In recent years, DEEPS STEP program at Brown University has partnered with elementary school teachers in the Providence Public School District (PPSD) to develop and offer multi-lesson Earth Science modules that address the Next Generation Science Standards introduced in RI schools in 2016.
Since 2021-22 DEEPS STEP team is partnering with Hope High School in order to expand our effort to high school students. The goal of this new CORES initiative is to introduce Providence high school students to the field of earth and planetary sciences, career opportunities it presents, and to facilitate their access to Brown University summer programs. Introducing students to Earth science research and career paths in high school can open the door for opportunities in college and beyond.