
Maia Binding, M.S.
Senior Curriculum and Professional Learning Specialist
Lawrence Hall of Science
Maia Binding is a Senior Curriculum and Professional Learning Specialist with SEPUP and also serves as Director of the San Francisco/Bay Area Center for the Amgen Biotech Experience, providing professional development, curriculum, and materials for area teachers to teach biotechnology. Maia spent nine years directing projects to develop hands-on, informal science programs for middle and high school students in Saudi Arabia, including delivering professional development for Saudi teachers at the Lawrence Hall and in Saudi Arabia. She began her career teaching high school biology in San Francisco. Maia holds a bachelor’s degree in Integrative Biology from the UC Berkeley, and a master’s degree in Animal Sciences from the University of Hawaii, Manoa.
Blog Posts
Issue-Oriented Science for All: Using Real-World Problems to Support Student Learning and Increase Student Engagement | February 20, 2025

