Visiting Scientist Program/Speakers Bureau

Teacher Information

What can the Virginia Science Resource Network do for you?

This program can put you in contact with science experts that can help you and your students.

The science experts that have volunteered to work in this program can help plan projects or provide resources related to questions that you have been unable to answer on your own. Scientists are also available to provide in-school presentations on a variety of topics.

If you are interested in interacting with these experts, please fill out the registration form (see link below).

After registering, search our database for an expert in your area of interest. Contact this expert (usually by email) and start planning the nature of the interaction.

If you plan to have the scientist visit your classroom, consider the following:

Work out all of the logistical details with the scientist so that they know what is expected, when it is scheduled and where it is to take place.
Be sure you take care of any special needs (AV equipment, etc.) so that the visit will be the most effective.
Work with your administration so that they endorse, approve, and are aware of the details of the planned visit.
When the scientist arrives on campus, welcome them and make them feel comfortable.
Prepare your students for the visit so that they know what to expect and that you expect courteous attention.
Introduce the scientist visitor to your administrators and colleagues and "shadow" them as they interact with your campus population and your students.
Be sure to exchange contact information with the scientist so that you can get in touch with each other if there are any last minute changes or emergencies.

If you have read, understood, and agree to the above guidelines, click HERE to register and search our database of visiting scientist volunteers. [Please note: Your browser must be enabled for JavaScript for the on-line forms to work. If this link does not work, please make sure that your browser software has JavaScript enabled.]

If, after reading the above you do not wish to proceed any farther, click HERE.