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Katye Howell, Travis High School/High School Research Initiative (Austin, TX)
Biography: Katye Howell graduated from the UTeach program and began her teaching career in 2012. Since then, she has infused her creativity and passion for science and learning into everything she does. Never afraid to try new things, Katye has been working with the University of Texas in developing an inquiry-based research methods curriculum and is pushing her team to incorporate inquiry into their science classes!
Quote: I am thrilled to receive this grant and the opportunity to surround myself with a community of educators that support DOING SCIENCE in science classrooms! In a school where passing standardized tests is usually a top concern, I am excited to incorporate genuine, inquiry-based experiences for my students and to support them in answering the questions that buzz around their brains. I hope that exposing students to the scientific process of answering questions and the wild world of science competitions is inspiring and encourages them to seek out a future in STEM!
Katye Howell, Travis High School/High School Research Initiative (Austin, TX)
Biography: Katye Howell graduated from the UTeach program and began her teaching career in 2012. Since then, she has infused her creativity and passion for science and learning into everything she does. Never afraid to try new things, Katye has been working with the University of Texas in developing an inquiry-based research methods curriculum and is pushing her team to incorporate inquiry into their science classes!
Quote: I am thrilled to receive this grant and the opportunity to surround myself with a community of educators that support DOING SCIENCE in science classrooms! In a school where passing standardized tests is usually a top concern, I am excited to incorporate genuine, inquiry-based experiences for my students and to support them in answering the questions that buzz around their brains. I hope that exposing students to the scientific process of answering questions and the wild world of science competitions is inspiring and encourages them to seek out a future in STEM!