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EnviroScience4kids

Unleash Your Inner Scientist

Learn About the GERS Lab at UCONN

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Sebastian Komaritsky
EnviroScience4kids
Founder & Director

Welcome to EnviroScience4kids!

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Mission Statement

 

Are you ready to be part of the next generation of problem solvers?

 

At EnviroScience4Kids, we empower students aged 12 to 18 with knowledge and tools to tackle global challenges.  

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Discover how cutting-edge technology at the University of Connecticut is being used to solve real-world environmental issues. From drones to satellite sensors, we’ll show you how science and innovation can make a difference.

 

EnviroScience4Kids inspires young minds by connecting students with cutting-edge environmental science and technology. Through partnerships, lab visits, and guest speakers, we make science accessible, engaging, and impactful for the next generation.

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The future is ours to shape—let’s learn, explore, and lead the way to solutions together!

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Professor Zhe Zhu
Director of GERS Laboratory

Connecting with Local CT Schools

Helping Us Expand

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Jahana Haynes
U.S. Congresswoman
5th District of Conneticut
 

Jahana Hayes represents Connecticut’s 5th District in the United States House of Representatives. The district spans northwest and central Connecticut. She is very active in our community. 

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​Congresswoman Hayes was elected in November 2018, making her the first African-American woman ever to represent the state of Connecticut in Congress. Before running for office, Hayes was a history teacher for 15 years, named Connecticut Teacher of the Year, before earning the distinction of 2016 National Teacher of the Year (NTOY).

 

In her capacity as NTOY, Hayes traveled the country and the world as an ambassador for public education engaging stakeholders in discussions meant to improve outcomes for students.

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Congresswoman has supported EnviroScience4Kids, helping to expand awareness of the program to many schools across Connecticut. 

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Learn more about her involvement in climate and environment here.

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