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Education and Outreach at NIMBioS
NIMBioS Education and Outreach program offers a diverse array of activities to meet the educational needs for learners of all ages including K-12 students and teachers, university and college student and faculty, professional industry audiences, and the general public. NIMBioS initiatives focus on the enhancement of education at the interface between mathematics and biology and promote cross-disciplinary approaches to science at all levels.
Pre-College Students/Teachers
Activities at the interface of mathematics and biology are geared toward elementary, middle, and high school students and teachers including Biology in a Box, the Teacher Collaboration Program and more.
College Students & Faculty
Programs for college students provide opportunities for conducting and presenting research, including Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) and an annual Undergraduate Research Conference. NIMBioS also sponsors faculty workshops.
Industry/Government Professionals
NIMBioS partners with several groups, including the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, to offer training and research experiences.
Current Education and Outreach Opportunities
This link provides a listing and description of all current education and outreach opportunities for participation and support at NIMBioS.
Education and Outreach Spotlight
A collection of news articles and features about activities and events from the NIMBioS Education and Outreach Program.
Educational Resources
This link takes you to the NIMBioS Resource Library, where you will find a variety of educational resources,
including our educational modules integrating math and biology.
Blogging from NIMBioS Education & Outreach
Read our blog to hear about the latest news and happenings related to NIMBioS education and outreach events and activities.
Education and Outreach Contacts
Dr. Suzanne Lenhart
Associate Director of Education, Outreach, and Diversity
Email: lenhart_at_math.utk.edu
Ph: (865) 974-4270 Fax: (865) 974-9300
Kelly Sturner
Education and Outreach Coordinator
Email: ksturner_at_nimbios.org
Ph: (865) 974-9364 Fax: (865) 974-9300
National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis
University of Tennessee
1122 Volunteer Blvd., Suite 106
Knoxville, TN 37996-3410
