University of Rochester
Department of Chemistry
Summer Research Program for High School Teachers
June 9 – August 1, 2008
Application Due: February 20, 2008
Notification Date: March 31, 2008
The Department of Chemistry will continue its Summer Research Program for High School Teachers, sponsored by the National Science Foundation. A stipend and housing are provided for teachers. Travel funds are available.
The primary focus of this program is full-time, hands-on research. Each teacher will be a working member of a specific research team in the Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Chemical Engineering Departments. One of the members of the team will work closely with the teacher to provide day-to-day guidance. The research work will be supplemented by a short course, seminars, discussion groups, and workshops that provide more structured opportunities for learning. The Summer Research Program offers exceptional academic research, along with exposure to undergraduate and graduate education in a university setting. Teachers also participate in hands-on workshops on computer-based technologies useful for instruction. PowerPoint will be used for laptop-based oral presentations, and to prepare a 3'x4' poster at the end of the program. Workshops culminate with production of web sites. Workshops take place in a computer classroom and accommodate teachers without prior experience.
A short course on photoinduced charge transfer will be offered during the program. Photoinduced charge transfer is a fundamental process by which the energy of photons is converted into the potential energy associated with the separation of charge. Charge transfer is the second step (after light absorption) in several systems such as photosynthesis, photography, xerography, and organic light-emitting diodes.
Application
Please send the following to Mrs. Marguerite Weston:
- A narrative statement describing: (1) your teaching experience and accomplishments; (2) your reasons for being interested in the summer research program; (3) your ideas about the ways that a research program could help your classroom or laboratory teaching.
- A resume and transcripts including a complete description of your education.
- Three letters of recommendation sent from referees who are familiar with your work as a science teacher, including one from your Principal or Administrative Head.
For more information, please contact:
Professor Thomas R. Krugh
Department of Chemistry
University of Rochester
Rochester, NY 14627-0216
Ph: 585-275-4224
Email:
Marguerite Weston
Department of Chemistry
University of Rochester
Rochester, NY 14627-0216
Ph: 585-275-8286
Fax: 585-276-0205
Email:
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