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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 COSEE-MA 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 COSEE-MA 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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