Funded, Summer 2023 NSF Undergraduates and Teachers Program Announcement

Application Deadline: February 24, 2023

Citizen Science GIS NSF REU/RET Site Overview: This summer virtually through Citizen Science GIS at University of Central Florida, we are pleased to host the 7th year of our National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates & Teachers (REU/RET) Site Preparing the Next Generation of Scholars through Community GIS and Citizen Science. Our in-person program offers fully funded summer research experiences for eight undergraduate students and four K-12 teachers. Participants will be in both Orlando and Belize for the summer as part of the program. 

Program Dates: June 12-July 27, 2023.

Program Info & Application Deadline: Learn more about us and apply at: https://www.citizensciencegis.org/nsf-reuret-site. Priority application deadline: February 24 at 5 pm Eastern.

Wednesday, February 15 Zoom session: Join us at 4 pm Eastern on Zoom to ask questions and learn more about the program. Register in advance: https://tinyurl.com/3epccpny

Eligibility requirements: As an NSF-funded program, we are open to all U.S. citizens and permanent residents. We are interdisciplinary emphasizing community geography, community GIS, and citizen science through mixed methods, including sketch mapping, mobile mapping applications, focus groups, in-depth interviews, GIS, spatial analysis, and drones. Since 2016, over 70% of participants have been from underrepresented groups in STEM, and from several disciplines including geography, GIS, environmental studies, sociology, anthropology, biology, chemistry, political science, business/economics, education, and more.

Accessibility statement: Our NSF REU/RET Site and learning community is committed to including and supporting students and teachers with identities that are commonly underrepresented in the field sciences. Specifically, program faculty and staff have experience in supporting and mentoring students with disabilities, and we have partnered with the International Association for Geoscience Diversity (www.theiagd.org) in this effort.

Research directions: Work with community partners and mentors from University of Central Florida, Esri, University of Belize, and The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural Historys Caribbean Coral Reef Ecosystems Program. Research Direction 1: Leveraging community geography & GIS to map disparities in flooding. Research Direction 2: Leveraging community geography & GIS to reduce waste and prevent marine debris.

Funding: $4200 research stipend, $750 for post-REU conference travel or industry visits, technology support, and all expenses covered for 2023 Belize fieldwork.

Questions directed to:

• 1.       Dr. Timothy Hawthorne: Principal Investigator, Associate Professor of Geographic Information Systems, 2023 National Geographic Explorer, and Director of Citizen Science GIS at University of Central Florida. Email: timothy.hawthorne@ucf.edu

Check us out on the web & share on social media:

Website: https://www.citizensciencegis.org/nsf-reuret-site 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/citizen_gis

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citizensciencegis/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/citizensciencegis/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/18997812/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg6_1giYaXQ6mcalJH-kMuw

CLEAN Professional Develpment Webinar Series will take your teaching about climate and energy to the next level.

Webinar: A New Tak on the Water Cycle Virtual Professional Development. 

Thursday, February 16, 2023, 1:00 pm PT | 2:00 pm MT | 3:00 pm CT | 4:00 pm ET

Full-time pre-K-12th grade teachers:  Professional Develpment: Registration deadline: February 15, 2023

Webinar Description:

"Water cycle diagrams are widely used by educators to convey core scientific principles about water storage and movement on Earth. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) recently redesigned its water cycle diagram, putting humans at the forefront. The new diagram emphasizes scientific accuracy, design, and usability in educational settings. Educators were key contributors to the design of the new diagram – USGS heard from hundreds of educators about how they use the water cycle diagram in their instruction and incorporated their feedback into the design. During this webinar, USGS scientists will share information about the basis and importance of the new diagram, as well as the science it depicts."

Infiniscope Professional Develpment Opportunities "Sparking Curiosity Through Exploration"

Full-time pre-K-12th grade teachers:  Professional Develpment: Registration deadlines vary based on seminar date.

"Infiniscope is a NASA-funded project that is transforming Earth and space science education and empowering educators through the creation of high-quality adaptive digital learning experiences, educator professional development, a community of practice, creative tools for designing digital content, and a robust set of educator resources." 

CLEAN Professional Develpment Webinar Series will take your teaching about climate and energy to the next level.

Full-time pre-K-12th grade teachers:  Professional Develpment: Registration deadlines vary based on seminar date.

Register for various different climate and energy professional development seminars ranging from "Making Climate Change Connections Across the Curriculum..." to "Exploring Hands-on, STEM-based Energy Activities for the Classroom".

Fund for Teachers strengthens instruction by investing in outstanding teachers' self-determined professional growth and development in order to support student success, enrich their own practice, and strengthen their schools and communities.

Full-time pre-K-12th grade teachers:  Funding Opportunity:  Application Due January 19, 2023

Apply for an Innovation Circle Grant : Individuals may apply for up to $5,000 and teams may apply for up to $10,000. Fellowships should begin after the last day of school in the spring and be completed by the first day of school in the fall, with all fellowship related expenditures made by September 14, 2023.

Teacher Innovator Institute  Spend two weeks this summer in Washington, DC, working with education and STEAM experts to explore the connections between informal STEAM education and authentic learning.

K-5, Middle School, High School Educators:  All Program Fees are Covered, All Travel Costs are Covered; ON-SITE:  Application Due February 15, 2023

TII Teachers accepted in 2023 will be onsite in Washington, DC July 10-21, 2023 and July 8-19, 2024 - Teachers are provided with lodging, food, and travel. Information Sessions: Wednesday, December 14th, 7-8pm EST or Wednesday, January 18th, 7-8pm EST

GeoCorps™ America offers paid short-term geoscience opportunities in some of the most beautiful natural areas in the world. Topic areas include geology, hydrology, paleontology, mapping and GIS, minerals, soils, glaciology, geohazards, karst, education, and interpretation. 

Scientists/Science Educators/Undergraduates:  STIPEND, ON-SITE:  Application Due February 1, 2023

Geocorps DHA (Direct Hire Authority) Opportunities

Scientists in Parks provides immersive, paid work experiences in natural resource fields so the next generation of park stewards have a unique opportunity to work on important real-world projects while building professional experience and a life-long connection to America’s national parks.

Scientists/Science Educators:  STIPEND, ON-SITE:  Application Due January 22, 2023

Summer season projects starting between May and September 2023. Only first 100 applications for each project will be reviewed. 

The School of Rock program is a professional development opportunity for formal and informal educators on board or involving the JOIDES Resolution.

Experienced Educators of 5-12:  STIPEND, ON-SITE International Travel:  Application Due December 28, 2022

From February 20 – March 6 2023 (inclusive of 4-day hotel quarantine in Spain and post-ship field trip) experienced educators will reside on board the JOIDES Resolution in Tarragona, Spain (the ship will be tied-up dockside) to collaborate with us in curating and refining our extensive library of educational materials.

Science and Engineering Practices for Online Air Quality Education Webinar

Educators of 5-12:  STIPEND, Curriculum Reviewer:  Information Webinar 12/6 & 12/7

Organized by the A&WMA K12 Education Committee. This webinar will introduce Air & Waste Management Association (A&WMA) to middle and high school science teachers across the US and Canada and share an exciting paid opportunity with teachers to bring Air Quality into their science classrooms. The K12 Education Committee recently updated some of its Environmental Education Resource Guides (EERGs), starting with air quality. 

• Tuesday, December 6, 2022 5:00 to 6:00 pm ET (2:00 to 3:00 pm PT)
• Tuesday, December 6, 2022 8:00 to 9:00 pm ET (5:00 to 6:00 pm PT)
• Wednesday, December 7, 2022 5:00 to 6:00 pm ET (2:00 to 3:00 pm PT)
• Wednesday, December 7, 2022 8:00 to 9:00 pm ET (5:00 to 6:00 pm PT)

We are using the webinar sessions to recruit middle and high school science teachers to pilot the AQ6-12 lesson in their classroom and provide the K12 Education Committee with feedback. Selected teachers may earn a $1,000.00 stipend during the Spring 2023 semester for completing all tasks. Teachers from public, charter, and private or independent schools who teach environmental science topics in their science classrooms are eligible to apply. We anticipate about 10 hours of work. Middle and high school science teachers in private, public, and charter schools are eligible to participate. We strongly encourage Title I middle and high school science teachers to submit an application as well as middle and high school science teachers from schools in areas chronically exposed to poor air quality. 

The short term goal is to apply teacher feedback to improve the AQ6-12 lesson for national distribution. The long term goal is to provide students and their teachers with the fundamental concepts and skills to become aware of Air Quality issues and consider actions that protect clean air.

Register here, https://forms.gle/QjBv7LpUccA6YVHAA 

The Air and Waste Management Association would like to thank the following sponsors for their support.

• Leidos, https://www.leidos.com/
• National Association of Geoscience Teachers, https://nagt.org/index.html
• American Meteorological Society, https://www.ametsoc.org/index.cfm/ams/
• North American Association for Environmental Education, https://naaee.org/