Education and Outreach

Courses at UMN

Oceanography – ESCI 1006/1106  – An exploration of the oceans for non-science and science majors alike

Geomicrobiology – ESCI 4801/8801 – An upper-level undergrad and graduate-level class that examines the role that microbes play in shaping our planet.  In collaboration with the Bell Museum, students also have the opportunity to engage with the public and communicate relevant science that impacts the lives of Minnesotans.  Check out this video that highlights these activities.

Outreach

The Santelli lab regularly engages in STEM outreach opportunities.  Below are just a few examples of some of this work.

MnDRIVE Bioremediation at the Bell Museum – video 

Smithsonian Science How Webcast

This video aired March 12, 2015.  For the full webcast guide, including Next Generation Science Standards for Middle School students, check out the full website: https://qrius.si.edu/explore-science/webcast/mineral-transformations-demystifying-microbes

Minerals and Microbes Teaching resources – here

A direct link to the webcast on YouTube