina Paytan describes why it's important to encourage young female scientists to serve as role models. watch video | view project

Sparking A Fire Dr. Crystal Johnson's background plays a significant role in her becoming a scientist – is some unique ways. watch video | view project

Ensuring A Future For Science Dr. Michael Castellini feels strongly that it's the scientist's responsibility to work with a wide variety of stakeholders. watch video | view project

For many scientists, graduate and/or undergraduate students form a support mechanism, in both their research and their education and outreach efforts.

Improving Skills, Enriching STEM Content Dr. Bob Chen discusses how graduate students are in a unique position to work in education and outreach. watch video | view project

Advising on All Levels Dr. Carrie Thomas's grad students take part in research cruises and lab work and she enjoys advising them as they follow their career path. watch video | view project

Inspiring Others to Find Their Passion Dr. Rick Keil enthusiastically conveys his passion for research with students of all ages, and that passion is evident when you talk to them. watch video | view project

Training Tomorrow's Scientists Dr. Crystal Johnson works with a wide range of students and gets impressive results. watch video | view project

For scientists, thinking globally and communicating locally go hand and hand.

Global Problems, Regional Manifestations Dr. Michael Kemp believes that his research has global implications, as hypoxia and other coastal water challenges are now worldwide. watch video | view project

Scientists and Educators Make the Best Ambassadors Dr. Scott Glenn addresses the challenges of working on a global scale in his research and in his everyday life. watch video | view project

Today's oceanographers often find climate change issues to be part of their research, and many address these issues in their outreach.

A Reasonable Voice for Scientists Dr. Carrie Thomas's research is closely tied to studying climate change, and she discusses how – and whether – to make those connections. watch video | view project

Efforts are being made to connect more diverse audiences with STEM subjects, particularly in oceanography outreach.

Opening Dialogue Dr. Carrie Thomas describes how to provide a venue for communication when working on issues relating to diversity challenges. watch video | view project

Different Perspectives, Common Threads Dr. Jude Apple's work with Native American stakeholders and students has informed much of both his outreach and his research. watch video | view project

These may be challenging times economically, but scientists doing both research and outreach find resourceful ways to keep afloat.

Looking at the Upside Dr. Jude Apple describes in detail what it's like to uniquely fund both research and outreach projects – which may overlap. watch video | view project