| STEM Perks |
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2025 |
9:00 am - 10:00 am |
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Whitaker Hall 225 |
Join us for coffee and conversations
Funding for this program was provided through the Whitaker Eminent Scholar Chair in
Science Endowment. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed
in this program do not constitute an endorsement on behalf of FGCU.
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Join us for Coffee & Conversations. September 18th, 2025 From 9-10 am Whitaker Hall
225. |
| STEM Perks |
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2025 |
9:00 am - 10:00 am |
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Whitaker Hall 225 |
Join us for coffee and conversations
Funding for this program was provided through the Whitaker Eminent Scholar Chair in
Science Endowment. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed
in this program do not constitute an endorsement on behalf of FGCU.
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STEM Perks! Join us for Coffee & Conversations. October 16th, 2025 From 9-10 am Whitaker
Hall 225. |
| STEM Perks |
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2025 |
9:00 am - 10:00 am |
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Whitaker Hall 225 |
Join us for coffee and conversations
Funding for this program was provided through the Whitaker Eminent Scholar Chair in
Science Endowment. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed
in this program do not constitute an endorsement on behalf of FGCU. |
STEM Perks! Join us for Coffee & Conversations. November 20th, from 9:00am to 10:00am. |
| TA Training |
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2025 |
10:30 am - 2:30 pm |
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Seidler Hall 221 |
The Whitaker Center and Wings of Hope are hosting a one-day workshop for Teaching
Assistants and other students who assist in STEM Outreach at FGCU. This includes programs
like Panther Posse, GEMS, and summer camps.
In this workshop you will lean how to engage students of all ages, classroom management
techniques, and teaching practices to put students in charge of their own learning.
Lunch will be provided. Earn service learning hours for your training!
https://getinvolved.fgcu.edu/event/10758315
Join us for coffee and conversations
Funding for this program was provided through the Whitaker Eminent Scholar Chair in
Science Endowment. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed
in this program do not constitute an endorsement on behalf of FGCU. |
Wednesday, September 17 2025 from 10:30 am - 2:30 pm. In this workshop you will lean
how to engage students of all ages, classroom management techniques, and teaching
practices to put students in charge of their own learning. Lunch will be provided.
Earn service learning hours for your training! |
| SunChase |
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2025 |
11:00 am - 2:30 pm |
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FGCU Campus Loop |
In 2013 Dr. Joe Simmons, the first Backe Chair for Renewable Energy at FGCU, had a
vision to develop area high school student interest in engineering and renewable energy
technologies through a solar go-kart competition held on campus. Since that first
year the FGCU Faculty, Students, and Staff have worked hard to host and promote this
event, and we hope to continue to work with each of you to continue to improve SunChase
every year!
Want to volunteer?
Various shifts are available:
1st shift: 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM
2nd shift: 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
3rd shift: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Use the link to sign up for the shift that works for you: https://signup.com/go/GLZvRuT
Learn more about SunChase!
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Sunchase Solar go-kart race. Save the Date: Saturday, April 5, 2025 11:00 AM - 2:30
PM For more info visit: https://www.fgcu.edu/cas/centers/ whitaker/ |
| GEMS |
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09 |
2025 |
9:00 am - 12:30 pm |
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Whitaker Hall |
Growing in Engineering, Math and Science (GEMS) is a hands-on program dedicated to
promoting science education for all regional middle school students by enthusiastic
professionals and undergraduates as facilitators and role models in a supportive environment.
GEMS provides a launching pad to develop an early interest in engineering, math, and
science as an impetus to higher education and highly-skilled careers. Previous activities
have included bioengineering, chemistry, biological science, biotechnology, forensics,
astronomy, math, civil engineering and environmental science.
Learn more about GEMS!
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Come join us for our GEMS event! September 27th from 9:00am to 12:30pm. Check-in is
from 8:30am to 9:00am This is an event for all middle school students to engage in
hands on activities revolving around Engineering, Math, and Science! More information
provided upon registration. |
| GEMS |
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2025 |
9:00 am - 12:30 pm |
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Whitaker Hall |
Growing in Engineering, Math and Science (GEMS) is a hands-on program dedicated to
promoting science education for all regional middle school students by enthusiastic
professionals and undergraduates as facilitators and role models in a supportive environment.
GEMS provides a launching pad to develop an early interest in engineering, math, and
science as an impetus to higher education and highly-skilled careers. Previous activities
have included bioengineering, chemistry, biological science, biotechnology, forensics,
astronomy, math, civil engineering and environmental science.
Learn more about GEMS!
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Come join us for our GEMS event! November 15th from 9:00am to 12:30pm. Check-in is
from 8:30am to 9:00am This is an event for all middle school students to engage in
hands on activities revolving around Engineering, Math, and Science! More information
provided upon registration. |
| STEM Institute |
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2025 |
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At the Schulze Summer STEM Institute for Teachers Workshop for K-12 educators, participants
will be immersed in the research-based practice of writing and facilitating engaging
inquiry-based STEM activities focusing on the SW Florida environment. Inquiry-based
pedagogies have been shown to improve student engagement, comprehension, and retention.
The workshop infuses technology into the week and incorporates field instruction.
FGCU faculty from the College of Education and the College of Arts and Sciences and
Conservancy Staff bring a balance of expertise to you during the workshop week.
The Whitaker Institute for STEM Education at FGCU takes a systemic approach to enhancing
and reforming STEM education by providing professional development opportunities for
K-12 educators, conducting research in STEM teaching and learning, developing innovative
curricula, resources, and materials, developing and supporting programs for students,
and building strong community partnerships.
The Schulze Summer STEM Institute for Teachers workshops are developed through collaboration
between the Conservancy of Southwest Florida education staff, Whitaker Institute FGCU
faculty associates, Vester Marine Field Station, and Lehigh Elementary STEM faculty.
The Schulze Summer STEM Institute for Teachers connects real-world environmental research
with evidence-based, hands-on instruction.
Since 2013, the STEM Institute has worked with over 200 K-12 teachers from the five
county area and beyond!
Summer camps are also offered at the Conservancy. Your child/children could experience
the wildlife of southwest Florida through outdoor adventures, field trips, and nature
discoveries, all while you attend our workshop.
Learn more about STEM Institute
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STEM Institute for K through 12 Teachers. SAVE THE DATE! JUNE 16th through 20th OR
JULY 7th through 11th. Teachers will learn to develop fun and engaging STEM curricula.
incorporate cooperative learning and inquiry-based 5E lessons, integrate STEM tools
into the classroom, improve student comprehension and retention, incorporate field
experiences in scientific practices such as data collection, sustain the workshop
experience through STEM lesson development and professional conference experiences,
make STEM accessible to ALL learners. More Info: Held at the Conservancy of Southwest
Florida & Florida Gulf Coast University, lunch provided daily, transportation reimbursed
up to $500, master in-service/professional development points available, upon successful
completion participants receive $1,000 for classroom supplies and equipment. APPLY
TODAY! Scan the QR code or click the link. Applications are due by April 15th. Selected
applicants will be notified in early May. In partnership with the Conservancy of Southwest
Florida, STEM Institute, and FGCU Whitaker Institute for STEM Education with generous
support from Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation. |
| STEM Institute |
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2025 |
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At the Schulze Summer STEM Institute for Teachers Workshop for K-12 educators, participants
will be immersed in the research-based practice of writing and facilitating engaging
inquiry-based STEM activities focusing on the SW Florida environment. Inquiry-based
pedagogies have been shown to improve student engagement, comprehension, and retention.
The workshop infuses technology into the week and incorporates field instruction.
FGCU faculty from the College of Education and the College of Arts and Sciences and
Conservancy Staff bring a balance of expertise to you during the workshop week.
The Whitaker Institute for STEM Education at FGCU takes a systemic approach to enhancing
and reforming STEM education by providing professional development opportunities for
K-12 educators, conducting research in STEM teaching and learning, developing innovative
curricula, resources, and materials, developing and supporting programs for students,
and building strong community partnerships.
The Schulze Summer STEM Institute for Teachers workshops are developed through collaboration
between the Conservancy of Southwest Florida education staff, Whitaker Institute FGCU
faculty associates, Vester Marine Field Station, and Lehigh Elementary STEM faculty.
The Schulze Summer STEM Institute for Teachers connects real-world environmental research
with evidence-based, hands-on instruction.
Since 2013, the STEM Institute has worked with over 200 K-12 teachers from the five
county area and beyond!
Summer camps are also offered at the Conservancy. Your child/children could experience
the wildlife of southwest Florida through outdoor adventures, field trips, and nature
discoveries, all while you attend our workshop.
Learn more about STEM Institute
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STEM Institute for K through 12 Teachers. SAVE THE DATE! JUNE 16th through 20th OR
JULY 7th through 11th. Teachers will lean to develop fun and engaging STEM curricula.
incorporate cooperative learning and inquiry-based 5E lessons, integrate STEM tools
into the classroom, improve student comprehension and retention, incorporate field
experiences in scientific practices such as data collection, sustain the workshop
experience through STEM lesson development and professional conference experiences,
make STEM accessible to ALL learners. More Info: Held at the Conservancy of Southwest
Florida & Florida Gulf Coast University, lunch provided daily, transportation reimbursed
up to $500, master in-service/professional development points available, upon successful
completion participants receive $1,000 for classroom supplies and equipment. APPLY
TODAY! Scan the QR code or click the link. Applications are due by April 15th. Selected
applicants will be notified in early May. In partnership with the Conservancy of Southwest
Florida, STEM Institute, and FGCU Whitaker Institute for STEM Education with generous
support from Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation. |
| SRO |
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07 |
2025 |
8:30 am - 1:30 pm |
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Emergent Technologies Institute |
For over a decade, the Whitaker Institute for STEM Education has sponsored a two week
event for middle school students interested in STEM. They must prepare an application to
be chosen to participate in a Summer Research Opportunity at Florida Gulf Coast University.
SRO offers a hands-on experience of collaboration on a complete and genuine research
problem from hypothesis generation and initial design, through field and laboratory
data collection, culminating in data analysis and interpretation. The SRO program
is staffed by FGCU faculty and Student Assistants and takes place each summer.
Your school is neither endorsing nor sponsoring this event nor endorsing the views
of FGCU.
Learn more about SRO
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FGCU SRO Summer Research Opportunity for middle school scientists sponsored by the
daitch family foundation july 7th through 18th 2025 8:30 am to 1:30 pm monday through
friday at FGCU the science beneath: exploring soil and skeletal clues regional science
fair participants and STEM-interested students are invited to join us for this special
two-week event with forensic anthropologist Dr. Heather Walsh-Haney and her amazing
team! These student researchers will explore the effect of the environment on skeletal
remains. Student siwll work in the lab and in the field to collect data and make observations.
The Summer Research Opportunity will end with a student presentation of their research
for family, faculty, and community. click here to register! https://fgcu.formstack.com/forms/sro_app
for addiction information please call 239-590-7444 or email whitakercenter@fgcu.edu
your school is neither endorsing nor sponsoring this event not endorsing the views
of fgcu |
| STEMinar |
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10 |
2025 |
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm |
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Library Visualization Wall |
STEMinar "From Fundamental Parasitology to Applied Invasion Ecology: Linking Parasites
with Undergraduate Research"
Showcasing STEM research from the FGCU community and abroad
Funding for this program was provided through the Whitaker Eminent Scholar Chair in
Science Endowment. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed
in this program do not constitute an endorsement on behalf of FGCU.
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Join us for our STEMinar: "From Fundamental Parasitology to Applied Invasion Ecology:
Linking Parasites with Undergraduate Research". On October 8th from 12-1 pm at the
Library Data Visualization Wall. |
| SURI |
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12 |
2025 |
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
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FGCU Academic Courtyard |
Symposium of Undergraduate Research and Internships (SURI) is held each year at the
end of the fall semester in the breezeway between the academic buildings. This event
showcases and celebrates the research of undergraduate seniors graduating in December.
Learn more about SURI
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FGCU's Symposium of Undergraduate Research and Internships SAVE THE DATE please join
us as we celebrate the tradition of undergraduate research and community partnerships
at FGCU light appetizers and drinks provided details to follow December 5th 3 pm to
5 pm FGCU courtyard in front of Whitaker Hall FGCU whitaker institute for STEM Education
FGCU Scholarly Innovation and Student Research |
