Volunteer With Science Unwrapped
Volunteering with Science Unwrapped is a great way to gain public outreach experience in teaching about scientific, STEM or STEAM ideas. We welcome individual students, faculty and staff; student organizations and community groups.
How It Works
Science Unwrapped takes place one Friday each month during USU’s academic year. (To view the current schedule, visit Upcoming Events.) We welcome individual students, student organizations, faculty and staff members, along with community organizations, who wish to provide hands-on STEAM learning activities for guests of all ages.
Volunteer to Conduct a Learning Activity
Volunteers can sign up for one or more events using the following “Volunteer to Conduct a Learning Activity” button at the lower left. For more information or for activity ideas, contact Mary-Ann Muffoletto at maryann.muffoletto@usu.edu.
Volunteer to Present a Research Poster
Student researchers are invited to present a research poster at Science Unwrapped events using the following “Volunteer to present a Graduate Student Research Poster” button at the lower right. For more information about presenting posters, contact Lisa Poulsen at lisa.poulsen@usu.edu.
Volunteer Set-Up Information and Scheduling Changes
For information about the time and place to set up for your activity, or if you need to change the date you’re volunteering, please contact Lisa Poulsen at lisa.poulsen@usu.edu.
Why volunteer with us?
Résumé-Building
Gain valuable experience in STEM communication and outreach.
Convenience
We coordinate and publicize the events; You focus on your outreach activities.
'No Sweat' Commitment
We're delighted if you volunteer for one event or many - no long-term commitment required.
Location
Our events are held right on campus (ESLC 130) - no car pool headaches; no travel required.
Charter Compliance
Participating in our events helps your club meet outreach requirements if you're a local chapter of a national society.
Effective Recruitment Tool
Participation in Science Unwrapped is a great way to recruit new members to your group, club, and USU!
Easy Scheduling
We don't hold events during your class times.
It's Great Fun!
Build camaraderie within your group with outreach fun.
Questions?