Teacher Recommendation for Joint Science Education Project (JSEP) in Greenland

Your student is applying to participate in an international science education program in which students and teachers from Greenland, Denmark, and the US travel to Greenland to live alongside scientists in the field to see and participate in the research they are doing both on and off the ice sheet. Participants are expected to interact as an international team and communicate their experience in public formats.

Please complete the following form ONLINE no later than February 20, 2013. Questions regarding the form can be directed to Lynn Reed at lreed [at] nsf [dot] gov.

Teacher Information

Please note: You may be contacted to verify you submitted this recommendation.

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Student Information

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Is the student interested in learning?
Is the student motivated to investigate a topic beyond an assignment?
Does the student work well in a team setting?
Does the student work well independently?
Does the student communicate well in a written format?
Does the student communicate well in an oral format?
Does the student follow directions?
Is the student creative?
Is this student adventurous and/or enjoys trying new things?
Does the student ask for help when needed?
Is the student friendly and/or adapts to new situations well?
Does the student follow through with out of class assignments?

Please describe why this student should be selected to participate in this program. Are there any outstanding attributes this student has that makes them a good fit for this program? Discuss the student’s academic or career goals and their desire and potential for pursuing a STEM career. Is there any academic or personal difficulty the student overcame which illustrates their character?

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