The mission of the GLOBE Program is to To increase awareness of individuals throughout the world about the global environment, contribute to increased scientific understanding of the Earth and support improved student achievement in science and mathematics. The mission of the Joan and James Leitzel Center for Mathematics, Science and Engineering Education is “to transform education in mathematics, science and engineering in elementary and secondary school, and in informal settings through high quality research, carefully examined practice, and interdisciplinary collaboration.”

We increase awareness and understanding of Louisiana coastal issues by providing interactive, outdoor environmental and STEM learning opportunities for students, teachers, and people of all ages.

To put new environmental knowledge into action by engaging and serving communities, here in North Carolina and around the world.

AGES is a collaboration between the Departments of Anthropology, Earth Sciences, and Geography, GIS, and Sustainability at UNC. Our faculty and students work together to provide hands on learning in our courses, research and outreach opportunities, and student support and development opportunities.

Infusing a Love for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. We strive to enhance STEM through engaging, hands-on, standards-based activities with an emphasis on outdoor environmental education.

We promote investigation and conservation of the natural history hemisphere, encourage interest in early naturalists, and inspire curiosity about the worlds they studied and inhabited.

Public education about the natural world.