EPO Options

When considering your options, it may be helpful to think about your potential EPO contributions in terms of three broad categories: (1) discrete opportunities, (2) sustained opportunities, and (3) product development.  Below are several examples for each category.

Discrete Opportunities

These EPO efforts can be stand-alone activities or support larger, existing efforts.
• Interact with teachers at a professional development workshop.
• Consult with informal science center staff on the development of exhibits or public programs.
• Make a public presentation at your own or a nearby facility.
• Be interviewed by a journalist about your work.

Sustained Opportunities

Sustained EPO efforts may allow you to develop more substantial relationships
with the education community.
• Mentor a student for a science fair project.
• Host an educator or student in your lab, on a cruise, or in the field.
• Serve on an EPO-oriented advisory or review panel.
• Be a scientist-in-residence at a school, science center, museum, or aquarium.

Product Development

You may contribute to the development of a tangible EPO product.
• Be a content expert on a curriculum-development team.
• Write a general-audience article about your work.
• Work with web designers and educators to produce online resources for non-scientists.
• Create visualizations tailored for classroom or educational program use.

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