Based on the fundamental idea that research, teaching and collaborative work are integral part of my career at City College, I directed part of my efforts also at developing specific programs and collaborations aimed at integrating content and pedagogy

a collaboration between the Division of Science and the School of Education of City College of New York and the New York City Instructional Regions 1, 9, and 10 (Manhattan and the Bronx) to create and support an Integrated System of Professinal Development for Middle School Science Teachers. LEARN MORE

supported by NYSED-Teachers Leaders Quality Partnership

Center for Leadership in Urban Science Teaching, Evaluation, and Research
a collaboration between The City College of New York (CCNY), the New York Hall of Science (NYHOS), and the City University of New York's Center for Advanced Study in Education to study a model teacher preparation program that provides college students with both informal and formal learning experiences.

supported by NSF

A collaborative among the Departments of Economics, Earth and Atmospheric Science and Civil Engineering to:

  • support development of environmentally-conscious scientists, engineers and entrepreneurs of the future.
  • engage local community residents and stakeholders by creating jobs and wealth in the sustainable production industry.

GREENPROOFING.ORG

supported by NOAA Environmental Entrepreneurship Program

GENeration EXplorers

A collaborative among The City College of New York, American Museum of Natural History and NASA Goddard Space Flight Center to:

  • develop and test an integrated model for providing professional development for pre- and in-serve teachers and
  • provid quality after school science learning experiences for middle school students.

to support NASA Mission 1: "Understand and Protect our Home Planet Approaching Earth as a System"

the newly designed Afterschool Program at the NASA Explorer School-CS 214 integrates inquiry-basedsystem science instruction implementing and adapting the GLOBE program to ensure inquiry-based experience to students and teachers

supported by NASAGoddard Space Flight Center

Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment An international inquiry-based science and education program that unites students, educators, and scientists in study and research about the dynamics of the Earth's environment.

GLOBE Program at the City College of New York

When asked what he valued in his own work, Samuel Backett replied:

"What I don't understand"

(Adam Higgins)

 
 

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