Funded by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute as part of a four-year grant to Vassar College, this program is designed to expand educational experiences for science students at Vassar, while providing Vassar's students with opportunities to contribute to science education in the Poughkeepsie schools. Selected interns from Vassar College are placed in science classes at Poughkeepsie area schools. Interns participate in a weekly seminar on science education at Vassar College. Each intern and collaborating teacher have access to ample funds to purchase laboratory supplies and other educational resources, which will remain with sponsoring schools. Laboratory projects will be incorporated into a program web-site to provide a permanent resource for science educators.
Enrollment is limited and by permission.