2026 Lake Superior Shipboard Science Immersion

• When: Tuesday, July 7 to Monday, July 13, 2026.
• Where: The ship will be on Lake Superior, departing from and returning to Duluth, MN.
• Audience: Grades 5-12 classroom teachers and nonformal educators from the Great Lakes states, including Pennsylvania.
• Cost: Free.
• MWEE Designation: MWEE and/or EL&S Special Topics and Deeper Dives.

The Shipboard Science Immersion brings educators aboard the EPA R/V Lake Guardian to work alongside scientists for a week.

The annual program promotes Great Lakes science while forging lasting relationships between Great Lakes scientists and educators. Center for Great Lakes Literacy (CGLL) is a collaborative effort led by Sea Grant educators throughout the Great Lakes watershed in the U.S. CGLL fosters informed and responsible decisions that advance basin-wide stewardship by providing hands-on experiences, educational resources, and networking opportunities promoting Great Lakes literacy among an engaged community of educators, scientists, and youth.

Applications are due February 28, 2026.