[YAPA] Fwd: [osaapt] FW: Great News: Tuition scholarships for Modeling Workshops at ASU (June 11-29)

[Richard Zitto]

On 5/5/12 9:08 AM, Ramlo,Susan E wrote:
> FYI... see below.
> 
> Sue Ramlo, PhD
> Special Projects - STEM Initiatives, College of Education
> Professor of General Technology - Physics and
> Professor of Education
> The University of Akron
> Department of Engineering & Science Technology and
> Department of Curricular & Instructional Studies
> Schrank Hall South 123B
> Akron, OH 44325-6104
> 330-972-7057
> sramlo at uakron.edu
> http://uakron.academia.edu/SusanRamlo
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> Confucius
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: The Physics Learning Research List 
[mailto:PHYSLRNR-LIST at LISTSERV.BUFFALO.EDU] On Behalf Of Jane Jackson
> Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2012 10:58 AM
> To: PHYSLRNR-LIST at LISTSERV.BUFFALO.EDU
> Subject: Great News: Tuition scholarships for Modeling Workshops at 
ASU (June 11-29)
> 
> [Please forward to physics teachers and those who plan to start 
teaching physics, including 9th grade. Please forward to your AAPT 
section officer, local physics alliance, district science coordinator. 
This is an amazing opportunity for graduate credit. It can help with 
the ASU MNS degree in physics. -- Jane]
> 
> 
> NEW, AS OF APRIL 28:
> Cheng Modeling Instruction Scholarships are TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS for 
physics teachers nationwide who might not otherwise be able to afford a 
Modeling Workshop at Arizona State University (ASU).
> 
> Download an application form at
>    http://modeling.asu.edu/MNS/MNS.html
> in the section called "Important information about the Summer Program".
> 
> 
> DETAILS:
> Up to 30 (thirty) scholarships of $1,500 each to non-Arizona teachers, 
and up to 5 (five) scholarships of $3,000 each to non-Arizona teachers 
from Title 1 school districts (defined as any public school district 
that receives Federal Title I funds). These scholarships cannot be 
combined with other scholarships from ASU.
> 
> Applications must be submitted by May 11, 2012.
> Recipients will be notified on May 21.
> 
> Scholarship recipients must
> * be U.S. citizens,
> * expect to be assigned at least one section of high school physics in 
the next school year,
> * apply to ASU as non-degree or MNS degree graduate student
>       (after May 12, ASU charges a $50 late fee),
> * take the ASU Modeling Workshop in mechanics, physical science with 
math, or electricity & magnetism for credit. All three workshop courses 
are offered June 11-29 at the ASU - Tempe campus.
> 
> Housing can be arranged for teachers and their families.
> 
> These 35 scholarships are offered by an individual who desires to 
expand Modeling Instruction in physics, which will increase the 
competitiveness of American workers in the long run.
> 
> Questions? call or e-mail Jane.Jackson at asu.edu   480-965-8438
> 	------------------------------------------------------
> 
> 50 Modeling Workshops nationwide this summer, for high school and 
middle school teachers!
> Pre-service teachers and post-secondary faculty are welcome too. Some 
are free.
> Details at http://modeling.asu.edu/MW_nation.html
> 
> --
> cheers,
> Jane
> Jane Jackson, Co-Director, Modeling Instruction Program Box 871504, 
Dept.of Physics, ASU, Tempe, AZ 85287
> 480-965-8438/fax:965-7565 http://modeling.asu.edu Jane.Jackson at asu.edu
>     For 21 years, the Modeling Instruction Program has been helping 
teachers attain knowledge and skills needed to benefit their students. 
Modeling Instruction is designated as an Exemplary K-12 science program 
by the U.S. Department of Education.
> 
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