Outreach and engagement
Sharing our science with the community is a core value of the college and central to the University's mission as a land-grant institution. College of Biological Sciences outreach and engagement efforts fall into two broad categories: classroom-based programming and informal science education. Learn more about activities across the college below.
Interested in getting involved?
Whether it is volunteering for an event, helping to develop new activities, or collaborating on the broader impacts programming for you next grant, we are always excited to connect with members of the CBS Community around opportunities for outreach and public engagement.
Contact CBS Director of Outreach Seth Thompson (thom2587@umn.edu) to learn more about how you can get involved and use your skills to make an impact on the world.
Students, CBS Outreach hires student assistants each semester! If you are interested in becoming a CBS Outreach assistant, please reach out to learn about the most up to date opportunities.