Teacher Academy

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Allen Institute Teacher Academy

Empowering educators to use real-world biology data from the Allen Institute

Inspiring the next generation of scientists is central to our big, team, and open science principles.

Our free Teacher Academy professional development workshops connect educators to Allen Institute open data tools, curriculum, and career-connected learning. They vary in length and format, and all include opportunities to:

Connect with working scientists
Learn the latest advancements in cutting-edge STEM
Collaborate and share ideas with like-minded educators and the Allen Institute Education and Engagement team
Tour our purpose-built facilities and labs in Seattle, Washington
Learn about educational and career pathways to share with students
Explore evidence-based science teaching strategies and tools
Receive ready-made curriculum resources to adapt to student needs that incorporate open data tools
Where relevant, earn clock hours toward Washington educator certificate renewal

Undergraduate Educator Events

Join us for engaging events at the Allen Institute in Seattle designed specifically for undergraduate educators and education researchers. Our inaugural Open Science in Undergraduate Education Symposium broadly highlights current and potential uses of open science as teaching resources. Three different workshops, with different scientific and pedagogical emphasis, equip you with practical strategies to seamlessly integrate the Allen Institute’s open data resources into your curriculum. Whether you’re new to open science or looking to deepen your knowledge and connections, these events will provide valuable insights and resources to enhance your teaching and research.

Neurons Beyond the Textbook 2.0 | November 8

Preview the updated “Neurons Beyond the Textbook” module, where students explore neuron morphology and cell types using authentic Allen Institute data.