Institute for Systems Biology
A gateway for STEM teaching tools that reflect current Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and more developed by the Logan Center for Education and other experts.
A resource for teachers looking for professional development pertaining to Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) developed by the Logan Center for Education and other experts.
Stories of science instructional leadership developed through the Logan Center for Education’s work with principals, as well as key texts developed by other experts.
Thousands of elementary, middle and high school students across the state of Washington purposefully discuss systems and use Systems Thinking Skills to model and explain phenomena relevant to topics their class is exploring. The students know that the skills they are practicing are the same skills that STEM professionals use to do their work every day.
We have partnered with Central Kitsap Schools by working with a district-wide team who attended ISB’s workshop “Systems Are Everywhere,” which gave them a shared experience to support incorporating the 8 Science and Engineering Practices and the 16 Systems Thinking Skills into every science unit at every grade level.
In the May/June installment of the 2024-25 academic year roundup, we highlight recent funding news affecting the ISB Education team, as well as how our programs have affected students, teachers, and principals.
ISB is deeply saddened to share the passing of Valerie Logan Hood, beloved wife of ISB Co-founder and Professor Dr. Lee Hood. Her lifelong dedication to K-12 education helped create and shape ISB’s programs, and her influence will be felt for generations to come.
Reflecting on the past year, ISB has a lot to celebrate: groundbreaking research published in leading scientific journals, well-earned promotions, widespread media coverage, and more. Enjoy our year-in-review roundup highlighting some of the important, interesting, and impactful highlights of 2024.