Chelen Johnson
Watching the students present the research we had been working on the last year was absolutely the best part of the experience for me. They made me so proud
I think that more than anything else, hearing these kids talk about their work really convinced me how valuable this experience is for students.
The NITARP experience inspires students to participate in research and inspires teachers to find a place in their work (either in a club, the classroom, or new programs) for authentic research. For me, personally, this year of working along with students to learn about black holes has shaped my pedagogical view that real research should be the basis for all science courses.
