REMINDER: Now Accepting Applications
PolarTREC Teachers and Researchers Exploring and Collaborating
Teacher Application Deadline: Friday, 1 October 2010
Teacher Application: http://www.polartrec.com/teachers/application
Researcher Application Deadline: Friday, 1 October 2010
Researcher Application: http://www.polartrec.com/researchers/application
Note: Researchers, if you need more time or your funding is pending,
please contact us.
For further information, please contact PolarTREC at:
Email: info [at] polartrec.com
Phone: 907-474-1600
PolarTREC (Teachers and Researchers Exploring and Collaborating) is
currently accepting applications from teachers and researchers for the
fifth year of teacher research experiences during the 2011 (usually
Arctic) or 2011-2012 (usually Antarctic) field seasons.
ABOUT PolarTREC
PolarTREC, a program of the Arctic Research Consortium of the U.S.
(ARCUS) and funded by the National Science Foundation, pairs K-12
teachers with researchers for professional development through teacher
research experiences in the polar regions. 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.
Through PolarTREC, teachers spend two to six 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 to communities and students of all ages
across the globe, using a variety of tools including online journals,
photos and 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, including transportation to and from the field site, food,
lodging, and substitute teacher costs.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
More information about PolarTREC, including program goals, requirements,
expectations, and frequently asked questions, is available at:
http://www.polartrec.com
Or by contacting:
Email: info [at] polartrec.com
Phone: 907-474-1600