Birmingham Teacher Receives Grant To Mentor Students In Science

BIRMINGHAM, AL — A Birmingham middle school teacher has been awarded a $5,000 grant to mentor students in science research from home. Elizabeth Bieri of Malachi Wilkerson Middle School received the grant this week from the Society for Science and the Public.

The organization awarded grants to 66 leading STEM educators from middle and high schools, as well as universities, museums and nonprofits across the country, who demonstrate a profound commitment to students of different races in STEM and students from low-income households.

Advocates will choose to use these monies towards the following options:

· Research Lab Kits – Advocates will choose from several kits for their students to use at home or in the classroom, giving students the autonomy to focus on their unique research interests (e.g. chemistry kits, Arduino kits, Neuron Spikerbox Bundles, water sampling and weather experiment kits and more)

· Safety Equipment for Classrooms – For teachers whose schools remain open, they may purchase safety equipment, such as disinfecting supplies, plexiglass and other required supplies to keep students and staff safe throughout the year

· Tech Kits for Educators will ensure that all Advocates have the standardized ability to attend a first-class Training Institute, year-round training and sustainable student cohort calls

· Internet Access – Advocates will have a choice of using their funding for hot spots or some form of Internet access, depending on student needs in and outside the classroom

"All students are capable of creating innovative and meaningful projects," Bieri said."And I am excited to be supported in my mentorship of students in this area."