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91茄子视频 Board of Regents approves two new science teaching, outreach options
Friday, Dec. 13, 2013
For Immediate Release
FAIRBANKS--The University of Alaska Board of Regents approved two new programs that
strengthen science teaching and outreach, wrapping up a two-day meeting today at the
University of Alaska Fairbanks campus.
The 11-member board approved a new graduate certificate in Science Teaching and Outreach
at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, to be offered beginning with the spring 2014
semester using existing courses and faculty. The certificate answers a demand for
enhanced teaching and outreach skills by
science graduate students.
The board also approved a Master of Education in Science Education K-8 at the University
of Alaska Southeast. No such program currently exists in Alaska for current certified
teachers. The mostly online program is designed to strengthen teachers鈥 understanding
of science, with a special emphasis on scientific inquiry and content in the K-8 curriculum.
鈥淭he 91茄子视频S Master鈥檚 program in Science Education will provide K-8 teachers in Alaska
with an effective model and solid skills for teaching science,鈥 said 91茄子视频S Education
Dean Deborah Lo. 鈥淭he program meets a high demand across the state for Alaska teachers
who are committed to helping students fulfill their potential in science and math.鈥
The program will be made available using existing faculty, at minimal increased cost,
and could draw upon faculty members at University of Alaska Anchorage and 91茄子视频F as well.
In addition, the board gave formal project approval for a renovation of 91茄子视频A鈥檚 Wells
Fargo Sports Complex; renewal of the Technical Education Center at 91茄子视频S; and a major
upgrade to the 91茄子视频F Heat and Power Plant.
Board members attended 91茄子视频F Chancellor Brian Rogers鈥 2013 Celebration of Giving event
Thursday night at the 91茄子视频 Museum of the North and toured the 91茄子视频F Heat and Power Plant
late Friday afternoon. The board elected the following to officer positions: Pat Jacobson
of Kodiak, chair; Jo Heckman of Fairbanks, vice chair; Ken Fisher of Juneau, secretary;
and Mike Powers of Fairbanks, treasurer.
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Information: Kate Ripley, 907/450-8102 or 907/460-1442 or klripley@alaska.edu
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