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Overview

TRUE offers middle and high school science, mathematics and technology teachers from across America the opportunity to update their content knowledge by participating in research on the campus of one of the nation's leading research universities. During the first week, teachers work together in a "hands on" biotechnology workshop. In weeks two through seven, they become part of a University of Florida research laboratory related to their area of interest. Guided by top university scientists, they develop, carry out, and analyze the results of an individual research project. Participants also attend lectures, tour research facilities, visit local sites of scientific and ecological interest, and participate in seminars and work groups designed to help them relate the research experience to the classroom and develop leadership skills. The program has grown from nineteen participants in 1996 to thirty participants in 1997. These thirty participants represent seventeen states.

TRUE is supported by a National Science Foundation grant to the Center for Precollegiate Education and Training (CPET) at UF. Teachers selected for the program will receive up to $300 for travel costs, free on-campus housing, a $525 meal allowance, a stipend of $2100, and $200 to implement their Action Plans. Graduate continuing education credits are available.

1997 Program

  Participants
  Field Trips
   Biotechnology Lab
  Leadership Workshop
  Lecturers and Topics
  Participating Research Scientists and Mentors
  Social and Recreational Activities

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Application Information

For further information, contact:

Dr. Mary Jo Koroly, Director
Center for Precollegiate Education and Training
University of Florida / TRUE
UF-331 Yon Hall / PO Box 112010
Gainesville, Fl. 32611-2010
Phone: (352) 392-2310
Fax: (352) 846-1921
E-Mail: Korolymj@cpet.ufl.edu

 Updated: July 31, 1997 at 12:00 PM
 Authors: Faye Lewis,TRUE 97 and John Marks,TRUE 96