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Whitehead Institute
9 Cambridge Center ♦ Cambridge, MA

Amy Tremblay ♦ tremblay@wi.mit.edu ♦ (617) 258-7270

http://www.whitehead.mit.edu/programs/index.html

Organization Description

Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research is a nonprofit research and educational institution working with both private and public agencies. Whitehead shares a teaching affiliation with Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), offering the intellectual, collegial and scientific benefits of a leading research university.

STEM Partnership Summary

Whitehead Seminar Series for High School Teachers: This seminar series, now in its 20th year, provides a framework for teachers to keep pace with the latest developments in biomedical research. In addition to attending lectures, teachers may be assigned a Whitehead partner—a scientist who serves as a resource during the school year to answer questions, discuss research, or visit the classroom. Sessions are held the first Monday of every month, October through June, and consists of a lecture and working dinner.

Whitehead Spring Lecture Series for High School Students: This three-day annual program, conducted during spring vacation, encourages students to explore the facts behind the latest science headlines and to consider how these findings will affect their own lives. The series features lectures from leading scientific experts, laboratory demonstrations, visits to local biotech companies, and opportunities to meet with young Whitehead scientists. Registration opens in March.

Types of Educational Outreach Opportunities

Guest Speakers
Educator Workshops
Student Workshops

Target Population

Grades 9-12
Educators

Academic Subjects Related to Activities

Biology
Chemistry
Engineering
Biomedical technology

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