participated in NOAA supported formal education programs that enhance understanding and use of NOAA science and other resources in FY15.
Content
Education
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Lesson plans & resources
Stories
Reports
Multimedia
About NOAA Education //
NOAA takes an “all hands on deck” approach to education. The NOAA education community includes programs, offices, partners, and passionate individuals that represent all of NOAA’s mission areas. We are located across the country and around the world. We work to bring you educational resources and opportunities that support NOAA's mission of science, service, and stewardship.
Our Mission
To educate and inspire the nation to use science toward improving ocean and coastal stewardship, increasing safety and resilience to environmental hazards, and preparing a future workforce to support NOAA’s mission.
Formal Education
360,000
PreK-12 Students
Higher Education
570
Postsecondary Degrees
in NOAA-related disciplines awarded to students who were supported by NOAA in higher education programs in FY15.
Informal Education
2.6 M
Youth and Adults
participated in NOAA supported informal education programs that enhance stewardship and promote informed decision making in FY15.