Research
EPA STEM Outreach
EPA participates in a variety of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) outreach events. Learn about recent and upcoming science events and how EPA is making important contributions to science and science communication.
"Today, more than ever before, science holds the key to our survival as a planet and our security and prosperity as a nation. It's time we once again put science at the top of our agenda and work to restore America's place as the world leader in science and technology." - President Barack Obama

Jacquel Caron Rivers and Arne Joi Saguni Nipales
EPA's 2013 Patrick H. Hurd Sustainability Award winners.
Intel International Science and Engineering Fair
Intel ISEF was held this year in Phoenix, AZ. ISEF is the world's largest international pre-college science competition. It is the premier global science competition for students in grades 9–12. Each year more than 1,500 high school students from over 70 countries, regions, and territories display their independent research and compete for more than $3 million in awards. Since 2009, EPA has awarded the Patrick H Hurd Sustainability Award.
Read the press release about the 2013 winners.
Read more about all of EPA's Sustainability Award winners.
