STEM at the Poles! Research Experiences for Formal and Informal Educators in the Polar Regions is the newest iteration of PolarTREC. The educators (formal and informal) come from the United States and spend 3-6 weeks participating in hands-on field research experiences in the Arctic or Antarctica, working side by side with scientists. STEM at the Poles is professional development for educators across all Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines connecting them to the polar regions and the research community; developing Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) resources; and changing how they teach STEM in both informal and formal learning environments.
PolarTREC Program
EligibilityU.S. informal science educators as well as formal U.S. classroom teachers (teaching in grades 6-12). Teachers and informal educators are required to be working with middle and high school students and/or their teachers.
Competency AlignmentFosters Trusting Relationships Strategizes and Drives for Results
ORGANIZATIONNational Science Foundation
DURATION3-6 weeks
TIME COMMITMENT3-6 weeks (participating in hands-on field research experiences in the Arctic or Antarctica)
APPLICATION WINDOW
Deadline October 2023
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