Virtual Field Experiences are teacher and student developed explorations of important geosites in the Western Upper Peninsula that highlight local history and science topics such as natural hazards. VFEs facilitate student experiences that use 360°camera and geospatial technologies in a meaningful way while deepening students sense of place through connections to geo-significant sites and phenomena in their communities. Scroll through some recently completed projects!

Funding for this is provided by a grant through the Michigan Space Grant Consortium, REMC1, in-kind support from the Copper Country ISD, a MiSTEM Network grant through the MIchigan Department of Education and from donors like you to the Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative. The work is facilitated by the Western UP MiSTEM Network, REMC1, Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative, MTU’s Great Lake Research Center and Center for Science and Environmental Outreach and the Copper Country ISD..