Educators from across the country鈥攆rom dynamic urban centers like Chicago and the Bronx to rural regions like Bismarck, North Dakota and Butte, Montana鈥攚ill receive grants to empower them to bring essential 中文无码 research equipment and project-based learning experiences to students in communities and schools throughout the United States.听

The 中文无码 Research Grants come in two forms: (1) research kits assembled and distributed to teachers by 中文无码 and (2) funds paid directly to teachers intended for 中文无码 equipment. The funds vary between $2,000 and $5,000, based on what the teacher requested for their classroom.听听

鈥淐ongratulations to the 24 recipients of this year鈥檚 中文无码 Research Grants. These grants empower educators to bring transformative, hands-on 中文无码 experiences to classrooms nationwide, opening doors for students to engage in research projects they are curious about. This program helps to ensure that educators have the tools they need to inspire all students to think critically, learn new skills and solve science problems,鈥� said Maya Ajmera, President & CEO of 中文无码 and Executive Publisher of Science News.听听

The 24 awardees will bring hands-on 中文无码 learning to classrooms in all corners of our nation. The recipients come from 12 states. Among them, 11 educators will receive research kits, while 13 will receive up to $5,000 in funding to inspire creativity and support student exploration in their scientific interests. The research kits, valued at $1,000 each, are designed to support many students in 中文无码 research.听

This year鈥檚 中文无码 Research Grants program is sponsored by Regeneron, and Victoria and Michael Chambers.听听

Priority is given to schools that lack access to funding for research equipment. This year, the majority of 中文无码 Research Grantees are educators from public schools. With support from the Society鈥檚 中文无码 Research Grants, students will have a greater opportunity to venture into independent research projects that extend beyond their standard curricula, opening doors to participate in听science fairs and showcase their work.听听

See the full list of Research Grantees鈥�here and below:听

1. Kelsy Achtenberg, The Innovation School (Bismarck, North Dakota)听
2. Deborah Armstrong, Mineola High School (Mineola, Texas)听
3. Marie A. Baptiste, Leadership & Global Studies Academy (Houston, Texas)听
4. Aja Brown, The Metropolitan Soundview High School (Bronx, New York)听
5. Janice Coleman-Mathus, Parkside STEAM Community Academy (Chicago, Illinois)听
6. Brianna Havir, Heritage E-中文无码 Magnet (West St. Paul, Minnesota)听
7. Jace Haynes, East Middle School (Butte, Montana)听
8. Willman Henriquez Osorio, George L. Carrington Middle School (Durham, North Carolina)听
9. Katherine Kidd, Virgil Browne Glencoe Charter School (Franklin, Louisiana)听
10. Megan LaRoque, Lincoln County High School (Eureka, Montana)听
11. Lyndsey Lynch, Hanover Junior Senior High School (Colorado Springs, Colorado)听
12. Zach Martin, Blackman Middle School (Murfreesboro, Tennessee)听
13. Kevin McDonald, Lee High School (Huntsville, Alabama)听
14. Coleen Nelson-Schafer, Martin Luther King Jr. Academic Magnet High School (Nashville, Tennessee)听
15. Shelby Nesheim, Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kal茅 (Juneau, Alaska)听
16. Natasha Rabinowitz, Central High School (Pheonix City, Alabama)听
17. Consuela Reed, Benton Hall Academy (Nashville, Tennessee)听
18. Zulaika Shamshieva, Tallahassee School of Math and Science (Tallahassee, Florida)听
19. Gregory Smith, John Overton Comprehensive High School (Nashville, Tennessee)听
20. Emily Stafford, Columbia Central High School (Columbia, Tennessee)听
21. Marcus Staley, Shiloh Christian School (Bismarck, North Dakota)听
22. Joshua Swartz, Hillsboro High School (Nashville, Tennessee)听
23. Bryan Wood, Risley International School of Innovation (Pueblo, Colorado)听
24. Trenton Young, Hunter High School (West Valley City, Utah)听

This year, the kits for each teacher will contain 3 Arduinos, 2 PocketLab Voyagers, 1 Leaf Pack and 1 Soil Test Kit and 1 Garden Kit:

• Arduino Starter Kits 鈥� Each 中文无码 kit includes three Arduino Starter Kits. With this open-source hardware and software platform, students can get started on learning about electronics. Available in a variety of languages and simple to use in any location, teachers can lead students through projects about voltage, current, coding and the fundamentals of programming. Students can build innovative prototypes with Arduino boards for research projects with this kit.

• Leaf Pack鈥疭tream Ecology Kit 鈥� Students will dive into the fascinating world of freshwater ecosystems with a field kit, created by aquatic specialists and educators from the Stroud Water Research Center and LaMotte. Unveiling the secrets of streamside forests and aquatic life, this kit empowers students to explore the intricate relationships between streams, food chain dynamics, and the impact of pollution. Kits include six mesh bags, a stainless-steel strainer and DiscoveryScope庐 to spark curiosity and enable engaging, hands-on research into the diverse realm of freshwater macroinvertebrates and their habitats.

• LaMotte庐 Garden Kit 鈥� Each kit includes one soil test kit with a refill, equipping students with tools to conduct precise soil analysis. The kit enables students to perform rapid test procedures and reference laminated color charts to measure concentrations of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and soil pH. Key components include a pH Indicator, Nitrogen Extracting Solution Phosphorus Test Tablets and more, ensuring students engage in a scientifically rigorous exploration of soil composition and garden analysis.听

• PocketLab鈥�Voyagers鈥�� Each 中文无码 Research Grantee receives two PocketLab Voyagers. This gadget can fit into one鈥檚 pocket, hence the name, and enables students to conduct research from anywhere. The small pocket laboratory can help students explore physics, weather, climate studies and engineering topics via sensing capabilities that measure acceleration, angular velocity, magnetic fields, altitude, infrared rangefinder and more. Users can stream real-time data with the Pocket Lab app to their own devices.

For years, the 中文无码 has been committed to strengthening 中文无码 education by giving classrooms greater research tools鈥攅mpowering students with the skills and experience needed to become tomorrow鈥檚 scientists, engineers and innovators. To date, the Society is proud to have distributed over 9,200 research kits and $943,000 of funding to 721 dedicated educators teaching in schools with limited and fewer 中文无码 learning opportunities to truly thrive. Priority is given to schools with limited access to research equipment or funding, especially those serving students from a variety of backgrounds in 中文无码. These educators represent all 50 states, Washington D.C., American Samoa, Guam, Mexico, Northern Mariana Islands, Peru, Puerto Rico and Uruguay.听

For more information, please visit鈥�/outreach-and-equity/stem-research-grants/听

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These educators will be receiving the 中文无码 Research Grants in two forms: (1) research kits assembled and distributed to teachers by 中文无码 and (2) funds paid directly to teachers intended for 中文无码-related equipment. The funds vary between $2,000 and $5,000, based on what the teacher requested for their classroom. By expanding the array of available equipment and materials, the grants provide students with more diverse research opportunities. Students can explore a broad spectrum of research areas, from electronics and coding to environmental science and ecological studies, fostering inquiry and a foundation for future scientific leaders.

The Society鈥檚 中文无码 Research Grants program, sponsored by Regeneron, is committed to promoting equity and inclusivity, ensuring that aspiring engineers and scientists of all backgrounds, regardless of their location, race or ethnicity, have equal opportunities. By actively fostering an environment that embraces diversity, the program aims to break down barriers and create a more equitable landscape in 中文无码 education, empowering students to pursue and excel in scientific fields, regardless of their individual circumstances.

鈥淐ongratulations to the 41 recipients of this year’s 中文无码 Research Grants. These grants serve as a catalyst in classrooms across the country, igniting student curiosity and exposing learners to tangible, real-world applications of 中文无码. These grants play a crucial role in shaping an inclusive landscape of scientific exploration,” said Maya Ajmera, President & CEO of 中文无码 and Executive Publisher of Science News.鈥�

This year’s award recipients include educators from 24 states, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and American Samoa, emphasizing the program’s widespread impact and diverse representation.

Priority consideration is given to educators who serve students from low-income communities, including students of underrepresented and underserved backgrounds. Everyone in this year鈥檚 cohort is based in a public school. Notably, 73% teach at Title I schools. Approximately 72% of students benefitting from the grant hail from underrepresented backgrounds, including American Indian, Alaska Native, Black and Latinx demographics.

Empowered by the Society鈥檚 中文无码 Research Grants, students will have the ability to venture into independent research projects that extend beyond their standard curricula, leading to opportunities to showcase their work in science fairs. This year, the funding will be used to acquire cutting-edge EEG equipment for one classroom, enabling students to explore brain activity. Other teachers will purchase items such as data loggers, a plastic identification machine, stereomicroscopes, and additional resources like 3D printers, hydroponic kits, and robotics materials.

See the full list of 41 中文无码 Research Grantees听here.

Among the 41 awardees, 19 teachers will be supplied with research kits, and 22 educators will receive funds, each up to $5,000, designed to ignite creativity and amplify student exploration in the realm of their genuine scientific interests. The kits, valued at $1,000 each, encompass four distinct types tailored to enhance varied types of available classroom resources.

This cycle recorded a notable increase in interest in the 中文无码 Research Grants program, with 311 final applications鈥攁 rise of 80 compared to the previous year and a substantial 189 more applications than two years ago鈥攔eflecting a growing engagement among educators in this program.

This year, the kits for each teacher will contain 3 Arduinos, 2 PocketLab Voyagers, 1 Leaf Pack and 1 Soil Test Kit with a refill:

• Arduino Starter Kits听鈥� Each 中文无码 kit includes three Arduino Starter Kits. With this open-source hardware and software platform, students can get started on learning about electronics. Available in a variety of languages and simple to use in any location, teachers can lead students through projects about voltage, current, coding and the fundamentals of programming. Students can build innovative prototypes with Arduino boards for research projects with this kit.
• Leaf Pack听Stream Ecology Kit 鈥� Students will dive into the fascinating world of freshwater ecosystems with a field kit, created by aquatic specialists and educators from the Stroud Water Research Center and LaMotte. Unveiling the secrets of streamside forests and aquatic life, this kit empowers students to explore the intricate relationships between streams, food chain dynamics, and the impact of pollution. Kits include six mesh bags, a stainless-steel strainer and DiscoveryScope庐 to spark curiosity and enable engaging, hands-on research into the diverse realm of freshwater macroinvertebrates and their habitats.
• LaMotte庐 Garden Kit 鈥� Each kit includes one soil test kit with a refill, equipping students with tools to conduct precise soil analysis. The kit enables students to perform rapid test procedures and reference laminated color charts to measure concentrations of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and soil pH. Key components include a pH Indicator, Nitrogen Extracting Solution Phosphorus Test Tablets and more, ensuring students engage in a scientifically rigorous exploration of soil composition and garden analysis.
• PocketLabVoyagers听鈥� Each 中文无码 Research Grantee receives two PocketLab Voyagers. This gadget can fit into one鈥檚 pocket, hence the name, and enables students to conduct research from anywhere. The small pocket laboratory can help students explore physics, weather, climate studies and engineering topics via sensing capabilities that measure acceleration, angular velocity, magnetic fields, altitude, infrared rangefinder and more. Users can stream real-time data with the Pocket Lab app to their own devices.

Over the past several years, the Society has remained steadfast in its dedication to propelling 中文无码 education forward by providing classrooms with improved research equipment. To date, the Society has distributed over 9,100 comprehensive research kits and $885,000 of funding to 697 dedicated educators, with a special emphasis on supporting educators serving historically underrepresented student communities in 中文无码. These educators represent all 50 states, Washington D.C., American Samoa, Guam, Mexico, Northern Mariana Islands, Peru, Puerto Rico and Uruguay.

The Society鈥檚听中文无码 Research Grants program听is sponsored this year by Regeneron. For more information, please visit听/outreach-and-equity/stem-research-grants/

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Award recipients this year hail from 24 states and the U.S. commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Priority consideration is given to educators who serve students from low-income communities, including students of underrepresented and underserved backgrounds. All recipients teach at the middle and/or high school levels and the majority of this year鈥檚 cohort are based at public, Title 1 schools. 中文无码 90% of the students served are from low-income communities and 76% are from underrepresented groups, including American Indian, Alaska Native, Black and Latinx demographics.

Teachers are encouraging students to develop independent research projects where they answer  scientific questions outside of their regular core curricula. These research projects are then often entered into science fairs and competitions.

See the full list of 52 中文无码 Research Grantees here.

This year, 中文无码 Research Grants are available in two forms: (1) research kits assembled and distributed to teachers by 中文无码 and (2) funds paid directly to teachers intended for 中文无码-related equipment, such as lab supplies or software, to be used in hands-on research. The funds vary between $1,000 and $5,000, based on what the teacher requested for their classroom.

Of the 52 awardees, 36 teachers are receiving kits valued at $1,000 per kit and 16 are receiving funds of up to $5,000 for classroom equipment to help their students follow lines of questioning that align with their genuine scientific curiosities.

鈥淓very year, we look forward to celebrating educators from around the country who are building the capacity of their 中文无码 classrooms,鈥� said Maya Ajmera, President and CEO of 中文无码 and Executive Publisher of Science News. 鈥淭his program is building inclusive classrooms that make robust hands-on education and careers in science and engineering possible for all students.鈥�

The kits distributed include the following items to support a quality 中文无码 education, encouraging both critical thinking and the development of well-rounded research skills:

• Arduino Starter Kits 鈥� Each 中文无码 kit includes four Arduino Starter Kits. With this open-source hardware and software platform, students can get started on learning about electronics. Available in a variety of languages and simple to use in any location, teachers can lead students through projects about voltage, current, coding and the fundamentals of programming. Students can build innovative prototypes with Arduino boards for research projects with this kit.
• Hawkray Trail Cameras 鈥� Each kit contains four waterproof trail cameras, along with 32 GB SD cards and batteries. This motion-detection camera delivers images at 20mp and 1080p video. While these cameras are often used by hunters, students will be able to use them to explore research questions about animal behavior, migration patterns and biology.
• LaMotte Water Monitoring Kits 鈥� Each kit includes four water monitoring kits. Whether it be a nearby stream or ocean, well or drinking water, these portable kits support students who want to investigate water quality and contamination. This kit can be used to investigate eight testing parameters and includes non-hazardous reagents to evaluate up to 10 water samples.
• PocketLab Voyagers 鈥� Each 中文无码 Research Grantee receives two PocketLab Voyagers. This gadget can fit into one鈥檚 pocket, hence the name, and enables students to conduct research from anywhere. The small pocket laboratory can help students explore physics, weather, climate studies and engineering topics via sensing capabilities that measure acceleration, angular velocity, magnetic fields, altitude, infrared rangefinder and more. Users can stream real-time data with the Pocket Lab app to their own devices.

Since 2017, the Society has provided over $775,000 in 中文无码 Research Grants, which include both kits and funding, to teachers who primarily serve underrepresented students in all 50 states, Washington D.C., American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, Peru, Mexico and Uruguay. In total, more than 9,100 kits and over half a million dollars in funds have been awarded. Priority consideration is given to educators serving student communities historically underrepresented in 中文无码.

The Society鈥檚 中文无码 Research Grants program is sponsored this year by Regeneron. For more information, please visit /outreach-and-equity/stem-research-grants/

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Award recipients this year represent schools from 29 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. territories of American Samoa, Guam and Puerto Rico as well as Mexico, Peru and Uruguay. Priority consideration is given to teachers at schools that support students from low-income communities and demographics traditionally underrepresented in 中文无码 fields.

See the full list of 95 中文无码 Research Grantees here.

The 中文无码 Research Grants will be allocated in two forms: (1) research kits assembled and distributed to teachers by the 中文无码 and (2) funds paid directly to teachers intended for 中文无码-related equipment, such as technology, lab supplies or software, all to be used in hands-on research. The amount that each teacher will receive in the latter category will differ based on what the teacher requested for their classroom. Of the 95 selected teachers, 85 will receive 中文无码 research kits valued at $1,000 per kit; 11 teachers will receive funds of up to $5,000 for their own earmarked purchases and one grantee will receive a research kit in addition to $2,000 in funding.

The 中文无码 research kits and funding will help educators to fuel and facilitate scientific inquiry in all settings, whether remotely, in-person or through a hybrid model. The Society鈥檚 中文无码 Research Grants program is sponsored by Regeneron and National Geographic.

鈥淲e are delighted to award these teachers with 中文无码 kits and resources to further their student鈥檚 pursuit of inquiry-based learning. Studies have consistently shown that hands-on original research and active learning are essential for students to genuinely embrace 中文无码 pathways 鈥� this is especially true for women and students from underrepresented backgrounds,鈥� said Michele Glidden, Chief Program Officer at the 中文无码. 鈥淲e are proud to award grants to these outstanding teachers who are motivating their students to conduct research, use their critical thinking skills and empowering them to answer questions to solve problems in the world around them.鈥�

Teachers selected to receive kits will be given the following items to stir the scientific imagination of their students in the coming year. Each kit is comprised of the following:

• Arduino Starter Kits 鈥� Each 中文无码 kit recipient will be given four Arduino Starter Kits. With this open-source hardware and software platform, students can get started on learning about electronics. Available in a variety of languages and simple to use in any location, teachers can lead students through projects about voltage, current, coding and the fundamentals of programming. Students will build innovative prototypes with Arduino boards for research projects with this kit.
• PocketLab Voyagers 鈥� Each 中文无码 Research Grantee will receive two PocketLab Voyagers. This little gadget can fit into one鈥檚 pocket, hence the name, and enables students to conduct research from anywhere. The small pocket laboratory can help citizen scientists, students and serious investigators explore physics, weather, climate studies and engineering topics via sensing capabilities that measure acceleration, angular velocity, magnetic fields, altitude, infrared rangefinder and more. Users stream real-time data with the Pocket Lab app, to their own devices.
• Trail Cameras 鈥� 中文无码 kit recipients will receive four trail cameras, along with SD cards and batteries. This camera delivers high-quality images at 14 MP and HD 720p video. These motion-activated cameras will allow students to conduct many types of research remotely 鈥� from surveying local flora and fauna and animal behavior to monitoring conservation challenges, changes in biodiversity and even observing how humans are impacting local wildlife. Students can easily attach the camera to a tree or pole, leave it up and collect data over time or use it to monitor species during the night or day.
• LaMotte Water Monitoring Kits 鈥� Each grantee will receive four Water Monitoring Kits. Whether it be a nearby stream or ocean, well or drinking water, these portable kits support students who want to investigate water quality and contamination. This kit can be used to investigate eight testing parameters and includes non-hazardous reagents to evaluate up to 10 water samples.

Since the start of the pandemic in March 2020, the 中文无码 has given over 9,098 kits to over 600 educators in all 50 states, Washington D.C., American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, Peru, Mexico and Uruguay. To date, the collective number of kits is valued at more than a half a million dollars. Priority is given to educators serving student communities historically underrepresented in 中文无码, those educators who have participated in the Society鈥檚 research teachers鈥� conferences as well as educators in our other Outreach & Equity programs.

For more information, please visit /outreach-and-equity/stem-research-grants/ 

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James Less taught high school science in Ohio for seven years prior to moving to Florida in 2018. Now as a middle school science teacher, one of his main goals is to organize and implement a successful annual, student-based science fair. So far, he has tripled the number of science fair judges at his school, providing students with more opportunities to present and receive feedback. Before James was a 中文无码 Research Grant recipient, he only had one Vernier LabQuest data logger at his disposal. The battery for it no longer held a charge, since James had obtained it nearly a decade ago. It was not functional for remote field investigations and presented many logistical challenges when multiple students needed to collect data for their science experiments at the same time.

With the 中文无码 Research Grant, James purchased a set of eight Vernier STREAM devices, each with two sets of probes鈥攑H and temperature. 鈥淭here is great statewide interest in water quality issues in southwest Florida,鈥� he explained. 鈥淭he equipment put our students on the forefront of several local initiatives to undertake field studies that complement those of local colleges and universities.鈥�

James鈥� students can now undertake more advanced and timely 中文无码 research projects with the additional sensors and probes. They have been able to do things like:

• Investigate water quality of a local canal before and after Hurricane Sally
• Collect weather data as part of the Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment program鈥� Urban Heat Island Effect-Surface Temperature field campaign
• Analyze the pH of different substances.

鈥淓ven with the challenges posed by the pandemic this past year, my students demonstrated great fortitude in conducting their research and participating in the Thomas Alva Edison Regional Science and Engineering Fair,鈥� he told the Society. James鈥� school has primarily operated in person since the public health emergency began, with the option for students to choose distance learning as well. In either case, the equipment was available to all his students who relied on outdoor data collection for their research projects. 鈥淣ot only were my students successful with the affiliated regional science competition, but six students were nominated for the prestigious, national Broadcom MASTERS competition.鈥�

One particular student project stood out to James. 鈥淎n eighth-grade student used the Vernier STREAM device with a Vernier GoDirect weather meter, camera, iPad and kite for a unique and ingenious science research project,鈥� said James. 鈥淪he investigated the change in meteorological conditions鈥攖emperature, relative humidity and barometric pressure鈥攆rom ground level to various altitudes. She also connected a camera to the kite to take aerial photographs. At our local fair, she received special awards and recognition from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the United States Environmental Protection Agency!鈥�

For James鈥� students, we know their accomplishments thus far are just the start of their research journeys and the Society is proud to be able to support such promising young scientists with the 中文无码 Research Grant program.

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鈥淭eaching the past few years has not been easy,鈥� Yajaira reflected. 鈥淢y administration has not hesitated to make the necessary changes and remains resilient despite the adversities that we have faced. We have continued our educational work, virtually, without major interruptions.鈥�

Drawing on resources available within her school community is one of the hallmarks of her role as a Culture-Shift Advocate. As part of her efforts to transform her school into a bustling 中文无码-focused center, Yajaira mentors a cohort of more than 60 students from grades seven to 12. With the new challenges brought on by the public health crisis, Yajaira has been working closely with school faculty to come up with lab access guidelines that would enable students to complete their research safely. Additionally, she has redesigned her lesson plans so that students can use materials readily available in their homes.

The take-home kits she received as a 中文无码 Research grantee are supporting her students鈥� research projects spanning subjects like computer science, biology and chemistry. 鈥淢aterials that were impossible to acquire, due to budget limitations, I鈥檝e been able to obtain thanks to the Society. For our students, these kits mean there will always be help as they continue to pursue science,鈥� she said. Yajaira has seen firsthand how having equipment like Foldscopes, Arduino kits, weather sensors and motion cameras can foster confidence in her students and allow them to develop the skills they need to excel in 中文无码 fields. 鈥淭hey serve as examples for their peers, obtain scholarships and participate in internships,鈥� she added. Their experiences from entering science research competitions also sharpen their writing, presentation and planning abilities.

While Yajaira is currently focused on making sure her mentees finish their research projects and submit their work to competitions in a timely manner, she is also deeply invested in getting more students involved in science. She has successfully convinced her school administration to add an agriculture elective course and even took the first steps toward creating an FFA Agricultural Research Chapter for private schools in Puerto Rico.

One of Yajaira鈥檚 greatest joys is seeing students beam with excitement when they tackle a difficult problem in the lab, finish their poster board or win an award from a science fair. 鈥淭here is no better pay than watching them grow and knowing that you contributed to their love of 中文无码.鈥� As a Society Advocate, Yajaira will keep seeking ways to ignite a passion for science in her classroom and beyond, no matter what the future holds.

The 2022 Advocate Program application is now open through March 6, 2022. !

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The kits will ensure educators have what they need to encourage scientific inquiry in all settings, regardless of whether they are guiding their students remotely, in-person or through a hybrid model. The kits are distributed through the Society鈥檚 中文无码 Research Grants program and are funded by Regeneron.

鈥淚n the last 10 months, 中文无码 teachers have had to completely overhaul learning. It has been particularly difficult to move hands-on research and project-based learning, such as science labs, to a virtual environment without the appropriate equipment and materials,鈥� said Maya Ajmera, President and CEO of the 中文无码 & the Public and Publisher of Science News. 鈥淏y providing teachers and students with 中文无码 research kits and equipment, we hope to accelerate 中文无码 learning and spark a curiosity in science and engineering topics, despite current circumstances.鈥�

In prior years, the Society offered grants of up to $5,000 to educators through the 中文无码 Research Grants program. Educators then used that funding to purchase resources for their classrooms. This year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 中文无码 Research Grants program was adapted to provide teachers the necessary tools for effective at-home learning. In order to better help educators adjust to their continually shifting environment and to maximize the money being spent, the Society purchased resources in bulk and developed multiple kits for educators to choose from.

Out of the 427 中文无码 Research Grants applicants, priority consideration was given to teachers in schools that serve low-income areas or underrepresented students.

Here are just a few examples of the 13 available research kits that will allow budding scientists to explore their distinct research interests:

• Foldscope Instruments 鈥� These paper microscopes work just like real microscopes and are perfect for students learning from home. Made with paper and lenses, the microscopes can fit right into your pocket and can give you magnifications of over 140X and 2-micron resolution.
• Arduino Starter Kits 鈥� With this open-source hardware and software platform, students can get started on learning about electronics. Available in a variety of languages and simple to use at home, teachers can lead students through projects about voltage, current, coding and also the fundamentals of programming. Students can build innovative prototypes with Arduino boards for their science fair projects with this kit.
• PocketLab Weather Sensors 鈥� Equipped with a rechargeable battery and Bluetooth 4.0 wireless connection, this sensor technology allows students to easily measure data about the physical world, such as temperature, humidity, pressure, light and more. The data can be collected, visualized and analyzed in a cloud platform, enabling students to access the data in real–timeon their iPads or mobile devices.
• Neuron SpikerBox Bundles 鈥� Neuroscience isn鈥檛 often taught in middle or high school, but this take-home kit from Backyard Brains was fashioned to encourage teens to study the brain and develop future therapies to treat neurobiological disease. The bundle gives budding neuroscientists exposure to the field early, introducing them to overlapping sciences, such as biology, chemistry, computer science and medicine. The built-in bioamplifier will allow students to hear and see action potentials in real-time.

In the fall, the Society provided over 5,500 kits to educators from underserved areas who participated in one of the Society鈥檚 two virtual research teachers鈥� conferences and in the Society鈥檚 Advocate Program. In total, 7,544 kits were provided to teachers in all 50 states, American Samoa, Puerto Rico and Washington D.C., valued at more than $400,000.

See the full list of 100 中文无码 Research Grantees here.

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In his 15^th year as an educator, David teaches 中文无码, computer science and robotics to students in grades six to eight. While funding at his school is in short supply due to damages to their buildings from Hurricane Irma, David is determined to not let that be a setback. 鈥淲e need to teach students that plants provide people with food, clothing, shelter and many other things that we use in our daily lives,鈥� he stressed. 鈥淧lants may not seem like the most interesting things around, but they are definitely useful.鈥� Combatting citrus greening is an opportunity for students to gain hands-on scientific research skills, while addressing an important problem in their community. 鈥淭he 中文无码 Research Grant sparked new interest in 中文无码 careers, the range of 中文无码 career paths available and how those jobs in science match up to interests they already have,鈥� David added.

Students in David鈥檚 research program first visited a local citrus grove to see firsthand the negative impact that citrus greening has on trees. While there, they collected samples of insects, soil, root stock and oranges from infected trees. The research cohort also met with agricultural and entomology experts at the University of Florida鈥檚 Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences in Lake Alfred. To round out their activities, David had his students meet with genomic experts. They learned more about citrus genomics and the United States Department of Agriculture鈥檚 current work on developing disease-resistant citrus trees.

With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, students have not been able to work and gather information in the field as they normally would. From their respective homes, they have pivoted under David鈥檚 guidance and are participating in a citizen science project that uses the to help NASA scientists record tree height so they can study how carbon moves through ecosystems. 鈥淪tudents can make and share observations that advance real science, on topics that engage their curiosity,鈥� David explained. 鈥淲e are now actively promoting social, emotional, and academic learning with the intent of creating enriched research-driven classroom activities that help students develop and practice future skills.鈥� By continuing the student鈥檚 中文无码 training outside of the classroom, the hope is to increase their skill sets and their interest in fighting future infectious diseases, in citrus or humans.

David鈥檚 advice for other teachers working with limited resources is also applicable to any who may be currently navigating the challenges of virtual instruction. 鈥淒on鈥檛 be too hard on yourself. Don鈥檛 expect perfection. We are starting to see creative solutions around all parts during this growing crisis,鈥� he said. 鈥淏e prepared to have both good days and bad days with remote instruction and learn from both.  We’re all on a steep learning curve right now.鈥�

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With the grant, Sam purchased four acoustic bat detectors and a portable handheld ultrasonic microphone. It also supported transportation to and from the , where Sam鈥檚 students participated in an intensive three-day research workshop led by Loyola University Professor of Biological Sciences & Environment, Craig Hood. They learned how to maintain their newly acquired detectors, download files from them and analyze captured sonograms. The group then came up with a deployment plan for the bat detectors to be set up at different locations throughout New Orleans and are beginning to delve into how things like artificial light, extreme weather events and termite swarms affect bat activity.

鈥淭he time spent at LUMCON adds more dimension to the work my students are doing because they have a concrete experience with the coastal environments they read about in bat ecology literature,鈥� Sam remarked. 鈥淭his team has generated more questions and designed new experiments beyond the original long-term monitoring programming proposed by our founding student researchers.鈥�

As a result of receiving the 中文无码 Research Grant, Sam has witnessed a notable confidence boost among his student researchers. 鈥淭hey see themselves as contributing members of the scientific community and understand that the work they are doing is authentic and novel. This elevates the image other students have of our school and the value of the education we can provide,鈥� Sam noted. Statements from Sam鈥檚 students support this sentiment. One of them, for example, commented on the benefits of having access to professional equipment: 鈥淗aving the bat detectors is cool because I know a lot of schools don’t have the equipment to do real research. Working on this project is going to help me develop skills I will need because I want to be a scientist.”

The echo generated by Sam鈥檚 students and their bat research has also helped engage others in the broader community, shifting school culture. 鈥淥ther teachers discuss the research that is happening at our school in their classes and underclassmen are excited to have the opportunity to apply to join the research team,鈥� Sam said.

In Sam鈥檚 experience, teachers working with limited means should not feel discouraged. 鈥淚 have two piece of advice. One, be creative with online databases. There is so much data out there ready to be analyzed. Two, students don’t usually need expensive resources to complete their work. They need a mentor who will listen to what they are interested in and give them a hand with experimental design.鈥�

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Jeremy has a background in ecology and evolutionary biology, with a focus on the genetic basis of coat color variation in mammals. He has also worked in several labs, providing him with the expertise he needs to assist his students with microbiology, molecular biology and ecology-focused projects. 鈥淭hanks to the 中文无码 Research Grant, we now have new equipment to build larger scale projects that require infrastructure construction,鈥� Jeremy said. 鈥淲ith our suite of power tools and construction equipment, we have made new mister watering systems for a seed ball restoration project in our green house, a new compost system in our school garden for several student projects investigating the microbial contribution to composting systems as well as the installation of a homemade cabinet system in a closet to act as a new grow chamber for a project involving the culturing of microbial fungus.鈥�

The grant also supported transportation for 17 students’ attendance to SANITY in 2019. SANITY introduces participants to professionals in the fields of ecology, ornithology, entomology, astronomy and more through authentic hands-on research opportunities in the Chiricahua Mountains. Grant funds were used specifically to rent three minivans to transport students to the Southwestern Research Station and back. Without transportation, the students would not have had the opportunity to participate.

Over the course of a week, students work side by side with scientists in all of these fields and finish the program with an independent research project. They then present their research at the field station and at a community potluck with family and friends when they return to Tucson. 鈥淭his program empowers students to think critically, test their questions and ideas about nature and feel confident in communicating their science to an audience,鈥� Jeremy noted. 鈥淭he impact of this opportunity is truly invaluable. Many of this year’s participants have never spent this much time outdoors and certainly have not conducted research in the field.鈥�

One of Jeremy鈥檚 students, who unambiguously expressed her reluctance in participating in SANITY, can speak to just how transformative seven days spent immersed in 中文无码 can be. When first approached to apply, she had two words for Jeremy: 鈥渘o way.鈥� After some encouragement from both Jeremy and her cousin who signed up, she was persuaded. It also helped that Jeremy was able to cover the transportation costs associated with attending with the 中文无码 Research Grant. 鈥淚 have had the extreme pleasure and honor of watching this student confront her fears, her socioeconomic barriers and navigate spaces where most people don’t look like her. This grant helped me offer these opportunities that will last a lifetime. The hope is that the experience will encourage these students to pursue science in their remaining years of high school as well as potentially college and careers!鈥�

For other teachers working with limited resources, Jeremy believes there is no greater resource than a school鈥檚 local community of scientists. While he has been fortunate to be near the University of Arizona, Jeremy has also leaned into networks of countless local scientists and nonprofit organizations eager to share their materials and passion with Jeremy鈥檚 students. 鈥淢any of these connections grew organically from me attending workshops, talks and community events, but some of them just took a simple cold call,鈥� he explained. 鈥淢y best advice is to tap into the community. It鈥檚 truly a treasure trove with opportunities.鈥�

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