Partners in Science

In the fall of 2023, I was fortunate to have been selected by the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust, for their Partners in Science program with Boise State University! The INSPIRE program at Boise State offers middle and high school teachers from across the Treasure Valley a paid opportunity to work alongside faculty and students in their research laboratories. For two summers because of this generous grant opportunity, I will work in a research project within the Bittleston Research Lab in the Department of Biological Sciences.  The most important goal is for teachers to learn the current scientific and engineering skills and procedures used in collegiate research, then to introduce and use them in secondary classrooms.  This effort provides students with a route to the research in our region for community solutions through higher education and scientific research to protect and conserve our planet.  I am thrilled to have been immersed in my professional passion at Boise State again!  The opportunity will make my students experience in science so much more relevant and connected to opportunities for  future in many STEAM fields in our Idaho communities! GO BRONCOS!!