"Bringing Science to the Heart of Communities"

Science is For Everyone! (SciFE!) is an innovative initiative led by the American Meteorological Society’s (AMS) Board on Outreach and Informal Education (BOIE). This program is dedicated to enhancing the scientific knowledge of adult community members who may not have access to traditional educational opportunities in weather, climate, and ocean studies.

Launched as a virtual proof of concept during the 2022 AMS Annual Meeting in Houston, SciFE! has since evolved to include a hands-on, interactive component for virtual participants. Using everyday household items, participants actively engage in experiments, making science both accessible and practical from the comfort of home.

This year, the program expands further with an in-person component being tested at the Broadmoor Community Church in New Orleans, thanks to the gracious support of Pastor Greg Manning. Both the virtual and in-person SciFE! training sessions will occur on January 12, 2025, from 1–2:30 PM Central Standard Time.

• New Orleans participants will learn about "Weather or Climate? Let’s Clear the Air!" while virtual participants will explore "Sea Ice vs. Land Ice: What’s the Difference and Why Does it Matter?".
• The session will begin with a guest speaker addressing both audiences via Zoom, allowing in-person and virtual participants to hear the same presentation. The session will conclude with an interactive discussion, allowing in-person and virtual participants to share their experiences and insights from the program.

The 2025 vision for SciFE! includes nationwide in-person training sessions coordinated with the AMS Local Chapter Affairs Committee (LCAC). These sessions will always feature a virtual component, allowing participants from as many places as possible to explore new topics together. In most cases, the in-person topic will differ from the virtual topic, and in-person topics may vary from location to location. For additional information, please visit the following website.

Through these engaging sessions, SciFE! inspires curiosity, fosters understanding, and empowers participants to explore how science impacts their lives and the world around them.

For more information, please reach out to Vicky Gorman (vgorman@medfordschools.net).