Washington University in St. Louis’ Institute for School Partnership (ISP) and the signature science education program developed in conjunction with Monsanto Fund, MySci, will take a major step forward Monday, Feb. 18, when it opens the MySci Resource Center at 6601 Vernon Ave. Refurbished with the help of a $2.2 million grant from the Monsanto […]
Long-Distance Collaboration Yields Innovative Teaching Projects With light pouring through floor-to-ceiling windows into WUSTL’s McMillan Cafe, 18 secondary science teachers beamed with satisfaction as they gathered for the June 23-24, 2012 Institute for School Partnership (ISP) leadership conference. As millions of students nationwide enjoyed a summer of swimming, softball and snow cones, educators traveled from […]
By Susan Killenberg McGinn | September 26, 2011 More than 20 years ago, Sarah C.R. Elgin, PhD, the Viktor Hamburger Distinguished Professor in Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis, founded Science Outreach, which connects the university’s resources to K-12 teachers and students to improve learning in math and science through hands-on, investigative teaching […]
By Beth Miller and Tony Fitzpatrick | April 1, 2009 Eight Washington University faculty members will receive Outstanding St. Louis Scientist Awards from the Academy of Science of St. Louis. Five are from the School of Medicine, and three are from the Danforth Campus. The awards’ focus is on individuals and institutions in St. Louis known […]
By Tony Fitzpatrick August 22, 2007 Victoria L. May, Science Outreach director since 1998, has been appointed assistant dean of Arts & Sciences by Edward S. Macias, Ph.D., executive vice chancellor, dean of Arts & Sciences and the Barbara and David Thomas Distinguished Professor in Arts & Sciences.The appointment was effective July 1. “Vicki has […]
Science Outreach connects the resources of Washington University to K-12 teachers, students, and families. Our goal is to improve learning in math and science through hands-on, investigative teaching methods. We place priority on working with neighboring school districts in underserved communities. Many of our programs are national models for teacher professional development. Science Outreach programs […]