The Partnerships for Informal Science Education in the Community
The Partnerships for Informal Science Education in the Community (PISEC) program connects Âé¶¹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder volunteers with local K-12 students to engage in inquiry-based science activities in a playful, engaging, and welcoming environment. PISEC seeks to support students’ development of their own science identity and to cultivate and sustain students' interest in science by providing transformative and empowering experiences. Simultaneously, we offer valuable teaching, science communication, and leadership experience for the program volunteers. PISEC is committed to sustaining mutually beneficial partnerships with schools and community organizations, providing opportunities for Âé¶¹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØmentors and K-12 students to develop relationships over the course of a semester.Â
PISEC is supported by the National Science Foundation through the , the , and the .
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Sign up to volunteer for PISEC - Spring 2026!
PISEC is recruiting university volunteers for the Spring 2026 semester! Any undergraduate student, graduate student, postdoc, staff member, Âé¶¹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØaffiliate, etc. with an interest in STEM is welcome to join. Please attend one of the following information sessions if you can, or email the PISEC director (jessica.hoehn@colorado.edu) for more info.Â
- Friday, 1/9, 11am, Zoom, (email jessica.hoehn@colorado.edu for link)
- Tuesday, 1/13, 10am, JILA X325
- Tuesday, 1/13, 2:30pm, Cristol 332
- Wednesday, 1/14, 2pm, JILA X325
- Thursday, 1/15, 1:30pm, JILA X325
- Thursday, 1/15, 3pm, Cristol 332
To sign up, please fill out by 8am on Tuesday, Jan. 20th




