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The Society’s annual Research Teachers
Conference, sponsored by Regeneron, doubled
in size in 2016, bringing together 200 STEM
research teachers from45 states across the
U.S. The Society brings these teachers to
Washington, D.C., with all expenses paid, for
a weekend of sharing best practices, trou-
bleshooting challenges and connecting with
other teachers for future collaboration. It has
become clear that this conference is building
a support system for research teachers that
benefits them year-round.
Rebecca Nyquist, amember of Dr. Angela
COMMUNITY BUILDING
AT THE RESEARCH TEACHERS CONFERENCE
Outreach & Equity
Duckworth’s research lab at the University of
Pennsylvania, spoke to attendees about the
power of grit — passion and perseverance
— and how it is both needed for, and learned
from, the scientific research projects that
students complete. Veteran research teachers
presented on topics, such as Sustaining Re-
search Programs on Limited Resources, Ethics
in Student Science Research as well as Finding
Mentors and Partnering with Universities.
Of those surveyed, 95 percent of attendees
indicated that they would recommend this
conference to their colleagues.
STEVE GORDON, GARDEN CITY, NEW JERSEY
“I cannot even begin to express my full
appreciation for what you do. Without
Society for Science, we simply couldn’t
have the positions that we have as
dedicated research teachers.”
Rebecca Grella, Barbi Frank and Jennifer Gordinier share insights.
Shaniece Mosley enjoys the conference.
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