From: Lori Lambertson (loril@exploratorium.edu)
Date: Wed Jan 15 2003 - 09:40:07 PST
Message-Id: <l03110701ba4b4ca5c62f@[192.174.3.134]> Date: Wed, 15 Jan 2003 09:40:07 -0800 From: Lori Lambertson <loril@exploratorium.edu> Subject: UCSC Summer Teaching Opportunity
Hello Pinhole Friends,
Looking for an opportunity to teach (and earn some income) this summer?
Here is something you may find interesting....
Cheers,
Lori
> The Educational Partnership Center (EPC) at UC Santa Cruz is currently
>hiring University and community college faculty, graduate students, and
>high school faculty as summer instructors in mathematics, science, and
>writing.
> The EPC provides services to designated middle schools and high schools
>in Monterey, San Benito, San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Santa Cruz Counties.
>Upward Bound Math and Science is one of the many outreach programs
>supported by the EPC.
> Please forward this email on to anyone who might be interested in this
>opportunity.
> Summer Instructors Needed!
> What is the UC Santa Cruz Upward Bound Math and Science (UBMS) Program?
> It is a federally funded program designed to:
> - Help students improve their academic skills in science, mathematics,
>and writing. - Encourage high school students to graduate and pursue
>careers in mathematics and science. - Assist students in achieving
>eligibility criteria for admission to the University of California.
> The UBMS program has two major components:
> - A four-week academic program serving a total of 40 students, entering
>9th -12th grade. Integrated academic services include: instructional
>classes, hands-on lab courses, independent research projects, tutoring,
>and mentoring.
> - A two-week residential program which includes field trips, cultural
>experiences, recreational activities, and college awareness workshops.
> Academic Instruction dates:
> June 30 to July 25, 2003
> Where will I be teaching?
> UBMS will take place in a college environment. Instructors are provided
>with teaching materials, A/V equipment, etc.
> What are the courses?
> - Mathematics - Science/Engineering - English/Composition
> The theme for the summer 2003 program is Robotics. Students will learn
>the basics of designing and building a robot, from programming and
>embedded design to hands-on wiring and soldering, and ultimately, they
>will build a robot of their own! In addition, students will use Microsoft
>Word, Powerpoint, and Excel.
> What is the time commitment?
> UBMS instructors will develop the curriculum in collaboration with the
>UBMS Academic staff. Planning meetings will be in the spring and early
>summer. During the program, instructors will provide four hours of
>instruction throughout the day, Monday through Friday.
> Who is eligible?
> University and community college faculty, graduate students, and high
>school faculty are all encouraged to apply.
> How do I apply?
> The initial review of applications is March 1, 2003
> Please fax or send your resume to:
> Anne Scott, Summer Operations Coordinator, UBMS Educational Partnership
>Center 3004 Mission St., Suite 220 Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Phone:
>831-460-3097 Fax: 831-460-3002 E-mail: anscott@cats.ucsc.edu--
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