Dive into how NOAA Teacher at Sea and other research opportunities can transform your teaching and inspire your students. From the Atlantic Coast to the Jungles of Brazil, this session explores how real-world STEM industry experiences expand possibilities by connecting educators to cutting-edge research, fostering new classroom strategies, and empowering students with authentic STEM learning. Learn how fieldwork at sea and collaborations with scientific organizations have brought global issues and industry realities into focus for students, sparking curiosity and career exploration. Leave with tools and inspiration to incorporate research-based experiences into your own teaching and expand possibilities for your students.