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An opportunity for NIH graduate students and postdocs to learn techniques and strategies to teach in a college classroom.
About the course
This 9-week, online Teaching Science Certificate Program pedagogy course examines, in more depth, the topics introduced in the 90-minute workshop, as well as exploring subjects such as inquiry-based science, curriculum development, classroom dynamics, assessments of learning environments, active learning and expert learners.
This offering is generally restricted to NIH graduate students and postdocs but postbacs considering career in STEM education are welcome to participate. The course is offered in the spring and fall. Trainees must be in the NIH intramural program to take this course.
How to attend
This offering is generally restricted to NIH graduate students and postdocs but postbacs considering career in STEM education are welcome to participate. The course is offered in the spring and fall. Trainees must be in the NIH intramural program to take this course.
Registration
Registration for the Fall 2025 course will open in mid-October.
Contact us
Reach out to us with questions at OITE@nih.gov.
