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.

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
80
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
73
women + non-binary people awarded 2024 at-sea ed program positions

More Education Initiatives

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

Nautilus Patch Design Contest

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

Learners in classroom

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.

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.

Inspired by Nautilus Live

Share how you explore our lessons, programs, and livestreams with #InspiredByNautilusLive or this feedback form.

JFK Elementary 1st graders excelled at the Nautilus penny boat buoyancy challenge
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Ocean Exploration Trust

West Oso ISD JFK Elementary 1st graders excelled at the Nautilus penny boat buoyancy challenge!