Steven Smith is the K-12 Outreach Coordinator for the Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences at Purdue University. He has a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and a masters in Science Education, both from Purdue University. Steven has worked with the College of Science Outreach since 2001. In his time there, he has facilitated hundreds of teacher workshops and inspired thousands of students. Currently he serves on a number of local, state, and national committees, helping shape science education and support educators around the globe.