Teacher Interns' Experiences

"This program has enlightened me to some new ideas about how I can "spice up my unit" - I'm pretty excited about the possibilities." Brian Robison, SE Polk Junior High School

“This summer was the best learning and rejuvenation experience that I have experienced and would do it again if the opportunity becomes available” - Chris Creason, Perry High School, IA

”The internship provided me with the opportunity to learn, first-hand, about the process of scientific research and has had an impact on my teaching.” - Craig Walter, Ames High School , IA

“My excitement and renewed passion for scientific investigation has started
this school year off to a very exciting start” - Kat Hudson, Blue HIll, MN

"My brain has been saturated with new science content!" Stephanie Haila, Gilbert Middle School .


"This program allowed teachers to truly experience research science, so that they are able to share this with students by explaining what went on in a real lab, as well as create experiences for their students."

"Being a teacher of sciences, it is valuable to see how scientists do research work and interact. It is an experience that will make teaching of science more meaningful."

"I would like all my students to understand that they are capable of becoming research scientists. Not that they all will, but we can help our students understand that this is a field that is open to them"

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