[CaTEACH-SMI] STEM TEacher and Researcher (STAR) Program

[Leslie Bushong]

Paid Summer Research Experiences for Aspiring Science and Mathematics Teachers

Applications are now available for students interested in applying to the 2012 STEM Teacher and Researcher (STAR) Program<http://www.starteacherresearcher.org/>. This program is run by Cal Poly San Luis Obispo on behalf of the California State University system in partnership with the US Department of Energy, NASA, NOAA, and NSF. This program places pre-service science and math teachers in paid summer research experiences at national laboratory facilities in California, Colorado, and Washington.

Eligibility
This unique opportunity is specifically for students who are committed to pursuing a career as a science or mathematics teacher (i.e., currently a pre-service teacher). If you are of at least Junior standing, have a strong background in science, mathematics, and/or engineering and have been awarded a Noyce Scholarship, you are eligible.

The Experience
The central goal of the STAR program is to provide aspiring and early career science and mathematics teachers with the opportunity to engage in paid summer experiences involving laboratory research. STAR fellows will spend 9 weeks participating on research teams at a federal laboratory or research center. The research experience is integrated with weekly science teaching and education workshops to build and enhance teaching skills, career achievement and community building among STAR fellows, researchers, and faculty. STAR Fellows share their research and research-connected lesson plans with their colleagues at a closing conference involving all STAR participants.

Compensation
STAR fellows will be paid a $4,500 stipend for the 9-week program commitment. Housing costs, if needed, and some travel will also be supported.


Research Centers
Over the past five summers, STAR has successfully arranged 222 placements for students at 15 laboratory sites. This summer, the program will include the following outstanding sites:


* Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL)
* Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL)
* NASA Ames Research Center (ARC)
* NASA Dryden Flight Research Center (DFRC)/Edwards Air Force Base
* NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)
* National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
* NOAA Southwest Fisheries Science Center and other NOAA labs (including sites in WA and AK)
* Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)
* Romberg Tiburon Center for Environmental Studies (RTC)
* Sandia National Laboratories, California (SNL)
* SETI Institute
* SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory
* UC Davis Center for Biophotonics Science and Technology

Important Dates
* STAR Live Informational Webinar from LLNL, Tuesday, January 17, 2012 (see STAR website for more)
* STAR Information Session/Open House: Friday, January 27th (at ARC; more info soon on STAR website)
* STAR Application Due Date (for all lab sites): Tuesday, January 31, 2012
* Summer Program Dates: Monday, June 11 - Saturday, August 11, 2012


Applications and More Info
For details and application materials, please visit the STAR Program website:


www.STARteacherResearcher.org<http://www.starteacherresearcher.org/>

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