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| Name: | The Joule Fellows -Teachers in Sustainable Energies Research Laboratories |
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| School/Institution: | university of Connecticut |
| Department/Unit: | school of engineering |
| City: | storrs |
| State: | CT |
| Opportunity Type: | RET |
| Teacher Status: | Preservice Inservice |
| Teacher Level: | Middle School High School |
| Description: | The School of Engineering is pleased to announce an exciting paid summer research opportunity for teachers, the Joule Fellows – Teachers in Sustainable Energies Research Laboratories program. The Joule Fellows program (JFP) is funded by the National Science Foundation. One unique feature of this program is that it requires at least two teachers from the same school to participate. JFP is intended to provide teachers of science, mathematics, and/or technology subjects with a rare opportunity to gain valuable hands-on laboratory exposure to ongoing research in sustainable energy areas such as biofuels, renewable fuels, fuel cells, energy storage devices (including photovoltaics) and other green energy technologies, as well as related fields. Each participant in the Joule Fellows program receives a total stipend of $5,000 and a certificate of participation. The most important benefit, however, is the knowledge you will take back to your classroom. Our faculty members and grad students will work with you and your colleague to develop experimental setups and curriculum modules for your students that will both engage them and enrich their learning experiences. Learn more about the Joule Fellows program and our inaugural year by reading: Joule Fellows Program Embeds Teachers in Research Labs (pdf). |
| Start Date: | 07/05/2011 |
| End Date: | 08/12/2011 |
| Application Deadline: | 04/28/2011 Late application is accepted |
| Opportunity Website: | http://www.engr.uconn.edu/joulefellow/ |
| Application Link: | http://www.engr.uconn.edu/joulefellow/registration/registration.php |
| Sponsor Link: | http://www.engr.uconn.edu/ |
Benefits and Requirements | |
| Cost: | housing and travel |
| Benefits: | Stipend |
| Benefit Explanation: | 1.Tour engineering laboratories, attend seminars, engage in discussions with teachers and professors on cutting edge topics in engineering, science and education 2.Gain exposure to the range of engineering careers, disciplines and core concepts that will improve your students' ability to make informed career choices. 3.Create practical curricula and engineering projects for the classroom. 4.Networking opportunities with engineers from industry and academia. 5.Collaboration with other teaching professionals interested in bringing engineering to the classroom. |
| Citizenship Requirement: | U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Legal Resident |
| Other Prerequisites: | two teachers from same school is preferred |
Professional Development Opportunity Contact Information | |
| Contact: |
Aida Ghiaei 261 Glenbrool road, unit 2237 storrs, CT 06268 Phone: 4866523 |
