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  • AMNH ITEST High School Science Research Program
    In New York, 120 high-school age female, minority, and students with disabilities are conducting research in genetics and astrophysics using advanced information technology tools.
    2 (2004-2007)
  • Barcoding Life's Matrix: Engaging Students as Citizen Scientists in the Barcode of Life Initiative
    Through residential research experiences for high school students, and comprehensive professional development workshops for high school science teachers, approximately 2000 students will generate and submit genetic data to the International Barcode of Life project, a landmark biodiversity genomics initiative that seeks to create a digital genetic registry of Earth's plants and animals.
    8 (2010/2011-2013/2014)
  • Bio-ITEST: New Frontiers in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
    One hundred and twenty five high school teachers and their 3,750 students (along with 90 scientists and 15 career counselors) from the Pacific Northwest use bioinformatics resources (such as DNA sequence alignment tools, molecular visualization software, and gene expression analysis programs) to learn about careers that incorporate bioinformatics, explore fundamental concepts in biology, and conduct authentic research.
    6 (2008/2009-2011/2012)
  • Bioinformatics: The Rutgers Initiative in Teacher Enhancement (BRITE)
    One hundred and fifty five high school teachers, who will offer instruction to 5,500 students in New Jersey, learn how to extract DNA from worm specimens and - once those specimens have been processed by a professional lab - access bioinformatics resources online to analyze the DNA sequences. Students then submit their results to an international database of DNA sequences, thus contributing to the cache of knowledge about genomes. [urban/suburban] 04-22902
    2 (2004-2007)
  • Conducting Authentic Molecular Biology and Genomics Research in High Schools
    Conducting Authentic Molecular Biology and Genomics Research in High Schools (MBGR) is a strategies-based ITEST project that provides avenues for approximately 100 science teachers and their students to become part of, and contribute to, authentic research in biotechnology, molecular biology, and bioinformatics.
    8 (2010/2011-2013/2014)
  • Crime Scene Information Technology (CSIT)
    Sixty teachers from New York City public schools, who will offer instruction to 5,300 students, develop “mystery modules” and kits using the content and technologies of forensic science. 300 students participate in summer camp intensives, field trips to forensic labs, and a final symposium.
    3 (2005-2008)
  • CSI: Classroom Student Investigations
    Thirty grade 7 through 10 teachers from mostly rural schools will participate in a two week summer workshop centered around forensic training, including a two day camp for 100 students.
    8 (2010/2011-2013/2014)
  • CSI: Creating Student Investigators
    Sixty mid-south Delta region (Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Missouri) teachers will work with 120 students on team-based inquiry forensic science activities and career exploration.
    4 (2006-2009)
  • Environmental Science Information Technology Activities (ESITA)
    One hundred and forty four 8th–12th grade students in Oakland, Richmond, and Sacramento, California are researching air and water quality in their local communities and study attitudes toward and use of IT among their peers.
    1 (2003-2006)
  • Exploring Databases: STEM Learning and Authentic Research in the High School Classroom
    In 2010-2011, over 900 high school students in Washington state will conduct scientific research using a database as part of their science curriculum, developing their understanding of the process of science and skills using information and communication technology, and learning concepts in genetics and neuroscience.
    7 (2009/2010-2012/2013)
  • Harlem Children Society (HCS) Science and Engineering
    One hundred and fifty grade 9-12 students work with mentors to develop critical IT skills involved in bioinformatics, molecular biology, and protein chemistry, and on the innovative uses of technology for collaboration, communication, and community involvement.
    6 (2008/2009-2011/2012)
  • HiGene: A Genome Sequencing Project for High Schools
    One hundred and fifty five high school teachers, who will offer instruction to 5,500 students in New Jersey, learn how to extract DNA from worm specimens and - once those specimens have been processed by a professional lab - access bioinformatics resources online to analyze the DNA sequences. Students then submit their results to an international database of DNA sequences, thus contributing to the cache of knowledge about genomes.
    5 (2007/2008-2010/2011)
  • Inquiry-Based Marine Biotechnology and Bioinformatics for Teachers and Students
    In central California, 45 middle and high school teachers - who will provide instruction to 4,500 students – and 45 students are analyzing DNA from samples they’ve collected, learning how biotechnology is used to address scientific questions, and infusing biotechnology into their lesson plans so that they can teach their students about methodology and careers in this field.
    1 (2003-2006)
  • ITEST Learning Resource Center (LRC)
    Funded by the National Science Foundation, the ITEST Learning Resource Center facilitates collaboration, sharing of insights and resources, engagement in collaborative research, and dissemination of the work of the program in conjunction with principal investigators, staff, and evaluators of ITEST projects across the United States.
    1 (2003-2006)
  • Marine Biotechnology and Bioinformatics for Teachers and Students
    Sixty middle and high school teachers and 45 students in central California, using the vehicle of lesson study, conduct marine science research experiments using biotechnology and bioinformatics. The curriculum and teaching strategies will ultimately reach approximately 10,000 students indirectly.
    3 (2005-2008)
  • OUTBREAK: Opportunities to Use immersive Technologies to explore Biotechnology Resources, Career Education and Knowledge
    Fifty-one Florida teachers and over 3,600 students will learn about biotechnology content and career options as they engage with biotech-focused, project-created computer games and related curricula; a mixed-methods research design will assess the efficacy of the materials.
    6 (2008/2009-2011/2012)
  • Plant IT Careers, Cases, and Collaborations
    Sixty teachers from across the nation customize online investigations for their classrooms to solve plant-related biology problems and explore career connections featuring the technology and skills that support modern plant science. Seventy high school students from rural and urban Texas participate in summer career camps.
    5 (2007/2008-2010/2011)
  • Promoting Our Worth as Entrepreneurs and Researchers in Innovative Technology (POWER-IT)
    Sixty high school students and six teachers will engage in a multi-faceted out-of-school time (OST) intervention program focused on information communication technology (ICT), neuroscience, and entrepreneurship education. POWER-IT is a research-based intervention model designed to increase their skills, interest, career knowledge, and participation in neuroscience and ICT.
    8 (2010/2011-2013/2014)
  • Science Research Mentoring Program
    Three cohorts of forty 10th and 11th grade students, many from underrepresented groups attending under-served New York City public schools, participate in a two year program in Comparative Biology and Anthropology at the American Museum of Natural History, including college-level biology courses and training in cutting-edge software, research equipment and other technology, followed by pairing with Museum scientists to engage in authentic science research.
    6 (2008/2009-2011/2012)
  • STEMware - Designing Immersive Biology Learning Simulations for Formal and Informal Settings
    The STEMware™ project brings together collaborators in science and education research, teaching, and industry and incorporates an innovative professional and youth development program to create, implement, and evaluate STEM-based “serious game” software. Scenarios related to modern biology but set in fantasy worlds are developed by educator-student-scientist partners and used to create STEMware™ –immersive simulations in a 3-D virtual lab environment.
    7 (2009/2010-2012/2013)