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Visit the SOT 2011 Annual Meeting Web site — Mark your calendar SOT March 6–10, 2011.

View the Celebration Events on the 50th Anniversary Web site.

Special Hosting Opportunities for the SOT 50th Anniversary Annual Meeting.

K-12 Scientists

K–12 Outreach for Scientists

Why Teach Toxicology?

Volunteering and Mentoring

Toxicology Mentoring Training Opportunities
Mentoring and Outreach Training Opportunities—The Committee on K–12 Education has sponsored sessions at the SOT Annual Meeting to provide ideas, training and resources for toxicologists who would like to be involved in K–12 education outreach.

Related educational activities will also be conducted with local middle school students on March 23, 2007.

Contact SOT Heaquarters for more information or to volunteer.

Education and Student-Related Activities at the SOT Annual Meeting

Scientist Mentor Ideas

K–12 Outreach Volunteer Form Volunteer to help with K–12 Outreach

Links to Other Mentoring Sites

  • The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers PreCollege Educator/Engineer Resource Site
    Information for Engineers
    This rich site provides explanations just as relevant to toxicologists as to engineers of why you should be involved in K–12 education, how to establish contact with a school, tips for how you can be most effective, and success stories.

  • The National Academies
    Roles for Scientists and Engineers in the schools
    Find tips here for deciding how to work in the schools-with students, teachers, supporting systemic reform, developing instructional materials as well as advice, and resource lists.

  • National Science Foundation
    National Lab Day: Advice for Volunteers
    Tips for effective scientist interaction in school classrooms.

Resources for Toxicologists to Use in K–12 Outreach

SOT News Articles and Briefings:
Risk Assessment: What's is all about?
Public Service Announcement: Follow the Directions: A Lesson for Life

Regional Chapter K–12 Outreach

Suggested Basic Initial Steps to Chapter Involvement
What SOT Regional Chapters can do if interested in doing more in K–12 Outreach

Six Step How to do a Regional Paracelsus

Regional Teacher Workshops

SOT Regional Chapter K–12 Activities

Suggestions for Regional Chapter Activities
Regional Chapter K–12 Education Contacts
Regional Chapter Officers

 

 


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