Life as a Scientist

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We bring real world, cutting-edge science to the classroom by way of our community partnership with Lincoln-West and Garrett Morgan High Schools in Cleveland. Our scientists lead the students in an immersive, deep learning, "Life as a Scientist" experience. Students come up with their own experimental ideas, write grant proposals, receive "notice of awards" or NOAs, carry out experiments in research teams, troubleshoot and revise their approaches, present their results, and publish in a scientific journal - acting as a professional scientist from start to finish. The students will not only learn about science careers, but they will be doing everything a professional scientist does. Students will experience creative freedom and collaboration, and will learn not only experimentation but also how to read, write, and present work as a scientist.

We are looking for volunteers who have a STEM background who would be willing to offer their time toward advancing our goal of bringing equity to science education. As a volunteer you can work in the classroom with students who are working on their experiments and help them follow their experimental protocols and troubleshoot any issues that arise. If you are interested in volunteering, please email us at andrewscavuzzo@riseupnortheastohio.org to see if you'd be a good match for this opportunity.

Thank your for your interest in volunteering with Rise Up: Northeast Ohio!