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Bioenergy Institute for Educators

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June 20 - 25, 2011
University of Wisconsin-Madison campus
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Focus areas:
  • Bioenergy: development, use and applications
  • Evaluating the sustainability of biofuels
  • Systems-thinking in the context of biofuels
  • Nature of STEM education as related to bioenergy
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  • Development and use of classroom inquiry materials
summer institute 3
summer institute 3
Join us and enjoy:
  • Dynamic interactions with scientists and education researchers
  • Tours of GLBRC laboratories and field sites
  • Active engagement with materials for teaching bioenergy concepts
  • Time for reflection and collaboration with colleagues
  • Support for the adaptation of education materials
  • Earn $500 stipend/participant and take home relevant classroom materials
  • Teams of 3-4 teachers preferred. To apply, each team member must complete the online application, (link at www.glbrc.org/education), which includes a short essay.
  • Participants are expected to use materials from the Bioenergy Insitute during the 2011-12 school year.
  • The Insitute is designed primarily for grade 6-12 educators. Others are welcome to apply.
  • Applications accepted on a rolling basis. Deadline May 2, 2011
If you have questions on the Institute, or for information on the 2 credit option (price TBD), please contact:
Sara Krauskopf (GLBRC) 608-263-0809 skrauskopf@glbrc.wisc.edu

 

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