Sarah Grosvenor

Extension Field Specialist-Science Literacy
Sarah is a Field Specialist with UNH Cooperative Extension in Science Literacy. She is also the Program Director of the UNH STEM Discovery Lab at UNH Manchester. She specializes in science education, where she trains teachers, after-school professionals and volunteers in science curricula and science teaching methods with a focus on inquiry based teaching and learning. As the director for the UNH STEM Discovery Lab, Sarah is responsible for program design, implementation and evaluation for STEM opportunities for youth and adults. Sarah received her B.S. in wildlife biology and her M.A.T. in middle level science education from the University of Vermont.
Research Interests
- Biological Sciences
- Biomedical Engineering
- Birds
- Science Education
- Sustainable Agriculture
- Teacher Attitudes
- Teacher education
- Teacher Effectiveness
- Teacher training
- Teaching
- The Science of Teaching and Learning
- Women in Science/Technology/Engineering/Math (STEM)
- Youth Development/Leadership
- Youth Employment Opportunity Programs
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Science Bonanza - Pandemic Response: Quaratine Box Design
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Pillbugs: An interactive investigation into animal behaviors [STEM Activity]
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Stream Safari - a video series for self-guided exploration [video]
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Float or Sink: A simple science activity to do with your children [Activity]
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What is Inquiry Teaching Methods?
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Inquiry Teaching through Science Practices: Course Options