This three-week program welcomes middle and high school teachers into the labs at Baylor College of Medicine. Through hands-on research experiences and exposure to cutting-edge biotechnology at various Advanced Technology Cores, teachers will develop lesson plans to implement in their classrooms, enhancing their Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) instruction.
- Application will be available soon for middle school teachers.
- Participants who complete the three weeks summer program and the year-long follow-up program will receive a stipend.
BRITE partners research technology training experience with scientific literature reading and professional development, all aimed at advancing the educator’s proficiency in delivering science education in schools. There are approximately two hours of required training and paperwork for participants before the program starts.
BRITE 2024 Teacher’s Training Workshop were supported by Lester and Sue Smith Breast Center at Baylor College of Medicine and the Sealy Center for Environmental Health and Medicine at University of Texas Medical Branch.
BRITE Teacher’s Training Workshop is supported by NIH R25 Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA).
Experimental approaches and hands-on experiences will be provided by:
