During the Summer Science Institute, participants will have the chance to work with UF faculty and graduate students, perform authentic research, visit laboratories and facilities, hear talks by research and industry leaders, develop classroom applications, and take several resources back to the classroom. This is an excellent professional development opportunity for educators to increase their science content knowledge and gain valuable hands-on experience that will renew their excitement in the classroom and their comfort with their curriculum. Participation in the Summer Science Institute also forms a partnership between the educators and the University of Florida and encourages further collaboration between schools and the University.
The Summer Science Institute features:
- Multi-day professional learning experience that is completely immersive,
- Take-home materials for classroom use,
- Follow-up support for incorporating SSI activities in your classroom,
- Stiped for participation and follow up activities.
Check out our SSI video to see what goes on at UF during the program.
SSI: Biology
SSI: Biology is a 5-day non-residential for K-12 science teachers in Alachua and surrounding counties (within 50 miles). Teachers participate in hands-on training in different biology topics and create lessons to take back to their classrooms.
This program is supported by the UF Health Cancer Center, supported in part by state appropriations provided in Fla. Stat. § 381.915 and the National Cancer Institute of the National Institutes of Health under Award Number P30CA247796.
SSI: Environmental Science
SSI: Environmental Science is a residential 5-day program for K-12 teachers across Florida who teach or incorporate environmental science topics into their curriculum. Participants are provided housing on the UF campus.
