This LRSM seeks to offer up to five middle or high school science teachers from the greater Philadelphia region (within a daily commuting distance). Each teacher will be assigned to a senior investigator within the PENN MRSEC and paired with a mentor (typically a graduate student or post-doc). Each teacher will work to help that research group translate their work into understandable concepts for younger audiences through a demo and/or hands-on activity. During the last week of the program, each teacher will be expected to present on his/her activity.
All STEM teachers are welcome to apply!
Program Details:
Dates: June 20 - July 28, 2023
The program offers:
Teachers will be selected mainly from public, charter, and private schools in the greater Philadelphia region that are within daily commuting distance of PENN.
NOTE: Adhering to public health and university guidelines, proof of full COVID vaccination will be required before the start of the program. We will also require masking in all of our indoor spaces, regardless of the distance between individuals. Should any guidelines change, we will adhere to them to keep all participants as safe as possible.
The review team will begin to make decisions on April 15th, 2023 so it is strongly suggested that applications are submitted sooner rather than later. Applications submitted after this date will still be accepted and considered if there are spots left.
Applicants are required to submit the following:
NOTE: Your best letter will be from an individual who is able to speak to your achievements and abilities, as well as personal characteristics and professional promise. The letter of recommendation (PDF file only) must be uploaded directly to the Interfolio system by the letter writer.
Applications are INCOMPLETE without ALL of these documents.
The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
