Advancing STEM Research Teaching (ASRT) in Tucson, Arizona

The ASRT Program is a four-day professional development conference that helps high school teachers and science fair directors create meaningful STEM research opportunities for their students. Through free, in-person workshops funded by Regeneron and ZEISS, participants gain curriculum, activities, and ongoing support to grow science research programs of any size.

SARSEF is thrilled to host the ASRT program this summer as one of only eight locations selected to host the program in 2026. Workshops are led by Michael Blueglass, a science educator from Westchester County, NY, with 40 years of experience in high school science education and supporting research projects at the high school level. Learn more about the ASRT Program Director.

This PD will take place on July 13 - 16, 9:00a-3:00p. Full participation is required.

Covers all stages of the STEM research process and presentations including:

- Recruiting students

- Year-by-year research activities

- Calendars and Timing for short-term and long-term projects

- Recruiting and working with mentors

- Research papers and Poster/PowerPoint presentations

- Data analysis, statistics, and databases

- Competitions and STEM showcases

- Branding (Making it a "thing")

- Organizing school-based symposiums/showcases

You can see an example of the four-day schedule here: https://www.asrtprogram.com/schedule

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