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Voice Your Support for Scientist in Every Florida School

Jan 18, 2022

Two bills introduced in the 2022 Florida Legislative Session — HB 9157 and LFIR 1983 — would provide the funding needed to sustain the program.

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TESI Environmental Communicators Named Finalists for 2021 ArcGis StoryMap Challenge for Restoring Our Ocean

Dec 2, 2021

Their project tells the story of how recent manatee deaths paint a bigger picture for the future of Florida’s environment.

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“OctoGirl” Shares Her Research and Passion for Octopus Biology

Nov 18, 2021

Students learn about octopuses from marine biologist Chelsea Bennice during Ocean Expert Exchange: Octopus Fieldwork-Behavior to Bacteria.

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Teachers: We want your livestream ideas!

Nov 5, 2021

The Scientist in Every Florida School program wants you to pitch your idea for a livestream about biology!

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VIDEO: Putting a Scientist in Every Florida School

Oct 26, 2021

Watch this video to learn more about how we are connecting Florida’s K-12 students with scientists across the state.

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Join SEFS to Learn About Florida’s Early Indigenous People

Sep 29, 2021

Meet archaeologists and learn how early indigenous people interacted with Florida’s environment.

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Turning Students Into Scientists: SEFS Helps Collier Teachers with Learning Strategies

Sep 23, 2021

SEFS paired teachers with real-life researchers to develop strategies they could use to better engage their students in science. 

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K-5 Students in Highlands and Lee Counties learn about the Nature of Science from UF Scientists

Sep 13, 2021

Students learned from scientists studying frogs, sea urchins, and the ocean to help them understand the scientific process.

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With Continued Support, SEFS Makes a Difference in Marion and Levy Counties 

Aug 10, 2021

K-12 Scientist in Residence, Alan Ivory, will continue to connect scientists with classrooms.

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Teachers and Scientists Partner to Develop Lessons on Hydrosphere

Aug 5, 2021

The lesson plans focus on real-world water issues and will soon be available for free download.

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