APPLICATION DUE DATE: May 6, 2016
Using Case Studies in Teaching Workshop
The “Using Case Studies in Teaching” workshop is intended to provide Fred Hutch post-doctoral fellows, graduate
students, and staff scientists with an opportunity to learn about the use of case studies in science teaching and to
begin to develop a case study that could be published in a peer-reviewed collection of case studies.
ABOUT THE USING CASE STUDIES IN TEACHING WORKSHOP
The workshop will run from Friday, June 24 through Monday, June 27, 2016. It will meet for a half-day on Friday
(afternoon), all-day Saturday and Sunday, and a half-day (morning) on Monday at the FHCRC. Participants will
learn about the case studies approach to science teaching and how it fits into national models of science teaching
(e.g. Scientific Teaching and the Vision and Change Initiative). Case study teaching will be modeled and
participants will have the opportunity to practice teach a case. Additionally, participants will begin to write a case.
Well-developed cases may be taught in a class at New Mexico State University. Participation in the workshop will
contribute to developing knowledge of and credentials in evidence-based teaching.
Dr. Michèle Shuster will facilitate the workshop. She is an associate professor in the Biology department at NMSU,
with extensive undergraduate teaching experience. Dr. Shuster is a recipient of the Donald C. Roush and
Westhafer Awards for Teaching Excellence at NMSU. She has also published several case studies and is the lead
author on an issues-based biology textbook for non-science majors.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
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U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
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A post-doctoral fellow, graduate student or staff scientist at the FHCRC. [Other applicants may be
considered, please contact Dr. Karen Peterson or Dr. Michèle Shuster with inquiries.]
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
Please mail or email your application by May 6, 2016 to:
Karen Peterson, Office of Scientific Career Development
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
1100 Fairview Ave N., C3-168
Seattle, WA 98109-1024
OR
Email: kpeterso@fredhutch.org
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Application face page (page 3)
Statement of teaching interests and career goals
Curriculum vitae
Waiver to review letter of recommendation (page 5)
APPLICANT REVIEW
Applications will be reviewed starting within one week of the due date. Notification of acceptance will occur no later
than the end of May .
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
If you have any questions about the Using Case Studies in Teaching workshop, please contact Drs. Karen
Peterson at: kpeterso@fredhutch.org or Michèle Shuster at: mshuster@nmsu.edu.
The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The information requested in this
application is useful for assessing the diversity of applicants and is submitted voluntarily; failure to respond will in no way
influence participant selection.
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APPLICATION DUE DATE: May 6, 2016
Cancer Teaching Fellows Application
PERSONAL INFORMATION
First Name
Last Name
Mailing Address
City
State
Email Address
Cell Phone
Zip Code
DEMOGRAPHICS
Are you a U.S. citizen or permanent resident?
Yes
No
*How would you describe yourself?
Female
Male
Are you of Hispanic origin, such as MexicanAmerican, Latin American, Puerto Rican, or
Cuban?
Yes
No
*What is your race?
American Indian or Native American
Asian American/ Pacific Islander
African American/ Black
Caucasian/White
(please specify):
Other
OTHER
How did you learn about this opportunity? (Choose all that apply)
Email Announcement
Professor
Fellow Postdoc or Grad student
(please specify):
Other
*The FHCRC/NMSU partnership is required to report specific demographic information to the National Cancer Institute for all its
education and training program applicants/participants.
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APPLICATION DUE DATE: May 6, 2016
Please submit the application face page with the following materials:
STATEMENT OF TEACHING INTERESTS AND CAREER GOALS
On a separate page(s), please discuss your career goals and how you see teaching fitting into your long-term goals.
How do you envision this workshop helping you reach those goals? Please also briefly describe your ideas about
teaching and learning and your role and responsibilities as an instructor. Please limit your statement to 500 words or
two double-spaced pages.
CURRICULUM VITAE
Please attach a copy of your curriculum vitae, which should include the name(s) and years of all colleges/universities
attended, as well as all relevant employment, publications, awards, and honors.
LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION
Please submit one letter of recommendation, preferably from someone familiar with your teaching, and/or your interest
in teaching. If you are willing to allow the recommendation letter to remain confidential, please complete the
information requested below. Please ask your reference to mail or email their letter of recommendation to Karen
Peterson by Friday, May 6, 2016 at the address provided on the Waiver to Review Letter of Recommendation Form
(page 4).
A letter of recommendation will be provided by:
Full Name
Email Address
Title
I waive the right to review the letter(s) of recommendation:
Signature
Date
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Using Case Studies in Teaching Application
WAIVER TO REVIEW LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION
If you agree to waive the right to review the letter of recommendation written on your behalf, please provide this
signed form to the person who has agreed to write a recommendation letter for you.
I waive my right to review the letter of recommendation written by:
Name
Email Address
Title
Signature of Applicant
Date
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Reference: Please enclose this form with your letter of recommendation and mail or email it to the following
address by May 6, 2016.
Karen Peterson, Office of Scientific Career Development
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
1100 Fairview Ave N., C3-168
Seattle, WA 98109-1024
OR
Email: kpeterso@fredhutch.org
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