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Engaging scientists and teachers in partnership, research and coursework to transform science teaching kindergarten through college

SEPAL Programs

Spectrum Program SEPAL's newest program aims to bring together K-12 teachers and their students with individuals from multiple stages on the biomedical research career pathway. Together, a community composed of biomedical scientists who are women of color—including SFSU undergraduate students, SFSU Masters students, SFSU alumni in local doctoral and biotechnology positions, and SFSU Faculty—and middle and high school students and teachers will collaborate to learn about the biology behind women’s health issues and current research being conducted by women biomedical researchers of color. visit site>>
GK-12 Partnership Program Year-long partnerships in classrooms between Bay Area middle and high school teacher and SFSU science graduate student to co-plan and co-teach weekly hands-on, inquiry-based science lessons. visit site>>
SEPAL Teaching Assistantships in K-12 Schools SFSU College of Science & Engineering graduate teaching assistantship in a Bay Area middle or high school. Graduate student scientists collaborate with teachers to co-plan and co-teach hands-on, inquiry-based science lessons. visit site>>
Science Education Partners In Biology Semester-long partnership between Bay Area elementary or middle school teacher and SFSU biology undergraduate students to explore a variety of potential projects including co-creation of inquiry-based science lessons, co-sponsoring after-school science clubs or science fairs, and other innovative ideas. visit site>>
Action Research Projects SFSU graduate/undergraduate students collaborate with a science teacher and/or SEPAL staff member to conduct a science education research project that uncovers students’ preconceptions, misconceptions, or attitudes about science. visit site>>

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