Teachers Apply Now to Participate in PolarTREC (Teachers and Researchers
Exploring and Collaborating)
PolarTREC 2008/2009
Teacher Application Deadline: Friday, 5 October 2007
For further information, please contact:
E-mail: info [at] polartrec.com
Phone: 907-474-1600
or visit the PolarTREC website:
http://www.polartrec.com
APPLICATIONS FOR POLARTREC 2008/2009 TEACHERS ARE
NOW AVAILABLE
PolarTREC is currently accepting applications from teachers for the
second year of teacher research experiences. Teachers are invited to
submit an application to participate in field research learning
experiences during the 2008 (Arctic) or 2008-2009 (Antarctic) field
seasons. More information and application forms are available at:
http://www.polartrec.com.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
PolarTREC is a three-year (2007-2009) program of the Arctic Research
Consortium of the U.S. (ARCUS) focusing on a wide variety of research
activities occurring in both the Arctic and Antarctic during and after
the International Polar Year. PolarTREC pairs K-12 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 broad public interest and
engagement in polar science. The International Polar Year presents an
outstanding opportunity for researchers to share their passion for polar
research through topics that naturally engage students and the wider
public. PolarTREC is funded by the National Science Foundation.
Through PolarTREC, over 40 U.S. teachers will 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. 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
satellite phones, online journals, podcasts, and interactive "Live from
IPY" events and web-based seminars.
Teachers and research projects will be selected and matched to fill the
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.
We expect that teachers will be notified of selection decisions in
December 2007.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Teacher Application Deadline: Friday, 5 October 2007
POLARTREC INFORMATIONAL WEBINAR
Interested teachers, researchers, and the public are encouraged to
participate in a PolarTREC informational webinar (web conference),
scheduled for Thursday, 13 September 2007, at 3:00 p.m. Alaska Daylight
Time (4:00 p.m. PDT; 5:00 p.m. MDT; 6:00 p.m. CDT; 7:00 p.m. EDT).
An online webinar registration form is available at:
http://www.polartrec.com/join/informational-webinar/form
Instructions will be sent to all registered participants. Participation
in the webinar is optional and is not a prerequisite for applying to the
PolarTREC program.
Webinar Registration Deadline: Tuesday, 11 September 2007
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
More information about PolarTREC, including program goals, requirements,
expectations, and frequently asked questions, is available at:
http://www.polartrec.com
For further information, please contact:
E-mail: info [at] polartrec.com
Phone: 907-474-1600
Funding for PolarTREC is provided by the National Science Foundation
(Award Number: 632401).