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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Dear Juniors and Seniors,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>I am pleased to inform you of an exciting new scholarship opportunity
exclusively available for UCR mathematics and science majors enrolled in their
Junior or Senior year during the 2009-2010 academic year. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>The purpose of the<b><span style='font-weight:bold'> NSF-funded Robert
Noyce Scholarship Program for Math and Science Teachers</span></b></span></font>
is to encourage talented <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>S</span></b>cience, <b><span
style='font-weight:bold'>T</span></b>echnology, <b><span style='font-weight:
bold'>E</span></b>ngineering, and <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>M</span></b>athematics
(<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>STEM</span></b>) majors who are considering
a career in the teaching profession and are traversing their pathway to obtain
a teaching credential from the UCR Graduate School of Education. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Each successful Noyce Scholar applicant can receive up to $10,000 per
year </span>in fees and tuition support.</font> The Noyce Scholars selection
process will include consideration of academic achievement, under-representation
status, experience in UCR’s pre-teaching programs (SMI, CMST, CUSP,
etc.), and financial need. Preferences will be given to those committed to seek
single-subject credential certification in Biology, Chemistry, Geology,
Mathematics, and/or Physics. Final selection will also be based on the goal of creating
a diverse group of participants in the program.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Upon award of this scholarship, Noyce Scholars are committed to a teaching
apprenticeship in nearby Moreno Valley Unified School District (MVUSD).š
Moreover, each successful applicant must agree to teach in MVUSD or another
underserved, underperforming, high need school district approved by the Noyce
Scholarship Program for a minimum of two years after the completion of the
pre-service teaching credential year.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Noyce Scholars are required to obtain their teaching credential at the
UCR Graduate School of Education, attend monthly seminars, meet quarterly with
the Noyce Program advisor, and engage in other Noyce-related activities.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Minimum Eligibility
Requirements for Undergraduate Noyce Scholarships:<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc>
<li class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font
size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>A declared
major in either the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType w:st="on">College</st1:PlaceType>
of <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Natural</st1:PlaceName></st1:place> and
Agricultural Science (CNAS) or Bourns College of Engineering (BCOE).<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font
size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Class
standing:<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
</ul>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>UCR Junior or Senior level student (completion of 90
units or more) with anticipation of completing a STEM degree within the next
two years and pursuing a single-subject science or mathematics teaching
credential.ššššššššššššššššššššššššššššššššššššš <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc>
<li class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font
size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Maintained
cumulative and STEM major GPA ≥ 3.0;<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font
size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Completed SMI
Early Field Experiences (EDUC 3 and EDUC 4) or equivalent experiences.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font
size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Demonstrated
progress toward satisfying UCR Teaching Credential Program admission
requirements. <o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font
size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Submitted
Noyce Application, which includes two letters of recommendation and
personal narrative essays.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font
size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Be a <st1:place
w:st="on"><st1:country-region w:st="on">US</st1:country-region></st1:place>
citizen, national, or permanent resident alien<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
</ul>
<b><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:"Times New Roman";font-weight:bold'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:
always'>
</span></font></b>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Preferred Qualifications:<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc>
<li class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font
size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Completed
advanced field experiences: SMI & ALPHA Apprenticeship Programs (CUSP
or CMST) or equivalent..<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font
size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Passed CBEST
Exam.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font
size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Passed at
least one CSET Science/Mathematics Subtest.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
</ul>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Send the completed application and accompanying documentation to:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Maria C. Simani, Ph.D.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName
w:st="on"><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>ALPHA</span></font></st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>, UCR Noyce
Scholarship Program<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><st1:PlaceType w:st="on"><font
size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>University</span></font></st1:PlaceType>
of <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">California</st1:PlaceName>, <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City
w:st="on">Riverside</st1:City></st1:place><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address
w:st="on"><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>900
University Avenue</span></font></st1:address></st1:Street><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType
w:st="on"><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>College</span></font></st1:PlaceType>
<st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Building</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> South, 200<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City
w:st="on"><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Riverside</span></font></st1:City>,
<st1:State w:st="on">CA</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">92521</st1:PostalCode></st1:place><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Application deadline is Friday,
October 9, 2009.š </span></font></b>The<b><span style='font-weight:bold'> </span></b>attached<b><span
style='font-weight:bold'> </span></b>document is the application.š For more
information please visit www. <a href="http://smi.ucr.edu/noyce.html">http://smi.ucr.edu/noyce.html</a><font
color=blue><span style='color:blue'>.š <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Best wishes,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Leslie Bushong<font color=blue><span style='color:blue'><o:p></o:p></span></font></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=blue face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:blue'>*************************************************<br>
</span></font><b><font size=4 color=navy face=Garamond><span style='font-size:
13.5pt;font-family:Garamond;color:navy;font-weight:bold'>Leslie Bushong<br>
</span></font></b><font color=navy><span style='color:navy'>Director, <st1:place
w:st="on"><st1:State w:st="on">California</st1:State></st1:place>
Teach-Science/Mathematics Initiative (CaTEACH-SMI) <br>
1104 Pierce Hall<br>
<st1:PlaceType w:st="on">University</st1:PlaceType> of <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">California</st1:PlaceName>,
<st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Riverside</st1:City></st1:place><br>
voice: (951) 827-4970<br>
fax: (951) 827-4971<br>
website: <a href="blocked::http://smi.ucr.edu/"
title="blocked::http://smi.ucr.edu/" eudora=autourl>http://smi.ucr.edu<br
title="blocked::http://smi.ucr.edu/">
</a></span></font><font color=blue><span style='color:blue'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
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