B2 Sustainability Curriculum Workshop Oct 2015 Application

UPDATE: 12 October 2015
We have selected all participants for the upcoming workshop. Please look for other Biosphere 2 and UA Green Fund opportunities in the future. Thank you for your interest.

Biosphere 2 Sustainability Curriculum Development Workshop

Goal:
Bring together students, educators, scientists, and staff to generate engaging K-12 curriculum that teaches students about sustainability issues by leveraging the unique assets of Biosphere 2.

When:
8:00 am Saturday 17 October - 4:15 pm Sunday 18 October

What:
Tours, Discussions, Brainstorming, Breakout Groups, Role Playing and more.
Meals, snacks, coffee and one-night lodging provided in the Biosphere 2 Casita Village.

Sponsors:
UA Green Fund, UA Office of Sustainability, Biosphere 2, UA College of Science, UA College of Education

Biosphere 2 seeks graduate and undergraduate students to serve as workshop participants who can share their expertise and perspective in science and education.
Students majoring in STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) fields or education disciplines are preferred.
Experience with K-12 students and/or curriculum development is a plus.

Benefits include:
Resume building, networking, improving teaching effectiveness, time at the beautiful Biosphere 2 facility (including behind-the-scenes and after-hours access), improvement in K-12 sustainability education in southern Arizona.

If you have questions about this application or the Biosphere 2 Sustainability Curriculum Development Workshop, please contact Katie Morgan at katherinemorgan@email.arizona.edu or Kevin Bonine at kebonine@email.arizona.edu.

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* 1. Personal Information:

Name

Age

Email Address

Phone Number(s)

Emergency Contact Name and Phone Number

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* 2. Gender:

Male

Female

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* 3. Academics:

Major or Area of Study

Degree Being Pursued

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* 4. Do you identify yourself as a STEM student, an education student, neither, or both? Please explain why very briefly.

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* 5. What involvement have you had in sustainability-relevant programming or projects on campus or in the community? Please describe briefly.

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* 6. Availability during weekend of 17-18 October, 2015 to be involved at Biosphere 2:
(note that transportation will be available from UA campus to Biosphere 2 at 8:00 am on Saturday 17 October, returning to UA campus on Sunday the 18th at 4:15 pm.)

Yes, I can arrive at Biosphere 2 by 9:15 am on Saturday October 17th, 2015.

Yes, I can stay at Biosphere 2 until 3:00 pm on Sunday October 18th, 2015.

If both boxes are not checked, please explain why:

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* 7. Why are you interested in participating in the Biosphere 2 Sustainability Curriculum Development Workshop?

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* 8. Do you have experience teaching K-12 students or developing educational curriculum? Please describe briefly.

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* 9. Please describe any dietary restrictions Biosphere 2 should be aware of should you be selected to participate.

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* 10. Please provide the name, title, and contact information (telephone number and email address preferred) for a professional reference that we may contact about your suitability for this opportunity. Please include how long you have known each reference and in what context.

Reference Name and Title

Reference Contact Information

How Reference Knows You

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* 1. Personal Information:

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* 2. Gender:

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* 3. Academics:

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* 4. Do you identify yourself as a STEM student, an education student, neither, or both? Please explain why very briefly.

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* 5. What involvement have you had in sustainability-relevant programming or projects on campus or in the community? Please describe briefly.

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* 6. Availability during weekend of 17-18 October, 2015 to be involved at Biosphere 2:(note that transportation will be available from UA campus to Biosphere 2 at 8:00 am on Saturday 17 October, returning to UA campus on Sunday the 18th at 4:15 pm.)

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* 7. Why are you interested in participating in the Biosphere 2 Sustainability Curriculum Development Workshop?

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* 8. Do you have experience teaching K-12 students or developing educational curriculum? Please describe briefly.

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* 9. Please describe any dietary restrictions Biosphere 2 should be aware of should you be selected to participate.

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* 10. Please provide the name, title, and contact information (telephone number and email address preferred) for a professional reference that we may contact about your suitability for this opportunity. Please include how long you have known each reference and in what context.

* 6. Availability during weekend of 17-18 October, 2015 to be involved at Biosphere 2:
(note that transportation will be available from UA campus to Biosphere 2 at 8:00 am on Saturday 17 October, returning to UA campus on Sunday the 18th at 4:15 pm.)