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FAU Stiles Nicholson STEM Teacher Academy
The Cox Science Center proudly partners with the FAU's Stiles Nicholson STEM Teacher Academy (SNSTA) to support teachers as they enrich student learning through innovative STEM education.
Visit SNSTA's Professional Development Teacher Workshop webpage or email [email protected] for more information.
Greeting from the Stiles-Nicholson STEM Teacher Academy (SNSTA) at FAU Schools!
Led by nationally recognized STEM specialists and industry leaders, along with the SNSTA collaborators, we offer educators hands-on professional development. Our Professional Learning Series workshops are aligned to curriculum standards so that teachers can share what they learned with their hundreds of students. STEM is not a curriculum- It is not another ingredient in the academic kitchen - it is the recipe for helping learners apply their knowledge & skills, collaborate with their peers, and understand the relevance of what they are learning. Teachers do make a difference in student achievement— and it can be impactful!
Professional Learning Opportunities
- Enhance Content Knowledge: Fully engage in developing content knowledge and cross-disciplinary skills.
- Hands-On Learning: Provide students with innovative, hands-on experiences aligned with academic standards.
- STEM Essentials: Develop valuable STEM skills for powerful focused STEM instruction.
Cox Science Center Teacher STEM Open House
The Cox Science Center and Aquarium invites our community teachers for an exciting professional development day of STEM education and exploration. The School District of Palm Beach County and community STEM organizations host interactive STEM workshops and vendor booths covering a variety of STEM programming.
Florida Master Naturalist Program
The mission of the Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) is to promote awareness, understanding, and respect of Florida's natural world among Florida's citizens and visitors.
Through classroom, field trip, and practical experience, this Course provides instruction on the general ecology, habitats, vegetation types, wildlife, and conservation issues of Coastal Systems in Florida - Coastal Uplands, Estuarine, and Nearshore Marine Environments. The program also addresses society's role in coastal areas, develops naturalist interpretation skills, and discusses environmental ethics.
The total training consists of 40 contact hours, the scheduling of which will vary among different Instructors. The only requirements of students are enthusiasm, attendance, and completion of group final projects.
Course is from August 13th - September 9th
Hybrid Course- classes live online with guest speakers and in-person field trips
For additional information and workshop registration, please contact Ashlee Quyle at [email protected]
Project Wild Workshop
Calling all K-12 Educators! Join us for hands-on, wildlife based activities that enhances learning in all subjects!
All workshops run from 9-3pm. Registration is required.
November 11th, 2025 Project WILD/Flying Wild at Cox Science Center & Aquarium
January 5th, 2026 Growing Up WILD at A.R.M. Lox National Wildlife Refuge
February 18th, 2026 Flying WILD/Aquatic WILD at A.R.M. Lox National Wildlife Refuge
March 23rd, 2026 Aquatic WILD at Loggerhead Marinelife Center
For additional information and workshop registration, please contact Ashlee Quyle at [email protected]
*This workshop can be counted towards continuing education credits
