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We regularly conduct workshops for practitioners and present at research conferences. Look for us at annual conferences for NSTA (National Science Teachers Association; national as well as some regional conferences), NABT (National Association of Biology Teachers), USTA (Utah Science Teachers Association), NARST (National Association for Research in Science Teaching), ASTE (Association for Science Teacher Education), and AERA (American Educational Research Association).

Teaching Cell and Cancer Biology

March 1-May 31, 2025
Online, Asynchronous

Appropriate for: US Grade 6-12 life science teachers

Cancer biology and treatment are high-interest topics that connect to many life science education standards. This course is a primer, update, and an opportunity to consider ways to use cancer biology as a topic to address typical life science learning targets. Participants will gain a toolbox of open- source classroom resources and engage with teacher colleagues from across the nation to discuss approaches to teaching this topic.

Cost: FREE

Credit: 3 graduate-level credits from the University of Utah Department of Human Genetics available for a $50 recording fee.

For more details and to register visit: Cells and Cancer

Registration Deadline: February 28, 2025

Note: This course was offered in 2023. Repeat registration is allowed, but repeat graduate-level credit is not.

Genetic Tech Investigations

June 1-30, 2025
Online, Asynchronous

Appropriate for: US grade 6-12 life science educators

This course explores a free, high school-level supplemental curriculum module that highlights the molecular processes genetic technologies use to understand disorders. In doing so, the module provides a different spin on the pathway from DNA to mRNA to protein, while reinforcing molecular genetics concepts. During this asynchronous course, you’ll experience the module’s multimedia and hands-on data analysis activities. You’ll gain background knowledge about the featured genetic technologies, collaborate with colleagues, and consider ways to implement the materials in your classroom.

Cost: FREE

Credit: 1 graduate-level credit from the University of Utah Department of Human Genetics available for a $50 recording fee.

For more details and to register visit: Genetic Tech Institute

Registration deadline May 31, 2025

Note: This course was offered in 2024. Repeat registration is allowed, but repeat graduate-level credit is not.

Bioengineering

June 1-30, 2025
Online, Asynchronous

Appropriate for: US grade 6-8 life science educators

The course explores a free middle school curriculum module that integrates life science and engineering design standards. The module focuses on functional prosthetic limbs, enabling students to describe how the nervous system responds to stimuli through motor and sensory neurons and design a solution to a bioengineering problem by carrying out each step of the engineering process. During the course, you’ll experience the module’s learning activities, engage with supplemental readings and viewings from subject matter experts, and collaborate with colleagues about implementing engineering design in life science classrooms.

Cost: FREE

Credit: 1 graduate-level credit from the University of Utah’s Department of Human Genetics available for a $50.00 recording fee.

For more details and to register visit: Bioengineering Institute

Registration deadline May 31, 2025