PolarTREC Informational Webinar (Web Seminar) for Researchers
Arctic Research Consortium of the U.S. (ARCUS)
Thursday, 18 August 2011, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. AKDT
For further information and to register to participate, please go to:
http://www.polartrec.com/researchers/webinar
Or contact PolarTREC:
Email: info [at] polartrec.com
Phone: 907-474-1600
POLARTREC INFORMATIONAL WEBINAR FOR RESEARCHERS
Researchers, have you ever considered hosting a PolarTREC teacher on
your polar research project? By incorporating a teacher in your
research, you gain an enthusiastic team member that assists with
research and camp activities, helps get the word out about your research
project to students and public audiences, and isn't afraid of an
adventure! Participating teachers learn about the polar regions, how
science is conducted, and make invaluable connections to the research
community.
Researchers interested in learning more about participating in PolarTREC
(Teachers and Researchers Exploring and Collaborating) and working with
teachers in the field are encouraged to participate in an informational
webinar (web seminar), scheduled for Thursday, 18 August 2011, at 10:00
a.m. Alaska Daylight Time (8:00 a.m. HST, 11:00 a.m. PDT, 12:00 p.m.
MDT, 1:00 p.m. CDT, 2:00 p.m. EDT).
The informational webinar will deliver information specifically for
researchers. It will give an overview of the PolarTREC program, its
goals and objectives, program components, and will address frequently
asked questions, and the benefits of hosting a PolarTREC teacher. The
webinar is scheduled to last one hour, but Project Managers will stay
online to answer all participant questions.
Participation in the webinar is free of charge, optional, and is not a
prerequisite for applying to the PolarTREC program. Anyone interested in
participating in the webinar should register at:
http://www.polartrec.com/researchers/webinar.
Instructions will be sent to all registered participants, and the
webinar will be archived and available online afterwards.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
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 two to eight weeks in the Arctic or
Antarctic, working closely with researchers in the field as an integral
part of the science team. PolarTREC teachers and researchers will be
matched based on similar goals and interests, and teachers will be
trained to meet the program requirements prior to the field season.
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.
Teachers and research projects will be selected and matched to fill the
approximately 12 openings available. All major expenses associated with
teacher participation in PolarTREC field experiences are covered by the
program and program partners, including transportation to and from the
field site, food, lodging, and substitute teacher costs.
The application period for researchers to apply to participate in
PolarTREC will begin on Monday, 1 August 2011 and end Friday, 30
September 2011.
PolarTREC is funded by the National Science Foundation Office of Polar
Programs.
Further information about PolarTREC, including program goals,
requirements, and frequently asked questions, is available at:
http://www.polartrec.com/researchers.
Or contact PolarTREC:
Email: info [at] polartrec.com
Phone: 907-474-1600