Goals for Teachers and Educators:

1. Engage in Community-Rooted Science Dialogue

• Participate in a workshop that serves as a launch point for deeper community-based engagement in science and health education.
• Contribute local insights that help shape future science professional development programming.

2. Explore the Relevance of Cell Biology in Society

• Examine how fundamental topics in cell biology, genetics, and epigenetics connect to identity, health disparities, and social justice.
• Reflect on the role of science in public narratives about race, ability, and personal traits.

3. Gain Practical and Standards-Aligned Classroom Tools

• Learn and practice using low-cost, hands-on activities that align with North Carolina and NGSS standards.
• Walk away with ready-to-use resources for teaching complex topics like gene expression, heredity, and ethical issues in genetics.

4. Collaborate with Scientists and Community Members

• Build new relationships with graduate students, postdocs, and local science professionals through structured discussion and shared learning.
• Help co-create a more inclusive and locally informed model of science education.

5. Contribute to Program Evaluation and Future Design

• Share feedback on workshop content, classroom challenges, and student needs through surveys and open discussions.
• Co-develop lesson ideas or outreach strategies that can inform future iterations of the workshop.

6. Support Equitable Science Education

• Join a collective effort to resist misinformation and foster critical thinking about genetics and biology.
• Promote inclusive science practices that respect and reflect the lived experiences of Durham communities.