SAMEC - About Us

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          K-12 Teacher Workshops
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          College of Science Outreach
          Directory of Professional Development &
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          Arizona Science Olympiad
          MESA
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SAMEC Services

K-16 Science and Mathematics Outreach Directory (bluebook) is a resource for science, mathematics and engineering education programs, workshops, conferences and summer camps at the University of Arizona.

SAMEC consults with individuals and districts in educational Reform Efforts

E-news disseminates information about local, state and national events, workshops, conferences and job postings. This information is disseminated to K-16 state-wide science and mathematics educators. E-news is disseminated bi-monthly (every other Friday). Anyone interested in submitting information relevant to the educational community should send it to samec@lpl.arizona.edu

SAMEC facilitates and coordinates Special Projects to assist with K-12 teacher professional development and alignment to Arizona standards.

Project PRISE

SANITY (Science and Nature in Tandem for Youth)

GEMS Education Center (Great Explorations in Math and Science) is a nationally recognized resource for providing support for teachers presenting GEMS units and implementing activity-based, inquiry-driven science and mathematics education.

K-12 Teacher Workshops provides professional development in science to meet the needs of the current systemic reform initiative.

Master Calendar of Programs and Events provides monthly information about professional development opportunities and program events for educators across the state of Arizona. Outreach providers can enter calendar events online using a password. For a password, please contact samec@lpl.arizona.edu

SAMEC Website provides information that targets K-16 educators, UA faculty, and the Tucson community, about ongoing events, programs and workshops.

Science Teacher's Colloquium Series facilitates communication between scientists and the professional development needs of K-12 educators. This program is co-hosted with The Lunar and Planetary Laboratory and The Space Imagery Center.

SAMEC offers Professional Development Certificates that are aligned with district and state requirements to any K-12 teacher who attends a UA seminar or lecture.