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Modeling Series 2025



Cal Poly Modeling Workshop Series 

Biology 1 - Chemistry 1 - Physics 1 

Cal Poly's Center for Engineering, Science, and Mathematics (CESAME) and the NOYCE Western Regional are pleased to offer two-week professional development courses this summer. 


These workshops are structured around inquiry approaches to high school chemistry, physics and biology teaching that incorporate computer technology and insights from current content and education research. Teachers will develop skills in fostering scientific discourse and presentation and in assessment of student learning. By designing and carrying out a series of investigations that use the Modeling Method teachers will practice Socratic questioning techniques that will enable them to teach physics, biology, and/or chemistry using the Modeling Method. Click here for more information about the workshops and instructors. 

Dates: 

Week A
Cal Poly University, San Luis Obispo
June 23-28, 2025; 8:30 am-4:30pm
Biology 1A, Chemistry 1A, or Physics 1A

Week B
Cal Poly University, San Luis Obispo
 June 30-July 3, 2025; 8:30am-4:30pm
Biology 1B, Chemistry 1B, or Physics 1B

Participants are encouraged to register for Weeks A & B in the same summer. However, it is possible to take them separately by registering for Week A in Summer 2025 and Week B in Summer 2026. 

Approved by Cal Poly Extended Education for purchase of 1, 3 or 6 CEUs.


Modeling Series 2024


Registration Fees

Weeks A and B together: $650 (before May 1) or $700 (after May 1) 

Week A only: $350 (before May 1) or $400 (after May 1) 

Registration fees include modeling materials, parking and lunch daily.

Optional housing will be available on campus for an additional fee of $750 for each week. See Lodging/Accommodation for more details. 

Local Teachers and Noyce Scholars are invited to attend the workshops for no charge. The following discount codes can be applied at checkout to waive registration and housing fees: 

Noyce Scholars: noyce25

Local Teachers (SLO and SB Counties): slolocal25

Modeling Series 2025

June 23-28, 2025
June 30-July 3, 2025

Lodging/Accommodation

Accommodations are not included in the registration fee. Optional housing is available for the in-person workshop June 23-July 3, 2025.

Poly Canyon Village, located on Cal Poly's campus offers a private bedroom, shared kitchen and living space and 2 shared bathrooms in a 4-bedroom apartment. 

Amenities include 

  • Pool access 
  • Bed Linens (sheets, blanket, pillow & towel) 
  • Access to complimentary laundry facilities 
  • Complimentary campus-wide wi-fi. 

Housing Fee: $750 per week

Early arrival and late departure may be requested for an additional fee of $121.25 per night, per person



Modeling Series 2025

June 23-28, 2025
June 30-July 3, 2025

Scholarship Opportunities

Registration fees may be waived for some attendees including: 

  • Selected Noyce Scholars or Noyce Alumni - Click here to apply: Western Regional Noyce Network
  • Secondary Teachers from San Luis Obispo County or Northern Santa Barbara County
  • Lindsay High School Facilitators

For more information, please email: cesame@calpoly.edu