The Virginia Tech Biological Sciences Outreach Program, "SOuP", supports K-12 outreach education and encourages the growth of K-12 participation in research. SOuP works as part of the VT-STEM (VT-Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Outreach Initiative to form partnerships that support the University outreach mission. Researchers in the biosciences and geosciences can utilize the education outreach programs of SOuP to enhance their grant proposals.

Provides programs on astronomy as a teaching aid to the school system and educational enrichment for the general public.

Provides a service learning program for teens in relationship-based community agencies and volunteer projects. Supervised volunteer activities are supplemented with services that include mentoring, tutoring, character education, case management, counseling, reflection, and recreation activities. For more information or assistance, please call: (434)981-8341

Provides Campus Community Partnerships for Research, free research and analytical study to non-profit community agencies. Projects are advised by trained researchers (faculty) and carried out by students. Students and faculty will work with the proposing agency, organization, or individual to address a community-identified need.

Develops and presents environmental education programs/materials to our county schools and residents. Provides educational programs for grades K-12 regarding non-point and point source pollution, soils, water quality, etc. We also have informational brochures, have a quarterly newsletter, and provide information on our web page. We also have a FaceBook Page.