Easier, Classroom-Ready Outreach

We translate your work so that non-experts can teach mind-opening lessons.

Easier,

Classroom-ready

Outreach

We translate your work so that non-experts can teach mind-opening lessons.

What do we do?

We mobilize knowledgeWe mobilize knowledgeby turning our clients' outreach goals into rich, open-access learning experiences.

We help researchers win grants and do outreach more easily.

We help nonprofits grow student understanding and enthusiasm around their mission.

We help companies build tomorrow’s workforce by connecting classwork to career paths.

We help researchers win grants and do outreach more easily.

We help nonprofits grow student understanding and enthusiasm around their mission.

We help companies build tomorrow’s workforce by connecting classwork to career paths.

We help researchers win grants and do outreach more easily.

We help nonprofits grow student understanding and enthusiasm around their mission.

We help companies build tomorrow’s workforce by connecting classwork to career paths.

How does it work?

What will you get?

A GP Learning Experience ―― a lesson that packages your knowledge to engage students and empower non-specialist teachers.

Explainer Videos ―― engaging multimedia that support the lesson and enrich your presentations.

Static Visuals ―― high quality illustrations that convey your complex work to any audience.

Logistical Support ―― we do the heavy lifting so you don’t have to! Direct us in the co-creation of lessons; we publish, disseminate, and measure impact.

What teachers & students say:

⭐ 5/5 stars for 'Females Singing to be Heard':

"This is a fantastic lesson! I love how it combines actual research and allows the students the opportunity for analysis."- Sarah HuneycuttHomeschool TeacherNashville, TN⭐ 5/5 stars for 'Females Singing to be Heard'

- Sarah HuneycuttHomeschool TeacherNashville, TN⭐ 5/5 stars for 'Females Singing to be Heard'

⭐ 4/5 stars for 'I Like That!':

"The experiment was engaging and self-reflective! Students were able to apply principles and strategies to real world experiences!"- Kenton WesbySTEM TeacherNashville, TN⭐ 4/5 stars for 'I Like That!'

- Kenton WesbySTEM TeacherNashville, TN⭐ 4/5 stars for 'I Like That!'

⭐ 4/5 stars for 'The Guardian Frogs of Borneo':

"It was very informative and I learned a lot 👍."- JasperStudent, grade 7⭐ 4/5 stars for 'The Guardian Frogs of Borneo'

- JasperStudent, grade 7⭐ 4/5 stars for 'The Guardian Frogs of Borneo'

⭐ 5/5 stars for 'Females Singing to be Heard':

"I really enjoy this lesson! It is so engaging and fun!"- AlishaStudent, grade 11⭐ 5/5 stars for 'Females Singing to be Heard'

- AlishaStudent, grade 11⭐ 5/5 stars for 'Females Singing to be Heard'

Share your knowledge with anyone, anywhere!

We promote lessons through our growing GP Constellation dissemination network.

Each lesson is:

Published at galacticpolymath.com under a Creative Commons CC BY-NC 4.0 license.
Shared via the National Science Teaching Association’s NSTA Reports e-newsletter (reaching 245k+).
Listed freely on Teachers Pay Teachers (a site with 7M annual users).
Shared via our social media channels to a growing list of teachers, district leaders, and education influencers across the US.

Share your knowledge with anyone, anywhere!

We promote lessons through our growing GP Constellation dissemination network.

Each lesson is:

Published at galacticpolymath.com under a Creative Commons CC BY-NC 4.0 license.
Shared via the National Science Teaching Association’s NSTA Reports e-newsletter (reaching 245k+).
Listed freely on Teachers Pay Teachers (a site with 7M annual users).
Shared via our social media channels to a growing list of teachers, district leaders, and education influencers across the US.

Our Clients' Funding Sources

Our Clients' Funding Sources

When should I reach out?

Any time! Whether you have funds now, want to write us into a proposal, or just have a question, we are here to help!

What our clients say:

"GP was an absolute joy to work with. Each step was so thoughtfully led by Matt and his team of educators and artists. I can’t wait to work with them again!"- Dr. Sarah FitzpatrickW.K. Kellogg Biological StationMichigan State University

- Dr. Sarah FitzpatrickW.K. Kellogg Biological StationMichigan State University

"Galactic Polymath made our chemical engineering concepts accessible for high school students and explored connections to community and Mātauranga Māori. We love the results!"- Dr. Matthew CowanDepartment of EngineeringUniversity of Canterbury, New Zealand

- Dr. Matthew CowanDepartment of EngineeringUniversity of Canterbury, New Zealand

"I loved the collaboration with GP! It was a wonderful experience to have a skilled team help translate my science into a classroom lesson."- Dr. Johana Goyes VallejosDepartment of Biological SciencesUniversity of Missouri

- Dr. Johana Goyes VallejosDepartment of Biological SciencesUniversity of Missouri

"Such productive and satisfying work with Galactic Polymath! Matt is a former teacher that knows how to magnify the broader impacts of an NSF grant!"- Dr. Tamra MendelsonDepartment of Biological SciencesUniversity of Maryland Baltimore County

- Dr. Tamra MendelsonDepartment of Biological SciencesUniversity of Maryland Baltimore County

Who makes the

lessons?

Who makes the lessons?

The GP Team is led by our founder,Matt Wilkins, PhD.The GP Team is led by our founder, Matt Wilkins, PhD.

Matt is an award-winning scientist and science communicator who has taught students from grade 3 to grad school.

"Impact Goals Award” from the NSF-funded center for Advancing Research Impact in Society

"Sustainable Teacher Award for School Leadership” from Urban Green Lab

"Most Awesome Video Award” from Arizona State’s: Risk Innovation Science Showcase

Dynamic teams translate any body of knowledge

We will assemble a team with skills and subject expertise to connect your work to students through accessible lessons and engaging videos.

Some of the many talented scientists, communicators, educators, and artists we work with:

Stephanie Castillo, PhD

Award-winning science communicator and video producer.

Aarati Asundi, PhD

A scientist, entrepreneur and storyteller specializing in hand-drawn animation.

Madelyn Leembruggen

Harvard PhD candidate in physics, science communicator, and education consultant.

Letimicia Fears, PhD

A scientist, educator, and assessment specialist with 5+ years experience in K-12 classrooms.

Grant Reviewer Feedback

"The Broader Impacts are creative and exciting."- Anonymous Reviewer #1NSF Grant Review Panelist

- Anonymous Reviewer #1NSF Grant Review Panelist

"The educational plan to develop a learning module for middle school students is very well-developed...overall the broader impacts activities are quite strong."- Anonymous Reviewer #2

- Anonymous Reviewer #2

"A major strength of this proposed effort is that the module will be tied to national standards, making the program easy for teachers to incorporate into their curricula."- Anonymous Reviewer #3

- Anonymous Reviewer #3

"I liked the broader impacts proposed in this application... well done."- Anonymous Reviewer #4

- Anonymous Reviewer #4

How much does it cost?

Here are three customizable options to use as a starting point.

TIER 3: BREAKING GROUND

For clients who don’t need supporting multimedia.

Example Product:

“The Guardian Frogs of Borneo: Why exceptions matter in biology and everyday life”

Starting At: $6,000

TIER 2: LASTING IMPACT

Scale up your outreach with a multimedia budget.

Example Product:

“I Like That! How perception, emotion, and cognition shape our preferences”

Starting At: $20,000

TIER 1: WORLD CHANGER

Achieve maximum impact through sustained effort!

Example Product:

“Genetic Rescue to the Rescue: Preventing extinction through gene flow”

Starting At: $45,000

TIER 3: BREAKING GROUND

For clients who don’t need supporting multimedia.

Example Product:

“The Guardian Frogs of Borneo: Why exceptions matter in biology and everyday life”

Starting At: $6,000

TIER 2: LASTING IMPACT

Scale up your outreach with a multimedia budget.

Example Product:

“I Like That! How perception, emotion, and cognition shape our preferences”

Starting At: $20,000

TIER 1: WORLD CHANGER

Achieve maximum impact through sustained effort!

Example Product:

“Genetic Rescue to the Rescue: Preventing extinction through gene flow”

Starting At: $45,000

Ready to inspire students withyour work?Ready to inspire students with your work?Ready to inspire students with your work?

Order à la carte or customize a package.Let us know how we can help!Order à la carte or customize a package. Let us know how we can help!Let us know how we can help! Order à la carte or customize a package.