Opportunity for NSF Polar Researchers: PolarTREC Accepting Applications
2017-2018
PolarTREC: Teachers and Researchers Exploring and Collaborating
Arctic Research Consortium of the U.S.
Application Deadline: Monday, 10 October 2016 by 5:00 p.m.
Alaska Daylight Time
For further information and application instructions, go to:
https://www.polartrec.com/about/application
Or, contact PolarTREC at info [at] polartrec.com
PolarTREC (Teachers and Researchers Exploring and Collaborating) is
currently accepting applications from researchers for teacher research
experiences. Researchers are encouraged to submit an application to host
a teacher during the 2017-2018 field seasons.
More information and applications for researchers are available at:
http://www.polartrec.com/researchers/application.
ABOUT PolarTREC:
PolarTREC, a program of the Arctic Research Consortium of the U.S.
(ARCUS), is a professional development program for educators, which
pairs teachers with researchers to improve science education through
authentic polar research experiences. The program integrates research
and education to produce a legacy of long-term teacher-researcher
collaborations, improved teacher content knowledge and instructional
practices, and broad public interest and engagement in polar science.
PolarTREC teachers will spend three to eight weeks in the Arctic Or
Antarctic, working closely with researchers in the field as an Integral
part of the science team. While in the field, teachers and Researchers
will communicate extensively with their colleagues, communities, And
students of all ages across the globe using a variety of tools Including
online journals, photos, other multimedia, and web-based seminars.
FUNDING:
PolarTREC is funded by the National Science Foundation and administered
by the Arctic Research Consortium of the United States. Final selections
for the 2017-2018 program are pending funding. Applicants will be
notified about final funding status.
APPLICATION PERIOD:
The application period for researchers to apply to participate in
PolarTREC is on Monday, 12 September 2016 and ends Monday, 10 October
2016 at 5:00 p.m. Alaska Daylight Time.
POLARTREC INFORMATIONAL WEBINAR:
PolarTREC staff hosted a webinar on Monday, 19 September 2016 for
teachers and researchers. The informational webinar gave an overview of
the PolarTREC program, its goals and objectives, program components, the
application process, and addressed frequently asked questions.
An archive of the event can be found here:
http://tinyurl.com/PolarTREC-info-webinar.
Further information for researchers about PolarTREC, including program
goals, requirements, and frequently asked questions, is available at:
http://www.polartrec.com.
Or, contact PolarTREC at info [at] polartrec.com.
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