Supporting Broader Impacts

From scientific findings to student learning

IRISTEM partners with researchers and academic institutions to support education-focused Broader Impacts through student-created curriculum, outreach resources, and community education initiatives.

Research Explainers

Youth-friendly summaries clarify the central question, methods, findings, and real-world relevance of a project.

Curriculum & Worksheets

Structured lessons, vocabulary guides, discussion prompts, and worksheets support classroom use.

Hands-On Activities

Activities connect scientific ideas to observation, problem-solving, design, and student discussion.

Visual Communication

Diagrams, visual summaries, and clear language help learners navigate unfamiliar concepts.

Youth Outreach

Resources can be shared through schools, student networks, youth organizations, and community partners.

Impact Documentation

Surveys, participation data, and summary reports can help document educational reach and engagement.

Example youth-friendly IRISTEM resource explaining tsunami research

Built Around Your Research

A flexible collaboration model

Every project begins with the research team’s goals, intended audience, and available source material. IRISTEM can support a focused resource or a broader set of educational materials.

Our student-led perspective complements subject-matter expertise, helping shape content that is scientifically grounded and easier for younger learners to enter.

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