Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Ocean Exploration Education Grants

NOAA Ocean Exploration and the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation share a common goal to engage and inspire the next generation of ocean explorers in ways that are equitable and inclusive to learners of all backgrounds.

The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility (DEIA) Ocean Exploration Education Grants project launched in 2021 to support the Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) workforce development pipeline and engage diverse learners from communities that have been historically underserved and underrepresented in ocean science and exploration.

These grants are for use by educators and/or education program implementers working at the intersection of STEAM education and DEIA to support workforce development where barriers are most prohibitive to recruitment and retention of diverse learners.

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Middle and high school students were introduced to local marine science research and scientists at the “Ocean Explorers,” an immersive field trip. Image courtesy of Shannon McDonnell.
Middle and high school students were introduced to local marine science research and scientists at the “Ocean Explorers,” an immersive field trip. Image courtesy of Shannon McDonnell.
Students in rural Kentucky “Dive Deep into Marine Biology” through a new STEM curriculum featuring an engineering design challenge to construct and fly remotely operated vehicles. Image courtesy of Emily McAfee.
Students in rural Kentucky “Dive Deep into Marine Biology” through a new STEM curriculum featuring an engineering design challenge to construct and fly remotely operated vehicles. Image courtesy of Emily McAfee.
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Island students develop ‘Ike Moana (Knowledge of the Deep Ocean), through new Hawaiian language and culture-based education resource packages and teacher mentorship that bring Native Hawaiian worldviews into the classroom to support development of the future STEAM workforce. Image courtesy of Hōkūokahalelani Pihana.
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Island students develop ‘Ike Moana (Knowledge of the Deep Ocean), through new Hawaiian language and culture-based education resource packages and teacher mentorship that bring Native Hawaiian worldviews into the classroom to support development of the future STEAM workforce. Image courtesy of Hōkūokahalelani Pihana.