Unlock Knowledge, Foster Curiosity, and Sail Beyond Boundaries with Expedition Luminescence
Expedition Luminescence – Where Young Minds Meet the Deep
Expedition Luminescence is a flagship youth programme within the scientific research and exploration initiatives of Expedition Audacity—designed to ignite curiosity, foster global connection, and deepen understanding of our rapidly changing planet.
Blending immersive education with youth-focused documentary storytelling, the programme invites students not just to learn about science, but to live it. Participants follow the expedition in real time, engage in hands-on research projects, and contribute to global conversations on climate, conservation, and culture.
Tailored to captivate young minds, Expedition Luminescence offers a rare chance for students to connect directly with scientists, storytellers, and explorers—cultivating a deep-seated passion for discovery, critical thinking, and lifelong learning.
This isn’t just outreach.
It’s invitation.
It’s immersion.
And it’s the future of learning—powered by purpose, driven by wonder.
Education & Outreach – Illuminating Minds Through Exploration
Share. Collaborate. Document.
The Education & Outreach (E&O) Team of Expedition Luminescence exists to turn discovery into impact—connecting scientific, cultural, and nautical exploration with classrooms and communities around the world.
At the heart of our mission are three core principles:
Share boldly. Collaborate deeply. Document truthfully.
By drawing from every facet of the expedition—its science, its stories, its people—the E&O team is building a comprehensive STEAM+ curriculum that brings the ocean’s most mysterious frontiers into the hands of learners everywhere.
Working in close partnership with local communities, on-board experts, and researchers, we’re committed to creating equitable educational spaces that honour diverse voices, share knowledge responsibly, and foster lifelong curiosity.
A New Standard in Learning at Sea
Expedition Luminescence is redefining how scientific expeditions engage students—not as passive observers, but as co-learners. Through rich primary-source content, immersive storytelling, and real-time access to discoveries, we’re building the tools to inspire the next generation of scientists, explorers, and changemakers.
Because education shouldn’t stop at the shoreline.
And the best way to teach wonder—is to live it.
Global Classrooms Welcome – Join Expedition Luminescence
Global Classrooms Welcome – Join Expedition Luminescence
Global Classrooms Welcome – Join Expedition Luminescence
Global Classrooms Welcome – Join Expedition Luminescence
Global Classrooms Welcome – Join Expedition Luminescence
Because discovery belongs to everyone.
Expedition Luminescence invites classrooms of all kinds—from every corner of the world—to take part in a one-of-a-kind educational journey beneath the waves and across cultures.
While the programme is primarily delivered in English, our diverse crew and global itinerary allow us to offer multilingual content and flexible participation options, reflective of the languages spoken in the regions we visit and by our team.
Next Expedition Programming: October 2025 – May 2026
Our first expedition will run through Spring, Summer, and Fall 2025, with learning modules designed to suit a wide range of education models, including:
- Full-day classrooms
- Homeschool networks
- Summer programmes
- Out-of-school-time and enrichment learning environments
The structure is intentionally dynamic—adaptable to your schedule, your students, and your goals. We believe in meeting learners where they are, and making wonder work within the rhythms of your educational environment.
If you or your organisation require custom accommodations to better support your students’ participation, we’re happy to collaborate.
Please contact our Education & Outreach Team to discuss how we can tailor the experience for your needs.
More details and programme outlines available below.
Let’s explore together.
What does programming look like?
What does programming look like?
What does programming look like?
What does programming look like?
What does programming look like?
Participation Levels – Choose Your Depth
Two ways to dive in. One unforgettable journey.
Each season of Expedition Audacity offers two levels of classroom participation, designed to meet educators and students where they are. Whether you’re seeking live interaction or flexible access, there’s a place for your learners in the expedition.
The EA Cohort
A front-row seat to the mission.
The EA Cohort is a select group of classrooms that engage directly with the expedition team through weekly check-ins, live calls, and collaborative projects. For Expedition 1 (March–November 2025), the Cohort will consist of approximately 25–35 students aged 9–12 (typically grades 4–6).
Cohort classrooms receive:
- Welcome SWAG kits
- Printed curriculum guides
- Hands-on activity packets
- Direct access to weekly live updates and Q&A sessions
- Eligibility for future opportunities, mentorship, and scholarships through our alumni network
The Cohort builds a tight-knit global community of curious young explorers, connected not just to the science—but to each other.
Lumi Learners
Flexible access for classrooms around the world.
Lumi Learners are classrooms of all ages and types—homeschool, after-school, enrichment, or traditional—who engage with Expedition Luminescence on their own terms.
With online access to the full curriculum, activity library, and media updates, Lumi Learners can follow the journey, complete projects, and explore the expedition as it fits their unique schedules and learning styles.
No deadlines. No pressure. Just rich, accessible content—when and how you need it.
Core Curriculum – Learning Through the Lens of Exploration
All Expedition Luminescence content is aligned with our STEAM+ framework, and tagged across six key fields of interest:
- STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math)
- Community & Environment
- Research Practices & Project Building
- Sustainability
- Careers & Vocational Awareness
- Social and Emotional Learning / Empathy
Whether it’s deep-sea biology, renewable energy, or understanding traditional knowledge systems, every story is a doorway to deeper learning.
Programme Schedule – Weekly Waves of Discovery
Every week throughout the expedition, participating classrooms receive:
🔸 Weekly Updates
Thematic articles, behind-the-scenes insights, and live video messages from the crew
🔸 Resource Library
Downloadable expedition-specific resources, hands-on activities, and educator guides
🔸 Interactive Projects
Collaborative challenges and learning experiences that connect students with the Expedition Audacity team, partner communities, and fellow classrooms around the globe.
Whether you join us as a Cohort member or Lumi Learner, you’re not just watching an expedition—you’re part of it.
Let us know how we can tailor your participation.
Meet the Team – Educators, Explorers, and Everyday Experts
Meet the Team – Educators, Explorers, and Everyday Experts
Meet the Team – Educators, Explorers, and Everyday Experts
Meet the Team – Educators, Explorers, and Everyday Experts
Meet the Team – Educators, Explorers, and Everyday Experts
Because the best classrooms aren’t always made of walls.
To make Expedition Luminescence truly immersive, we’ve assembled a dynamic education team that bridges the sea and the shore—connecting students directly with the people living the mission.
Your Guides on the Ground and at Sea
The education programme is led by a dedicated on-board and on-land coordinator team, working together to facilitate smooth, meaningful engagement between your classroom and the expedition.
On board, our Education & Outreach Coordinator is a lifelong educator, explorer, and artist—bringing creativity, experience, and a deep passion for inquiry-based learning. She’s joined by the full Expedition Audacity crew, who don’t just operate the mission—they’re part of the learning journey.
Among them:
🔹 Master captains
🔹 Field researchers
🔹 Environmental scientists
🔹 Artists and filmmakers
🔹 Chefs, engineers, and conservationists
All of them trained. All of them passionate. And all of them ready to share what they know.
Partnering with Exploring By The Seat of Your Pants
We’re proud to partner with Exploring By The Seat of Your Pants, led by the incredible Joe Grabowski, to extend our impact even further. Joe’s global classroom platform brings thousands of students into real-time connection with scientists, explorers, and conservationists across the planet—including us.
Together, we’ll bring you interactive events, virtual field trips, and moments of awe your students won’t forget.
Accessible by Design – No Cost. No Barriers. Just Discovery.
Accessible by Design – No Cost. No Barriers. Just Discovery.
Accessible by Design – No Cost. No Barriers. Just Discovery.
Accessible by Design – No Cost. No Barriers. Just Discovery.
Accessible by Design – No Cost. No Barriers. Just Discovery.
Because equity in education starts with access.
Thanks to the generous support of our partners, and in keeping with our core commitment to equity in STEAM, participation in Expedition Luminescence is completely free of charge.
No classroom—regardless of size, structure, or location—will incur any cost to join.
We believe that every student deserves access to meaningful, world-class science and exploration. That’s why we’ve designed this programme to meet learners where they are.
If your classroom has a specific need, learning style, or circumstance you’d like us to consider, we’d be glad to collaborate.
Let’s make sure the experience works for you.
Reach out to our Education & Outreach Team below.
Every learner is welcome.
Every voice belongs.
Every journey matters.
Language & Culture – A Global Classroom, By Design
Language & Culture – A Global Classroom, By Design
Language & Culture – A Global Classroom, By Design
Language & Culture – A Global Classroom, By Design
Language & Culture – A Global Classroom, By Design
Because learning should speak every language.
At Expedition Luminescence, we celebrate the diversity of our crew, our classrooms, and the communities we engage with around the world. That’s why language and culture are woven into every layer of the curriculum—not as an afterthought, but as a core feature of the learning experience.
For the 2025/26 expedition, multilingual crew members will help bring the programme to life in classrooms across the globe. To reflect the voices aboard and the ports we visit, we’re proud to offer curriculum translations upon request in the following languages:
🔹 Chinese (Taiwan)
🔹 Taiwanese Mandarin
🔹 Taiwanese Hokkien
🔹 Danish
🔹 Dutch
🔹 French
🔹 German
🔹 Greek
🔹 Spanish (Latin America)
Whether your classroom learns in one language or many, we’re committed to making the journey accessible, respectful, and reflective of the rich cultures that shape our world.
To request translated materials or inquire about language support, please contact our Education Team.
One ocean. Many voices.
Let’s learn in all of them.
Ready to Dive In? Nominate a Classroom or Join the Journey
Ready to Dive In? Nominate a Classroom or Join the Journey
Ready to Dive In? Nominate a Classroom or Join the Journey
Ready to Dive In? Nominate a Classroom or Join the Journey
Ready to Dive In? Nominate a Classroom or Join the Journey
Let’s make exploration part of every student’s story.
If you’re interested in nominating a classroom or getting involved yourself, we’d love to hear from you. Spaces in the Expedition Luminescence Cohort are limited, so reach out early to help us find the best fit for your students’ needs and goals.
Three Ways to Get Started:
🔹 Nominate a Classroom
Know an educator or school that would thrive in this programme?
Use the button below to send us their email, or share this page directly with them so they can explore it themselves.
🔹 Register Your Classroom
Want to join the adventure?
Click the button below to email our team and begin the registration process.
🔹 Have a Question or Idea?
Whether it’s a unique classroom need, a collaboration opportunity, or just something you’re curious about—we’d love to hear from you.
Contact the Education Team, Nominate a Classroom, Register Your Class, tell us a joke or ask a question, below.
Let’s explore together.
Let’s bring the ocean to every learner.
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