Advice and Resources for the Biotech Industry
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The American Association for the Advancement of Science (publisher of the journal Science) is looking for volunteers for STEM programs in the Puget Sound area. Details can be found by clicking here.
Partners in Science Program - Grants for science teachers from the MJ Murdock Charitable Trust to to bring the knowledge from the research lab back into the high school science classroom, promoting hands-on science education.
Genetics Education Partnership - Instructional Materials and outreach programs from the U. Washington
The StarNet Project - A high school based human genome program focused on genetic and environmental factors that contribute to smoking behavior. The project involves teachers and students in authentic research related to drug abuse.
Summer Youth Programs at the UW - Listing of courses offered by the U. Washington to middle and high school students
Hutch High - Educational programs at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center available to high school students, with a link for internships as well.
Science Education Partnerships at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center - Professional development programs available for secondary school science teachers, summer sessions to work with scientists, and much more.
Education and Outreach Programs at the Institute for Systems Biology - Award-winning Center for Inquiry Science provides professional development programs that have enabled K-12 science teachers to be more effective in their classrooms, along with high school internships for students
Washington State Leadership and Assistance for Science Education Reform - Resources to act as a catalyst for sustainable innovation and improvement in K-12 science education.
Washington Science Teachers Association - Info for teachers on professional development, and details on the Science Teacher of the Year Award
Northwest Association for Biomedical Research - Educational resources for students and teachers, and information on their popular Student Science Expo
Internships at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratories - Science and engineering education
BioQuest at Seattle BioMed - Programs to teach kids about global health
Community Programs at the FHCRC - Variety of programs to educate the public about cancer, the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, and science educational partnerships
Kit Loan Program at FHCRC - Kits with lesson plans to teach kids about a variety of science topics, such as chromatography, DNA extraction, molecular modeling
Pacific Science Center - Has a number of educational programs for kids in the community to teach them about science -
K-12 Educational Resource Guide available from the U. Washington. This is the primary listing for all of the educational and outreach programs offered through the U. of Washington. Several specific program links have been pulled out from this guide and are listed below.
U. Washington Engineered Biomaterials K-12 Outreach Program - Opportunities for middle and high school students
U. Washington School of Environmental and Forest Sciences - Educational outreach programs in forestry, natural resources,and gardening
U. Washington Botanic Gardens - K-12 programs from the Washington Park Arboretum and the Center for Urban Horticulture
U. Washington Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics Teacher Partnerships - The UW partners will act as a resource for information on aviation and space related educational themes.
Center on Materials and Devices for IT Research - Resources organized by the U. Washington based on a National Science Foundation Program
Orca Bowl - A tournament-style academic competition designed to challenge and recognize high school students’ knowledge in science, math and technology in the context of the world oceans
Math Day for High School Students at U. Washington - Learn how mathematics can be exciting, practical, and rewarding -
Understanding Science: how science really works - Nice collection of information from the University of California
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry - Mostly a listing of field trips that are available at the museum in Portland, OR
National Academy of Sciences - Educational resources framework for K-12 students
Pathways to Science - STEM resources for students/scientists at any stage of their career -
Summer Science for Girls - Program at the U. Washington College of Engineering to encourage females to pursue careers in mathematics, engineering and the sciences
Expanding your Horizons in Science and Mathematics - Brief presentations by women for middle and high school girls on careers in science and profiles of famous women scientists.
Washington MESA - U. Washington program builds a pathway to college and careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) with an emphasis on traditionally underrepresented students in STEM fields, including African Americans, Native Americans, Hispanic/Latinos, Pacific Islanders and women.
Genetically Engineered Materials Science and Engineering Center (GEMSEC) offers a unique combined Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) and Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program and seeks collaborators from Pacific Northwest Tribal Colleges
U. Washington DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking and Technology) Program - Hosts a variety of activities that help young people with disabilities prepare for academic programs and careers in science, engineering and mathematics
Minority Scholars Engineering Program (MSEP) - Seeks ways to increase the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minorities in engineering
Diversity in Science, Mathematics, Engineering and Technology - Support for pre-college students in Science, Mathematics, Engineering and Technology
Making Connections - Supports high school youth in STEM Fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, and math) to socio-economically disadvantaged high school students
Minority Scholars Engineering Program (MSEP) - Seeks ways to increase the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minorities in engineering
Bioengineering Summer Camp - A unique, 5-day experience for students entering the 9th or 10th grade. During camp, students will learn how University of Washington bioengineers are tackling heart disease, our country's number one killer.
