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    Author: Sue Ann Heatherly

    I am the Senior Education Officer at the Green Bank Observatory. I have been the Education Officer for the National Radio Astronomy Observatory, now the Green Bank Observatory since 1987. At the Observatory, my role has been to engage teachers and students in real-world scientific research experiences, and to share the excitement of scientific discovery with the public. Our programs include science teacher workshops, student camps, and research programs like the Pulsar Search Collaboratory, and First2Network Internships. I started out as a classroom science teacher and in 1987, I participated in a workshop at the Observatory that completely sold me on the value of authentic STEM experiences. While I was in residence for two weeks, I used a radio telescope to explore a distant galaxy called M 87. I worked in a team with fellow teachers and was mentored by the scientific staff here at the Observatory. Now, 30 years in to my job with the GBO, I have had the privilege of creating similar opportunities for teachers, students and the public to gain first-hand experience in doing science. I love this work, and I’m really happy to share my expertise with the First2 Network, and to continue to learn from you all!

    First2 Network Podcast

    In response to a need to better communicate what we’re learning and how we’re learning it, our evaluation team, in partnership with Student Leader Josiah…

    Sue Ann Heatherly March 15, 2021
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    Have you heard about Impact Fellowships?

    Generation WV is a state-wide organization dedicated to attracting, retaining, and advancing young people in the Mountain State. One of their signature programs is the…

    Sue Ann Heatherly February 20, 2021
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    STEM Undergraduate Outreach Specialist AmeriCorps Opportunity

    The First2 Network, in partnership with the Pulsar Search Collaboratory and the Green Bank Observatory, is sponsoring a 6-month AmeriCorps position (beginning in March, 2021).…

    Sue Ann Heatherly February 18, 2021
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    First Generation Student Fact Sheets

    I stumbled across the Center for First Generation Student Success today. Huh! How about that. And apparently this center was founded by a couple, the…

    Sue Ann Heatherly February 8, 2021
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    Marshall University offers major STEM scholarship

    Marshall University is excited to announce an exciting scholarship opportunity for students who have financial need and are interested in STEM. The scholarship will provide…

    Sue Ann Heatherly February 3, 2021
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    First2 Network Best Practices featured in upcoming national Webinar!

    Join the NSF INCLUDES National Network Webinar on Virtual Internships Best Practices today, January 28 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM (ET). The webinar will…

    Sue Ann Heatherly January 28, 2021
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    Neuron is Out!

    Happy holidays, everyone! Want something inspiring to read? Check out the latest edition of the Neuron, WV’s journal of science and research. There’s a lot…

    Sue Ann Heatherly December 28, 2020
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    First2 Network December Newsletter is Out!

    The December edition contains lots of student opportunities and a info on a webinar for all members on January 8. Check it out!

    Sue Ann Heatherly December 14, 2020
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    Interested in hosting a 2-week research internship in 2021?

    Come to our informational session on December 8 at 5 PM. We’ll answer questions about the proposal process, and veteran internship hosts will be on…

    Sue Ann Heatherly December 2, 2020
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    Improving Undergraduate STEM Education

    From the description: ” The IUSE: EHR is a core NSF STEM education program that seeks to promote novel, creative, and transformative approaches to generating…

    Sue Ann Heatherly December 1, 2020
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