Second Call for Researcher Applications
Host a PolarTREC Teacher
Teachers and Researchers Exploring and Collaborating
Arctic Research Consortium of the U.S.
Researcher Application Deadline: Monday, 8 September 2008
For further information, please contact:
Email: info [at] polartrec.com
Phone: 907-474-1600
Or visit the PolarTREC website:
http://www.polartrec.com
PolarTREC (Teachers and Researchers Exploring and Collaborating) is
currently accepting applications from researchers for the third year of
teacher research experiences. Researchers are invited to submit an
application to host a PolarTREC teacher in the Arctic or Antarctic
during the 2009 and/or 2009/2010 field seasons. More information and
application forms are available at: http://www.polartrec.com
PolarTREC, a program of the Arctic Research Consortium of the U.S.
(ARCUS), is a three-year (2007-2009) National Science Foundation-funded
International Polar Year (IPY) project in which K-12 teachers
participate in polar research, working closely with scientists as a
pathway to improving science education. The program integrates research
and education to produce a legacy of long-term teacher-researcher
collaborations, improved teacher content knowledge, and broad public
interest and engagement in polar science. PolarTREC projects focus on a
wide variety of research activities occurring in both the Arctic and
Antarctic during and after the IPY, providing an outstanding opportunity
for researchers to share their passion for polar science through topics
that naturally engage students and the wider public.
Through PolarTREC, teachers spend two to six weeks in the Arctic or
Antarctic, working closely with the researchers in the field as an
integral part of the science team. PolarTREC teachers and researchers
are matched based on similar goals and interests and teachers are
trained to meet the program requirements prior to the field season.
While in the field, teachers and researchers communicate extensively
with their colleagues, communities, and students of all ages across the
globe, using a variety of tools including satellite phones, online
journals, podcasts, and interactive "Live from IPY" events and web-based
seminars.
PolarTREC researchers must be at U.S. Institutions. Applications from
researchers on NSF-funded projects will receive priority in the
selection process. Researchers should have secured funding for their
research project prior to applying; if funding is pending and you would
still like to host a teacher, please contact PolarTREC at
info [at] polartrec.com to discuss your situation. PolarTREC will provide
training to the teacher before the deployment and assist in arranging
field logistics. If you are interested in participating in PolarTREC,
but are unable to apply during this initial application period, please
contact the PolarTREC office to discuss opportunities for future
participation. Applications and additional information about researcher
and teacher requirements can be found on the PolarTREC website at:
http://www.polartrec.com
Researcher Application Deadline: Monday, 8 September 2008
We expect that researchers will be notified of selection decisions in
December 2008.
For further information, please contact:
Email: info [at] polartrec.com
Phone: 907-474-1600
Or visit the PolarTREC website:
http://www.polartrec.com
Funding for PolarTREC is provided by the National Science Foundation
(Award Number: 632401).