EE-NANOTECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM
PARTNER TEACHERS
What is THIS?
We are looking for teachers of high school science, chemistry, physics or math to partner with UW PhD
and Masters level students who have a passion for science, research and education to excite students to
become scientists and to encourage teachers to include EE-Nanotechnology (environmental energy) into
the standards based science and math curriculum.
Why be a Partner Teacher?
Partner teachers will increase their level of knowledge about ee-nanotechnology and how engineering
can fit into the standard science curriculum. The collaboration between Fellows and Partner teachers and
the relationships that develop between the Fellows and students benefits everyone involved.
What is required of Partner Teachers?
As an EE- Nanotechnology in the classroom PartnerTeacher you are asked to:
Serve as a mentor for a UW graduate student to learn quality teaching practices and good
communication skills.
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Partner with a UW graduate student Fellow weekly to incorporate ee-nanotechnology into the existing
science or math curriculum and create lesson plans.
Serve as a team leader to invite other teachers to incorporate ee-nanotechnology into their
curriculum.
Attend the Exploring Science Workshop for Teachers, August 1 - 5, 2011 UW Campus
Attend a workshop in EE-Nanotechnology given by UW and visiting professors. (TBA)
Attend monthly Partner Teacher meetings with program coordinator or grant co PI.(internet).
Keep a journal/log of time, curriculum development, professional growth, reflection,
Produce a a product from your experience as a Partner Teacher (can be done with Fellow)
What are the benefits for Partner Teachers?
Partner teachers, and their students, have a unique opportunity to develop relationships with UW
graduate students in Engineering to learn how nanotechnology is part of our everyday life. We live in an
energy state. This is an opportunity to add to your knowledge of environmental energy matters. The UW
students are currently doing research in environmental and energy and medical research using
nanotechnology. By sharing their enthusiasm for science and their research with partner teachers and
their students, the UW engineering Fellows serve as connection between the classroom and the real
world.
Partner teachers also receive a stipend of $2500 per semester (2 payments).
How can you become a Partner Teacher?
If you are a 9-12th grade science or math teacher you qualify to become a Partner Teacher!
To Apply:
Please submit the following to Leslie Roth (lroth@uwyo.edu) via e-mail by June 1, 2011.
Your name, teaching assignment, school and note from your principal stating support.
Additionally:
1. A one to two page essay expressing your interest that briefly comments on:
a. How being a partner teacher would be beneficial to you, your students and your teaching
assignment.
b. How having you as a partner teacher would be beneficial to the UW Engineering graduate student..