Members
NESCC members are organizations that fall into one of three categories - scientific research, informal education (science centers, museums, environmental organizations), and government agencies.

Benefits
The Collaborative offers technical expertise and programmatic resources. It does this by:

• Linking research institutions to science centers to offer educational programs and professional development opportunities to its members and their staff
• Coordinating, supporting, and utilizing NESCC members’ expertise and on-going programming to assist the public in learning about climate change.
• Making climate change information, training, exhibits, programming and speakers available to its members

Responsibilities
Members agree to the following:

• Institutional commitment to Climate Change education through programs, exhibits, outreach, staff training or the production of educational materials.
• Participation in at least one committee or work group.
• Sharing Climate Change curriculum, programs, and outreach efforts.
• In-kind contribution of staff time and travel to meetings and programs.
• Support of the Collaborative’s fundraising and publicity efforts.