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Educator Workshops

Sharpen your STEM teaching skills! The Natural History Museum of Utah offers a variety of professional development opportunities to engage in science and engineering practices from the perspective of your students, working side-by-side with scientists to deepen your content knowledge.

All Natural History Museum of Utah educator workshops are free for Utah public and charter school educators. These programs are supported by funding from the Utah State Legislature and in collaboration with the Utah State Board of Education.

Interested in helping shape our teacher resources? Learn more about our Teacher Ambassador Group!

Upcoming educator workshops will be posted below. Click on the workshop to view all of the details and register.

Fossils of Logan Canyon with Stokes Nature Center

Explore Cache Valley's unique geologic and fossil history on Tuesday, October 13

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STEM in Stories: Real World Mockingjay

Explore the real-world ramifications of genetic engineering through the lens of The Hunger Games on Saturday, October 17

Research Quest 101 in Washington County

Learn more about Research Quest: a series of free online investigations for your students, on Wednesday, October 28

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Museum Ecologist

Applications for Museum Ecologist: Deserts are now closed. Click below to see upcoming Museum Ecologist opportunities.

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Questions about educator workshops? Email Glynis Bawden, Teacher Professional Development ManagerPlease include the name of the workshop in your email.