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Status and Highlights of Educational Programming

Increased outreach to Title I and underserved schools. Total annual: ~8,000-10,000 K12 students, teachers, and general public (NOT including the annual Open House). Two published articles on RET program results:

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Status and Highlights of Educational Programming

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  1. Increased outreach to Title I and underserved schools. Total annual: ~8,000-10,000 K12 students, teachers, and general public (NOT including the annual Open House). • Two published articles on RET program results: • Pop, M. M., Dixon, P., & Grove, C. (2010). Research Experiences for Teachers (RET): Motivation, Expectation, and Changes to Teaching Practices due to Professional Program Involvement. Journal of Elementary Science Education 21(2), 127-148. • Grove, C. M., Dixon, P. J., & Pop, M. M. (2009). Research Experiences for Teachers: Influences Related to Expectancy and Value of Changes to Practice in the American Classroom. Professional Development in Education 35(2), 247-260. • 2008-2010 REU program hosted 62 students; 3 published; 5 HBCU’s • 2008-2010 RET program hosted 44 teachers; 2 published • Secured funding for SciGirls Program, a partnership with Public Television • Initiated After-School Workshops for Teachers • Research on RET program and SciGirls was presented at national conferences Status and Highlights of Educational Programming as of summer 2010, mid-point in current award period

  2. Expand outreach programs. • Increase national outreach via web and social media to include virtual field trips and classroom research projects conducted on site by Magnet Lab scientists. • Initiate Science Café in Tallahassee area. • Establish international REU component. • Establish international teacher exchange program. • Expand teacher professional development opportunities. • Develop new partnerships similar to ERC FREEDM/CAPS • Establish Magnet Lab Young Scholars Program for talented high school students. Visionfor the Educational Programs as of summer 2010, mid-point in current award period

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