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Lessons learned in a life of science
Sally Elgin, the Viktor Hamburger Professor of Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis, and founder of the forerunner to the Institute for School Partnership, will retire at the end of the academic year. Here she reflects on the lessons she has learned during her life in science.
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Learn about materials of the past and future
Metals and glasses have been the dominant materials over the ages; plastics and semiconductors have taken on significant roles within the relatively recent past. The ISP is sponsoring a public lecture by WashU physicist Ken Kelton April 26 on materials through the ages. RSVP HERE!
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Creating a new generation of educators
Good teachers make for engaged students and stable schools. That’s why Washington University is partnering with St. Louis Teacher Residency to train and support a new generation of educators.
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Brain power on display at WashU Brain Bee
“Sonic hedgehog is important for the development of what part of the nervous system?” With his answer, Akhil Kondepudi, a junior at Ladue Horton Watkins High School, clinched the 2018 St. Louis Area Brain Bee. Some 40 students took part in the annual neuroscience competition at Washington University.
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Celebrating science at Darwin Day
Darwin selfies. Birthday cake. Fossil raffle. This isn’t your ordinary Saturday morning professional development day. More than 50 educators attended the ISP’s annual Darwin Day celebration held February 10 on the Danforth Campus.
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Sally Elgin: Lessons learned in a life of science
Nowadays Sally Elgin would probably be referred to as gifted or talented. But in the 1950s, a really smart girl was obnoxious or a nerd. “I come from a long …Read more.
Creating a new generation of educators
Washington University, St. Louis Teacher Residency to train teachers for high-needs schools Good teachers make for engaged students and stable schools. That’s why Washington University in St. Louis is partnering …Read more.