LIFT2 Teacher Externships

Dr. Thomas Jeys of the Laser Technology and Applications Group and Lexington High School physics teacher Mark Zagaeski (LIFT2 teacher) discuss performance of their bioaerosol detector.

The Leadership Initiatives for Teaching and Technology (LIFT2) Teacher Externships program, run by the Metro South/West Regional Employment Board, offers middle- and high-school teachers a technology center externship in an effort to improve the academic preparation of students for math- and science-related jobs in the 21st century, and to encourage high-school students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and math. Teachers develop appreciation for the current skill sets needed in today's technological workplace. Upon returning to the classroom, the teachers share with their students the insights they gained during their externships.

 


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