K-12 Programs

Mike uses the excitement of research to inspire and educate K-12 students. This has included hosting a television series on the National Geographic Channel, serving as the spokesperson for National Geographic’s “Everyday Explorer” Campaign, joining expeditions to the Galapagos with Lindblad Expeditions, developing innovative new styles of teaching – using a combination of videos and activities – to improve achievement while inspiring curiosity, providing professional development to teachers, writing textbooks, and creating informal science education materials for television and science museums.  He and his students also give many public and school talks.