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Fellowships for Science and Math Teachers!
It is official! The Society for Science & the Public (SSP), with generous support from Intel, has announced the launch of its Fellows Program. The SSP Fellows Program provides funds and training to selected U.S. science and math teachers who serve under-resourced students, to enable interested and motivated students to perform high-quality independent scientific research.
The SSP Fellows Program will attract the most creative and motivated high school science and math teachers in the country. Through a competitive selection process, the Program will provide teachers the financial and training resources necessary to support and inspire the success of their most enthusiastic science students. Fellows may serve for up to four years. The goal is to enable Fellows to guide students to produce project-based research of the highest quality, such as is selected for SSP's premiere science competition, the Intel Science Talent Search.
ELIGIBILITY:
- Demonstrated interest in research but actual research experience not required.
- Active engagement in 9-12 grade science or if not actively teaching at this time, must demonstrate access to students to mentor.
- Teaching credential.
- Must be from a school that has enrollment that is at least 40% underrepresented minority and/or with at least 30% of students qualified for free or reduced rate lunches.
- Demonstrated evidence of engagement with students (e.g. participation in field trips, science clubs, science fair, mentorship activities; support of independent research).
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Must be able to attend Fellows Institute in Washington, DC? July 27 through July 31, 2009.
STIPEND:
Fellows receive a stipend of up to $8500/year depending on proposed budget, demonstrated need, support of the school and needs of the student population.
Fellows receive a stipend of up to $8500/year depending on proposed budget, demonstrated need, support of the school and needs of the student population.
Deadline for application to the 2009 Fellows Program will be February 15, 2009 at 5:00pm EST. Successful applicants will be notified on March 5, 2009.
Additional Information:
Each applicant must submit the following electronically:
Applicants must submit a five part online application. All five parts are required and must be completed for the application to be considered.
- Personal information.
- 400-word personal statement.
- How will you recruit and mentor students over the first year of the Fellows Program?
- A brief description of your current activities to recruit and mentor students participating in science fair projects or project-based research. If none, your plans to create such activities.
- A brief description of the support network existent to encourage science-enthusiastic students at the school. If no or insufficient network exists, describe plans to establish or improve this support structure.
- Describe the student population your school serves. Be as specific as possible, including number of students, grade levels, ethnicity, socio-economic factors, and any other characteristics which may be unique to your school.
- Describe the science resources beyond your school in your community, including colleges/universities, industry and parent involvement.
- Curriculum vitae (resume).
- Proposed 4-year budget.
- Letter of recommendation from school or district administration.
- Recommendation of applicant
- The applicant's intended and/or existing program to support students' independent research.
- The applicant's teaching methods, innovation and energy.
- The potential impact of the applicant on the school, community, region or country.
- Validation of School Demographics
- Affirmation that the student population of the school in which the teacher works is at least 40% underrepresented minority and/or includes at least 30% of students who qualify for reduced- or free lunch program.
- Confirmation that the teacher will be granted leave to participate in the Society for Science & the Public Fellows training week in Washington, D.C., July 27-31, 2009 (travel expenses to be provided by SSP).
- Substantial and tangible support of the school. For example:
- Time that the administration will "protect" the teacher during the school year to enable the teacher to recruit and guide students in their independent research.
- "Coaches" pay.
- Laboratory/classroom space.
- Community partnership/co-op program.
- Recommendation of applicant
For further information about the Fellows Program please visit:
For questions please contact
Jennifer Carter
Director of Outreach
Phone: (202)785-2255 ext. 140
E-mail: jcarter@societyforscience.org
Director of Outreach
Phone: (202)785-2255 ext. 140
E-mail: jcarter@societyforscience.org