An introduction to mineralogy at any age can stimulate a life-long interest, and among students it can often lead to otherwise unimagined, stimulating careers in science-based fields such as chemistry, environmental sciences, material science or geology.

The Institute is evaluating and formulating educational programs that draw teachers into exciting earth science programs that they, in turn, can transmit to their students, beginning the cycle of learning and interest that will breed the next generation of collectors and researchers.

A significant part of the Institute’s outreach effort in this regard is the donation of mineral specimens to schools whose educators participate in the Institute’s learning programs. Collector support of this effort is eagerly sought.