Imagine a powerhouse partnership that turbocharges teacher development – that's educator and peer coaching in action! It's like Batman and Robin teaming up to fight crime, but instead of capes, they're armed with strategies for student success.

In the educator corner, seasoned mentors don their coaching hats, guiding teachers through the maze of lesson planning and classroom management. They're the Yodas of pedagogy, imparting wisdom and Jedi mind tricks to empower their protégés.

But the real magic happens when teachers become each other's sidekicks. Picture this: colleagues huddling over coffee, swapping stories of triumphs and tips for tackling tough topics. It's like a brainstorming bonanza, where everyone leaves feeling a little taller and a lot more inspired.

Together, these coaching comrades create an unstoppable force for good in education. With their powers combined, they're not just shaping young minds – they're shaping the future. So here's to the dynamic duo of educator and peer coaching – may their teamwork continue to elevate teaching to new heights of brilliance! 🚀💡

Hey, tech-savvy adventurers! Ever wonder how your favorite gadgets come to life? Get ready to dive into the electrifying world of semiconductors – with a twist of fun, courtesy of your favorite educators!

In classrooms turned into innovation hubs, equations transform into epic quests, and circuit diagrams become treasure maps. Get hands-on with DIY projects that'll have you building your own electronic wonders faster than you can say "silicon valley."

But it's not just about the science – it's about the thrill of discovery! Imagine science fairs where creativity reigns supreme, and competitions turn into spectacles of sparks and surprises.

And let's not forget the tech-tastic field trips! From touring cutting-edge labs to rubbing elbows with industry gurus, every outing is an adventure waiting to happen.

But here's the real kicker: with educators as your guides, you're not just learning about semiconductors – you're becoming the next generation of tech trailblazers! So grab your goggles and get ready to unleash your inner semiconductor sleuth – the future of innovation is in your hands! 🚀💥

For more information about how to turn your classroom into a semiconductor workforce development space, check out our lessons developed for the SEMI Foundation.

Ahoy, fellow adventurers of the scientific seas! Ever wonder what makes a research expedition even more epic? Cue the science communicators – the unsung heroes of discovery with a knack for turning knowledge into a wild ride!

Picture this: you're out in the field, knee-deep in mud and marvels, when suddenly, a science communicator pops up like a jack-in-the-box, armed with cameras and charisma. Bam! Suddenly, your groundbreaking discoveries aren't just data points; they're tales of triumph and wonder, ready to dazzle audiences far and wide.

But it's not just about flashy videos and snazzy photos (although those are pretty cool). Science communicators sprinkle a little magic dust on complex ideas, transforming them into stories that are as entertaining as they are enlightening. Think catchy songs about DNA or memes that make mitosis hilarious – science has never been this fun!

And let's not forget the power of the internet. With a few clicks and clever captions, science communicators turn social media into a virtual expedition, inviting followers to join the adventure in real-time. Who needs Netflix when you've got live tweets from the Amazon rainforest?

But the real treasure? That's the way science communicators bring people together. Whether it's through podcasts, webinars, or good old-fashioned storytelling, they create a global crew of curious minds, all united by a love for exploration and discovery.
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So here's to the science communicators – the swashbuckling storytellers of the scientific world! With their boundless creativity and contagious enthusiasm, they're not just sharing knowledge; they're igniting a passion for discovery in us all. Hoist the sails and set course for adventure – the journey's just begun! 🌊🔬🎥

Dear Diary,

That’s a wrap! Expedition 399 is going down in the history books - or at least in the geology books 😏 I am so incredibly thankful I had the opportunity to participate in this exciting expedition and I can’t believe it’s already coming to an end. 
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The rocks we have uncovered on this expedition will be studied over the next few years and we will continue to learn more about how life may have initially started on earth and the conditions to support life on icy moons within our own solar system. This could have profound impacts on our understanding of our place within the universe 🤯

I have officially disembarked 🥺 This expedition has been an incredible journey, not only for the scientific breakthroughs that were made and will continue to be made in the coming years, but also for me personally.

I learned a lot about myself the past 2 months. I realize that I truly do love learning, I thrive under highly stressful conditions, and social media marketing is a lot harder than I used to think. Oh, also, I’m extremely terrified of heights. I have met some incredible friends who have seen me at my best (and worst) and even after all of the unprecedented challenges of this expedition, I couldn’t have picked a better team to be with on a research vessel for 2 whole months.

Now for a week in the Azores… 🌴☀️

Dear Diary,

Imagine living with your coworkers every day for 2 months straight with no days off. I’d like to say we all get along with each other all the time…but it’s pretty obvious that would be a lie.

One of the goals of the outreach office is to bring peace and goofiness to tense situations. It’s amazing what walking into a room and asking people to laugh at the camera can do for the overall attitude of the ship. Even if that feeling is fleeting.
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Enjoy some of the silliness I’ve been fostering lately…

Dear Diary,

​On this expedition, the only thing for sure is that nothing is for sure. Plans have been changing on a minute by minute basis and I find it difficult to keep up with the moving goal posts on science, operations, and logistics. It’s exhausting.

I leave my office to work out in the gym and when I get back I have to wait for the Scuttlebutt (that means ship gossip) to find out how our plans have changed, what things are sensitive to talk about, or which spaces on the ship to avoid because things just seem tense.

​Good thing I’m really talented at being awkward and trying to break the ice…

Dear Diary,

​We did a thing! Not only did we surpass the previous world record for the deepest hole drilled into the mantle (200m), we just passed 1000m!

We’re only in 860 meters of water, so there is more of the drill string under the sea floor than in the ocean 😱

While there’s a moratorium on the data for 2 years so these scientists can publish their work, it has been really cool to share with school groups that this is an expedition they’ll be reading about in textbooks one day 😎

Even the scientists have no idea what they uncovered in this sample… How cool to watch the science unfolding in front of us!

Dear Diary,
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What a travesty. No time today for dessert. After 16 hours of work, I can finally sit down and rest.

Our normal rate of hard rock recovery is one core every 3 hours with about 20% recovery. We’re up to a core per hour averaging 90% recovery with over 100% on some cores.

We are so back logged with the amount of cores that need to be processed that it was all hands on deck today…including the Outreach Officer (me).

So ridiculously cool to be able to participate in some of the most break through science this program has ever seen. We’re sensing some Nature and Science publications on the horizon…