Though summer 2026 workshops are over, the summer workshops offered through SFA's JacksTeach and the STEM Education and Research Center will be back next summer delivering outstanding biology and chemistry workshops for high school teachers in addition to a Science Safety and Lab Management for middle and high school science teachers, department leads, and instructional coaches.
Previous offerings have included, Biologist Dr. Jo Taylor delivering half-day, TEKS-based inquiry workshops exploring photosynthesis, catalase enzyme activity, gel electrophoresis, and fetal pig dissection. Teachers participating in these workshops returned to their classrooms prepared to lead these investigations with their own students.
Other offerings have included, Clinical Instructor and Master Science Teacher Mindy Wurtz walking participants through three immersive STEAM workshops based on the chemistry of Fresco paintings, cyanotypes, and metal patinas. Attendees took a deep dive into the chemistry of each process during the morning session, then spend a studio afternoon producing examples of each artistic process. These interdisciplinary workshops provide rigorous TEKS- and NGSS-aligned classroom applications and scalable lab ideas.
Additionally, a crash course in Lab Safety and Management has been offered for middle and high school science teachers, department leads, and instructional coaches of all science disciplines. In addition to safety in the laboratory, important topics covered include money saving chemical prep, safe storage and disposal, risk management strategies, equipment use and maintenance, and legal and ethical considerations. Designed to prepare and build confidence, this course is a must for new teachers and teachers working out of their primary area of concentration.
When available for registration, you can learn more about these workshops by selecting the titles of interest below. You can then register for them by selecting the Add To Cart button.
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