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Are you interested in learning more about the world of K-12 education?

Thinking of teaching as a possible career?

Would you like to make a difference in the life of a young person?

If so, check out the Inner Pipeline seminars offered by The Pipeline Project during Spring Quarter 2013. Students receive credit for attending a seminar once a week and tutoring in Seattle schools or community organizations for 2.5 hours or more per week. There are a wide range of seminar topics. Here is a comprehensive list of our upcoming offerings:

Mondays:

·         Education in the Justice System (EDUC 401E)

·         Higher Education Tutoring and Mentorship (EDUC 401 F & G)

·         Learning for Life, Not for Labor or Grades (EDUC 401)

Tuesdays:

·         General Issues in K-12 Education (EDUC 401A)

·         Literacy Through Photography (EDUC 401 L)

·         Nonprifits and Education (EDUC 401 S)

Wednesdays:

·         Education For Sustainability (EDUC 401K)

·         General Issues in K-12 Education (EDUC 401B)

·         Refugee Communities (EDUC 401 I)

Thursdays:

·         Literacy Through Photography (EDUC 401 L)

·         Math and Science in K-12 Education (EDUC 401H)

·         Philosophy for Children (EDUC 401 M)

 

Details and descriptions for each seminar may be found on our website:        

http://expd.washington.edu/pipeline/inner/winter-2014/winter-2014-inner-pipeline-seminars.html

All students should attend a mandatory Pipeline orientation prior to the first class session. You may sign-up and rsvp at:

https://expo.uw.edu/expo/login

Please contact us at pipeline@uw.edu with additional questions. We look forward to working with you.

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3 credits (Credit/No Credit)

Meets Tuesdays 9:30-12:20 in Fish 203

This is a seminar, discussion-based course for graduate students in the sciences that focuses on effective techniques for sharing scientific research with non-specialists. At the end of the quarter, each student will present a 30 minute public talk on their graduate research to be delivered during the 2013 Engage: The Science Speaker Series at Town Hall Seattle.

In this course, students will:
– Develop and practice several analogies to distill their research
– Create a variety of concise research promoting statements
– Practice story-telling and audience consideration
– Use improvisation as a public speaking tool
– Engage in weekly readings and discussions
– Hear from guest speakers on science communication