The art of teaching is the art of assisting discovery.
-Mark Van Doren

Each summer the Public Programs staff supervises a team of University of Florida undergraduates majoring in math and science and minoring in education. These students and future educators bring a fresh perspective to the world of informal education as they assist in creating dynamic programming alongside museum staff. This page features their recommendations, discoveries, reviews, observations, and more! Edited and curated by Chelsea Collison, Museum Educator.
Intern Stories
Top 5 Natural History Spots in Southwest Florida
As someone that lives in Southwest Florida but does not like going to the beach, I am always on the…
Putting Natural History to the Runner’s Test
“What does running mean to me?” I asked myself while coming up with a topic for my blog post. In…
A Hunt for Treasure
As children, many of us grow up listening to fantastical stories about pirates sailing the seas, exploring islands, and following maps to…
More Than Just Palms
Sun, beach, and palm trees – when most people think of the state of Florida, these are the top three…
An Absurd Book Review
I have always loved to read, but it is a pastime that I seldom find time for these days. As my schedule this…
Solar Walking in Gainesville
Hi, there! My name is Brianna McKinzie, and I am a fourth-year Women’s Studies major, minoring in Mathematics and UF…