TESI Welcomes Abramowitz, Killingsworth to Lead Scientist in Every Florida School Program
Two former K-12 educators have been named K-12 education and outreach coordinators for TESI’s Scientist in Every Florida School program.
TESI Grant Recipient Brings Middle Schoolers to Antarctica Using Virtual Reality
Their mission? To extract an ice core from a polar ice cap and inspect its geological markers for climate change indicators.
Florida teachers, UF scientists partner to develop science lesson plans July 7-12
K-12 science teachers from across Florida will spend four days in a scientist’s lab as part of a TESI professional development workshop.
Teachers, Scientists Team Up To Overcome Barriers Related to Teaching Human Evolution
The Human Evolution Summer Teacher Workshop takes place July 14-18 at the Florida Museum of Natural History.
Science Class: Connecting Scientists with Teachers and Students
TESI’s new Scientist in Every Florida School Program aims to connect university scientists with Florida K-12 teachers and students.
Join Us for Science On Tap: Secrets of Seagrass
The free event takes place Thursday, June 13 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Cypress and Grove Brewing Co. in Gainesville.
Upcoming K-12 Teacher Professional Development Workshop Focuses on the Biosphere
This hands-on workshop will take place July 7-12, 2019 at the Florida Museum of Natural History. K-12 teachers at any level are encouraged to apply.
TESI Seeking Scientists for Upcoming Teacher Professional Development Workshop
Interested scientists will be expected to give teacher participants a lab tour and engage in lesson planning and brainstorming sessions. Each participating lab will be awarded $1,000.
Coding in the Environmental Sciences: Learning Opportunity for Middle and High School Students
This workshop will teach students how researchers at the University of Florida use coding techniques to understand invasive species and plant diseases.
Professional Development for Teachers: Incorporating Human Evolution into Science Curricula
The workshop takes place July 14-18 at the Florida Museum of Natural History. The deadline to apply is May 25, 2019.