Education

Events

2026 Finger Lakes Youth Climate Summit
Tuesday, November 17, 2026
8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Register HERE

Science on Seneca Teacher Training (FREE)
Saturday, April 17, 2027
8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Please email scienceonseneca@hws.edu to register.

The Finger Lakes Institute creates and administers a variety of inquiry-based educational opportunities for middle school and high school teachers. The FLI’s main programs include Science on Seneca, The Finger Lakes Regional Stream Monitoring Program, Environmental Studies Summer Youth Institute, and various workshops focused on water resources, environmental quality, and the Finger Lakes Region.

The goals of our educational programs are to:

Develop innovative curricular material, resources and educational opportunities for K-12 students and teachers
Offer professional development programs for teachers and other educators
Host school groups and participating students involved with Science on Seneca (SOS) and other outreach programs
Provide educational opportunities for Hobart and William Smith students
Contribute curriculum to K-12 schools through participation in school advisory boards and committees