The West Virginia Science Public Outreach Team (WV SPOT) began in 2013 as a partnership between Green Bank Observatory, NASA West Virginia Space Grant Consortium, and NASA Katherine Johnson IV&V Facility.

Since then, we have delivered 800 presentations and impacted the lives of more than 25,000 students!

Our team continues to grow thanks to dedicated sponsors, undergraduates, and teachers determined to bring role models and STEM activities into their classrooms. 

Faculty Advisors on West Virginia college and university campuses recruit undergraduate students from predominantly science and education backgrounds.

WV educators and researchers teach the undergraduate students necessary scientific content and communication strategies before certifying them to visit K-12 audiences in West Virginia.

All of our presentations focus on current research in earth, space, environmental, and biomedical science. Specifically, we focus on West Virginian scientists and research facilities to connect our youngest learners with the knowledge that a passion for STEM and a sense of pride for living in the Mountain State go hand and hand!

"The West Virginia Science Public Outreach Team inspires an appreciation of STEM and STEM careers in K-12 students through the delivery of interactive presentations by undergraduate students, which highlight innovative science and engineering research in the Mountain State."

Our Goals For K-12 Audiences:

1. Increase awareness of and interest in STEM research, programs, and careers in West Virginia.

2. Increase confidence with STEM topics.

3. Increase exposure to college role models.

Our Goals For College Students:

1. Increase 21st century skills such as science communication, public speaking, autonomy, and ability to adapt.

2. Increase science content knowledge.

3. Improve resume and provide networking opportunities.

Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM until 5 PM

• Email: spot.wv@gmail.com

• Call: (304) 456-2368