Remy Dou
National Science Foundation
Education and Human Resources Directorate, Division of Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings, Lifelong Learning Cluster
Florida, Middle School/High School Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science
Remy Dou has taught biology, chemistry, physics, environmental science, and teacher technology workshops for the past six years at Miami Christian School, a medium-sized K-12 private school catering to students of differing nationalities, abilities, and income levels. There he has also served as Science Department Director, helping transform the school’s science standards across all grade levels.
Remy holds a B.S. in Biology with a minor in religious studies from Florida International University in Miami.
In 2006, with the help of his mentor teacher, Remy designed the MindMeld Science and Engineering Competition – a school-wide, yearlong competition that encourages student teams from all grade-levels to participate in several interdisciplinary challenges. In 2009, he received a Toyota Tapestry Award from the National Science Teachers Association to implement his cutting-edge aeroponics curriculum that combines the science of Botany with agricultural engineering, along with major community outreach components. In 2010, a second phase of his aeroponics curriculum was funded by both the National Environmental Education Foundation and the ING Unsung Heroes Award, which he was awarded in 2010. His work as a science educator was recognized on the national level in 2009 when the National Society of High School Scholars named him a Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction.
Remy is a strong proponent of inquiry-based learning curricula and their power to cause students to own their learning. “Despite having created various successful educational programs, I believe that programs alone will not transform the future of STEM education. For me, teaching is about the one-on-one moments and investing in relationships with your students and administrators.”
With the support of his wife and son, Dou is serving his fellowship at the National Science Foundation, Education and Human Resources Directorate, Division of Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings, Lifelong Learning Cluster.