Are you an astronomer interested in making an effective contribution to
science education reform? Can you see yourself as a
"wise and trusted counselor"? Do you live near the towns of Omaha, NE;
Eastchester, NY; New Franklin, MO; Hueytown, AL; Placentia, CA; Woonsocket,
RI; Los Angeles, CA; or Plymouth, Ida, or Grosse Point, Michigan?
NOAO is seeking mentors for middle and high school teachers who have been accepted into this summer's program for The Use of Astronomy in Research Based Science Education (RBSE).
Mentors are astronomers or graduate students willing to spend a few hours a month helping RBSE teachers implement the program in their local classroom; we expect mentors will not step far from their role as research scientists in this capacity. Typical duties might include providing help in downloading datasets, insight into additional research topics from the preselected datasets, interpretation of findings, and assistance in publishing results.
Astronomers interested in serving as mentors in the geographic areas mentioned above are encouraged to contact NOAO Education Officer Suzanne Jacoby (sjacoby@noao.edu) as soon as possible or at the San Diego AAS Meeting.
Suzanne Jacoby, NOAO Education Officer