# Science Coach > Science Coach enables students and teachers to experience and realize the benefits of real STEM research. Students learn to probe, problem-solve, and persevere. Along the way, they elevate their thinking --- ## Pages - [Classroom/Teacher Funding](https://sciencecoach.org/get-involved/classroom-teacher-funding/): Classroom/Teacher Funding Urgent Funding Need for Science Research Classrooms The 2025-2026 school year represents the biggest cohort Science Coach has... - [Why Science Projects Matter](https://sciencecoach.org/why-science-projects-matter/): Why Science Projects Matter Science projects take the study of science to a whole different level, presenting an invaluable growth... - [In The News](https://sciencecoach.org/in-the-news/): In The News - [Student Spotlights ](https://sciencecoach.org/student-spotlights/): Student Spotlights Fifteen Science Coach students advanced to the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in 2025. ISEF is... - [Science Coach Virtual](https://sciencecoach.org/student-product-overview/science-coach-virtual/): Science Coach Virtual Science Coach Virtual is a year-long science research class for exceptional 6th-12th grade students who want to... - [Science Coach Curriculum](https://sciencecoach.org/science-coach-program/teacher-and-student-curriculums/): Science Coach Curriculum Science Coach Provides Proven Authentic Research Curriculum For Teachers and Students Save precious planning time by using... - [Science Coach Webinars](https://sciencecoach.org/science-coach-program/science-coach-webinars/): Science Coach Webinars - [Science Coach Bootcamp](https://sciencecoach.org/science-coach-program/science-coach-bootcamp/): Science Coach Bootcamp Science Coach Boot Camp Basic is designed to introduce scientific inquiry to individuals with little to no... - [Science Coach Academy](https://sciencecoach.org/science-coach-program/science-coach-academy/): Science Coach Academy Registration now Open Science Coach Academy June 22-25, 2026 The Science Coach Academy is a unique professional... - [Science Coach Program](https://sciencecoach.org/science-coach-program/): Science Coach Program Igniting STEM Research and discovery in 6th-12th grade classrooms! Science Coach is a flexible program that can... - [Ways to Support](https://sciencecoach.org/get-involved/): Get Involved Show-Me SCIENCE Science Coach is leading the charge to raise funds and awareness to save and support Missouri’s... - [Science Coach Homeschool & Co-Op](https://sciencecoach.org/student-product-overview/science-coach-homeschool-co-op/): Science Coach Homeschool & Co-Op Science Coach Homeschool is research curriculum made for individual family, co-op, and micro schools. Science... - [Student Curriculum](https://sciencecoach.org/student-product-overview/student-curriculum/): Student Curriculum Designed for the self-motivated student with a grounding in science and research who are comfortable completing a year-long... - [Student Product Overview](https://sciencecoach.org/student-product-overview/): Students/Parents Science Coach has created a robust line-up of advanced learning opportunities for students with a passion for STEM research.... - [Science Coach Merchandise](https://sciencecoach.org/get-involved/science-coach-merchandise/): Science Coach Merchandise If you’re looking for a fun way to support the Science Coach mission, we’ve got you covered... - [Events](https://sciencecoach.org/get-involved/events/): Events Science Coach holds several events throughout the year, which provide opportunities for donors, companies, scientists, as well as the... - [Lab Supplies](https://sciencecoach.org/get-involved/lab-supplies/): Lab Supplies Donate Lab Supplies or Equipment Student research is only possible if teachers have the science supplies, materials, and... - [Volunteer (Mentor, Subject Matter Expert)](https://sciencecoach.org/get-involved/volunteer/): Volunteer Mentor, Subject Matter Expert Mentors and subject matter experts are crucial for student researchers. In addition to providing valuable... - [Donations/Funding](https://sciencecoach.org/get-involved/donations-funding/): Donations / Funding ignite a Student’s STEM passion As a social entrepreneurship program, Science Coach engages 6th-12th grade students and... - [ Show-me SCIENCE](https://sciencecoach.org/get-involved/show-me-science/): Show-me SCIENCE A collaborative effort of all regional science fairs and STEM stakeholders who are invested in developing innovators and... - [Staff & Board](https://sciencecoach.org/science-coach-concept/staff-board/): staff & Board Our Staff Jill Ott Chief Executive Officer Dr. Jasmin Patel Chief Growth and Innovation Officer Peggy Killian... - [Pipeline Development](https://sciencecoach.org/pipeline-development/): Pipeline Development Igniting STEM Career Passion in Students Ben Johnson Senior Vice President of Strategy & Operations | BioSTL Science... - [Privacy Policy](https://sciencecoach.org/science-coach-concept/privacy-policy/): Privacy Policy Science Coach Privacy Statement Protecting your (students, parents and teachers) private information is our priority. This Statement of... - [Contact](https://sciencecoach.org/contact/): Contact Have a Question? Contact Us! Science Coach is growing across the United States and beyond. We would be delighted... - [Science Coach Concept](https://sciencecoach.org/science-coach-concept/): Science Coach Concept The concept of Science Coach grew out of a conversation with a science teacher. He shared that... - [Home](https://sciencecoach.org/): Science Coach enables students and teachers to experience and realize the benefits of real STEM research. Students learn to probe,... --- ## Posts - [Marquette high school Science Coach student wins fourth place in a world-wide science fair with promising sensor for electrochemical Acetaminophen detection](https://sciencecoach.org/2023/05/25/https-www-stltoday-com-pr-news-marquette-high-school-science-coach-student-wins-fourth-place-in-a-world-wide-science-fair-article_298a42ce-fb73-11ed-91c3-a306b007bfdc-html/): By Kelly Pingleton | May 25, 2023 ST LOUIS – Science Coach – St. Louis, Missouri announces that Alice Wang... - [Science Coach is a local nonprofit participating in NASCAR’s Giveathon In Honor of NASCAR’s 75th Anniversary](https://sciencecoach.org/2023/05/18/science-coach-is-a-local-nonprofit-participating-in-nascars-giveathon-in-honor-of-nascars-75th-anniversary/): By Kelly Pingleton | May 18, 2023 ST LOUIS – Science Coach is joining NASCAR, The NASCAR Foundation, Speedway Motorsports... - [Science Coach and Quest Diagnostics Collaborate to Grow Future Medical Laboratory Science Workforce](https://sciencecoach.org/2023/05/17/science-coach-and-quest-diagnostics-collaborate-to-grow-future-medical-laboratory-science-workforce/): By Kelly Pingleton | May 16, 2023 ST LOUIS – What happens when an employer innovates for the type of... - [Future Scientists Impress Missouri Lawmakers with their Innovative High School Projects at the Capitol](https://sciencecoach.org/2023/05/10/future-scientists-impress-missouri-lawmakers-with-their-innovative-high-school-projects-at-the-capitol/): By Kelly Pingleton | May 10, 2023 ST LOUIS – Science Coach High School students garnered the attention of two... - [Science Coach Academy Pre-Conference and Main Conference Breakout Session Descriptions](https://sciencecoach.org/2023/05/02/descriptions-of-the-science-coach-academy-pre-conference-session-and-main-conference-breakout-sessions/): Pre-Conference Session: Donald Danforth Plant Science Center – This session will provide information on authentic research experiences for students including... - [Pulse of St. Louis: BioSTL helping whiz kids earn science scholarships](https://sciencecoach.org/2021/09/20/pulse-of-st-louis-biostl-helping-whiz-kids-earn-science-scholarships/): By Fox2/KPLR Shirley Washingon | August 9, 2021 ST. LOUIS– It’s back-to-school soon for area kids. On the Pulse, see... - [How BioSTL’s Science Coach Program Turns Teens Into Scientists](https://sciencecoach.org/2021/08/05/how-biostls-science-coach-program-turns-teens-into-scientists/): By St. Louis Public Radio | August 4, 2021 The St. Louis-based program Science Coach is all about projects that go beyond... - [KTRS: Science Coach creates new class of scientists](https://sciencecoach.org/2021/08/05/ktrs-science-coach-creates-new-class-of-scientists/): See more at biostl. org - [Congratulations to our International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) Winners!](https://sciencecoach.org/2021/05/06/congratulations-to-our-international-science-and-engineering-fair-isef-winners/): Elijah Jones – Special Award American Chemical Society first place award, $4,000 AND Chemistry third place award, $1,000Ethan Dunsworth – Energy: Sustainable... - [Jackson experiments for Science Fair](https://sciencecoach.org/2021/03/06/jackson-experiments-for-science-fair-2/): By Sarah Yenesel Senior Riley O Neal shows her petri-dish in which she swabbed a sample from a face mask... - [Jackson High School senior and Science Coach student Elijah Jones has been selected...](https://sciencecoach.org/2021/01/11/jackson-high-school-senior/): By Sarah Yenesel ~ Southeast Missourian Jackson High School senior Elijah Jones has been selected as one of the top... - [Science Coach Launches Tool for Teachers to Remotely Support Student Project-Based Learning](https://sciencecoach.org/2020/11/09/science-coach-launches-tool-for-teachers-to-remotely-support-student-project-based-learning/): Listen here. Science Coach Launches Tool for Teachers to Remotely Support Student Project-Based Learning ST. LOUIS – Science Coach, a... - [Jackson High School students receive research stipends](https://sciencecoach.org/2020/10/16/jackson-high-school-students-receive-research-stipends/): By Marybeth Niederkorn ~ Southeast Missourian Three Jackson High School seniors were recently awarded $1,000 research stipends to complete high-level... - [Admin info from SC](https://sciencecoach.org/2020/07/08/admin-info-from-sc/): -Congratulations to the FOUR 22-23 Senior Stipend Students selected: -Science Sponsor Project Opportunities for 22-23: Deadline to apply is 9/9/22;... - [Program Info](https://sciencecoach.org/2020/07/08/program-info/): STEM Supply Drive – Link to Share and Information Add supply items to the Amazon Wish List (This link may... - [Opportunities](https://sciencecoach.org/2020/07/08/opportunities/): Science Sponsor Project Opportunities for 22-23: Extended Deadline to apply is 9/28/22; students will be notified of decision by 9/30/22... - [Program Info](https://sciencecoach.org/2020/07/08/program-info-2/): STEM Supply Drive Information – has launched (Discuss your research supply needs with your teacher in order to have your supplies... - [Student Resources](https://sciencecoach.org/2020/07/08/student-resources/): Senior Stipend Information and Milestones There are three Senior Stipend scholarships available each year. The opportunity to apply for the... - [Teacher Resources](https://sciencecoach.org/2020/07/08/teacher-resources/): Drop In Coach Pam Wamsley – Click HERE to view the Drop In Coach PowerPoint for more information. Email Help@ScienceCoach.... - [Competition Info](https://sciencecoach.org/2020/07/08/competition-info/): 2023 Competitions will be updated as information is available. Check the Competition List for updated information. Society for Science is... --- # # Detailed Content ## Pages Classroom/Teacher Funding Urgent Funding Need for Science Research Classrooms  The 2025-2026 school year represents the biggest cohort Science Coach has ever had - with 48 teachers and 550+ students! At the same time, our funding gap is the biggest we’ve ever faced - with 20+ classrooms still unfunded, leaving research programs in limbo. Urgent action is needed to raise the dollars to fund our teachers and equip their classrooms with the necessary science supplies and materials, ensuring that students can conduct real, original research projects.  Now more than ever, it’s critical that we support and make possible exploration and invention through science research. We are fortunate to have teachers who are trained and excited to help students experience the learning that comes with science. We just need to come up with the funding to enable them to do so. Hear directly from some of our teachers Below is a complete list of the schools and the amounts that are unfunded for the 25-25 school year. To donate and designate a specific teacher/school, go here: Donate. Avondale Chief Science Officer Program at Copper Trails School ($7,000. 00) Bioscience High School ($7,000. 00) Center for Academic Achievement ($7,000. 00) Central Heights High School ($7,000. 00) Chaffee High School ($7,000. 00) Eldon High School ($7,000. 00) Green Park Lutheran School ($6,000. 00) Heritage Middle School and Liberty Middle School ($7,000. 00) Illinois STEM Society ($7,000. 00) John Adams Middle School ($7,000. 00) John Marshall High School ($7,000. 00) Joplin High School ($7,000. 00)... --- Why Science Projects Matter Science projects take the study of science to a whole different level, presenting an invaluable growth and learning experience for students. It’s way beyond the stereotypical volcano experiment people think of when it comes to science class. Science Coach makes it possible for students to conduct real research in the classroom and also in professional laboratories. This experience helps them develop a STEM identity and realize they not only belong but can flourish in STEM. The Science Coach comprehensive research curriculum is grounded in the scientific method. And the research is completely student-led. They decide the focus of their project based on what they’re motivated to learn about and study. Jill OttCEO Science Coach Studies have shown that completing a science project ignites a passion for STEM in many students and sets them on the path to pursuing a STEM career. When you overlay an immersive STEM career introductory experience, which Science Coach provides through its Pipeline development program, the likelihood of students continuing on in STEM increases. Student Researchers Pursuing Their STEM Passions Sabrene LutfiyyaScience Coach Student Marcus KingScience Coach Student Emma FetterhoffScience Coach Student 89 percent of students who have participated in Science Coach go on to pursue a career in STEM What about students whose career interests lie elsewhere? Science Coach and and the process of completing a science project is key for them as well, Along with increased self confidence, they build skills they can use in whatever career path they pursue,... --- In The News --- Student Spotlights  Fifteen Science Coach students advanced to the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in 2025. ISEF is the world’s largest global science competition for high school students. Through an international network of local, regional, and national science fairs, millions of students are encouraged to explore their passion for scientific inquiry. Each spring, an elite group of these students is selected as finalists and offered the opportunity to compete for approximately U. S. $9 million in awards and scholarships. Four Science Coach students earned top awards at ISEF: Benjamin Lothamer placed 2nd in the Biomedical Engineering category Cooper Grotzinger placed 3rd in the Earth and Environmental Sciences category Marcus King placed 4th in the Physics and Astronomy category Emma Fetterhoff received special awards from the United States Air Force and Missouri University of Science and Technology Check out all the amazing Science Coach student ISEF projects, click the picture below to learn more about the student and their ISEF project. Benjamin Lothamer Cooper Grotzinger Marcus King Emma Fetterhoff Thomas Winchester Sabrene Lutfiyya Natalie Kiehl & Lydia Turley Kasey Hicks Hannah Sargent Elizabeth Barnes Eli Pavy Diya Nanjappa Christian Cavener Anna Holland --- Science Coach Virtual Science Coach Virtual is a year-long science research class for exceptional 6th-12th grade students who want to conduct advanced authentic research with the guidance of an experienced coach. It’s designed for motivated students with a strong interest in scientific research who don’t have a research class at their school. The class is built around completing a high-level, self-led research project to enter into science competitions. Each studentselects their own research topic, creates the hypothesis, develops the methodology, conducts the testing, writes the report and presentation, and enters at least one competition. Science Coach Virtual Overview Weekly one-hour class begins in mid-August and goes through May. Students complete online lessons, participate in virtual classroom activities, and engage in one-on-one communication to assist them as they develop their research project. Lessons are directly tied to a student’s personal research projects. This use-inspired research opportunity increases the relevance to the student. College Credit, 3 hours, is available. The Science Coach teacher provides: Counsel on research topics selection Assistance with research design Help with technical questions Live project assistance Oversight of student progress with support from the parent/adult in charge. Assistance with accessing professional mentors. Access to materials inventory list and loaner equipment. Science Coach provides insurance for students to potentially acquire access to labs close to them. Research curriculum and student activities are provided in the Canvas learning management system,including the mobile app. To learn more about Science Coach Virtual Science Coach Virtual Cost: $2,500 --- Science Coach Curriculum Science Coach Provides Proven Authentic Research Curriculum For Teachers and Students  Save precious planning time by using our proven curriculum! Whether you are ready to offer a dedicated advanced authentic research course or want to begin integrating research lesson plans into an existing course, Science Coach can help you with two semesters of curriculum. The Curriculum contains the lesson plans used by teachers in the Science Coach program. It was designed by International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winning research teachers who have experience navigating students through all stages of original research projects. Comprehensive and Customizable  Science Coach Curriculum provides detailed lessons and associated content for teaching advanced, original research and innovation. It is primarily designed for secondary students, but has also been used for lower grade levels.   Its features include: Step-by-step downloadable/modifiable lesson plans, rubrics, classroom activities, and associated instructional materials. Content built around the 5E Model of Instruction and mapped to NGSS, Science and Engineering Practices (SEP), and Cross Cutting Concepts (CCC). Clear objectives and timelines to guide student innovators to successful science research projects. When you purchase our curriculum, you receive it all in Canvas. You can access our curriculum on your Canvas installation, or Science Coach can host it for you on our Canvas instance. You have the freedom and flexibility to pick and choose what works best for your class. Science Coach Curriculum is used for the following purposes: Dedicated research classes, gifted programs, after-school clubs, or existing classes that feature... --- Science Coach Webinars --- Science Coach Bootcamp Science Coach Boot Camp Basic is designed to introduce scientific inquiry to individuals with little to no experience in helping students develop science projects. The resulting projects will be introductory level, geared towards general science competitions, and set students on the right path to proper research methods and design.   Hands On Training For Teachers Three consecutive days of hands-on activities, 9 am–4 pm daily (Dates TBD based on participants' schedule) Each participant will create their own invention/science project, requiring about one hour of after-workshop prep per day. Course Curriculum Deciding on a Topic Learning More About the Topic Good Experimental Design Creating a Good Hypothesis Ethics Keeping a Logbook Being Safe While Researching Analyzing the Data Making a Conclusion Creating a Presentation Board On-site Training includes:  1-2 instructors with 5-10 participants per session All supplies Digital instruction materials Digital competition Virtual Training includes: Digital instruction materials Digital competition lists Number of teacher and students participating Project supplies are each participant’s responsibility Individual $750/participant – On-site$500/participant – Virtual Dedicated On-site Class for Teaching Staff $5,000/3 day session for up to 10 participants + actual travel expenses Comprehensive Coaching $20,000 - Includes a dedicated on-site class, 6-months of On-Call Coach to help your staff implement the program, personalized support for your student projects and email/phone/virtual support. --- Science Coach Academy Registration now Open Science Coach Academy June 22-25, 2026 The Science Coach Academy is a unique professional development and enhanced learning opportunity for 6th-12th-grade research teachers. Held every summer, the 2026 Academy is June 22-25 on the University of Saint Mary campus in Leavenworth, Kansas. Attendees will hear the latest on key and emerging science and engineering topics, participate in hands-on demonstrations and experiments, and gain skills to guide students through year-long research projects for competitions. Additionally, attendees will have the opportunity to network, exchange ideas, and build community with fellow research teachers; “shop” for free science research materials and equipment for their classrooms at a large on-site supply store; and participate in fun indoor and outdoor team-building activities. Conference Schedule: Kick-off - June 22, 4 - 8 pm Hands-on Sessions - June 23-24, 8 am - 5 pm Networking & Skillbuilding Sessions - June 25, 8 am - 12 pm Sessions Will Cover Topics in the Following Fields: Agriculture Data Science Ecotoxicity Engineering Forensics Model Organisms Plant Biotechnology Psychology Special Sessions Will Be Led By: American Academy of Forensics Citizen Science Training Donald Danforth Plant Science Center Engineering Tomorrow Missouri Botanical Garden Missouri Southern State University National Great Rivers Research Education Center Nourish the Future Oklahoma State University The Algae Foundation University of Kansas University of Missouri - Kansas City Cost to Attend: $800  Meals and housing are included in the conference price. Questions? Contact Caylie@ScienceCoach. org Exhibitor Opportunities There are several exhibitor and sponsorship options... --- Science Coach Program Igniting STEM Research and discovery in 6th-12th grade classrooms! Science Coach is a flexible program that can work in any school setting - public, private, and homeschools in cities, suburbs or rural areas. It can be implemented as a standalone class, incorporated into another class, or conducted as an afterschool activity. Teachers can join a team as an individual or with a committed team of colleagues. Theresa CordonierScience Coach Teacher Jill OttCEO Science Coach We provide teachers with: Comprehensive research methodology curriculum – a playbook on HOW to teach advanced authentic research Research supplies, materials, and basic equipment Specialized equipment loan program Access to professional labs and/or assistance in securing lab access for students Insurance coverage for local lab use Connections with scientists and subject matter experts to serve as mentors for students Graduate-level credit opportunity for teachers 1-1 mentoring relationship with and science competition support from an experienced research teacher A community of research teachers from across the country, eager to support, share expertise, and collaborate with each other! Guidance and assistance for students whose projects have either intellectual property potential or commercial viability Year-long professional development and specialty training Ben MartinScience Coach Teacher Tiska RodgersScience Coach Teacher How We Do It Teachers receive funding to coach students through a year-long research project: Up to $3,000 annual stipend paid throughout the school year as milestones are achieved $2,750 in professional development and training, in the form of monthly webinars and the annual Science Coach Academy $800... --- Get Involved Show-Me SCIENCE Science Coach is leading the charge to raise funds and awareness to save and support Missouri’s science competition network. Donations / Funding Provide critical funding to support 6th-12th grade teachers and students conducting authentic research projects in their classrooms. Mentor or Subject Matter Expert Volunteer your time and expertise to support student researchers as they conduct original research projects. Lab Supplies If your lab or company has excess science research supplies and materials or equipment, consider donating them for teachers and students in the Science Coach program. Events Join us at one of our special events to showcase our outstanding student researchers AND raise dollars to support them! Science Coach Merchandise Support the Science Coach mission while donning our Science Coach branded apparel and accessories! --- Science Coach Homeschool & Co-Op Science Coach Homeschool is research curriculum made for individual family, co-op, and micro schools. Science Coach provides the resources needed for teaching the art of scientific inquiry, skills of project-based learning, and support for creating competition-ready advanced authentic research projects. Science Coach Homeschool includes: License for 1 Student (Additional students $75 each). Curriculum covers core learning outcomes for authentic research instruction. The curriculum is provided in Canvas. The parent and the student will access Canvas with the same email address. The parent is responsible for managing the student’s progress and does the main student support. Cost: $250 Science Coach Co-Op includes: 1 Science Coach Teacher Curriculum and 8 licenses of Student Curriculum. Materials provided in Canvas with one identified teacher that receives autograding information and content editing functionality. Drop-in support of 3 hours per student (email, phone, and Zoom) from a professional Science Coach. The co-op teacher must be copied on all email communication and present on virtual meetings/calls. (Additional hours available for purchase. ) Support on research topics – Research design assistance Assistance with technical questions – Help formulating research questions, etc. The co-op teacher is responsible for managing the student’s progress and does the main student support. Cost: $1,500 To learn more about our Homeshool and Co-Op offerings --- Student Curriculum Designed for the self-motivated student with a grounding in science and research who are comfortable completing a year-long research on their own. The Science Coach Student curriculum gives them access to 14 modules and 378 self-led lessons:  Introduction to Innovation Creativity And Innovation Working Within A Team Characteristics Of Innovators Design Thinking Introduction To Research Why Conduct A Research Project Exploring Science Competitions Scientific Research Changes The World Sharing Research Findings Where Can Research Be Conducted? Design Thinking Developing A Research Question Creating A Logbook What Makes A Good Research Question Research Questions Around School, In Nature And Everywhere Create Your Research Question Finding A Mentor Conducting A Literature Review What Is Scientific Literature What Is A Literature Review Literature Review Databases Potential Problems With Literature Reviews Conducting Your Literature Review Writing Your Hypothesis Research Ethics & Integrity Intro To Ethics And Integrity In Research Ethical Issues With Living Beings Ethical Issues With Handling Information Governing Bodies Of Ethics Ethical Scenarios Study Design I Types Of Variables Writing A Procedure Quantitative And Qualitative Studies Mixed Methods Study Designs Designing Quantitative And Qualitative Studies Study Design Implementation Student Presentations Study Design II Types Of Qualitative And Quantitative Studies Observational And Survey Study Designs Surveys And Focus Groups Applying Observational, Survey And Focus Group Study Designs Correlation And CausationCorrelation Study DesignQuasi-Experimental _ Experimental Study Designs Applying Experimental Study Designs Designing Your Experiment Conducting Your Experiment Bias And Sample Sizes Designing Your Data Collection Materials Lists And Laboratory Safety Aseptic Technique... --- Students/Parents Science Coach has created a robust line-up of advanced learning opportunities for students with a passion for STEM research. Designed to meet the needs of both students whose schools lack a research class and students who are homeschooled, we provide resources and support to guide them in conducting year-long research and creating competition-ready research projects.   The proprietary curriculum upon which the Science Coach program is based has produced impressive results. Science Coach students have earned 950+ local and regional awards, 55 national and international awards, and nearly $5 million in college scholarships and cash prizes. Helping STEM Students Excel Science Coach Options: Science Coach Virtual Our most intensive offering, designed for students who want to do advanced research with a coach. This is a year-long weekly class, mid-August through April. It’s led by an experienced science research teacher, with access to labs and expert mentors. Cost: $2,500 Science Coach Student Curriculum Students who want to do advanced research on their own can purchase the student curriculum only and have access to 378 self-led lessons. Cost: $500 Science Coach Homeschool For those students who are homeschooled and new to science research, this offering is a great place to start. The student has access to 175 self-led lessons. Cost: $250 Science Coach Co-op Designed for students and parents who are part of a co-op and want access to an expanded curriculum of 700+ lessons and access for one teacher and eight students. Cost: $1,500 1-1 Tutoring Students can connect with... --- Science Coach Merchandise If you’re looking for a fun way to support the Science Coach mission, we’ve got you covered with t-shirts, sweatshirts, mugs, and more. Whether you’re looking for a gift for a student or teacher or just want to wear the latest in snazzy science apparel, check out our offerings here! --- Events Science Coach holds several events throughout the year, which provide opportunities for donors, companies, scientists, as well as the general public to learn more about our mission and to support our teachers and students. Resource Roundup This is the single event we host each year to raise funds to support our teachers and equip their classrooms with the necessary science supplies and materials, ensuring students are able to conduct real, original research projects. Now more than ever, it’s critical that we support and make possible exploration and invention through science research. And it’s vital that we champion and celebrate our teachers and students for the incredible research projects they commit to and complete. That’s what this event is all about. Resource Roundup merges mission with rip-roarin’ fun; attendees will enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch, play chicken bingo, and learn about student research plans and classroom supply needs. All proceeds from this event go directly to teachers and students. This year’s Resource Roundup will take place on Saturday, October 11, from 11:00 a. m. to 2:00 p. m. at the Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College in St. Louis. Tickets are $50 per person OR $20 per person with $30 donation of unused research supplies/materials. Urgent Action Needed This year, especially, there is an urgency behind our fundraising efforts, as many of our teachers remain unfunded at this time. Hear directly from some of these teachers: Below is a complete list of the schools and the amounts that are... --- Lab Supplies Donate Lab Supplies or Equipment Student research is only possible if teachers have the science supplies, materials, and equipment for students to use. Science Coach is committed to doing all that we can to ensure that's the case in each of our teacher classrooms. In addition to providing them with a budget to purchase materials, we also offer teachers free supplies throughout the year. For this we rely on the generosity of individuals and companies for in-kind donations. See below for a list of science supply items in demand every school year. We've also made it possible to shop virtually via our Teacher Wish List. As for used equipment and materials, what companies and professional labs may regard as obsolete is often a considerable improvement to what's found in most classrooms. So if you're upgrading, consider donating your used equipment and consumable supplies to Science Coach. Items Teachers are Always Looking For: Petri plates Microcentrifuge tubes Gloves (non-latex) Pipettors Lab glassware Microscopes Agar Agarose Disposable plastic pipettes Fruit fly/C. Elegans supplies Aquariums and supplies Grow lights/stands Hydroponics equipment Soldering equipment Volt meters 3D printer filament Larger Equipment We Will Take: Nanodrops Gas chromatographs Incubators Water/bead baths Gel or Protein Electrophoresis supplies PCR machines Centrifuges Plate readers -80 freezers Vortexers Spectrophotometers  3D printers NOTE: Items must be in working order, including power and accessory cords, and any related software (CDs) / user manual(s). Other items you're thinking about donating? Please use the contact form to the left. THANK YOU... --- Volunteer Mentor, Subject Matter Expert Mentors and subject matter experts are crucial for student researchers. In addition to providing valuable knowledge and insights into specific fields or topics, they can help to foster a sense of belonging in the STEM space for students. Also, mentor and subject matter expert relationships enable students to begin developing their own professional network, open doors to potential internships, and prepare them to pursue a career in STEM. Interested in learning more about volunteering as a mentor or subject matter, click the link below. --- Donations / Funding ignite a Student’s STEM passion As a social entrepreneurship program, Science Coach engages 6th-12th grade students and teachers in developing the critical thinking skills needed for project-based STEM research. The Science Coach program coaches students to choose questions of personal interest, create procedures to test hypotheses, arrive at answers with validity, and build confidence in solving real world problems. The program encourages students to never stop questioning and inspires them to pursue careers they never dreamed of for themselves. A range of funding options are open to individuals, foundations, and companies who seek to ignite a student STEM passion and invest in the next generation of scientists and leaders!   Tailor Your Donation! Sponsor a team for a complete 3-year cycle in a specific district/area (covers one Head Coach and five Teacher Coaches, 50+ students, equipment, and supplies for three years): $108,000 Sponsor a team in a specific district/area (covers one Head Coach and five Teacher Coaches, 50+ students, equipment, and supplies): $42,000/year Sponsor the equipment needed by each teacher: $1,025/teacher or $5,250/team Sponsor a senior student to complete their senior year of research: $2,000/student Sponsor the equipment needed by each teacher: $1,025/teacher or $5,250/team Sponsor students to compete in high-level juried science fairs: $75/student Have questions or ideas about how you can support teachers and students? We'd love to talk! --- Show-me SCIENCE A collaborative effort of all regional science fairs and STEM stakeholders who are invested in developing innovators and future STEM talent in Missouri. Pivotal Time For STEM In Missouri Ben Martin Science Research Teacher Missouri is at a crossroads for STEM education and STEM workforce development. Absent a significant increase in funding, the state will fall further behind when it comes to providing in-depth STEM opportunities for 6th-12th grade students and promoting scientific inquiry and innovation across the state. Urgent action and funding are needed to:– Ensure Missouri’s existing regional science fair network is able to exist beyond 2026– Establish a statewide research, innovation, and engineering competition to launch in 2027 How We Got Here Earlier this year, the Missouri legislature passed a bill that would have created and provided funding for the first ever Missouri state science fair. (Missouri is one of only ten states that do not have a state science competition. )Part of a broad initiative aimed at strengthening the state’s STEM efforts, the bill also would have expanded access to high-quality in-depth STEM education for students ACROSS the state by strengthening existing regional science fairs and also supporting and training teachers. Unfortunately, the bill was vetoed. That critical funding will not be coming. The consequences will be dire. Without funding, 3 of Missouri’s 8 regional fairs will close after 2026. And the creation of a state science competition will not happen. Students across the state, particularly those in under-resourced areas, will miss out on important and... --- staff & Board Our Staff Jill Ott Chief Executive Officer Jill Ott is the Chief Executive Officer, co-founder and inventor, who used her five years of elementary to college science teaching experience to develop the successful Science Coach nonprofit that provides systems, processes and resources helping 6th-12th grade students and teachers complete original research for advanced competitions. Jill brings a wealth of knowledge from not only her teaching career, but also from executive, software entrepreneur, and non-profit management experiences. Prior to running a consulting company for three years, Jill was the Development Director for the Academy of Applied Sciences and Executive Director for 14 years of the Mastodon Fair, a non-profit that was the largest art and science fair in the United States. Growing the Mastodon Fair from one county to 12, increasing participation to more than 3,000 students, and creating a commercially-available software product called E-Fair for the complete administration of a science or art fair, were some of the major accomplishments. As a 20-year CEO of an entrepreneurial software development company, Jill raised $3M in venture capital, had one patent awarded, and secured contracts with seven Fortune 500 companies and one multi-year government contract. READ BIO Dr. Jasmin Patel Chief Growth and Innovation Officer Jasmin Patel, PhD, is Chief Growth and Innovation Officer, leading strategic partnerships with companies, schools, and universities to address high-demand STEM talent needs. She focuses on creating pathways for teacher development, meaningful career pursuits for students, and a future workforce. Prior to joining Science... --- Pipeline Development Igniting STEM Career Passion in Students Ben Johnson Senior Vice President of Strategy & Operations | BioSTL Science Coach Pipeline is a STEM workforce development program that connects 6th-12th grade students and teachers to a STEM career pathway. Over the course of the school year, students go through an immersive career introduction experience, while simultaneously completing original research, some of which might address a real-life problem in the designated industry. Science Coach is able to tailor the program for any company, college, or industry that seeks to develop a workforce pipeline or to address a current or anticipated workforce shortage issue. Current and past programs have been done in partnership with Quest Diagnostics (Medical Laboratory Science), Goldfarb School of Nursing (Nursing Research), Cigna Corporation (Medical Laboratory Science), The Saigh Foundation, Washington University School of Engineering (Engineering) and BioSTL (Biosciences Core Skills). How It Works Science Coach Role We provide the infrastructure and handle the following: Participant recruitment Program finance management Teachers and company/college/industry coordination Communications among collaborators Data collection and outcome analysis Partner Role The collaborating organization provides the following: Background on real-world challenges in the given industry as possible research topics Virtual or in person career presentation Hands on opportunities for students and teachers to learn about the career in more depth Tours and job shadowing Mentors and subject matter experts for student research projects Jasmin Patel  Chief Growth & Innovation Officer | Science Coach Why It Works By systematically increasing the exposure to and experiential depth... --- Privacy Policy Science Coach Privacy Statement Protecting your (students, parents and teachers) private information is our priority. 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To wit, we will use your information for communicating with you in relation to services and/or products you have requested from us.   Use of your Personal Information Science Coach collects and uses your personal information to operate and deliver the services you have requested.   Science Coach will use non-identifiable information for the purpose of applying for grants that directly benefit Science Coach and its participants. This information will further be used in routine grant reporting as required by the specific grant received. Sharing Information with Third Parties Science Coach does... --- Contact Have a Question? Contact Us! Science Coach is growing across the United States and beyond. We would be delighted to hear from you and address any questions you may have. Our social media: --- Science Coach Concept The concept of Science Coach grew out of a conversation with a science teacher. He shared that because he needed to coach a school sport to supplement his income, he wouldn’t have time to help students with science fair projects. This was an experienced and committed teacher, who had guided and helped students develop into award-winning young researchers, having to give up his science research program because of pay. What a loss, for him and for the students who would miss out on the science research experience. So we took a bold step. We offered to provide funding for the teacher to coach students to do science projects. He accepted! And Science Coach was off and running, with our first Coach hired! Our First Science Coach - Ben Martin That was 2007. For the next 10+ years, Science Coach operated as a 6-county innovation program in Missouri, adding several more Coaches to our roster each year. In 2018, we joined and started incubating at BioSTL - a nonprofit organization that drives innovation and entrepreneurship in the St. Louis region.  In 2022, Science Coach transitioned to a free-standing 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization. The Science Coach Mission is to support 6th-12th grade students and teachers to experience the excitement of original research. Science Coach Today Teachers Students States We’ve evolved in a STEM talent development system - igniting student passion for STEM and exposing them to different careers that align with that passion. Science Coach Impact “Science Coach has... --- Science Coach enables students and teachers to experience and realize the benefits of real STEM research. Students learn to probe, problem-solve, and persevere. Along the way, they elevate their thinking skills and discover career passions. They develop into genuine researchers, emerging STEM professionals, and confident leaders. Their stories are the heart and soul of our story. Meet Hannah Davis and hear about her journey and how Science Coach changed the course of her life. Hannah's Story Science Coach is a trailblazing education nonprofit shaping the future by cultivating the next generation of scientists and STEM professionals. What We Do We train and support 6th-12th-grade science teachers, of all experience levels, at public, private, and homeschools, in cities, suburbs, and rural areas, to coach students as they complete original research projects for entry in science competitions. Just as teachers are paid to coach sports, we pay teachers to coach students through an authentic science research program. We secure funding from private donors, companies, and grants. Teachers receive ongoing cohort-based professional development. Employer partners provide career information, hands-on experiences, and job shadowing. Students complete original research projects and compete in competitions. How We Do It Our Results Award-Winning Research - Science Coach students have earned 950+ local and regional awards and 55 national and international awards at science competitions. College Scholarships and Prize Money - Science Coach students have been awarded nearly $5 million in college scholarships and cash prizes. Pursuit of STEM Careers - 89 percent of students who have participated... --- --- ## Posts - Categories: Media By Kelly Pingleton | May 25, 2023 ST LOUIS – Science Coach – St. Louis, Missouri announces that Alice Wang Liu, a junior at Marquette High School in Chesterfield, Missouri and Science Coach participant placed fourth in the world in the Chemistry category at the 2023 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (Regeneron ISEF) in Dallas, TX. She also won a third place, $2,000 special award from the American Chemical Society for her project, titled: Evaluating the Effectiveness of ? -Cyclodextrin as a Surface Modification to Nanoporous Gold in the Electrochemical Detection of Acetaminophen. Liu’s research contributes to a promising method for the development and incorporation of rapid testing devices to detect acetaminophen levels in the environment. Liu Project Details. In the Science Coach program, students choose a research topic based on their personal interest. For Liu, her spark started with a concern about water and soil pollution. “I am an avid hiker and I started noticing pipes, water runoff, and new construction near my trails. When trying to figure out how to quantify the chemicals found in the environment, I discovered that current acetaminophen testing methods are slow, expensive, and inaccurate,” said Liu. “Through unique surface modification to a nanoporous electrode, I found a significant enhancement in the overall electrochemical sensing response resulting in faster, cheaper, reusable, and simpler alternatives to traditional methods of acetaminophen detection. The compact and potentially transportable nature of electrochemical sensing devices could be a major boon to help improve rapid testing and determination of... --- - Categories: Media By Kelly Pingleton | May 18, 2023 ST LOUIS – Science Coach is joining NASCAR, The NASCAR Foundation, Speedway Motorsports and Speedway Children’s Charities for the first-ever NASCAR Day Giveathon, an online giving campaign to raise $750,000 in charitable funds for local charities in all 50 states. As a St. Louis nonprofit organization participating in the Giveathon, Science Coach has its own onlineGiveathon page for collecting donations https://bit. ly/sc_nascar The racing industry needs a new generation of STEM professionals and Science Coach has 89% of our participants continue into STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) careers. Since the 6th-12th grade students across the US choose research topics in which they have a personal interest. For example, Vito Signaigo, a 12th Grade Liberty, High School Science Coach program participant researched how to create biofuel derived from the invasive species of bush honeysuckle leaves. WATCH Vito Signago Explain Biofuel Project. “Every $800 raised provides one classroom with research supplies for one school year,” said Jill Ott, Executive Director and Co-Founder, Science Coach-St. Louis Corporation. “We have over 260 Science Coach students in city, suburban and rural schools in Missouri, Illinois, and New Mexico. We genuinely appreciate the NASCAR fans donations’ that support science students’ abilities to change the world with their innovations. ” The Giveathon, which runs from Tuesday, May 16 at 5:00 p. m. ET until 8:00 p. m. ET on Friday, May 19, features bonus grants every hour during the 75-hour window and matching gift donations for nonprofit organizations on... --- - Categories: Media By Kelly Pingleton | May 16, 2023 ST LOUIS - What happens when an employer innovates for the type of workers needed tomorrow instead of simply recruiting them away from their competitors today? Results, engagement, and talent development! Quest Diagnostics, a medical laboratory in Lenexa, KS has collaborated with Science Coach of St. Louis to pilot with selected public, private, and home school high school students and teachers in the greater Kansas City, Missouri and Lenexa, Kansas areas. Together we will build a pipeline of future Medical Laboratory Scientists for their workforce. The pilot is scheduled to begin in July 2023. “The Kansas City/Kansas pilot will replicate a successful Cigna Corporation and Barnes-Jewish Hospital partnership program concluding this May 2023. We have seen a 300% increase in students who engaged in and are now performing medical laboratory science research,” said Jill Ott, Executive Director, and Co-Founder of Science Coach. Starting in July 2023, through Quest Diagnostics’ sponsorship, Science Coach will provide the resources, supply budget, materials and support to both students and teachers to ramp up and participate in the year-long flagship Science Coach Pro-Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) Research Program. The program provides hands-on opportunities, research practices and MLS career awareness for students. Teachers receive comprehensive curriculum materials, mentoring, support, and MLS/research skills training as part of this year-long professional development experience that begins in July 2023. Two students with advanced MLS research topics will be selected to receive $1000 of supply funding along with a completion stipend for both... --- - Categories: Media By Kelly Pingleton | May 10, 2023 ST LOUIS – Science Coach High School students garnered the attention of two Missouri Senators and a State Representative because of their enthusiasm and creative experimentation in science, resulting in three school visits, 14 projects displayed and four in-person student presentations to legislators while visiting the State Capitol April 11, 2023, to display their science projects. The Missouri classroom tours started with Missouri Republican Senator Jason Bean, District 25, visiting Hayti High School in Hayti, Missouri on December 1, 2022. Missouri Republican Senator Travis Fitzwater District 10 observed science students at Holt High School in Wentzville, Missouri on December 7, 2022. Missouri Republican State Representative Alex Riley, District 134, rounded out the tour by traveling to Lebanon High School to assess High School innovations at Lebanon High School in Lebanon, Missouri on March 23, 2023. Senator Bean and Fitzwater invited Holt High School students to Jefferson City on April 11, 2023, to exhibit their science projects in the State Capitol’s third floor rotunda. This round robin of Missouri High School Science classroom tours, led four high school students, Braydon Burthardt, Drew Bufalo, Reagan Stinson and Callie Logsdon, some whom have won local, regional and national competitions, to the Missouri State Capitol, the home of the Missouri General Assembly and the executive branch of the government of the U. S. state of Missouri in Jefferson City. There, they displayed their research and spoke about its results with curious Senators, Representatives, and guests. Students at... --- - Categories: Science Coach Academy Pre-Conference Session: Donald Danforth Plant Science Center - This session will provide information on authentic research experiences for students including work on Mutant Millets, Volvox development, and corn Genotype to Phenotype. Program participants will engage in authentic research by gathering data in conjunction with the Danforth Center. Participants may choose to adjust the activities to create their own authentic research project. Free resources are provided to conduct experimentation. Hear from select Principal Investigators and Postdoctoral staff at the Center about their research and visit BRDG Park facility (next door to the Danforth Center). Take a tour and participate in hands-on opportunities using select lab equipment. Also learn from Danforth staff about possible student internship opportunities at the Center. Main Conference Breakout Sessions: Invasive Species Control on Native Grasslands: Research Discoveries and Knowledge Gaps- This session will outline research on Sericea lespedeza and sumac control, including study design and questions. Ms. Briggler will share highlights from her research and important questions that still need to be pursued by future research. (Ms. Malissa Briggler) Ms. Malissa Briggler - Missouri Department of Conservation - State BotanistMs. Briggler has worked for the Missouri Department of Conservation first as a Grasslands Botanist, then as State Botanist. Over the past 15 years, her research has included projects that investigated methods to control Sericea lespedeza and sumac on native grasslands. Her graduate studies focused on herbicide methods to control smooth brome with minimal impact to native prairie forbs. Psychology Research Methods - In this session the differences... --- - Categories: Media By Fox2/KPLR Shirley Washingon | August 9, 2021 ST.  LOUIS– It’s back-to-school soon for area kids. On the Pulse, see how Gateway City area whiz kids are making their mark in the world of science and earning college scholarships. Missouri is seeing a surge in the delta variant of COVID-19, which health officials say is highly contagious and easily spread. Find out why the delta variant is more harmful than the original virus and what you can do to protect yourself.   Read more at biostl. org --- - Categories: Media By St.  Louis Public Radio | August 4, 2021 The St.  Louis-based program Science Coach is all about projects that go beyond winning a blue ribbon at the science fair. It engages science teachers in public, private and home-school settings to recruit students and help them develop an idea for a project and then see it through. Science Coach Executive Director Jill Malcom said students aim to tackle the world’s most vexing problems with their research. “We actually train our teachers to coach our students to do high-level, very advanced, authentic research. And then that research has entered into competitions. And then from there, if they come up with something, then we actually help them in that innovation to entrepreneurship,” Malcom said on Wednesday’s St.  Louis on the Air. Elijah Jones is among the program’s participants. He’s a recent graduate of Jackson High School in Jackson, in southeast Missouri. Jones created part of the process for synthesizing a compound in plants that could make drugs for cancer, malaria and Leishmaniasis, a parasitic disease, significantly more affordable. Jones will continue his science research at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale this fall on a full-ride scholarship to study chemistry. Jones also joined Wednesday’s program. He said science projects have interested him since the eighth grade. But doing experiments in his front yard via a makeshift chemistry lab wasn’t enough. “I wanted to try doing something that could really make a difference in the world,” he said. “The big problem with doing research as a high school student is actually... --- - Categories: Media https://www. youtube. com/watch? v=VDlHYqOUOLo See more at biostl. org --- - Categories: Media Elijah Jones – Special Award American Chemical Society first place award, $4,000 AND Chemistry third place award, $1,000Ethan Dunsworth – Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design third place award, $1,000Jillian Bernabe – Biomedical Engineering fourth place award, $500AND Congratulations to their teachers, Leanne Thele, Jennifer Hess, and Christopher Reeves, respectively. Science Coach had nine students who competed at the 2021 Regeneron ISEF. Click on their names to check out their project booth. (You may need to create a quick account to view their booth) Allison Drennan, Daniel Wamsley, Mallorie Coffee, McKenna Collins, Tahlor Johnson, Emma Noble We are so proud of this exceptional group of students. All are well on their way to changing the world. --- - Categories: Media By Sarah Yenesel Senior Riley O Neal shows her petri-dish in which she swabbed a sample from a face mask she wore all day in order to test bacteria growth on face masks at Jackson High in Jackson on Jan. 21, 2021. Her hypothesis is that the there will be more bacteria growth on a face mask she wears the whole school day than one she only wears half of the school day. Jackson Senior High School went from three students entering the Southeast Missouri Regional Science Fair in 2019, to being one of the top schools the next year with 31 students participating and 17 projects submitted. This year, the district has 14 projects by 14 students submitted to the virtual fair this month, the numbers down because of the challenges of the pandemic and recent winter weather. While the pandemic put a temporary halt to the JHS science program's growth after the fair in March 2020, students and science teacher at JHS, Leanne Thele, have made efforts to keep it going. Senior Lily Hofman uses a small amount of anaesthesia to put her fruit flies to sleep so she can count them for her experiment that tests oxidation stress on the flies reproduction during her free period at Jackson High in Jackson on Jan. 11, 2021. Hofman wants to become a gynecologist and chose her experiment to reflect her interest in the field, but cannot test on human subjects. Junior Reagan Newell wants to become a dentist, so... --- - Categories: Media By Sarah Yenesel ~ Southeast Missourian Jackson High School senior Elijah Jones has been selected as one of the top 300 student scientists by Society for Science in the Regeneron Science Talent Search 2021, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science and math competition for high school seniors. “This is a brand new competition for our senior students and to have a finalist is amazing,” Leanne Thele, Elijah’s mentor teacher at Jackson High School, said in a Jackson High School news release. “The Jackson High School Science National Honor Society chapter has 23 projects currently underway. We hope that more competition entries over this school will allow more Jackson students to benefit from prizes and scholarships. This finalist nomination from STS tells us we are on the right path for our students interested in STEM at JHS. ” Jones is working on a low-cost method to synthesize two unique drug components found only in a specific plant. If successful, vital drugs for cancer to HIV, that are cost-prohibitive, would be able to be mass produced. After developing and carrying out the primary steps of his total synthesis of Lindbergin E this past fall, Jones will begin his research on a novel stereoselective phloroglucinol alkylation, considerably a major challenge in modern organic chemistry. He is studying literature on organometallic chemistry in hopes of developing a metal catalyst capable of achieving the goal. Jones is one of three Jackson High seniors who were awarded $1,000 research stipends to complete high-level research projects,... --- - Categories: Media Listen here. Science Coach Launches Tool for Teachers to Remotely Support Student Project-Based Learning ST. LOUIS – Science Coach, a program of BioSTL, has launched a new Innovation Curriculum – a direct-to-student, online, self-guiding framework that steps 6th-12th grade students through an actual research or innovation project while they acquire skills and knowledge relevant to high-demand STEM careers. The curriculum helps students along as they gain research skills used in the industry and allows them to submit high-quality research to regional and national competitions. Through Science Coach this year, Missouri students have discovered that pomegranate peel powder effectively cleans up oil spills and symptom-causing toxins of the Strep bacteria can be blocked. They’ve also engineered a unique, more comfortable prosthetic leg; a novel solution to improve gas mileage in tractor trailers; and a natural herbicide for commercial farming applications to reduce runoff into streams and rivers, among other discoveries. Science Coach’s Innovation Curriculum empowers students to conduct strong independent research while being mentored by highly-trained instructors. This program builds upon Science Coach’s proven methodology, developed over 13 years of experience, for guiding students to championships at national and international science and engineering competitions. The program finds success with the curriculum’s ability to tap into students’ natural curiosity about matters of significance to them; the program then supports students with coaching, materials, and resources as they ask questions, research, design tests, develop procedures, consider ethics, and ultimately carry out experiments and communicate results, just as STEM professionals do. As schools use... --- - Categories: Media By Marybeth Niederkorn ~ Southeast Missourian Three Jackson High School seniors were recently awarded $1,000 research stipends to complete high-level research projects, through Science Coach, a program of BioSTL. Read more at semissourian. com --- - Categories: Coach -Congratulations to the FOUR 22-23 Senior Stipend Students selected: Andrew Bufalo - Holt High School - Explore the p38 pathway and how knocking out the genes for certain transcription factors will affect Dux4 expression. Bailey O’Neal - Jackson High School - Determine if teeth can preserve the DNA them and, if so, to find a temperature where the DNA is no longer extractable. Jacob Arnold - Eldon High School - Develop a new cleaning product that is efficacious against both gram-positive and gram-negative bact. Kaden Luker - Jackson High School - Create a water filtration system that uses light or a scanner to analyze the percentage of microplastics within the water and releases chemicals, enzymes, or bacteria that biodegrade the microplastic. -Science Sponsor Project Opportunities for 22-23: Deadline to apply is 9/9/22; students will be notified of selection on 9/14/22 Application process: The student, or up to three student team, must provide in writing enough specific information of the what, how, and why, of the research plan so we understand the details of the project and the value of the impact. High-level, generalized ideas will not be funded. Email the plan to Shawn by 4:00 pm on 9/9/22. The information will be reviewed. The donor may select students to interview. Students will be notified if their project is selected or not by 9/14/22. Blue-Green Algae Toxic Bacteria - If you have a student interested in researching Blue-Green Algae Toxic Bacteria and figure out how to test for it waterside or... --- - Categories: Coach STEM Supply Drive - Link to Share and Information Add supply items to the Amazon Wish List (This link may expire, email Shawn for updated link) Email list of items from STEM Supply Companies - Millapore Sigma, Flinn Scientific, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and/or Carolina Biological. Be sure to include the following information: Teacher Name:Company Name / Source:Item #:Item Name:Cost of Item:How many needed: 20-21 College Graduate Credit Info&Syllabus-2 Hours Science Coach Clothing and Logo Items - Lots of professional and casual/student clothing options along with tote bags. Shawn is happy to help you place an order. Science Coach Complete Literature 2020 Science Coach Outcomes - 2019-2020 Science Coach Logos --- - Categories: Students Science Sponsor Project Opportunities for 22-23: Extended Deadline to apply is 9/28/22; students will be notified of decision by 9/30/22 Application process: The student, or up to three student team, must provide in writing enough specific information of the what, how, and why, of the research plan so we understand the details of the project and the value of the impact. High-level, generalized ideas will not be funded. Email the plan to Shawn by 4:00 pm on 9/28/22. The information will be reviewed. The donor may select students to interview. Blue-Green Algae Toxic Bacteria – If you are interested in researching Blue-Green Algae Toxic Bacteria and figure out how to test for it waterside or how to differentiate blue-green algae from regular algae, and selected following a competitive process, you will receive $1,000 worth of supply funds and have access to a SME (subject matter expert) and/or mentor. The specific goal is to develop a waterside test for the bacteria, rather than sending the bacteria to an out of state lab for confirmation. The teacher and student receive up to $250 based on milestone expectations when the project is completed. (One project opportunity available) Honeysuckle – If you are interested in researching how to eradicate or prevent from spreading or populating invasive honeysuckle, and selected following a competitive process, you will receive $1,000 worth of supply funds. The teacher and student receive up to $250 based on milestone expectations when the project is completed. (One project opportunity available) Asian Carp... --- - Categories: Students STEM Supply Drive Information – has launched (Discuss your research supply needs with your teacher in order to have your supplies added to the wish list)  Science Research Free or Inexpensive Resources --- - Categories: Coach Senior Stipend Information and Milestones There are three Senior Stipend scholarships available each year. The opportunity to apply for the Senior Student Stipend is available to a high school senior with at least one year of previous Science Coach participation. Each teacher can nominate up to three students for this competitive process prior to the start of the student's senior year. The nominated students will need to complete an application. The three chosen students can earn up to a $1000 stipend (and a $100 bonus) during their senior year based on reaching the milestones. STEM Career Library - Check out the numerous STEM careers available Free Introductory Bioinformatics Courses - This is the Bioinformatics site where students can take 1 or more free courses to learn the basics in bioinformatics/omics. Some of the other courses include a charge. This site uses a proprietary tool that helps students learn the basics of Bioinformatics without being bogged down in learning the coding. Once mastered, students will progress to the professional tools which include software programming languages. To start with the free courses, go to the login page and create an account. This company - PineBio, also offers a 'Program' called, "Research Fellowship In Computational Biology" where students can work on their project and check in with a subject matter expert at scheduled times. This is not a true mentor, as the contact times are scheduled, but it does allow the student to email for other assistance. --- - Categories: Coach Drop In Coach Pam Wamsley - Click HERE to view the Drop In Coach PowerPoint for more information. Email Help@ScienceCoach. org. Your initial email should include:Your name and the name of your student/studentsSchool locationBrief description of what type of help you would like to receiveAvailability: days/times, Zoom or In person meetings Society for Science is a CONSTANT resource - sign up for their newsletter (Bottom of home page) Regeneron STS - 2023 Application NOW OPEN! ISEF Information, Rules, Forms, Affiliated Fairs, Broadcom MASTERSHigh School Research Teachers ConferenceMiddle School Research Teachers ConferenceAdvocate ProgramSTEM Action GrantsSTEM Research Grants - Now open through 10/31/22. Teachers can apply for up to $5,000 in order to purchase specialized equipment or $1,000 in preselected equipment including Arduino starter kits, camera traps, and PocketLab sensors. Research at HomeAdvocate Program Webinars List of linked Publications to Submit Student Research - PowerPoint on How to Get Student Research Published The Journal of Emerging Investigators The National High School Journal of Science Chronicle of the New Researchers Young Scientists Journal The Columbia Junior Science Journal Journal of High School Science International Journal of High School Research Youth STEM 2030 Missouri River Bird Observatory Seasonal Newsletter The Journal of High School Discovery If you know of other publications where students can submit their research, please email the information to Shawn to add to this list. Medical Lab Science (MLS) Career Programs - Connections to hospitals and educational institutions. Gary Stocker is available for virtual presentations with your students to share career... --- - Categories: Coach, Students 2023 Competitions will be updated as information is available. Check the Competition List for updated information. Society for Science is a CONSTANT resource for ISEF information – sign up for their newsletter (Bottom of home page)ISEF InformationISEF RulesISEF FormsISEF Affiliated FairsRegeneron STS – 2023 Application NOW OPEN! Broadcom MASTERSResearch at HomeAdvocate Program Webinars --- ---