The new PFAS Education Workshop hosted by UW-Stevens Point equips educators with essential knowledge and practical tools to integrate PFAS education into their teaching.
A total of 23 educators from across Wisconsin and one from Minnesota enrolled in the workshop, held virtually and in person on April 3. The participants represented a range of teaching disciplines and educational levels, including formal and informal educators, K–12 teachers, and community-based education professionals.
“The diverse group of attendees highlighted the widespread interest in PFAS education and the importance of fostering environmental literacy across Wisconsin and beyond,” says Seyed Javad Amirfakhri, the UW-Stevens Point assistant professor who organized and hosted the event.
The centerpiece of the workshop was a flexible and modifiable presentation that educators can tailor to the specific needs of their classrooms and learning communities. Teachers learned basic information about PFAS, their health and environmental impact, challenges for mitigation, and how local communities can get data through the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. They then participated in five interactive classroom-ready activities that they can explore with their students.
The workshop materials are available for download in the K-12 Outreach section of our website.