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Xplorlabs UL Research Institutes' Xplorlabs is an educational platform designed for educators, by educators.

The no-cost platform encourages students to solve real-world problems through science. - Visit xplorlabs.org to learn more. UL Research Institutes' Xplorlabs is an online educational platform designed for educators, by educators in ULRI's Institute for Research Experiences & Education. Xplorlabs hopes to encourage students to solve real-world problems through science. It is espec

ially focused on engaging middle schoolers through interactive videos, hands-on investigations, and engineering challenges. This free, STEM-focused experience builds scientific knowledge, passion, and commitment among students. It teaches key concepts related to the Next Generation Science Standards disciplinary core ideas, including crosscutting and connecting concepts. It makes it simple to implement hands-on exercises in the classroom. It shows students that by using scientific inquiry to ask why a phenomenon happens, that they can solve real-world problems and create innovative solutions for a safer world.

06/09/2026

We're excited to welcome 36 educators from 11 different states to the 2026-27 Xplorlabs Educator Fellowship!

Over the next year, this group will collaborate with safety scientists at UL Research Institutes, education experts from our Institute for Research Experiences & Education, and help bring real-world safety science learning to classrooms nationwide.

Since launching in 2023, the fellowship has reached nearly 30,000 students and continues to grow in impact. Please join us in welcoming this new cohort!

Read more about the fellowship and this year's fellows at Xplorlabs.org/News.

This , we're celebrating the education experts at our institute who've served as faculty at colleges and universities n...
06/06/2026

This , we're celebrating the education experts at our institute who've served as faculty at colleges and universities nationwide.

To everyone in , thank you for your commitment to empowering students and shaping future generations of change-makers.

We're proud to work alongside you.

Looking to bring real-world safety science into your classroom?The new features Educators' Corner, your go-to spot for...
06/02/2026

Looking to bring real-world safety science into your classroom?

The new features Educators' Corner, your go-to spot for STEM teaching resources, learning about the Xplorlabs Educator Fellowship, and discovering how you can form community partnerships with the fire service.

Experience the difference at Xplorlabs.org.

05/29/2026

In the last year, 27 educators from across the country have been working alongside our expert education team to bring safety science into their classrooms in unique, innovative ways.

Throughout the fellowship, they crafted stories about their journeys — capturing the lessons learned, the sparks of curiosity and excitement they witnessed, and the impact and agency they watched grow in their students.

We're proud to share their incredible work and these impactful stories.

Please join us in sending major congratulations to our 2025-26 Xplorlabs Educator Fellows!

Read their stories:https://xplorlabs.org/news/explore-the-2025-26-xplorlabs-educator-fellows-story-collection/

05/28/2026

Come explore where X Marks the Science!

by UL Research Institutes invites students to solve through science — gaining critical skills by tackling real-world safety science challenges.

And it's made for educators, by educators — and open to all.

Check it out for yourself at Xplorlabs.org.

Safety is social.New research from our institute shows that meeting logistical needs like housing or transportation can ...
05/21/2026

Safety is social.

New research from our institute shows that meeting logistical needs like housing or transportation can often determine whether students accept or withdraw from internships.

Recently published in Nature’s Humanities & Social Sciences Communications journal, this study led by our educational research team found that persistence in STEM is dependent on creating learning experiences for the whole person with interns and fellows concerned with many more aspects of an internship than the scientific content alone.

-Learn more about the study in our latest news story at UL.org/IREE.
-Read the full published paper: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41599-026-06958-x

Kelly Keena, Ph.D., vice president & executive director of our Institute for Research Experiences & Education, has been ...
05/19/2026

Kelly Keena, Ph.D., vice president & executive director of our Institute for Research Experiences & Education, has been inducted into UL Research Institutes' William Henry Merrill Society as a 2026 Corporate Fellow!

Founded in 2006, the William Henry Merrill Society represents the highest recognition for individuals who have made lasting contributions to advancing safety science.

This well-deserved honor recognizes Kelly's leadership in bringing safety science research into meaningful education and career pathway programs nationwide, including , expanding access to hands-on, real-world safety science learning for K-20 students.

Please join us in congratulating Kelly on this incredible achievement!

05/16/2026

There are many careers involved in making our homes and businesses safer with fire sprinklers.

In addition to the fire service, the fire safety field includes specialists in sprinkler development, installation, inspection, and testing; fire research; project management; and more.

Curious about the different types of fire protection careers? Check out this video created in partnership with the National Fire Sprinkler Association - NFSA highlighting the various facets of this unique field.

You can find this video and many more resources on our Science of Fire Safety pathway at Xplorlabs.org.

05/15/2026

The power of fire sprinklers in our homes and businesses can’t be overstated.

In the 150-plus years since fire sprinklers were first invented, they’ve saved countless lives and structures. But sadly, despite decades of proof that fire sprinklers save lives, many homes still don’t have or require them.

Even as recently as 2017, two fires in high-rise buildings showed what happens with and without sprinklers. In the building without sprinklers, the fire burned for two days and tragically claimed 72 lives. In the other building, sprinklers on the balconies kept the fire from entering homes, allowing residents to safely evacuate and was extinguished in just 2 hours.

This short documentary created in partnership with the National Fire Sprinkler Association shows the history of the fire sprinkler and why this lifesaving tool’s adoption is key.

Find more resources like this on our Science of Fire Safety pathway at Xplorlabs.org.

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