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AmeriCorps Member Sara Calder Joins ISB as Systems Health and STEM Coordinator

Sara Calder recently joined ISB as Systems Health and STEM Coordinator, and is our second-ever AmeriCorps member. In this Q&A, Calder shares her education journey, her future plans, and much more.

AmeriCorps Member Sara Calder Joins ISB as Systems Health and STEM Coordinator
AmeriCorps Member Sara Calder Joins ISB as Systems Health and STEM Coordinator
Drs. Serdar Turkarslan and Christian Diener

ISB Honors Researchers Who Give Back to STEM Education

This year, two deserving scientists were bestowed recognition for giving back to STEM education. Dr. Serdar Turkarslan is the recipient of the JoAnn Chrisman Award for Distinguished Service to STEM Education, and Dr. Christian Diener was awarded the Dr. Christine Schaeffer Award for Exemplary Service to STEM Education. 

ISB Honors Researchers Who Give Back to STEM Education
ISB Honors Researchers Who Give Back to STEM Education
screenshot of video for Bringing DNA Sequencing to the High School Classroom

Bringing DNA Sequencing to the High School Classroom

Christopher Lausted and Dr. Danielle Vermaak were featured guests of an ISB Research Roundtable presentation. The husband-and-wife team detailed the planning and rollout of a DNA sequencing curriculum project that was tested in Vermaak’s Lincoln High School science classroom in Seattle.

Bringing DNA Sequencing to the High School Classroom
Bringing DNA Sequencing to the High School Classroom
screenshot of video for Dr. Temple Grandin and the Importance of Getting Kids Outside

Dr. Temple Grandin and the Importance of Getting Kids Outside

Dr. Temple Grandin was the featured guest of the latest ISB-Town Hall Seattle Science Series. Grandin discussed her new book – “The Outdoor Scientist: The Wonder of Observing the Natural World” – and a variety of other topics. Following her talk, she joined ISB President Dr. Jim Heath for a wide ranging Q&A discussion. 

Dr. Temple Grandin and the Importance of Getting Kids Outside
Dr. Temple Grandin and the Importance of Getting Kids Outside
ISB Education virtual

ISB Education Takes Virtual Road Trips to Offer Skills, Experience, Ideas for High School Science Teachers

Since October, 50 high school teachers representing several school districts across Washington have participated in a series of ISB workshops. “We quickly realized we were in a unique position to help educators pivot into remote teaching,” said Caroline Kiehle.

ISB Education Takes Virtual Road Trips to Offer Skills, Experience, Ideas for High School Science Teachers
ISB Education Takes Virtual Road Trips to Offer Skills, Experience, Ideas for High School Science Teachers
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