Math & Science Graduate Fellows in K-12 Education

Math & Science Graduate Fellows in K-12 Education
This innovative program provides graduate students in Mathematics, Geological Sciences, Chemistry and Biological Sciences with education and training to:

• become better communicators of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) knowledge
• successfully work with K-12 teachers and students;
• gain skills in working with public and non-technical audiences.

Fellows work with UMD faculty and K-12 teachers to define and meet the needs for improving STEM teaching. Fellows use their expertise and interests to collaborate with K-12 teachers, participate in K-12 classrooms, and create a variety of innovative, inquiry-based STEM exercises and projects.

Applications for Academic year 2009-2010 are now closed.

Who May Apply for Academic year 2010-2011:
Students who have been accepted into, and are enrolled in, one of the biology, geological sciences, chemistry or mathematics graduate programs at the University of Minnesota Duluth in the Fall, 2009 may apply for this fellowship. The K-12 school partners for our program serve a large population of Native Americans students. We encourage Native Americans and people from other underrepresented populations to apply for this fellowship to serve as role models for students who may be inspired to pursue advanced studies in science and mathematics.

How to Apply:
All prospective fellows must apply and be accepted into one of the participating graduate programs before recieving the fellowship. Students who are currently in their first year of graduate school are encouraged to apply for this fellowship for participation during their second year. However, applications are welcomed from graduate students at any stage in their graduate program. For information and program application procedures see the related links:

• Integrated Biosciences, Department of Biology
• Geological Sciences, Department of Geological Sciences
• Applied and Computational Mathematics, Department of Mathematics and Statistics
• Chemistry and Biochemistry Graduate program , Department Chemistry and Biochemistry

To apply as a prospective GK-12 fellow, send:

1) a letter including a statement on interest, what talents or experience you would bring to the program, how participating in this project would support your career goals, and experience(s) that demonstrate your interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a team with diverse perspectives, experiences and expectations;

2) graduate and undergraduate unofficial transcripts and;

3) your curriculum vitae.

4) a letter of support from your academic advisor

Please send all application materials electronically to Carmen Latterell (clattere@d.umn.edu).

Fellow selection will begin in February 2010, so apply in fall 2009 or January 2010 at the latest.

Compensation:
Fellow stipends are $30,000 per year, with a 12 month commitment, and up to $10,500 for tuition and fees. See information at the UMD registrar for estimates of tuition and fees.  

Direct inquires and electronic applications to:
Carmen Latterell, GK-12 Lead Investigator
Distinguished University Teaching Professor
University of Minnesota Duluth, Department of Mathematics
(clattere@d.umn.edu), 218-726-6573