CarbonEARTH is a 5-year $2.85 million National Science Foundation (NSF) supported project that teams Penn State science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) graduate students with elementary and middle school teachers in Philipsburg-Osceola and Harrisburg Area School Districts. The program kicked off in 2010-11.

As CarbonEARTH Fellows, Penn State graduate students gain valuable experience in teaching complex science to kids, and school districts benefit by having the knowledge and experience of graduate students in their schools. By working together, kids gain by learning in-depth science in new and engaging ways, addressing a great need as the United States strives to increase STEM education efforts to remain competitive in the global economy.

Facts about Carbon EARTH:

-          7 P-O teachers are currently involved.

-          Harrisburg teachers also participate.

-          Graduate students each spend about 15-20 hours per week assisting their partner teachers.

-          More teachers and graduate fellows will join the program in future years as participants cycle through the program.