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Scientist-in-Residence, The New York Academy of Sciences

The New York Academy of Sciences PROJECT
Scientist-in-Residence, The New York Academy of Sciences by The New York Academy of Sciences

credits

Title
  • Scientist-in-Residence, The New York Academy of Sciences
Entrant
  • The New York Academy of Sciences

About This Project

Summary

The New York Academy of Science’s Scientist-in-Residence (SiR) program, created in cooperation with the NYC Department of Education in 2012, matches scientists with NYC public school teachers to bring scientific inquiry to life in the classroom. By combining content and pedagogical expertise, each pair develops and implements a?yearlong project that engages students in authentic research that sparks long-term interest in STEM learning.

Goals & Objectives

The goal of SiR is to tackle STEM education gaps in schools, contextualize science in the real world and outside of the classroom, and inspire students towards a career in STEM. SiR provides an extracurricular avenue to build student their curiosity and connect them with scientists and STEM students

Results & Impact

Since its inception, over 350 teacher-scientist pairs have impacted 17,000+ students, notably from underserved backgrounds. In 2023, SIR hosted an in-person STEM Student Science Showcase, and this year, the Showcase returns as a two-day event, with 44 participating schools from 25 NYC districts.

the team

Meghan Groome
  • Senior Vice President
  • The New York Academy of Sciences
Adrienne Umali
  • Associate Director, Education
  • The New York Academy of Sciences