Science doesn’t end at the laboratory door. The Steen Lab is committed to communicating our work to the broadest possible audience, from fellow researchers to the general public.
Our Outreach Activities
- Public lectures and community events discussing the hidden world of microbial life
- K-12 education programs that bring geomicrobiology into Tennessee classrooms
- Science writing for non-specialist audiences about the carbon cycle, Science doesn’t end at the laboratory door. The Steen Lab is committed to communicating our work to the broadest possible audience, from fellow researchers to the general public.
- Mentorship of students from diverse backgrounds in STEM
Why Outreach Matters
The organisms we study (invisible to the naked eye) drive some of the most important processes on Earth’s surface, including the global carbon cycle and the cycling of nutrients that sustain all life. Helping the public understand and appreciate microbial life is part of our scientific mission.
We believe that science communication is an obligation, not an afterthought. If you’re interested in having a lab member speak at your school, organization, or event, please contact us.
