Learning Community
Ignited’s Learning Community offers regular opportunities for teachers to meet directly with industry professionals to learn about their careers and to explore strategies to bring industry into their classrooms. Join us for topics from electric vehicles and semiconductors to water stewardship and biotechnology! We meet monthly on Zoom from 5-6pm (PST) during the week. Sign up to be notified of scheduled events.
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March 27, 2024 |
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Climate Friendly Agricultural SolutionsWith both genome engineering and nature-based approaches to disease resistance and carbon sequestration, Berkeley scientists Peggy Lemaux and Myeong-Je Cho are improving the performance and quality of crops like wheat, sorghum, and the beloved cacao. Anya Schwanes will showcase how she brings the science of genetically engineered crops into her classroom. Industry Leaders: Peggy Lemaux and Myeong-Je Cho |
April 17, 2024 |
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Electric Propulsion in SpaceLearn how satellites move and perform complex missions in space, how propulsion is tested on Earth, and lesson connections that hook your students with asteroids, tardigrades, and robotics! Industry Leader: Andrea Hsu |
Cybersecurity focused Seminars are sponsored by Department of the Navy, Office of Naval Research under ONR award number N00014-21-1-2778.
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