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STEP UP is a national community of physics teachers, researchers, and professional societies. We design high school physics lessons to empower teachers, create cultural change, and inspire young women to pursue physics in college.

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STEP UP Ambassador Andres Torres and his STEP UP club at Ronald Reagan/Doral Senior High School in FL.

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STEP UP Ambassadors are committed to the goal of inspiring young women to pursue physics, through training and supported implementation of the STEP UP curriculum in classrooms around the country. The 2021-2022 Ambassador program has ended. You can check our website or become part of our online community to keep informed of the latest STEP UP information and news.

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Drawing on research evidence, STEP UP is mobilizing thousands of high school physics teachers to reduce barriers and inspire young women to pursue physics degrees in college. Our lesson materials are research-driven and will help shift deep-seated cultural views about who does physics.

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[Another student] wrote me a message about majoring in STEM career and attributed the curriculum itself. This is why I plan on teaching these lessons the coming year.

Justin Fournier, Cypress High School, California

[The lessons] opened up conversation towards future intentions, physics in college and questions about my experiences in physics. This deeper relationship built trust by letting the students learn more about me. This was a great addition to the things I usually do to build classroom community.

Catherine Garland, Uncommon Schools, New York

I was really impressed with the effectiveness of those two lessons...they fit into the curriculum and add value. The development that the researchers did over time to improve the lessons and to make sure that more scientists were included in the career [lesson] also helped me to keep learning about scientists' careers.

John Burke, St. Andrews School, Delaware

STEP UP Ambassador Locations

The 2021-2022 Ambassador program includes Leads and teacher Advocates (a new position!). The Advocates will implement the STEP UP curriculum in their own schools. Contact us to get connected with your local Ambassador!

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