Now Accepting Applications
PolarTREC Teachers 2010 / 2011
Teachers and Researchers Exploring and Collaborating
Arctic Research Consortium of the U.S.

Teacher Application Deadline: Monday, 5 October 2009

For further information, please contact PolarTREC at:
Email: info@polartrec.com
Phone: 907-474-1600

Or visit the PolarTREC website:
http://www.polartrec.com
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PolarTREC (Teachers and Researchers Exploring and Collaborating) is currently accepting applications from teachers for the fourth year of teacher research experiences. Teachers are invited to submit an application to participate in field research learning experiences during the 2010 (Arctic) or 2010-2011 (Antarctic) field seasons. More information and application forms are available at: http://www.polartrec.com.

IMPORTANT! Funding is pending for PolarTREC during the 2010 arctic field season and the 2010-2011 Antarctic field season. ARCUS will keep applicants informed of our funding status. If funding is secured, final matches should be made in January 2010.

ABOUT PolarTREC:
PolarTREC - a program of the Arctic Research Consortium of the U.S. (ARCUS) - pairs K-12 teachers with researchers for professional development through authentic polar research experiences. The program integrates research and education to produce a legacy of long-term teacher-researcher collaborations, improved teacher content knowledge, and broad public interest and engagement in polar science.

The program integrates research and education to produce a legacy of long-term teacher-researcher collaborations, improved teacher content knowledge, and broad public interest and engagement in polar science. Through PolarTREC, teachers will spend two to six weeks in the Arctic or Antarctic, working closely with researchers in the field as an integral part of the science team. PolarTREC teachers and researchers will be matched based on similar goals and interests and teachers will be trained to meet the program requirements prior to the field season. While in the field, teachers and researchers will communicate extensively with their colleagues, communities, and students of all ages across the globe, using a variety of tools including satellite phones, online journals, podcasts, and live events and web-based seminars. Teachers and research projects will be selected and matched to fill the openings available. All major expenses associated with teacher participation in PolarTREC field experiences are covered by the program, including transportation to and from the field site, food, lodging, and substitute teacher costs.

APPLICATION DEADLINE
Teacher Application Deadline: Monday, 5 October 2009

POLARTREC INFORMATIONAL WEBINAR
Interested teachers are encouraged to participate in a PolarTREC informational webinar (web conference), scheduled for Tuesday, 8 September 2009 at 2:30 p.m. Alaska Daylight Time (12:30 p.m. HDT, 3:30 p.m. PDT; 4:30 p.m. MDT; 5:30 p.m. CDT; 6:30 p.m. EDT).

An online webinar registration form is available at:
http://www.polartrec.com/join/informational-webinar/form

Instructions will be sent to all registered participants. Participation in the webinar is free, optional, and is not a prerequisite for applying to the PolarTREC program.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
More information about PolarTREC, including program goals, requirements, expectations, and frequently asked questions, is available at: http://www.polartrec.com

Email: info@polartrec.com
Phone: 907-474-1600