NIMBioS Teacher Collaboration Program
The National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis (NIMBioS) has an objective to provide educational opportunities at the interface of mathematics and biology and to diversify participation in collaborations across these disciplines to enhance the diversity of future researchers. The Teacher Collaboration Program hosted by NIMBioS is intended to provide links between teachers, scientists, and educators with interest in mathematical biology. Math or biology/science teachers interested in making connections between the fields are encouraged to participate. We invite individuals to join the collaboration program and we will match participants from different communities in a bi-directional partnership to enhance the cross-disciplinary approach to mathematics and biology.
Collaboration activities can include:
- Electronic emails
- Phone sessions
- Teaching projects
- Classroom visits if possible
- Cooperation for after school activities if possible
- Curriculum discussion
- Enhanced applications to math biology
- Discussions on work assignments
NIMBioS will pair teachers with interest in mathematics and biology with active researchers in the math biology community. These knowledgeable partners will be faculty, post-docs, and educators from the institute and recruits from the math biology community. NIMBioS will also maintain a website, wiggio, and electronic mailing service for the purposes of sharing ideas, information, resources and event schedules.
To request a collaborator, please fill out the Teacher Collaboration Request Form. Once a match is made, you will receive your collaborator's name and contact information and you will be given access to the Teacher Collaboration Program’s wiggio. Please be patient. We want to match you with someone who meets your preferences, so it may take some time to find your collaborator.
Please note that by filling out the form you agree to participate in the program assessment activities, such as brief online surveys, for the purpose of improving our program.
