Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:30:57 -0800 http://gk12-uiuc.net/pn764/html/ PostNuke Powered Site en-us http://gk12-uiuc.net/pn764/html/images/logo.gif http://gk12-uiuc.net/pn764/html/ dachapman@gmail.com http://gk12-uiuc.net/pn764/html/Article26.html GRADUATE TEACHING Fellowships in K-12 Education (GK-12) for Students in the Science, Mathematics, and Social Science Disciplines Applications are now being accepted for 2008-2009 To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by March 17, 2008 About the program The National Science Foundation Graduate Teaching Fellowships in K-12 Education (GK-12) program will support teaching fellowships for UIUC graduate students in the sciences, mathematics, and social science disciplines. The selected students will collaborate with campus faculty and participating K-12 teachers to incorporate computer-based modeling, scientific visualization, and informatics tools in K-12 science, mathematics, and social science education. Responsibilities of the fellows include developing appropriate materials and visiting classrooms to observe, assist teachers, and co-teach courses. For more information about the current program please see http://gk12-uiuc.net. Application procedure Graduate students enrolled in the Schools of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Integrative Biology, Chemical Sciences, and Library and Information Science, the Departments of Animal Sciences, Anthropology, Atmospheric Science, Geography, History, Mathematics, and the College of Engineering are encouraged to apply for these teaching fellowships. This program requires a year-round commitment of approximately 20 hours/week, and travel to a collaborating school at least once per week during the academic year. Fellows will receive a $30,000 stipend, paid in monthly increments. Selection will be based on the student’s education, teaching experience, communication skills, and scientific competence as represented in the submitted written materials and a personal interview. Prospective applicants are encouraged to discuss the program with one or more of the participating program faculty listed below, Project Director Deanna Raineri (raineri@uiuc.edu), or Project Coordinator Lisa Bievenue (bievenue@uiuc.edu). Animal Science Sandra Rodriguez-Zas, rodrgzzs@uiuc.edu Anthropology Barry Lewis, blewis@uiuc.edu Atmospheric Sciences Walter Robinson, warobins@uiuc.edu Don Wuebbles, wuebbles@uiuc.edu Chemical Sciences Richard Braatz, braatz@ncsa.uiuc.edu Don DeCoste, decoste@uiuc.edu Jeffrey Moore, jsmoore@uiuc.edu Computer Science Lenny Pitt, pitt@uiuc.edu Geography Bruce Rhoads, brhoads@uiuc.edu David Wilson, dwilson2@uiuc.edu Geology Sue Kieffer, skieffer@uiuc.edu Library and Information Science Chip Bruce, chip@uiuc.edu Life Sciences May Berenbaum, maybe@uiuc.edu Bettina Francis, bfrancis@uiuc.edu Martin Gruebele, mgruebel@uiuc.edu Tom Jacobs, t-jacobs@uiuc.edu Eric Jakobsson, jake@ncsa.uiuc.edu Deanna Raineri, raineri@uiuc.edu Mathematics Jerry Uhl, j-uhl@uiuc.edu Joseph Rosenblatt, rosnbltt@uiuc.edu Physics Mats Selen, mats@uiuc.edu Alfred Hubler, a-hubler@uiuc.edu Sociology/History Vernon Burton, ovburton@uiuc.edu U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required. To apply, please submit your resumé, two letters of reference from appropriate faculty, and a one-page essay on why you think you are appropriate for this program. You may also submit supplementary materials such as transcript, teaching materials, or evaluations (e.g., ICES). Please submit all documents by e-mail to GK-12 Project Coordinator, Lisa Bievenue, bievenue@uiuc.edu If you have questions please contact Lisa by e-mail or phone: (217) 840-8622. Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:30:57 -0800 http://gk12-uiuc.net/pn764/html/Article25.html Thu, 22 Feb 2007 19:46:17 -0800 http://gk12-uiuc.net/pn764/html/Article24.html Mon, 20 Nov 2006 20:31:36 -0800 http://gk12-uiuc.net/pn764/html/Article23.html On October 3, 2006, a Lesson Clinic will be held at the Hawthorne Suites Conference Center in Champaign, IL. Mon, 02 Oct 2006 21:41:06 -0700 http://gk12-uiuc.net/pn764/html/Article22.html Following is the agenda for the August 14-15, 2006 GK-12 Summer Orientation Meeting to be held in Room 314, Illini Union. Sun, 13 Aug 2006 19:37:12 -0700 http://gk12-uiuc.net/pn764/html/Article21.html Following is the agenda for the August 1-2, 2006 GK-12 Summer Orientation Meeting to be held in Room 407, Illini Union. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 19:33:16 -0700 http://gk12-uiuc.net/pn764/html/Article20.html GK-12 Newsletter GK-12 Newsletter - Issue 2 (html pdf) features the following: NSTA Midwestern Area Convention Spotlight: Geology The Nomenclature Game GK-12 Newsletter - Issue 1 Fri, 24 Feb 2006 20:55:52 -0800 http://gk12-uiuc.net/pn764/html/Article19.html for Students in the Science, Mathematics, and Social Science Disciplines Applications are now being accepted for 2006-2007 To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by March 16, 2006 Information sessions: February 28, 5pm and March 8, 4pm (registration required: bievenue@uiuc.edu ) Wed, 15 Feb 2006 18:55:09 -0800 http://gk12-uiuc.net/pn764/html/Article18.html Following is the agenda for the February 8, 2006 GK-12 Workshop to be held in the new NCSA building. Mon, 06 Feb 2006 20:29:32 -0800 http://gk12-uiuc.net/pn764/html/Article15.html GK-12 Newsletter - Issue 1 features the following: Engineering in the Classroom Spotlight: The Grain Game Professional Development Mon, 06 Jun 2005 21:19:27 -0700 http://gk12-uiuc.net/pn764/html/Article14.html Following is the agenda for the all-day meeting on May 6, 2005. This meeting will be held in the Music room, Levis Faculty Center. Mon, 02 May 2005 20:40:34 -0700 http://gk12-uiuc.net/pn764/html/Article13.html On April 18 at 10 AM (Room 204 Lincoln Hall), Nick Exner and Ernest Baello of the NCSA Education Division will present the following tools which can be used for visualization in the classroom: Education 2 Knowledge (E2K) - used to aid teachers and administrators in analyzing test data and learning more about their students and exam questions Easy-Viz - an easy-to-use 3-D scientific visualization tool Data Bridge - an easy-to-use tool for organizing visualization data into common file formats Here are the slides used for this presentation. Sun, 17 Apr 2005 02:34:25 -0700 http://gk12-uiuc.net/pn764/html/Article12.html for Students in the Science, Mathematics, and Social Science Disciplines Applications are now being accepted for 2005-2006 To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by April 4, 2005 Information sessions: March 16, 4pm and March 29, 5pm (registration required: bievenue@uiuc.edu ) Tue, 08 Mar 2005 11:56:25 -0800 http://gk12-uiuc.net/pn764/html/Article11.html By TRACY MOSS© 2005 THE NEWS-GAZETTE - Published online March 1, 2005http://www.news-gazette.com/localnews/story.cfm?Number=17779 DANVILLE ? Ryan Jackson huddled with four Danville High School students as they watched a clear marble roll from o­ne small bin, down a ramp and into another bin. Thu, 03 Mar 2005 11:12:17 -0800 http://gk12-uiuc.net/pn764/html/Article10.html Following is the meeting agenda for the February 21, 2005 meeting. This meeting will be held at 212 Lincoln Hall, 702 South Wright Street. Mon, 14 Feb 2005 12:31:35 -0800 http://gk12-uiuc.net/pn764/html/Article9.html Following is the meeting agenda for the November 20, 2004 meeting which will be held in Hinsdale, IL. Sun, 14 Nov 2004 19:20:22 -0800 http://gk12-uiuc.net/pn764/html/Article8.html UNDERGRADUATE TEACHING FELLOWSHIPS IN K-12 EDUCATION (GK-12)for Students in the Science, Mathematics, and Social Science DisciplinesApplications are now being accepted for 2004-2005 EXTENDED DEADLINE: October 25, 2004 About the programThe National Science Foundation Graduate Teaching Fellowships in K-12 Education (GK-12) program supports fellowships for UIUC graduate AND undergraduate students in the sciences, mathematics, and social science disciplines. Thu, 30 Sep 2004 20:10:56 -0700 http://gk12-uiuc.net/pn764/html/Article7.html Engaged MindsSM Professional Development Workshops Presenters:Dave H. Curtis, Ph.D.,Ina Claire Gabler, Ph.D.The Engaged MindsSM Professional Development Program introduces secondary level teachers to a range of seven constructivist, student-centered methods and assessment techniques. Published in two texts by Allyn and Bacon (2003) for both preservice and inservice teachers, Engaged MindsSM methods are applicable across the K-12 curriculum, including science, math, social studies, English, and the arts. Tue, 07 Sep 2004 19:23:29 -0700 http://gk12-uiuc.net/pn764/html/Article6.html UNDERGRADUATE TEACHING FELLOWSHIPS IN K-12 EDUCATION (GK-12)for Students in the Science, Mathematics, and Social Science DisciplinesApplications are now being accepted for 2004-2005To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by September 27, 2004About the programThe National Science Foundation Graduate Teaching Fellowships in K-12 Education (GK-12) program supports fellowships for UIUC graduate AND undergraduate students in the sciences, mathematics, and social science disciplines. Sun, 05 Sep 2004 19:12:42 -0700 http://gk12-uiuc.net/pn764/html/Article5.html Time:    July 12, 8:30 - 4:30; July 13, 8:30 - 3Place:   UIUC Foreign Language Building, Room G27             707 S. Mathews, Urbana, IL Sat, 03 Jul 2004 19:53:34 -0700 http://gk12-uiuc.net/pn764/html/Article4.html History at Hinsdale Central High: materials by (teacher) John Naisbitt and (fellow) Kris DuRocher Wilson. Sun, 09 May 2004 19:46:36 -0700 http://gk12-uiuc.net/pn764/html/Article3.html A biology fieldwork experience organized by fellow Mike Kandianis, teacher Ron Feltes, and a county agricultural extension agent was featured in an article in the Danville Commercial-News last week. Sun, 09 May 2004 19:45:59 -0700 http://gk12-uiuc.net/pn764/html/Article2.html GK12 Eval Meeting Place: Rm. 4169, BI [call in nums]    Time: May 11, 2 PM - 4 PM Sun, 09 May 2004 19:45:24 -0700