PESI is offering $100 scholarships for the 2021 ASTA Conference! (9/26/2021) Everyone can participate in the 2021 ASTA Conference!  To kick off the conference, on Saturday, October 30th, there will be virtual synchronous sessions for those who cannot attend face-to-face AND for those who want to learn more!  On Thursday and Friday, November 4th & 5th, scienc...Read More

Cooper Center Wilderness Experience for Adults (9/26/2021)         COOPER CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING to host Muir Trek – Nov 12th & 13th A wilderness experience for adults! Join your fellow travelers in anticipation of wild adventure.Your experience begins at Camp Cooper, Friday, November 12, 2021, with check-in, evening festivitie...Read More

PESI September ZOOM Meeting (9/22/2021) PESI Supporters/Members and anyone  passionate about science welcome! Partners for Equitable Science Instruction September Meeting Time: Sep 22, 2021 04:30 PM ArizonaJoin Zoom Meeting:https://tusd1.zoom.us/j/84832384413  Meeting ID: 848 3238 4413 Read More

July 2021 PESI Newsletter Volume 2 Issue 3 (8/10/2021) It’s Back to School Time PESI Supporters! The July 2021 Volume 2 Issue 3 of the PESI Newsletter is now available! Read all about what PESI has done to support science education this summer. Read More

PESI Volunteers Help at SPACEFEST XI (7/19/2021) Several PESI volunteers had the pleasure of helping set up some of the exhibits for SPACEFEST XI.  The event was held at the Marriott Starr Pass Hotel, July 16- 18, 2021.  What a treat for Tucson area space enthusiasts! The artwork displays and memorabilia were absolutely incredible.  Several A...Read More

PESI Volunteers Keeping Busy at SRC (7/19/2021) PESI volunteers have been keeping busy this summer helping out at TUSD’s Science Resource Center (SRC).  Volunteers helped prep science kits and materials for the Summer 2021 Science Professional Development classes.   We have also been taking inventory and restocking materials for the new sci...Read More

PESI Summer 2021 Science PD Scholarship funds are still available! (6/26/2021) PESI Summer 2021 Science PD Scholarship funds are still available!  PESI Members can apply for up to *$160 to participate in Summer 2021 Science PD events.  Apply today! Send PESI your contact information and the class you plan to register for!   pesitucson.org/contact  *One application pe...Read More

Registration Closes June 30th for the Stability & Change Science Teacher Virtual (Synchronous) Symposium (6/26/2021) ASTA’s 4th annual symposium on crosscutting concepts will be occurring VIRTUALLY on July 12th & 13th! The Stability & Change Science Teacher Symposium is an educational professional development event for PreK-12+ Arizona teachers to increase their understanding of science concepts con...Read More

Apply for $2000 scholarship for PD to add a STEM subject certification; or to qualify to teach dual enrollment (5/25/2021) Scholarships are available for Arizona Certified teachers to attend professional development (PD) to add a STEM subject certification; or to qualify to teach dual enrollment   Certified AZ teachers can  apply NOW for a $2,000 professional development (PD) scholarship. Teachers have three years ...Read More

PESI Scholarships for Summer Professional Learning (5/23/2021) PESI Scholarships for Summer Professional Learning  Plan for summer professional learning now!  Scholarship funds are available for PESI Members   to support participation in Summer Science PD events!      *One application per member, up to $160 to be awarded on a first come first served b...Read More