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A Practical Guide to Getting Involved in Education

This site is for government funded scientists and academic research scientists desiring to become more involved in education. The Mid Atlantic Center for Ocean Sciences Education Excellence (COSEE) is dedicated to establishing meaningful and productive collaborations between scientists and educators. This web site will help you produce a worthwhile education project that complements and enriches your research.

When faced with writing your NSF Broad Impact Statement, did you automatically think: I should visit a classroom and talk to kids? There are many more options available to you. Read below for descriptions of the three Mid Atlantic COSEE Scientist Involvement levels. Choose a role below that will make the most of your talent and time.

RESOURCE SCIENTIST
  • At least one (1-2 hour) meeting with a MA COSEE education staff person to discuss and plan your education/outreach contribution
  • One 1-5 hour time commitment during the workshop
  • One 1-2 hour meeting with a COSEE staff person to evaluate and debrief the experience
  • Approximately 1-4 % of your total budget request
MENTOR SCIENTIST
  • At least one (1-2 hour) meeting with a MA COSEE education staff person to discuss and plan your education/outreach contribution
  • One 6-20 hour time commitment during the workshop
  • One1-2 hour meeting with a COSEE staff person to evaluate and debrief the experience
  • Approximately 5-10% of your budget request
PARTNER SCIENTIST
  • At least one (1-2 hour) meeting with a MA COSEE education staff person to discuss and plan your education/outreach contribution
  • A 40-50 hour time commitment annually for workshop development and implementation
  • One 2-3 hour meeting to review COSEE evaluation data and help make decisions on formative changes to the education and outreach program.
  • As much as 50% of your budget request. The cost is very variable but represents an equal role of importance to your research in the proposal.

Produced by: Janice McDonnell and Corinne Dalelio

 
 

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