The on-line application form is at: https://www.societyforscience.org/sslpage.aspx?pid=346

The SSP Fellows Program, with generous support from Intel, 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.

Apply for an SSP Fellowship which includes a week-long training program in Washington, DC (all expenses paid) as well as a grant of $8500 renewable for four years to further student research opportunities.

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 receiving 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 30 through August 4, 2012.

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.

Curriculum vitae (resume).

Proposed 1-year budget.

Letter of recommendation from school or district administration

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Siemen’s STEM Institute and STARS Programs

spend a week at the world headquarters of Discovery Communications where they will be immersed in hands-on STEM professional development. Following the Institute, the Fellows will serve as STEM ambassadors in their schools and communities as they continue working together on STEM projects

and empowering peers with the tools and knowledge gained from the Institute.http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/ 

Just click on the top right categories of “institute” or “STARS” .  Registration has not opened up yet but should soon.

(Google Siemens STEM institute) The Siemens Foundation and Discovery Education, in conjunction with the College Board, are proud to announce the group of fifty diverse middle and high school STEM educators selected from across the country to participate in the Siemens STEM Institute this summer. These Fellows will

Apply now—9-12 grade teachers

SSP Fellowship

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