Education
BA or BS in a science education field; MA in Science Communication
Professional Organization
National Association for Research in Science Teaching
Organization Link
Career Link
https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/21-1094.00
Related Careers
https://www.onetonline.org/find/quick?s=Science+Outreach+Educator
Description
Science Outreach Educators develop curriculum and plan scientific education events for outside of the classroom. They use presentation and communication skills to present scientific information to students in fun and engaging ways. They also plan professional development activities for science educators(www.sciencemag.org/careers/2010/04/transitioning-researcher-outreacher)
Innovation in this Career
Science Outreach Educators are innovators because they create new ways to engage students in hands-on scientific research.