The Harvard MRSEC engages K-12 teachers and students through the science of everyday materials. Led by former HS teacher Strangfeld, the MRSEC hosts workshops for teachers and K-12 students that are modeled on the undergraduate Science and Cooking course developed by Weitz and Brenner, which is now led by Sörensen.
In 2024-25, this partnership grew substantially, training 32 teachers through 3 hybrid in-person/virtual workshops. Intensive follow-up during the academic year helped these teachers reach over 1870 students in 17 states, averaging 15-30 hours of new instructional materials implemented. In a partnership with Navajo Technical University, Strangfeld also led a day-long workshop in Crownpoint, New Mexico, for teachers in rural New Mexico and Arizona.
In February 2025, Strangfeld and Sörensen, with the help of MRSEC researchers, piloted a 4-day program at Harvard for high school students during school break.
