NSF Graduate
The STEM Connections Project is Looking For
Students Are you
interested in sharing your love of science
with others? Are you looking for a
position with a difference? Then we have a great opportunity for you. STEM
Connections is looking for 10 Graduate Students in science, math
or engineering
to work with middle school teachers in 2004/2005 on a set of unique research
projects. You will work with a faculty member to explore a science topic
with
other graduate students and at least one middle school science teacher. Each
team will research the topic, work on curriculum development and provide
in-class explorations with middle school students.
Stipend for one year (20 hours/week) is (tentatively)
$27,500 (an increase is pending). To
be eligible you must:
Be a masters
or doctoral candidate in good standing in at least your 2nd year
by Sept. 04
All appointments run from June 1, 2004 - May 31st,
2005 STEM Connections is a National
Science Foundation GK12 project
to improve
the Preparation of middle
school teachers
in mathematics and science
education. STEM Connections is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer fully committed to diversity.
Minority applicants are encouraged to apply. For more information and an application, contact: STEM Connections 413-545-0734 spalmer@umassk12.net www.umassk12.net/connections
4 PM, February 26, 2004
228 Hasbrouck Lab
Dr.
Sharon M. Palmer
237
Hasbrouck Laboratory