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EvolvingSTEM program
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http://evolvingstem.org, an authentic laboratory-based classroom curriculum based at the University of Pittsburgh that improves learning and builds occupational identity in STEM
Final segment: our program and others like it may end w/ cuts to NIH and NSF. Our amazing instructors who teach >2500 students / year are paid by these grants. They allow our lab to innovate these curricula and measure how they benefit students. Tell your reps our kids need these programs!
May 7, 2025 at 4:31 PM
In this second segment, they discuss major outcomes of EvolvingSTEM:
1) improved learning of evolution, genetics, microbiology, and more importantly:
2) greater occupational identity in STEM. Students begin to see themselves as scientists and want to do more!
May 7, 2025 at 4:31 PM
WTAE filmed us in working with students at Pittsburgh Perry HS, one of more than 30 schools we partner with.

This feature shows the value of NIH & NSF funding at work.

Thanks: teacher Vicki Ammer, Prof. Cassie Quigley from Education, and our team, feat. Colton as local star.

Segment 1:
May 7, 2025 at 3:03 PM