This graduate-level seminar course, developed by GEMS faculty at the University of Illinois and Indiana University, supports GEMS trainees to learn about and develop meaningful outreach activities. Increasingly, professional researchers need to integrate “outreach” activities with their research proposals when applying to funding opportunities. This course helps graduate students develop a foundational understanding of teaching methods through practice, implementation, and feedback from licensed science educators. Course content includes theoretical foundation and practical tools needed to develop curriculum and outreach materials grounded in science education literature, policy, and best practices.