GPSE at ASU
Graduate Partners in Student Education (GPSE) is an outreach opportunity for ASU graduate students interested in science education and communication. Participants must enroll in BIO 533: K–12 STEM Education during the fall semester, where they will build skills in science communication and instructional design while developing a classroom-ready lesson. In the spring, GPSE members implement the lessons they created by teaching at local middle schools. To support their involvement, participants receive a stipend to help cover time and travel expenses.
Our Mission
Our mission is to train graduate students to become better scientists, more experienced educators, and superior science communicators by instructing Phoenix-area school children in the scientific method.
Founded and run by graduate students in Arizona State University’s School of Life Sciences, GPSE works with students on independent scientific projects. Additionally, GPSE is developing educational science lessons to be implemented by our mentors at schools and districts throughout Arizona. We welcome invitations to visit schools to deliver workshops and lessons focused on science and science communication.
Contact
Director: Gissel Marquez Alcaraz
Email: gvmarqu1@asu.edu