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In the winter of 2005, the American Physiological Society invited past Explorations in Biomedicine Summer Research Teachers and Montana Workshop participants as well as Frontiers in Physiology teacher leaders to apply for this leadership fellowship.
Explorations Teacher Leadership Summit
March 12-14, 2005
Held at the American Physiological Society's headquarters in Bethesda, MD and the American Association for the Advancement of Science offices in Washington DC, the three day summit included sessions on educational leadership, teacher training, online tools, education grants, and building regional networks. Awards were made to eighteen teachers from all over the United States.
Participants also had the opportunity to meet with national science education leaders and Congressional representatives, as well as tour the new Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian.
Explorations programming strives to create an atmosphere that encourages science studies and promotes the exploration and pursuit of biomedical research careers. The program hopes to increase interest and participation in science studies and biomedical research careers among students under represented in science, particularly Native American students.
As part of the Explorations in Biomedicine Leadership program, Summit Fellows have the opportunity to apply for a grant. Grant funds will be used to present Explorations in Biomedicine teacher workshops in the Fellows' local or regional areas.
The Explorations in Biomedicine program is administered by The American Physiological Society (APS), Bethesda, MD. Explorations in Biomedicine is supported by a grant from the National Institutes of Health, National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS Grant #GM08634), Minority Access to Research Careers (MARC) Program.
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