2010 ATEEC Fellows Institute

The Advanced Technology Environmental and Energy Center (ATEEC) announces that applications are open for the 16th Annual ATEEC Fellows Institute.

June 20-29, 2010 at Eastern Iowa Community College, in Muscatine, Iowa, along the Mississippi River.

Applications closed February 1, 2010.

The ATEEC Fellows Institute is offered under a grant by the National Science Foundation and is developed through a partnership of the University of Northern Iowa, Eastern Iowa Community College District, and the Partnership for Environmental Technology Education (PETE). High school and two-year college science, math, and technology teachers from across the U.S. are invited to apply. Eighteen (18) teachers will be selected to attend, with the following expenses covered: travel, lodging, study materials, and tuition.* Fellows will be responsible for costs associated with meals and other incidental expenses.

2010 Institute Theme

The theme for the 2010 Fellows Institute is Flood! Engineered or Natural Flood Management?

ATEEC Fellows Outcomes

Based on the water theme, the 2010 Fellows will design problem-based educational activities that emphasize opportunities for student learning within the context of their community. The activities will support national standards (e.g., science, math, and technology) and be offered to teachers nationally via www.ateec.org. The Fellows pilot-test the activities during the 2010-2011 school year.

Rebuild Iowa, Des Moines, IA (sandbagging)

Apply by February 1, 2010.

Please note that late or incomplete applications may not receive full consideration. Contact Diane Gere (diane.gere@gmail.com) with an questions about the application process.

ATEEC Fellows Institute Contacts

For inquiries about Fellows Institute content and processes, contact Professor Maureen Clayton at maureen.clayton@uni.edu. For inquiries about the application process, contact Diane Gere at diane.gere@gmail.com.

*Two graduate credits

(Note: The University of Northern Iowa cannot award graduate credit to Fellows who do not have an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution.)

EEO Statement: ATEEC endorses the principle of equal educational and employment opportunities for all people, regardless of race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, age, or non-job related handicap or disability. Furthermore, the Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, age or non-job related handicap or disability in the educational programs or activities it operates. Questions related to this notice should be directed to the Executive Director of ATEEC at 500 Belmont Road, Bettendorf, Iowa 52722.