E-STEM Online Course

This course is designed for educators, community leaders, parents, volunteers, and anyone passionate about connecting environmental education with science, technology, engineering, and math. This course aims to inspire youth and foster meaningful, lasting change.

• Course: E-STEM (Environmental - Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)

• Dates: July 14 – August 10, 2025

• Institution: Cornell University (Civic Ecology Lab)

• Format: Online, interactive discussions, and practical applications

• Certificate: Earn a Cornell University certificate (PDF) upon completion

• Website & Registration: https://www.civicecology.org/estem

  
  

  Why Take This Course?

  
  

  In a world facing complex environmental challenges, E-STEM education empowers educators to prepare youth to be scientifically literate, environmentally engaged citizens. This course explores how environmental education can be meaningfully integrated into STEM subjects through:

        ● Inquiry-based and project-based learning      ● Real-world environmental investigations      ● Cross-disciplinary lesson design rooted in science and sustainability      ● Active learning strategies that spark curiosity and critical thinking

  
  

  With a focus on both formal and nonformal education, you’ll gain research-informed strategies and develop your own E-STEM lesson plans. This course equips you to foster student agency, connect science to lived experiences, and nurture the next generation of changemakers.

  Flexible Learning

  This course is asynchronous, meaning you can participate at any time of the day. The only live component is an optional webinar, which will also be recorded for later viewing.

  What You’ll Gain:

  • Understand the connection between environmental education and science education.

  • Learn about different outcomes of E-STEM education.

  • Explore different learning approaches including problem-based, inquiry-based, project-based, and place-based learning.

  • Develop an E-STEM lesson plan for their classes, families or communities.

  • Participate actively in a global online community of E-STEM educators. 

Course Fees & Scholarships

Our program relies on your support, and we aim to make it accessible worldwide:

• $200 — Sponsorship Option: By registering at this level, you directly contribute to the development and long-term sustainability of our online courses. Your support enables us to expand our educational offerings and reach a wider community of learners.

• $100 — for participants from the United States, Canada, European countries, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, China, Australia, and New Zealand.

• $25 — for participants from all other countries

• Scholarship — A limited number of competitive scholarships are available to cover the registration fee.

Invite Your Friends & Colleagues!

Learning is more rewarding together—share this opportunity with your network.

Questions?

Email us at CivicEcology@cornell.edu, with “E-STEM” in the subject line.