Bechtel Educational Excellence Initiative
Teaching Fellows
2015-2016
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Do you love mathematics, science and engineering?
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Do you want to make a difference in the education of future
generations of students?
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Do you have a desire to improve the learning experiences of
students in elementary and middle school?
If you answered "yes" to any of the above questions, you may be qualified to become a
teaching fellow for the following project, “The Bechtel Educational Excellence Initiative at the
Colorado School of Mines.”
Description of Project:
As a participant in this project you would become part of an instructional team that includes
practicing teachers, college faculty members, and a graduate student. These teams will work
together to develop problem centered, interdisciplinary learning environments for kindergarten
through twelfth grade students who are attending Denver Public Schools. The Colorado School
of Mines will provide you with training on how to assist participating teachers throughout the
instructional process. Through summer workshops and classroom participation, you will directly
contribute to the improvement of the instruction that elementary, middle school and high school
students receive in mathematics, science and engineering. This is an excellent opportunity to
make a difference in today's pre-college classrooms.
Funding:
 An eight-month stipend in the amount of $15,000 per academic year is provided. The
stipend will begin September 1, 2015 and end April 30, 2016 with potential for a summer
extension.
 Tuition and fees are provided.
Time Commitment (Total of 15-20 hours per week):
 In the summer of 2015, you will be required to attend a summer workshop that will
begin July 20 and end July 31. During this workshop, you will work directly with
elementary, middle school and high school teachers. This is a required activity. If
you cannot commit to this, do not apply.
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Throughout the academic year, you will spend 10-15 hours each week assisting
elementary, middle school or high school teachers.
Throughout the academic year, you will provide three to five hours each week assisting
teachers in scoring student assignments, attending school meetings, and maintaining a
project website.
You will be required to attend a two-hour program meeting every other week, and
participate in other outreach activities throughout the academic year.
Qualifications:
 You must be enrolled full time as of the fall 2015 in a graduate program in Mathematics,
Computer Science, Chemistry, Physics or Engineering and must maintain full time status
throughout the award period.
 Must have a Grade Point Average of 3.2 or higher.
 Must be a United States citizen, national or permanent resident.
 Must pass background and fingerprint checks.
Application MUST include the following:
 A resume that highlights prior teaching experiences (e.g., tutoring, college teaching
experiences, K-12 teaching experiences) and that provides evidence of your content
knowledge within your field.
 Two letters of recommendation. These letters should directly address your level of
knowledge in your field, your ability to collaborate on a team and your communication
skills.
 A completed application form.
Contact and Submission Information:
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Please submit electronically via email attachment to Nicholas Stambach at
nstambac@mymail.mines.edu.
or
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Mail to:
Trefny Institute for Educational Innovation
Colorado School of Mines
924 16th Street, Green Center 232
Golden, CO 80401
Review of applications for new graduate fellows will begin April 15
Graduate Teaching Fellowship Application Form (2015-2016)
Please type the following information:
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Please provide a typed response to the following questions. You may attach additional
paper, if necessary.
Describe (as best as possible) the research topic(s) you are interested in pursuing:
List and describe the relevant kindergarten - 12th grade (K-12) outreach and community service activities
you have been involved in. Provide dates of involvement and describe your role.
List and describe any innovative/creative design projects (extracurricular or class) that you have been
involved in during your undergraduate years. Examples include solar car competition, a concrete
boomerang design project, a tennis ball catapult, etc.
Please provide an essay (up to 500 words) discussing the need for K-12 engineering outreach and your
vision of how this need should be addressed. Think creatively, write clearly, and use specific examples.
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