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NGS Navigators: We're Phenomenal!

Dec 27, 2018

A common concern heard about NGSS is that the scientific method is missing! Meet Nicole VanTassel, a middle school/high school NGSS science teacher and instructional coach. In this episode, Nicole VanTassel helps to clarify concerns that there is no scientific method in the Next Generation Science standards. She also...


Dec 20, 2018

Meet Cody Machler: A mechanical engineer in the aerospace industry.  His experience falls in every phase of the product life cycle (requirements definition, design, build, test, etc). In this episode we discuss what the engineering design process looks like in his work. We also discuss what skills Cody sees...


Dec 13, 2018

Holly Hereau has been teaching high school science since 2004. In addition to teaching, Holly works as an NGSX facilitator and a Next Generation Science Storylines consultant. In this episode, Holly tells us about her shift to teaching with storylines. She provides helpful tips and resources for teachers looking to use...


Dec 10, 2018

Meet Toronto’s, Science Sam! Learn about Samantha Yammine’s PhD research investigating some of the first cells of the brain - neural stem cells. Samantha shares what important skills are required in her field.

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Dec 10, 2018

Meet Marine Biologist Melissa Marquez. Hear about her PhD research, her adventures while filming Shark Week, and more! Find out why NGSS Navigators features real living scientists on our podcast. (Hint: It has something to do with the potential powerful impact of phenomenal teachers like you!)
 
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