While earning academic credit, students will be able to deepen and enrich the study of their chosen major, participate in study beyond the classroom, develop critical thinking skills, and learn about: urban education, mentorship, diversity, classroom management, lesson planning, counseling and much more!
Student will enroll in a seminar-style, 3-credit course (ASI400), which is open to all majors and allows UB students to work in the Buffalo Public Schools.
Students enrolled in the course will meet with Dr. Gardella on Mondays from 3:00-5:50pm and spend 4-5 hours per week at one of the 12 schools served by the Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Partnership (ISEP). Students will support K-12 classrooms through the development and implementation of hands-on science experiments. Additionally, students will develop survey and interview skills to evaluate the impact of science education programs in improving student performance and appreciation of science.
While earning academic credit, students will be able to deepen and enrich the study of their chosen major, participate in study beyond the classroom, develop critical thinking skills, and learn about: urban education, mentorship, diversity, classroom management, lesson planning, counseling and much more!
Students will gain 3 academic credits toward their chosen degree, but also gain valuable experience working with students from the city of Buffalo as a mentor, assistant and tutor. Throughout the course, students will complete a weekly reflective journal and use their journals and experiences to develop a final research paper, which utilizes their experiences and reflects on the state of STEM education innovations across the US and in other countries.
Length of commitment | One semester |
Start time | Spring, Fall |
Level of collaboration | Small group project (2-3 students) |
Benefits | Academic Credit |
Who is eligible | Anyone |
Students participating in this project might be interested in and eligible for the Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellowship and the Fulbright Scholarship. Connect with the Office of Fellowships and Scholarships to learn more.
Joseph Gardella
SUNY Distinguished Professor of Chemistry; ISEP Director
Department of Chemistry
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