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What happens when three Whitney Point teachers step out of the classroom and into the world of cutting-edge microelectronics research?

They bring what they learn right back to our students.

This summer, Casey Baumlin, Special Education teacher at TRA; Morgan Hill, Science teacher at TRA; and Gene Jordan, Chemistry & Math teacher at Whitney Point High School, participated in Binghamton University's six-week Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) program, sponsored by the National Science Foundation.
The experience took them into university research labs and high-tech manufacturing facilities, where they explored everything from electronics testing and thermal management to microscopy, imaging and spectroscopy. They also visited industry partners, gaining a firsthand look at the technologies, and career opportunities, shaping the future of the workforce.

Now, that experience comes home to Whitney Point.
The goal of RET is more than professional learning. It's about giving teachers new knowledge, experiences and connections they can turn into meaningful STEM learning opportunities for their students.
We're proud of Casey, Morgan and Gene for investing in themselves and, ultimately, in the future of our Golden Eagles.

Read the full Binghamton University story: Teachers learn about microelectronics at Binghamton University

Photos credit: Jonathan Cohen, Binghamton University