Professional Development

The Glenn T. Seaborg Mathematics and Science Center provides professional development for K-12 educators in Marquette and Alger counties, as well as serving as a regional hub for many Upper Peninsula professional development activities. During the 2010-2011 school year, the center hosted 33 professional development sessions: 14 for mathematics and 19 for science.

From 2008-2012, the Center participated in a federal Title II, Part B (1), Mathematics and Science Partnership (MSP) Competitive Grant which was awarded to four Upper Peninsula Mathematics and Science Centers. The grant, known as Greater Proficiency in Science, provided sustained professional development for third through seventh grade  teachers of science. In 2009, the Grant was expanded to include the program Investigate the State: Water, Air and Energy for eighth and ninth grade environmental science and earth science teachers.