Contact Information
We love phone calls, emails and letters from students, teachers and the general public. Whether you're looking for information on our programs, expertise on science education or details on Magnet Lab tours, we're here to help. Phone or email any one of our staff members, or write us at:
Center for Integrating Research & Learning
1800 E. Paul Dirac Dr.
Tallahassee, FL 32310-3706
Director: Patricia Dixon, Ph.D.
pdixon@magnet.fsu.edu
Phone: (850) 644-4707
Fax: (850) 644-5818
Pat oversees all programs, workshops and partnerships of the Center.
Assistant Director: Jose A. Sanchez
sanchez@magnet.fsu.edu
Phone: (850) 645-0033
Fax: (850) 644-5818
Jose oversees and directs our Research Opportunities for Undergraduates (REU) and Research Opportunities for Teachers (RET) programs as well as the Ambassador Program.
Outreach Coordinator: Carlos Villa
villa@magnet.fsu.edu
Phone: (850) 644-7191
Fax: (850) 644-5818
Carlos provides educational outreach to nine surrounding counties and distributes educational material to local schools. Contact Carlos to arrange classroom visits or for details on any of our student programs.
Program Assistant: Felicia Chavez
chavez@magnet.fsu.edu
Phone: (850) 645-0034
Fax: (850) 644-5818
Felicia oversees all public tours and student tours. She provides all administrative support for the Center as well as for the Public Affairs Group.
Teacher-in-Residence: Richard McHenry
mchenry@magnet.fsu.edu
Phone: (850) 645-7300
Fax: (850) 644-5818
Rich develops physical science workshops for teachers and is designing a science coach model to provide support for elementary educators teaching science. See our Teacher-in-Residence page for more details.
Graduate Research Assistant: Margareta Pop
pop@magnet.fsu.edu
Phone: (850) 645-2703
Fax: (850) 644-5818
Margareta is conducting research on past participants of the Research Experiences for Teachers program. She is also designing a research component that will investigate the effect of CIRL's outreach programs on teachers' thinking and planning.
Technical Writer: Kim Lanier
lanier@magnet.fsu.edu
Phone: (850) 645-8179
Fax: (850) 644-5818
Kim is currently working on CIRL curricula, aligning with revised standards, infusing the activities with higher level science, and updating activities to reflect current trends in science education.
