Maps in Medicine

A unique program to increase student interest in and understanding of basic biology and human health.
A program to develop curricular material that meets state and national standards, that will be disseminated nationally.
A program to enrich science understanding and practices of teachers.
A collaborative effort between MU, the Missouri Botanical Garden and high school teachers in Columbia Public Schools, Normandy School District and Parkway School District, and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute.

Module 1 (2007-2009): Mapping Health (spread of infectious disease)

An introduction to the avian influenza virus and flu pandemics.
How avian flu spreads, as well as prevention and treatment.

Module 2 (2008-2010): Mapping Cell Fate (cell biology and development)

Benefits for Teachers

Participate in developing and using cutting-edge science modules.
Professional development to deepen content knowledge and use modules.
Graduate credit and stipends for your work.

Opportunities for Teachers

Would you like to influence the design of the curriculum? Use the module with your classes? Attend a summer institute and professional development during the year?

The Summer Institute will be held from July 14-18, 2008 on the MU campus.
The institute is open to high school science and biology teachers from the three partner school districts.
The deadline for application is April 25; graduate credit or stipends are included.
Download information and application (Word).

Leadership

University of Missouri

William Folk, Ph.D.
Marcelle Siegel, Ph.D.
Dr. Susan Ailor
Miriam Golomb, Ph.D.
CeCe Leslie
Anand Chandrasekhar, Ph.D.

Teacher Leaders

Columbia Public Schools
- Melissa Wessel
- Max Vale (student)
Normandy School District
- Ninfa Matiase
- Cathy Farrar
Parkway School District
- Adam Bergeron

Missouri Botanical Garden

Bob Coulter, Ph.D.

Funding

Howard Hughes Medical Institute