GPSE is an outreach program that was developed by graduate students, is run by graduate students, and is staffed by graduate student volunteers. The goal of GPSE is to provide an accessible opportunity for graduate students at Arizona State University to become involved in community outreach, while simultaneously addressing real needs in science departments at underserved public schools in downtown Phoenix. This program began in 2005, is growing annually, and has been made possible with the financial support of Phoenix Preparatory Academy, ASU’s School of Life Sciences, ASU’s Graduate College, and the contributions of several anonymous donors. Beginning in the fall of 2009, GPSE will partner with the University Public Schools Phoenix, located at the site of Phoenix Preparatory Academy, will continue to be supported by ASU’s Graduate College and ASU’s School of Life Sciences, and will expand its graduate student participation with support from ASU’s School of Earth and Space Exploration.
Graduate Partners in Science Education
Congratulations to the 22 Phoenix Prep students who placed in the 2009 Arizona Science and Engineering Fair! Your commitment to your projects paid off with state-wide recognition!
