Bringing knowledge bearers, scientists, and educators together

The Community Organized Restoration and Learning network (CORaL) is excited to kick off the Alaska Knowledge, Science, and Education Alliance (AKSEA) this fall. AKSEA aims to foster connections across the region and share community knowledge. It will bring together traditional knowledge experts, scientists, and school educators to co-create lessons focused on marine-related anchoring phenomenon in the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill region. An anchoring phenomenon is either a fascinating real-world event or a meaningful design problem for students to investigate. Teams will create and pilot lessons over the course of six months with the support of CORaL educators. 

The AKSEA model is adapted from successful programs run by Sea Grant and educational programs in the Lower 48 that included public educators focused on science, and expands it to include traditional knowledge holders, as well as including art, English, history, and math.

Cohorts will meet in person in October to improve regional understanding, explore science communication, and personalize their team’s collaborative plan. Travel costs are included and participants will be compensated for their time. Applications are now open and reviews begin May 10. If you have questions, reach out to Leigh Lubin, Alaska Sea Grant, at leigh.lubin@alaska.edu.