IRISTEM | Our Work

Our Work

A clear path from research to outreach

1. Understand

We review papers, reports, presentations, and project goals to identify the essential ideas and intended impact.

2. Translate

Student creators turn technical material into clear narratives, visuals, vocabulary, lessons, and activities.

3. Engage

Completed resources support classroom learning, youth outreach, workshops, and community education.

What We Create

Resources designed for real learning settings

Explore Our Curriculums

IRISTEM students presenting youth-friendly climate resources at a Silicon Valley Youth Climate Action event

Youth-Friendly Explainers

Clear introductions to research questions, findings, vocabulary, and real-world applications.

Clean energy technology used as a classroom STEM resource example

Classroom Resources

Curriculum, worksheets, discussion guides, and activities for different grade levels.

Coastal erosion as an environmental STEM learning topic

Coastal Resilience

Student-facing resources can connect erosion, sea-level rise, and community safety to clear scientific explanations.

Wildfire as an environmental safety education topic

Wildfire Education

Visual explainers and activities help students understand risk, preparedness, and environmental change.

Drought landscape connected to climate and water education

Water and Drought

Lessons can turn climate and water research into practical context for younger learners.

IRISTEM students sharing environmental resources at a community event

Outreach Experiences

Materials for workshops, community programs, school visits, and youth-facing events.

An IRISTEM student speaking with visitors during a Silicon Valley Youth Climate Action community event

Impact Summaries

Participation data, survey insights, and concise reporting that describe educational engagement.

Students and community members gathering for environmental accountability

Community action

Beyond the classroom

Learning can move people toward action.

Environmental education becomes more meaningful when young people can connect research, policy, and local experience. IRISTEM helps create the context students need to understand what is at stake and how communities respond.

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