MAISD Regional Mathematics & Science Center

1001 Wesley Ave.
Muskegon, MI  49442
Phone:  (231) 767-7318
Fax: (231) 773-0505                     
Map & Directions                         

 

For more information contact:

Dave Krebs
Program Director
Instructional Services
Phone: (231) 767-7317 dkrebs@muskegonisd.org

Elizabeth Wilgenburg                     Science Specialist
REAL Science Project Manager
Phone: (231) 767-7337 ewilgenb@muskegonisd.org

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REAL Science

REAL Science

REsources for Authentic Learning in Science is a community partnership established to purchase modern scientific instruments and provide teacher training and support to ensure a powerful, real-world science experience for all students. The instruments, equal to those in today's workplace, are rotated through participating high schools, achieving an economy of scale not only for equipment purchases, but also for the associated professional development and curriculum support.

REAL Science participation will result in teachers with training to design and deliver real-world learning experiences, and high school students with the skills and knowledge necessary to perform modern laboratory science.

Students will also have a greater interest in, and be more prepared to enter STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) programs at community colleges and universities.

REAL Science emerged from a 2003 community task force study on the state of high school laboratory science in Muskegon County and has received financial support from every sector of the community.

REAL Science Podcast

This episode of Inside Muskegon features an interview with Dr. Susan Meston and David Krebs with the Muskegon Area Intermediate School District discussing the REAL Science Project, a commentary on the interview, and information on contacting Inside Muskegon. Listen to Inside Muskegon #110

 

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REAL Science: A Community Partnership Shaping Successful Futures

 

Board Chair

    William Schroeder, Ph.D

Project Director

     Dave Krebs

Outreach Educator

     Elizabeth Wilgenburg

Trustees

     Christine Annese
     Michael H. Bozym, Ph.D.
     Terry Babbitt
     Diane Krasnewich
     Frank Marczak, Ed.D.
     Gary Martin
     Susan W. Meston, Ph.D.
     Pam Turner

 

Contributors

     The Community Foundation for 
        Muskegon County

     The Thomas & Geraldine Seyferth Fund
     The Muskegon County Medical Society Fund
     The House Family  Foundation
     The Osteopathic Foundation of                                     West Michigan
     The William Jackson Family
     The Alcoa Foundation
     The Dave Krebs Family
     The Pam Turner Family
     Stanley & Barbara Miller 
     Robert & Elizabeth Cutler