Join CREATE for an upcoming webinar that explores how embracing student curiosity can transform education and spark real-world change. In this session, Chris Brown, an educator and former STEM Fellowship participant, will share his classroom strategies and curriculum that began with a simple question from students about campus lighting and grew into a movement of environmental stewardship and community engagement.
Discover how a spontaneous outdoor lab evolved into the “Lights Out” project, where students tackled light pollution while addressing security needs. Aligned with International Dark Sky Week, this initiative saw students conducting lighting audits with professional tools, hosting a Dark Sky Night, and convincing major local light polluters to switch off for the event—revealing stars hidden by urban glow and led to the creation of “The Ecolizers,” an environmental club that’s driving sustainability at their school.
Learn how these students launched a recycling program, grew hydroponic vegetables for the cafeteria, and earned their school a prestigious Green Flag Certification from the National Wildlife Federation—one of only 59 schools in the U.S. to achieve this honor. With ambitious plans for a Miyawaki Forest, greenhouse, and solar panels, these students are proving that young voices can shape the future of energy and the environment.
In this webinar, you’ll gain practical strategies for fostering student-led inquiry, integrating STEM into real-world problem-solving, and empowering students to become change-makers in their communities. Whether you’re an educator, administrator, or advocate for youth engagement, this session will leave you inspired to harness curiosity as a catalyst for impact.
When: Tuesday, April 1st at 1:00PM PST/3:00PM CST/4:00PM EST
Register now to reserve your spot or email CREATE Communication Director, Gabrielle Temple at [email protected].
This webinar is part of the CREATE Innovation series and runs approximately 30 minutes.
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