July 11, 2018
A collaboration between The Dow Chemical Co., Jacobs Engineering, and the Smithsonian Science Education Center let 38 teachers from eight states take part in a world-class professional development experience that began this summer. As participants in the 2018 program, teachers traveled to Washington, D.C. for a six-day Smithsonian Science Education Academies for Teachers (SSEAT) academy, followed by a year of enrichment activities tailored to expanding science, technology, engineering, and math excellence. After the program in Washington, participating teachers will meet in teams at their home locations throughout the school year. Dow and Jacobs will organize opportunities for the teachers to maintain their connection and receive additional support tailored to each community. Substantial support will come from Dow STEM Ambassadors, an organization of employee volunteers who share their passion for science through community outreach in dozens of Dow sites around the world. STEM Ambassadors will provide a rich variety of experiences including safety procedures, technical briefings, classroom demonstrations, and career talks.
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