Teachers

Introducing Teachers to Scientific Research & Teaching Resources

Fred Hutch is a leading research institution dedicated to promoting an inclusive environment and enhancing diversity among the next generation of scientists through participation in our training and educational programs. Our training opportunities reflect the many biomedical disciplines and research interests pursued at Fred Hutch. We introduce teachers to the thrills and challenges of scientific research.

The SEP program pairs science teachers with mentors from the Fred Hutch faculty.

Science Education Partnership

Science Education Partnership (SEP) is a 3-week summer program for Washington state high school and middle school science teachers. Through this program teachers explore lab techniques and teaching skills in subjects ranging from genetics to molecular biology. After this program, participants gain access to the SEP Kit Loan Program and SEP's network of science teachers.

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Partners in Science 2.0 @ Fred Hutch

Partners in Science 2.0 @ Fred Hutch is a new two-year program for secondary science educators based on the Murdock Partners in Science program. The PS2@FH program matches Partner teachers with Mentor scientists for two paid summers of biomedical research in a host lab.

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Hutch Teacher Fellows

Hutch Fellowship for Excellence in STEM Teaching
A two-year program for secondary science educators seeking an in-depth, biomedical research experience at Fred Hutch. The fellowship provides support for two paid summers of research experience in a host lab and curriculum design activities, with additional school year follow-up.

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Open Source Lessons and Units

Free, open-source lessons and units
Fred Hutch's Science Education Partnership program offers free, open-source lessons and units geared towards high school biotech and biology teachers and focus on giving students opportunities to explore biotechnology and the social dimensions of research science.

Science education needs your support more than ever.

Campus Tours, Visits & Speakers

To learn more about opportunities for campus tours, visits, and speakers and to make a request please visit our SciEd Educational Experiences page.
Our team will check the availability of your request and reply with instructions on how to secure your request. 


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Science Education Partnership in the News 

Spokane teachers learn from cancer researchers

By Doug Nadvornick

Published July 22, 2023 at 7:16 AM PDT

Listen as Doug Nadvornick talks about the SEP Spokane summer program in 2023 hosted at North Central HS in Spokane.

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Teachers get a chance to learn in labs

By Emily Pearce Daily News staff writer

Jun 24, 2023 

Instructors on east side of Washington augment their knowledge via Fred Hutchinson program.

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Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center's Science Education Programs comes to Spokane for the first time

By Vincent Saglimbeni

Jul 16, 2023

"SPOKANE, Wash. — Friday marked the first full week of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center's Science Education Program. It was also the first time the program made a stop in Spokane!"

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'You Belong In Science:' Fred Hutch builds education pathways

Published April 5, 2022

Check out the article by Partnership for Learning on our student programs! The article features Explorers alums Yusuf Hanafy and Jainaba Jawara and SHIP and Pathways Undergrad alum Roberto Ramirez. 

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Fred Hutch Program Gives Wa Science Teachers A Chance To Hone Their Lab Skills

Published July 23, 2018

The feature highlights the experience of two teachers from our summer 2018 cohort, Blaine Alvarez and Selamawit Bariamicheal, as they worked with mentor Alicia Morales from Dr. Edus Warren's lab at Fred Hutch. 

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