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Education Outreach Program |
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MRL scientists and education staff are dedicated to improving access to science
for diverse groups and to building a competent work force of scientists and
engineers. Our education programs provide undergraduate research opportunities,
graduate student training, outreach to K-12 students and teachers,
and community outreach.
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Science Matters
MRL’s quarterly newsletter highlighting MRL education and research programs.
UCSB ScienceLine
MRL's "Ask-a-Scientist" Internet project links UCSB researchers with K-12
schools and the community.
Meet a Scientist
Students interview scientists about their career, their interest
in science or their specific research experiences. The scientists answer the questions
on camera, adding a more personal face to the interaction.
Research Experience for Teachers (RET)
Secondary school teachers participate in laboratory research, under the
mentorship of graduate, post-doctoral and faculty researchers.
During their second summer in the program, teachers work collaboratively to
translate their research experiences into curriculum resources.
Research Interns in Science and Engineering (RISE)
Students from colleges and universities around the country pursue research
projects under the supervision of MRL faculty and researchers.
Both summer and school year internships are available.
Cooperative International Science and Engineering Internships (CISEI)
MRL and the International Center
for Materials Research send UCSB science and engineering undergraduates to
international partner institutions for a 10-week summer research experience.
California Alliance for Minority Participation (CAMP)
UCSB science undergraduates from
under-represented groups participate in summer and school year research projects.
City College Interns in Materials Research (CCIMR)
Students and faculty from Southern California community colleges participate
in an 8-week summer research internship program. This program is run jointly
with the INSET (Interns in Science Engineering and Technology) program through
the California NanoSystems Institute.
K-12 Activities
The MRL supports local K-12 teachers through professional development
opportunities and by coordinating school visits to UCSB and classroom
presentations by MRL scientists.
Education Outreach and Symposia
The MRL hosts workshops and symposia on a variety of topics related to science
education, outreach and teacher professional development.
Education Staff and Contact Information
