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Introduction to Modeling Biology – Raleigh Workshop

July 14-16, 2026

The Science House, 715 Barbour Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603

Introduction to Modeling Biology in Raleigh, NC. Modeling Instruction provides professional development in secondary science through a research-based, reform-oriented pedagogy. Modeling helps correct the many weaknesses of the lecture-demonstration method found in many classrooms, including the fragmentation of knowledge, student passivity, and the persistence of naive beliefs about the physical world.

Introduction to Modeling Chemistry – Raleigh

July 14-16, 2026

The Science House, 715 Barbour Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603

Introduction to Modeling Chemistry – Raleigh, NC Modeling Instruction provides professional development in secondary science through a research-based, reform-oriented pedagogy. Modeling helps correct the many weaknesses of the lecture-demonstration method found in many classrooms, including the fragmentation of knowledge, student passivity, and the persistence of naive beliefs about the physical world. Scientists learn by doing; they construct and deploy models of the real world and test their ability to predict new phenomena.

Explore Plant Genetics at the Central Crops Research Station

July 14, 2026

Central Crops Research Station

This one-day workshop provides teachers with visits and interactions with faculty and graduate students at the Central Crops Research Station, regarding research on different varieties of corn, soybeans, and sweet potatoes!

Introduction to Modeling Biology – Morehead City

July 21-23, 2026

CMAST - 303 College Cir, Morehead City, NC 28557

Introduction to Modeling Biology in Morehead City, NC. Modeling Instruction provides professional development in secondary science through a research-based, reform-oriented pedagogy. Modeling helps correct the many weaknesses of the lecture-demonstration method found in many classrooms, including the fragmentation of knowledge, student passivity, and the persistence of naive beliefs about the physical world.

Introduction to Modeling Chemistry – Morehead City

July 21-23, 2026

CMAST - 303 College Cir, Morehead City, NC 28557

Introduction to Modeling Chemistry – Morehead City Modeling Instruction provides professional development in secondary science through a research-based, reform-oriented pedagogy. Modeling helps correct the many weaknesses of the lecture-demonstration method found in many classrooms, including the fragmentation of knowledge, student passivity, and the persistence of naive beliefs about the physical world. Scientists learn by doing; they construct and deploy models of the real world and test their ability to predict new phenomena.