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Participants of the 2020 professional development workshop

An Innovative Year for Scientist in Every Florida School

Dec 16, 2020

In 2020 SEFS overcame unexpected challenges to expand its programs and impact to new audiences.

A photo of astrophysicist Rana Ezzeddine standing in front of a sea of stars.

“Indiana Jones of the Galaxy” Teaches Students About the Wonders of the Night Sky

Dec 1, 2020

The virtual “Galactic Getaway” was organized as part of a collaboration between the GEMS club and Scientist in Every Florida School.  

adult shows child a caterpillar on a leaf

Want to teach kids about nature? Insects can help

Nov 11, 2020

Researchers believe insects are ideal for teaching children about nature – which can in turn get them excited about science.

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Karen Bruening Named SEFS SuperStar Teacher of the Quarter

Nov 6, 2020

By participating in SEFS, the Escambia County science teacher has excelled at bringing quality science content to her students during a difficult year.

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TESI and SEFS Offer Free K-12 Resources About the Importance of Insects

Oct 28, 2020

Attention teachers! Check out our insect-related lessons, videos, and more for K-12 students. Resources are rooted in Sunshine State Standards.

sadie mills transports a recovered Kemp’s ridley sea turtle to the beach for release

First-graders Take Note: Collier County Students Learn Why Note-taking is Important in Science

Oct 19, 2020

TESI educator and coordinator Sadie Mills helped students understand why and how scientists take notes in the field.

Bahamas coral photogrammetry coral marker under water

Join SEFS and the ANGARI for Our Ocean Expert Exchange Livestream Series

Oct 12, 2020

Ocean Expert Exchange livestream will feature a scientist’s brief presentation about a marine science topic followed by a 15-minute Q&A session.

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Join SEFS for Into the Garden Virtual Field Trip: Plant Trickery

Oct 5, 2020

Learn more about the secret language between plants and animals from scientist Tolulope Morawo.

the search for a habitable environment found!

Is there life on Mars? High school students explore this possibility with scientist Dr. Amy Williams

Sep 29, 2020

In a virtual visit coordinated by Scientist in Every Florida School, Dr. Amy Williams led a classroom of Gainesville High School students in a discussion about the characteristics of life

eastern eyed click beetle on human finger tip

Join SEFS for Into the Garden Virtual Field Trip: Insect Decline and the Future of our Planet

Aug 31, 2020

Learn more about the importance of insects and why their decline should concern us from Florida Museum scientists Akito Kawahara and Jaret Daniels.

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