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Integrated Science Education Outreach (InSciEd Out)

 

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Organization: Integrated Science Education Outreach (InSciEd Out)

Sector: Collective

Organization Mission: Integrated Science Education Outreach (InSciEd Out) is an evidence-based classroom intervention that cultivates young scientists who are eager to pursue advanced level science curriculum and motivated to improve the health of their community. InSciEd Out represents a partnership paradigm through which curriculum change is empowered by intellectual and technical resources found within each partner organization. The organization began in Rochester Public Schools (RPS) in the spring of 2009, and to date InSciEd Out has reached hundreds of teachers and each year reaches thousands of students through partnerships in Rochester, St. Paul, Minneapolis, West St. Paul, Ghana, and India.

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There is a strong need to develop quality professionals in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Current educational methods, however, continue to be non-inclusive of students of color, young women, and those marginalized by socioeconomic status. The complex and diverse questions of our world quite simply require a diverse cadre of scientists to be answered. Unlocking the potential of ALL members of our community to ask and answer questions will ensure a better world today and in the future.

Current educational methods, however, continue to be non-inclusive of students of color, young women, and those marginalized by socioeconomic status. 

Science is a simple pursuit: we stand at a window and describe the world we see. When we add scientists who see, perceive, and share that world differently than we do, the description clarifies.

InSciEd Out Mission

To share the culture, language and practice of science excellence with all students in our local, national and global communities by:

  • Facilitating partnerships between scientists, educators, industry and other community partners to rebuild science education practices for the 21st century and bring available technology and mentorship to the community.
  • Empowering the development of a diverse group of learners who are ready for college and workplace success in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields.
  • Creating a conduit for science literacy that results in improved health outcomes for communities.

 

 

 


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Related PlanScape Status on: Best Practice, Children & Youth, Education, STEM

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April 24, 2025: City of Rochester 2026-2027 Budget Planning

City Council Study Session Materials

Press Release: The City of Rochester is beginning its 2026-2027 budget process and invites residents to learn more about the factors shaping the City’s financial outlook.

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April 21, 2025: Rochester Mayor Communications

 Apr 2025 Mayor's YouTube Rochester Voices Channel  

Mar 2025: City of Rochester Mayor Kim Norton to attend the National League of Cities (NLC) 2025 Congressional City Conference in Washington, D.C. from March 8-12, 2025.

City of Rochester Mayor Kim Norton to attend the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) 93rd Winter Meeting in Washington, D.C.

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April 21, 2025: Olmsted County M.O.V.E. News
Mobilizing Olmsted Voices for Equity (M.O.V.E.) team attending IAP2 Midwest Spring Conference

"Building relationships of trust with community members"

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April 18, 2025: Lotus Health Foundation Wellness Symposium

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2025 Conference Materials

2020 Lifestyle Medicine Symposium (March 19-20)

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April 16, 2025: Rochester Public Library - Master Plan Study
Rochester City Council Study Session 4/1/42025

Post Bulletin Reporting

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April 11, 2025: RPS School Age Child Care Support
RPS School Board Meeting: School Age Child Care Apr 8 2025  School Board Presentation 

PB Reporting

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April 08, 2025: Vision 2050 Report and Next Steps
Press Release

Results Report with links to raw data and Copilot AI analyses

City Council Study Session

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March 12, 2025: Braver Angels

Mar 2025 Newsletter: End birthright citizenship?

Apr 2024 Braver Angels Newsletter: 2024 National Convention; National Debate: Should we be colorblind?

Listen to (and learn from) the other side

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March 11, 2025: 311 Service
March 11, 2025 – ROCHESTER, MINN. – The City of Rochester is excited to celebrate National 311 Day by highlighting its 311 service. Launched in October 2024, 311 is designed to make it easier for residents, businesses and visitors to connect with City services and access information.

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February 27, 2025: About Youth
“Year About Youth” – Celebrating and Supporting Rochester’s Young People

The City of Rochester and Mayor Kim Norton are excited to once again participate in the League of Minnesota Cities’ (LMC) annual Mayor for a Day Essay Contest.  

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February 14, 2025: Minnesota Selected for National Cohort Around Dual Enrollment Policy
Saint Paul, MN – Minnesota is one of seven states selected to join The Next Phase of Dual Enrollment Policy Cohort, a new initiative from the College in High School Alliance (CHSA) that seeks to advance dual enrollment policies across the nation. The cohort also includes New Mexico, Ohio, Oregon, Tennessee, Virginia, and Washington.

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February 13, 2025: Journie 2025 Activities
Journie Juneteenth Recognition: 2025 Mr. & Miss Juneteenth Scholarship Recognition Application and Sponsorship Opportunities

The Juneteenth Experience Event at Mayo Civic 

 

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February 11, 2025: City SUPPORTING TRANSFORMATION - BOLD Unbound
City Council Study Session:

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February 08, 2025: Accountability and Metrics
DMCC Feb 2025 Meeting Accountability and Metrics engagement:

Presentation, Memo and Video Recording

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Lvl 1: Best Practice ; Children & Youth ; Education ; STEM

Lvl 2: Education ; Best Practice ; Diversity and Inclusion ; STEM ; Workforce Development

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