Now Accepting Applications
PolarTREC Teachers 2012-2013
PolarTREC: Teachers and Researchers Exploring and Collaborating
Arctic Research Consortium of the U.S.
Application Deadline: Friday, 30 September 2011, 5:00 p.m. AKDT
For further information, please contact PolarTREC at:
Email: info [at] polartrec.com
Phone: 907-474-1600
Apply at the PolarTREC website:
http://www.polartrec.com/teachers/application/2012
PolarTREC (Teachers and Researchers Exploring and Collaborating) is
currently accepting applications from teachers for the sixth year of
teacher research experiences. Teachers are invited to submit an
application to participate in field research learning experiences during
the 2012 (usually Arctic) or 2012-2013 (usually Antarctic) field
seasons.
More information and application forms are available at:
http://www.polartrec.com/teachers/application/2012.
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 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.
PolarTREC is funded by the National Science Foundation Office of Polar
Programs.
APPLICATION PERIOD
The application period for teachers to apply to participate in PolarTREC
will begin on Monday, 1 August 2011 and end Friday, 30 September 2011.
POLARTREC INFORMATIONAL WEBINAR
Interested teachers are encouraged to participate in a PolarTREC
informational webinar (web seminar), scheduled for Thursday, 11 August
2011, at 3:00 p.m. Alaska Daylight Time (1:00 p.m. HST, 4:00 p.m. PDT;
5:00 p.m. MDT; 6:00 p.m. CDT; 7:00 p.m. EDT).
For further information and to register to participate, please go to:
http://www.polartrec.com/about/teacher-webinar.
Instructions will be sent to all registered participants. Participation
in the webinar is free, optional, and is not a prerequisite for applying
to the PolarTREC program.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Further information about PolarTREC, including program goals,
requirements, and frequently asked questions, is available at:
http://www.polartrec.com/teachers.
Or contact PolarTREC:
Email: info [at] polartrec.com
Phone: 907-474-1600