Call for Researcher Applications:
Host a PolarTREC Teacher
PolarTREC: Teachers and Researchers Exploring and Collaborating
Arctic Research Consortium of the U.S.
Application Deadline: Monday, 16 September 2013, 5 p.m. Alaska Daylight Time
For further information, please contact PolarTREC at:
Email: info@polartrec.com
Phone: 907-474-1600
Apply at the PolarTREC website:
http://www.polartrec.com/researchers/application/2014
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PolarTREC (Teachers and Researchers Exploring and Collaborating) is currently accepting applications from researchers for the eighth year of teacher research experiences. Researchers are invited to submit an application to host a PolarTREC teacher during the 2014 (usually Arctic) or 2014-2015 (usually Antarctic) field seasons.
More information and application forms are available at: http://www.polartrec.com/researchers/application/2014
A one-hour informational webinar (web seminar) will be held for researchers interested in hosting a PolarTREC teacher on their polar research project, and the interested teachers, on Tuesday, 3 September, at 3:30 p.m. Alaska Daylight Time (4:30 p.m. PDT, 5:30 p.m. MDT, 6:30 p.m. CDT, 7:30 p.m. EDT). Please register for the event at: http://www.polartrec.com/researchers/webinar
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 three 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 12-14 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 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@polartrec.com to discuss your situation.
Past PolarTREC grants were funded by the National Science Foundation. Final selection and program implementation is contingent on funding approval for 2014-15 field season.
APPLICATION PERIOD
The application period for researchers to apply to participate in PolarTREC will begin on Monday, 26 August 2013 and end Monday, 16 September 2013.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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@polartrec.com
Phone: 907-474-1600
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