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The Macrosystems Ecology Laboratory at the University of California Berkeley is seeking a K-12 teacher to join our team in summer 2021 as part of an ecology project supported by the National Science Foundation. This Research Experience for Teachers (RET) would support lab and fieldwork based at the University of California, Berkeley, and at the University of California Botanical Garden (15 minute walk from Berkeley main campus), and would support 2021-2022 interactions between the teacher’s K-12 classroom and our research team.
Program dates Dates are flexible based on teacher needs, and can span anywhere from mid May to late August 2021. Location Berkeley, CA Compensation The teacher will receive a $8000 stipend. Additionally, up to $2900 in travel and subsistence expenses will be reimbursed. The teacher will also receive $500 after the conclusion of the summer research experience to purchase classroom materials and supplies for implementing lesson plans related to our research with their students. How to apply Fill out the web application at https://forms.gle/6dMKShXcdjMLa75Z8. Application deadline Sunday May 16, 2021 at 11:59PM (Pacific time zone). Late applications will be considered, but review will proceed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Decision date for applicants Friday May 21, 2021
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Funded by the Department of Defense, Cyber-REACH (Research Education Adventures for Community College and High School Students) will provide a basis of knowledge in deep-learning, machine-learning, and cybersecurity research. In summary, ~50 high school teachers who will each invite four students to participate in the following activities. Now accepting registration for a second cohort of teachers.
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Teachers will be eligible for stipends between $360 and $600 depending on the number of participants. Suggested student pre-requisites: *Students should have successfully completed or are in the process of completing an introductory CS course, such as CS Discoveries or AP CSP. *Students should have basic programming skills, ideally in Python. Although students can learn Python while they are practicing the labs or after the initial workshops. *We recommend that students know some basic Linux commands, but again this is something that students can learn after the workshops. You may direct any questions to Christine Liebe, Ph.D., cliebe@mines.edu Have you ever wanted to participate in research at sea, learning with and from atmospheric researchers? If so, NOAA's Teacher at Sea Program may be for you! Applications for 2019 will be available in November 2018. PROGRAM DATES: Vary depending on experience, but most occur over the Summer
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications for 2019 will be available in November 2018. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: (From NOAA TAS Website) "The mission of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Teacher at Sea Program is to provide teachers hands-on, real-world research experience working at sea with world-renowned NOAA scientists, thereby giving them unique insight into oceanic and atmospheric research crucial to the nation. The program provides a unique opportunity for kindergarten through college-level teachers to sail aboard NOAA research ships to work under the tutelage of scientists and crew. " WHO CAN APPLY:
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Never Stop Growing!Every time I hear about an amazing professional development experience that peers or colleagues have participated in, I think I should start a list so that I can take advantage of the opportunity in the future...but I always forget...until now! Here's my compilation of awesome opportunities for educators. If you have any ideas to share, please comment or send a message--sharing is caring! Archives
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