Connecting real-world science to classroom learning
Recently recognized for excellence by his school district and the National Association of Biology Teachers, David Ganey says it’s important to show students that science is vibrant and continually changing. “To keep up with that constant change, I have to be a lifelong learner.”
Ten teachers join WashU faculty for Summer Teacher Researcher Program
Teachers from across the St. Louis region have begun work with the Summer Teacher Ressearcher Program. Learn more about these collaborations that provide opportunities for faculty to connect in meaningful ways with K-12 educators
Thirteen teachers selected to participate as 2025 Summer Teacher Researchers at WashU
Thirteen teachers from across the St. Louis region have been selected to work with WashU faculty members for the 2025 Summer Teacher Researcher Program.
Teacher Researchers Partner with WashU Faculty to Ignite Curiosity in Students
By middle school and high school, most students in the U.S. are familiar with the terms MRI and CT scan. Chances are, they know these diagnostic imaging tools are used when physicians need to see parts of the body in a different light.
High School Educators Selected as Summer Teacher Researchers at WashU
Eight teachers from schools across the St. Louis region have been selected to work with Washington University faculty members for the Summer 2024 Teacher Researcher Partnership Program.
Summer collaborations bring WashU research labs alive for area high school teachers
“Science is something we do.” For longtime high school science teacher David Ganey, the key to engaging students in a deeper understanding of science in the real world lies in focusing on what they can see, touch and feel. “What exactly does an environmental scientist do?” he asks. “You can tell students about it, or […]