Middle School Research Teachers Conference (MSRTC)

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The Middle School Research Teachers Conference (MSRTC) brings together middle school educators to share best practices and troubleshoot challenges in supporting students in STEM research. The annual conference focuses on supporting educators in leading students in research projects for local science fairs, Thermo Fisher JIC, eCYBERMISSION, and other STEM research competitions.

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Program Activities

Educators

Learn STEM pedagogy and ways to help their students complete scientific research

Gain knowledge about STEM learning opportunities (e.g., student competitions and student mentorship)

Learn about DoD STEM careers that their students could pursue

Program Near-Term Outcomes

Educators

Increase knowledge of STEM pedagogy and opportunities for supporting independent student science research

Increase awareness of DoD STEM careers

Increased sense of belonging among a community of educators

DSEC Near-Term Outcomes

Educators

Changes in teacher approaches to teaching STEM Concepts, practices, and careers in their classrooms

Increased participant awarness of, and interest in, DoD STEM research and careers

Program Data

Educators

100 total educator participants

Educator Levels

Category	Count	%
Educator Middle	89	89%
Educator High	1	1%
Educator Multiple Grades	10	10%

Educator Type

Category	Count	%
Educator Position - District Administrator or Staff	1	1%
Educator Position - Teacher	96	96%
Educator Position - Other	3	3%

Military-Connected Educators

Category	Count	%
Military-Connected Educator	4	4%
Not military connected educator	96	96%