Title : NSF 96-89 - Summer Opportunities-Teacher Enhancement Type : Program Guideline NSF Org: EHR Date : April 25, 1996 File : nsf9689 Introduction States Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Illinois Indiana Iowa Louisiana Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New York North Carolina Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island Tennessee Texas Vermont Virginia Washington Wisconsin Wyoming Local Systemic Change Through Teacher Enhancment, Grades K-8 Other Teacher Enhancement Projects ALABAMA University of Alabama - Birmingham ASCI High School Teacher Summer Fellowship Program Principle Investigator: William Koopman Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: The 1996 Summer Research fellowship program will give high school science teachers the opportunity for hands-on experience in the laboratory, instruction in state- of-the-art scientific techniques, and an increased understanding of biomedical research. The objectives of the program are to enhance science education in the high school, and to promote continuing interaction between the ASCI sponsor and the teacher as well as among teachers. LOCATION: Various. ENROLLMENT: 10. GRADE(S): 9-12. ELIGIBILITY: High school science teachers only. DATES: 6 weeks. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 1/31/96. CONTACT: Diane Dickinson, University of Alabama - Birmingham, Department of Medicine, 1808 7th Ave. South, DREB 420, Birmingham, AL 35294-0012. PHONE: (205) 934- 7700. EMAIL: ddickinson@chairdom.dom.uab.edu. ALASKA Anchorage School District POLARIS: Project on Leading Alaska Reform in Science Principle Investigator: Robert Nanney Open to the public: No DESCRIPTION: POLARIS is a four-year secondary science teacher enhancement project funded by the National Science Foundation reinforced by support from five Alaska school systems (Alaska Gateway, Anchorage, Fairbanks, Kenai and Mat-Su), public agencies, universities, and industries. Primary products are enhanced student interest and achievement in sciences accomplished through intensive instruction in science content and effective classroom practices for 60 Tier 1 teacher-leaders who will serve as resource persons in providing 17 days of training for the Tier 2 colleagues. LOCATION: Anchorage, AK. ENROLLMENT: 65. GRADE(S): 6-9. ELIGIBILITY: Tier I science teachers in participating POLARIS school systems. DATES: Summer 96; June 10-16; 3-3 day Institutes during fall, winter, spring, 1 day/mo. Oct., Nov., Jan and Apr. APPLICATION DEADLINE: N/A. CONTACT: Larry Read, Anchorage School District, POLARIS, 8061 Pioneer Drive, Anchorage, AK 99504. PHONE: (907) 337- 5736. EMAIL: Read_Larry@msmail.asd.k12.ad.us. ARIZONA Arizona State University Modeling Instruction in High School Physics Principle Investigator: David Hestenes Open to the public: No DESCRIPTION: In depth workshops for 2 consecutive summers on the modeling method, a research -based constructivist pedagogy which emphasizes students construction and use of mathematical models to describe, explain, and predict physical phenomena. LOCATION: Tempe, AZ & Chicago, IL. ENROLLMENT: N/A. GRADE(S): 11-12. ELIGIBILITY: Physics Teachers who wish to train other physics teachers. Participants from summer '95 only. DATES: 6/24-7/26. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 3/1/97. CONTACT: Jane Jackson, Arizona State University, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Box 871504, Tempe, AZ 85287-1504. PHONE: (602) 965- 8438. EMAIL: jane_jackson@asu.edu. Northern Arizona University Western Regional Program for Precollege Biological Science Education Principle Investigator: T. Lon Owen Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: The course is a three-week workshop and follow-up activities, centered around inquiry-based AP Biology exercises and biotechnology labs and didactic material. It includes sessions on computer and media technology, enhancing minority student participation and grant writing. LOCATION: Flagstaff, AZ. ENROLLMENT: 48. GRADE(S): 7-12. ELIGIBILITY: Western region, biology teachers (3+ years.), Grades 7-12, priority to teachers from minority schools. DATES: 3 weeks: 7/5/27/96; follow-up activities during academic year 96/97. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 3/31/96. CONTACT: T. Lon Owen, Northern Arizona University, Biological Sciences, NAU - Box 5640, Flagstaff, AZ 86011. PHONE: (520) 523-7228. EMAIL: Thomas.Owen@nau.edu. University of Arizona Making Everybody Count: Transforming the Middle School Mathematics Principle Investigator: David Gay Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: Provides teachers with new mathematical experiences, with experiences using technology in middle school classroom and with new pedagogical approaches to get kids actively involved in solving problems. LOCATION: Tucson, AZ. ENROLLMENT: 30. GRADE(S): 6-8. ELIGIBILITY: Middle School Math Teachers from State of Arizona. DATES: 6/3/14. APPLICATION DEADLINE: N/A. CONTACT: David Gay, University of Arizona, Department of Mathematics, Tucson, AZ 85721. PHONE: (520) 621-6876. EMAIL: dgay@math.arizona.edu. University of Arizona Image Processing for Teaching: Development for National Dissemination Principle Investigator: Richard Greenberg Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: Image Processing for Teaching (IPT) uses high technology to excite students about science and mathematics, and to empower them with open-ended opportunities for exploration, discovery, and quantitative analysis. In IPT workshops, teachers investigate image processing on school computers, and learn how IPT activities and materials can help meet their curriculum objects. LOCATION: At your site by arrangement or attend workshops in Tucson, San Diego, Baltimore or Orlando. ENROLLMENT: no limit. GRADE(S): 5-14. ELIGIBILITY: All science, mathematics, technology teachers. DATES: Workshops in Jun., Jul., Aug. or as arranged-5 days long. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Call for Information. CONTACT: Richard Greenberg, University of Arizona, Space Science Building, Tucson, AZ 85721. PHONE: (520) 621-6940 or (800) 322- 9884. University of Arizona University of Arizona Biology Teaching Project Principle Investigator: Martha Narro Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: Designed for middle and high school biological science teachers, this program combines biology content with modern teaching methods. Participants experience scientific problem solving and critical thinking to enhance their teaching skills. LOCATION: Tucson, AZ. ENROLLMENT: varies. GRADE(S): 6-12. ELIGIBILITY: Applicants should have a minimum of 18 units of college-level biology credit. (Stipends are limited to in-service teachers from Arizona). DATES: 6/3-8/7, 1996. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 11/30/95. CONTACT: Ellie Warder, University of Arizona, Department of Biochemistry, Biosciences West, Tucson, AZ 85721. PHONE: (520) 621-5903. EMAIL: warder@biosci.arizona.edu. University of Arizona Project PRIME: Promoting Reform In Mathematics Education Principle Investigator: Elias Toubassi Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: PRIME is a three year training program to enhance the mathematical knowledge and leadership skills of teachers in grades 3-8. The program adopts an integrated approach to the teaching of mathematics - to blend the teaching of subject matter with the use of problem solving and technology. LOCATION: Tucson, AZ. ENROLLMENT: 30. GRADE(S): 3-8. ELIGIBILITY: Tucson area teachers in grades 3-8. DATES: 3 weeks: 6/3-6/21. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 1/5/96. CONTACT: Elias Toubassi, University of Arizona, Department of Mathematics, Tucson, AZ 85721. PHONE: (520) 621-6881. EMAIL: elias@math.arizona.edu. ARKANSAS University of Arkansas - Little Rock Arkansas STRIVE: A Joint Venture For Math/Science Teacher Enhancement Through Involvement In Research Principle Investigator: Gaylord Northrop Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: Math, science and computer 7-12th grade teachers are placed in local industries, universities, or state/federal agencies for eight summer weeks of research activity. They also attend Leadership Seminars and prepare Curriculum Change Recommendations. LOCATION: various site in AR. ENROLLMENT: 40-65. GRADE(S): 7-12. ELIGIBILITY: AR teachers of math, science and computers, grades 7-12. DATES: 8 weeks: 6/10-8/2 plus Fall activities. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 1/31/96. CONTACT: Lynne G. Tull, University of Arkansas - Little Rock, Arkansas STRIVE Program, 2801 S. University Ave., Little Rock, AR 72204. PHONE: (501) 569-8069. CALIFORNIA California State Department of Education Math Matters Principle Investigator: Thomas Lester Open to the public: No DESCRIPTION: Math Matters is a comprehensive professional development program based on an integrated strategy interrelating issues of curriculum implementation, instructional strategies, equity and access, and student assessment drawn from current reform initiatives in mathematics education. LOCATION: Various Math Matters Sites in CA. ENROLLMENT: N/A. GRADE(S): 1-4. ELIGIBILITY: Math Matters participants. DATES: 3 weeks, one 3-day session and three 2-day sessions. APPLICATION DEADLINE: N/A. CONTACT: Thomas Lester, California State Department of Education, 721 Capitol Mall, Sacramento, CA 95814. PHONE: (916) 657-5349. EMAIL: tlester@cde.ca.gov. California State University - Fullerton C3 - The Next Steps Principle Investigator: Harris Shultz Open to the public: No DESCRIPTION: The project focuses on supporting high schools adopting new NCTM standards-compatible curriculum. Summer mathematics classes of entering ninth grade students at each high school site serve as a laboratory for participating teachers. LOCATION: Costa Mesa, CA. ENROLLMENT: 60. GRADE(S): 9-12. ELIGIBILITY: Summer 1995 Participants only. DATES: 3 weeks. APPLICATION DEADLINE: N/A. CONTACT: Harris Shultz, California State University - Fullerton, Department of Mathematics, Fullerton, CA 92634. PHONE: (714) 773-2443. EMAIL: hschultz@fullerton.edu. California State University - Northridge Teacher Institute for Using Computer Visualization for Teaching Mathematics Principle Investigator: Linda Huetinck Open to the public: No DESCRIPTION: Using computers visualizations in teaching secondary mathematics. LOCATION: Northridge, CA. ENROLLMENT: N/A. GRADE(S): 7-12. ELIGIBILITY: No new applicants accepted. DATES: 2 weeks. APPLICATION DEADLINE: N/A. CONTACT: Linda Huetinck, California State University - Northridge, School of Education, 1811 Nordhalt Street, Northridge, CA 91330-8265. California State University - Northridge Institutionalizing Student Biology Research Projects Principle Investigator: Steven Oppenheimer Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: This project trains teachers in the latest advances in biological science and how to incorporate quality student research projects (where students actually publish their research in the Journal of Student Research Abstracts, Burgess International publishers) into their curriculum permanently. LOCATION: Northridge, CA. ENROLLMENT: 50. GRADE(S): 5-12. ELIGIBILITY: Life science teachers in the greater Los Angeles area. This program is year round so only teachers participating in year-round can participate in the summer program. DATES: 1996: 2/8, 2/22, 3/7, 3/21, 6/24-28; New year program begins 9/96. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Rolling. CONTACT: Steven Oppenheimer, California State University - Northridge, Center for Cancer and Developmental Biology, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge, CA 91330-8303. PHONE: (818) 885-3336. Far West Laboratory Education Research & Development (WestEd) Coordinated Science in California Principle Investigator: Steve Schneider Open to the public: No DESCRIPTION: These summer programs are designed to enhance the content and pedagogy of SS&C teachers. The institute foci include performance assessment, inquiry science methodology, coordination of science disciplines, and addressing the needs of historically underserved populations. LOCATION: Davis, CA & Santa Barbara, CA. ENROLLMENT: 80. GRADE(S): 9-12. ELIGIBILITY: SS&C teachers. DATES: 7/21/96-8/2/96 (Davis) & 8/4/96-8/16/96 (Santa Barbara). APPLICATION DEADLINE: 4/15/96. CONTACT: Helen Kota, Far West Laboratory Education Research & Development (WestEd), c/o SS&C at CSU-Sacramento, 6000 J St., Sacramento, CA 95819- 6120. PHONE: (916) 278-4766. EMAIL: Helen_Kota@CAMS.edu. Interface Institute Science Enrichment Collaborative Principle Investigator: Andrea Silvey Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: Training via computer - Internet, CD ROM, Network - in the areas of math and science. LOCATION: Oakland, CA. ENROLLMENT: 12. GRADE(S): 3-10. ELIGIBILITY: CA Residents from Elmhurst & Central East Oakland. DATES: 7/15/96-7/26/96. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 7/1/96. CONTACT: Allen Temple, Interface Institute, 8500 A St., Oakland, CA 94621. PHONE: (510) 635-1755. Mount San Antonio College Chemistry and Physics Fundamentals for Middle School Minority Teachers or Teachers of Minority Students Principle Investigator: Susan Arena Open to the public: No DESCRIPTION: Chemistry and Physics Fundamentals. LOCATION: Walnut, CA. ENROLLMENT: 40. GRADE(S): 5-9. ELIGIBILITY: Commuting Distance to College. DATES: 3 weeks: 7/8-7/26 and Academic year 5 Saturdays. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Program is Full. CONTACT: Susan Arena, Mount San Antonio College, 1100 N. Grand Avenue, Walnut, CA 91789. PHONE: (909) 594-5611. EMAIL: s_arena@vivc.edu. San Diego State University Foundation Reforming the Preparation and Professional Development of Elementary and Middle School Mathematics Teachers Principle Investigator: Alba Thompson Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: Reconceptualizing elementary school arithmetic in terms of quantity and quantitative relationships. In depth study of rational numbers and multiplicative reasoning. Focus on development of number cause and of ability. LOCATION: San Diego, CA. ENROLLMENT: 25-35. GRADE(S): K-9. ELIGIBILITY: All K-9 teachers. DATES: 6/19- 6/30. APPLICATION DEADLINE: April, 1996. CONTACT: Alba Thompson, San Diego State University Foundation, Center for Research in Mathematics and Science Education, 6475 Alvarado Rd, Ste 206, San Diego, CA 92120. San Francis Unified School District Teaching with 4D: Diversity, Dialogue, Dimensions and Design Principle Investigator: Theresa Hernandez-Heinz Open to the public: No DESCRIPTION: Teaching with 4D is a four-year Teacher Enhancement Project which provides high school mathematics teachers with professional development using the curriculum of the Interactive Mathematics Program. During the summer two IMP units provide the context in which student centered, problem based instructional strategies are developed. Teachers strengthen their own mathematical conceptual understanding in algebra, geometry functions, and probability and statistics functions. LOCATION: San Francisco, CA. ENROLLMENT: 36. GRADE(S): 9-12. ELIGIBILITY: Teachers who are at present IMP sites. DATES: Interactive Mathematics Program Yr. I - 6/24-28; Yr. II - 6/24-28 and Yr. III - 8/12-16. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5/17/96. CONTACT: Theresa Hernandez-Heinz, San Francis Unified School District, Curriculum Improvement & Professional Development, 2550-25th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94116. PHONE: (415) 759- 2950. San Jose State University Laser Applications in Science Education (LASE): Dissemination Phase Principle Investigator: Gareth Williams Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: Hands-on workshop on the uses of laser to teach the principles of optics in the classroom. Parts of the laser applications in science education (LASE) project. LOCATION: Melbourne, FL. ENROLLMENT: 12. GRADE(S): 9-12. ELIGIBILITY: N/A. DATES: August, 1996. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please Contact. CONTACT: Joel Blatt, San Jose State University, Florida Institute of Technology, 150 W. University Blvd., Melbourne, FL 32901. PHONE: (407) 768-8000. EMAIL: blatt@bss.fit.edu. San Jose State University Laser Applications in Science Education (LASE): Dissemination Phase Principle Investigator: Gareth Williams Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: Hands-on workshop on the uses of laser to teach the principles of optics in the classroom. Parts of the laser applications in science education (LASE) project. LOCATION: Orlando, FL. ENROLLMENT: 12. GRADE(S): 9-12. ELIGIBILITY: N/A. DATES: July, 1996. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please Contact. CONTACT: M. J. Soileau, San Jose State University, University of Central Florida, Center for Research in Optics and Lasers, Orlando, FL 32816. PHONE: (407) 823-6834. EMAIL: mj@mail.creol.ucf.edu. San Jose State University Laser Applications in Science Education (LASE): Dissemination Phase Principle Investigator: Gareth Williams Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: Hands-on workshop on the uses of laser to teach the principles of optics in the classroom. Parts of the laser applications in science education (LASE) project. LOCATION: Northampton, MA. ENROLLMENT: 12. GRADE(S): 9-12. ELIGIBILITY: N/A. DATES: July, 1996. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please Contact. CONTACT: Jean Bennett, San Jose State University, Code 4741AOD Michelson Lab, Naval Air Warfare Center, China Lake, CA 93555. PHONE: (619) 939-1426. EMAIL: jbennett@peewee.chinalake.navy.mil. San Jose State University Laser Applications in Science Education (LASE): Dissemination Phase Principle Investigator: Gareth Williams Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: Hands-on workshop on the uses of laser to teach the principles of optics in the classroom. Parts of the laser applications in science education (LASE) project. LOCATION: Charleston, SC. ENROLLMENT: 12. GRADE(S): 9-12. ELIGIBILITY: N/A. DATES: June, 1996. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please Contact. CONTACT: Fred Watts, San Jose State University, College of Charleston, Physics Department, Charleston, SC 29412. PHONE: (803) 953-8075. EMAIL: wattsf@cofe.edu. San Jose State University Laser Applications in Science Education (LASE): Dissemination Phase Principle Investigator: Gareth Williams Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: Hands-on workshop on the uses of laser to teach the principles of optics in the classroom. Parts of the laser applications in science education (LASE) project. LOCATION: Pullman, WA. ENROLLMENT: 12. GRADE(S): 9-12. ELIGIBILITY: N/A. DATES: N/A. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please Contact. CONTACT: Lisa Morris, San Jose State University, Washington State University, Physics Department, Pullman, WA 99164-2814. PHONE: (509) 335-8298. EMAIL: lisa_morris@wsu.edu. Siskiyou County Office of Education Collaborative Partnerships in Establishing Permanent Change in Science Education in Northern California (SIRC) Principle Investigator: Stephen Essig Open to the public: No DESCRIPTION: A 21 day project over 13 months for elementary teachers K-8 who don't have science background and lack confidence to teach science. General Science content and hands-on, constructivist pedagogy modeled. LOCATION: Chico State University, Chico, CA. ENROLLMENT: 65. GRADE(S): K-8. ELIGIBILITY: Current members of current project year. 6 days in July 1995; 9 days Sept. 94-May 95; 6 days Summer 96 = 21 days total. DATES: 7/15/20. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5/1/95. CONTACT: Stephen Essig, Siskiyou County Office of Education, 3629 Canterbury Drive, Redding, CA 96001. PHONE: (916) 222- 5820. EMAIL: stessig@shastalink.K12.CA.VS. University of California - Berkeley Bridging Preschool and Kindergarten through Teacher Enhancement in Science and Mathematics Principle Investigator: Kimi Hosoume Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: The PEACHES Summer Institute provides teachers with appropriate and motivating science experiences that support the growth and transition of young children from preschool through kindergarten. Institute activities encourage a child's appreciation of nature through an imaginative, hands-on approach. Mathematics, Physical Science, Language Arts are carefully integrated. LOCATION: Berkeley, CA. ENROLLMENT: 43. GRADE(S): PreK-K. ELIGIBILITY: PreK-K teachers nationwide. DATES: 7/15-8/2; 1 day in Nov. and 2 days in 4/97. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 4/17/96. CONTACT: Kimi Hosoume, University of California- Berkeley, Lawrence Hall of Science, Berkeley, CA 94720-5200. PHONE: (570) 643-0371. EMAIL: kimi_hosoume@maillink.berkeley.edu. University of California - San Diego Supercomputer Teacher Enhancement Project (STEP) Principle Investigator: Donald Anderson Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: STEP'S mission is to provide an opportunity for teachers from the San Diego and Imperial County to learn about the uses of computers in scientific research. The World Wide Web server located: http://www-step.ucsd.edu. LOCATION: La Jolla, CA. ENROLLMENT: 45. GRADE(S): 9-12. ELIGIBILITY: Imperial County and San Diego County; CA Science, Math or Computer Science HS teachers. DATES: 3 weeks: 7/8-26. APPLICATION DEADLINE: NA. CONTACT: Donald Anderson, University of California - San Diego, USCD/PTEST, 0176, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093-0176. PHONE: (619) 534-8587. EMAIL: RDEAN@UCSD.EDU. University of San Francisco Microcomputer-based Laboratory Tools for High School Physics Principle Investigator: Carl Naegele Open to the public: No DESCRIPTION: Microcomputer-based tools for data acquisition and analysis in high school physics. (two year program) LOCATION: San Francisco, CA. ENROLLMENT: 24. GRADE(S): 9- 12. ELIGIBILITY: Bay area physic teachers only. DATES: 6/17- 7/3. APPLICATION DEADLINE: December, 1994. CONTACT: Carl Naegele, University of San Francisco, Department of Physics, San Francisco, CA 94117-1080. PHONE: (415) 666-6437. EMAIL: naegele@usfca.edu. COLORADO Colorado State University S3TAR Small Scale Science: Teachers as Researchers Principle Investigator: Fredrick Stein Open to the public: No DESCRIPTION: An advanced workshop in Small Scale Science to develop leadership capacity and advanced research capability. LOCATION: Fort Collins, CO. ENROLLMENT: 24. GRADE(S): 5-9. ELIGIBILITY: Graduates of the four former S3TAR summer institutes. DATES: 7/1-7/26. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5/3/96. CONTACT: Barry Carroll, Colorado State University, CSMATE, B301 NESB Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-1802. PHONE: (970) 491-1700. EMAIL: barry_carroll@csumail.matsci.colostate.edu. Interactive Mathematics Program - Rocky Mountain Region TEAM 2000 (Teacher Enhancement - Authentic Mathematics) Principle Investigator: Jean Klanica Open to the public: No DESCRIPTION: Workshops explore the content and pedagogical issues high school mathematics teachers confront when changing their classroom practices. Participants do good problems from the IMP curriculum; they reflect on ways to engage their students in these activities; and they devise ways to assess students' mathematical understanding. Teachers with several years in the project participate in a leadership development program. LOCATION: Aurora, CO. ENROLLMENT: 65. GRADE(S): 9-12. ELIGIBILITY: Schools admitted to program (IMP-RMR). DATES: 6/17-6/28 and 8/4-8/6 and academic year follow-up of one day per quarter. APPLICATION DEADLINE: N/A. CONTACT: Jean Klanica, Interactive Mathematics Program - Rocky Mountain Region, IMP-RMR, 4700 S. Yosemite St., Englewood, CO 80111. PHONE: (303) 486-4485. EMAIL: jklanica@csn.net. University of Northern Colorado Rocky Mountain Secondary Teacher Enhancement Initiative in Mathematics Principle Investigator: William Blubaugh Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: A three-year educational program designed to advance the teaching of secondary school mathematics in the 3 state region. 50 teachers are forming the nucleus of a regional network of educators prepared to lend innovative reform in mathematics curriculum in grades 7-12. Participants are receiving and advanced mathematics that will culminate in a master's degree in mathematics with a teaching emphasis. LOCATION: Greeley, CO. ENROLLMENT: 50. GRADE(S): 6-12. ELIGIBILITY: Residents of Colorado, New Mexico and Wyoming. DATES: 6/17-8/2. APPLICATION DEADLINE: N/A. CONTACT: William Blubaugh, University of Northern Colorado, Department of Mathematical Sciences, Greeley, CO 80639. PHONE: (970) 351-2028. EMAIL: wlbluba@bentley.UnivNorthCo.edu. CONNECTICUT Rescue, Inc. Education Connection Western Connecticut Middle Grades Math and Science Teacher Leadership Project Principle Investigator: Jane Tedder Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: A three-week summer institute connected to an integrated 10-day series of inservice training supported by 10 local school districts. This is an opportunity to practice the latest math and science strategies while developing leadership skills and learning the latest technology. LOCATION: Litchfield, CT. ENROLLMENT: 35. GRADE(S): 5-8. ELIGIBILITY: Math and/or science teachers of grades 5-8 employed within any of the 10 supporting districts. DATES: 7/8-7/26 and academic year (ten days). APPLICATION DEADLINE: 2/2/96. CONTACT: Pat Castelli, Rescue, Inc. Education Connection, 355 Goshen Road, P.O. Box 909, Litchfield, CT 06759-0909. PHONE: (860) 567-0863. EMAIL: castelli@educationconnection.K12.ct.us. Sacred Heart University SMARTNET 2000: A Teacher Enhancement Program for Precollege Science and Mathematics Education Principle Investigator: Babu George Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: For the advancement and professional development in math, science, and technology from Pre- kindergarten through grade 12. LOCATION: Fairfield, CT and other parts of the state. ENROLLMENT: 30. GRADE(S): PreK- 12. ELIGIBILITY: N/A. DATES: 9/30/96. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Various. CONTACT: Del Giorno or Barbara Chop, Sacred Heart University, Faculty of Math, Science, and Computer Science, 5151 Park Ave., Fairfield, CT 06432-1000. PHONE: (203) 371-7793. Science Center of Connecticut/CT Department of Environmental Protection Project Search: Statewide Teacher Enhancement in Connecticut Principle Investigator: Hank Gruner Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: Project SEARCH provides teachers with comprehensive training in water quality monitoring, wetlands evaluation and aquatic toxicology. LOCATION: West Hartford, CT. ENROLLMENT: 90. GRADE(S): 9-12. ELIGIBILITY: CT High School Science Teachers. DATES: 8/12-16 or 8/19-23 plus 3 follow-up workshops during Academic Year. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5/15/96. CONTACT: Susan Carroll, Science Center of Connecticut/CT Department of Environmental Protection, Science Center of Connecticut, 950 Trout Brook Drive, West Hartford, CT 06119. PHONE: (860) 231-2824 ext. 35. Wesleyan University Field Science Institute for Teachers Principle Investigator: J. Gregory McHone Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: Academic content courses in field science topics/ecology, zoology, botany, and geology; 3 graduate credits. LOCATION: Middletown, CT. ENROLLMENT: 8. GRADE(S): 7-12. ELIGIBILITY: Connecticut science teachers only. DATES: 6/24-8/7 (6.5 weeks - 2 days per week). APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5/31/96. CONTACT: J. Gregory McHone, Wesleyan University, GLSP, Middletown, CT 06459-0519. PHONE: (203) 347-9411. EMAIL: jmchone@wesleyan.edu. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA American Chemical Society Operation Chemistry: Phase II Principle Investigator: Ann Benbow Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: Teams of 4 persons (college, high school, elementary/middle school, industry) are trained in chemistry activities that are suitable for teachers in grades 4-8. The teams then return to their local areas to conduct a minimum of 72 hours of staff development for teachers over the course of the 1996-1997 academic year. They will present workshops, serve as resource agents, and attend a national AAAS meeting in North Carolina (June 1997). LOCATION: Oshkosh, WI; West Lafayette, IN. ENROLLMENT: 144. GRADE(S): 4-8. ELIGIBILITY: Science teachers of grades 4-8; high school chemistry teachers, college chemistry faculty; members of chemical industry. DATES: 7/7-7/31. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 3/29/96. CONTACT: Ann Benbow, American Chemical Society, 1155 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036. PHONE: (202) 872-6179. EMAIL: aeb97@acs.org. American Meteorological Society The Maury Project: Exploring the Physical Foundations of Oceanography Principle Investigator: Ira Geer Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: A national network of precollege peer trainers on the physical foundations of oceanography will be developed. Teachers will be trained in two-week workshops at the US Naval Academy and will be supplied with Project- developed training modules. These modules will be used to train other teachers in sessions they arrange in their respective states. LOCATION: US Naval Academy Annapolis, MD. ENROLLMENT: 24. GRADE(S): 5-12. ELIGIBILITY: National. DATES: 2 weeks: 7/8-7/19. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 4/5/96. CONTACT: Ira Geer, American Meteorological Society, The Maury Project, Suite 300, 1701 K Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20006. PHONE: (202) 466-5782. EMAIL: amsedu@cais.com. Carnegie Institution of Washington Carnegie Academy for Science Education Principle Investigator: Maxine Singer Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: Professional development of teams of DCPS elementary teachers focused on science content and interactive teaching strategies with connections to mathematics and computers. A total of 450 teachers from about half the total number of elementary schools will participate in CASE over the five years of the program. A cadre of mentor teachers who can serve as leaders in elementary science education in the District schools is part of the program. LOCATION: Washington, DC. ENROLLMENT: 100. GRADE(S): K-6. ELIGIBILITY: DC Public School Elementary Teachers. DATES: 6/26-8/7. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 4/30/96. CONTACT: Ines Cifuentes, Carnegie Institution of Washington, 1530 P Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005. PHONE: (202) 387-8103. EMAIL: icifuentes@science.pst.ciw.edu. Gallaudet University Summer Institute for Middle School and High School Teachers of the Deaf in Life and Environmental Sciences Principle Investigator: Kathleen Arnos Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: This project is designed to provide content training in the areas of human genetics, physiology and environmental sciences to middle and high school teachers of deaf students. These teachers also gain experience in computer technology and the use of deaf role models. LOCATION: Washington, DC. ENROLLMENT: 24. GRADE(S): Middle and High School. ELIGIBILITY: Must teach deaf students and have at least one year of teaching experience; must teach a life or environmental science course. DATES: 7/1-8/2. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 4/10/96. CONTACT: Kathleen Arnos, Gallaudet University, Genetic Services Center, 800 Florida Avenue, NE, Washington, DC 20002. PHONE: (202) 651- 5258. EMAIL: ksarnos@gallua.gallaudet.edu. North American Association for Environmental Education VINE Follow-Through: Developing Strategies and Materials for Promoting More Meaningful Classroom Follow-up to Informal Hands-On Investigations Principle Investigator: Karen Hollweg Open to the public: No DESCRIPTION: Teams will develop professional development materials to communicate with and support new teachers as they adopt constructivist strategies for building on students' outdoor/schoolyard investigations. LOCATION: Seattle, WA. ENROLLMENT: N/A. GRADE(S): 3-5. ELIGIBILITY: Teams of school district administrators, university faculty, VINE program coordinators and classroom teachers using VINE volunteers for schoolyard investigations from Seattle, WA, Louisville, KY and Ft. Lauderdale, FL. DATES: 7/20-7/26 plus 3 days in June and 2 days in August. APPLICATION DEADLINE: N/A. CONTACT: Karen Hollweg, North American Association for Environmental Education, 1255 23rd St., N.W. #400, Washington, DC 20037. PHONE: (202) 884-8894. EMAIL: khollweg@aed.org. FLORIDA Florida Atlantic University Mathematics and Science Teacher Enhancement through Chaos and Fractals Principle Investigator: Heinz-Otto Peitgen Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: Use of Chaos and Fractals to tie together Math and Science and to integrate technology; teach math in an exploratory style; use the power of visuals. LOCATION: Boca Raton and Ft. Lauderdale, FL. ENROLLMENT: 105. GRADE(S): 6- 12. ELIGIBILITY: Broward County Residents Only, Teams of Math and Science Teachers. DATES: 4 weeks: 7/17-8/13 and Academic Yr.: 1 day/mo. plus 2 follow-up meetings each @ 3 days. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 4/1/96. CONTACT: Heinz-Otto Peitgen, Florida Atlantic University, Department of Mathematics - FAU, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton, FL 33431. PHONE: (407) 367-2482. EMAIL: peitgen@acc.fau.edu. Florida Institute of Technology The Central and South Florida Middle School Partnership Program Principle Investigator: Thomas Marcinkowski Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: This two-week Summer Institute is designed to introduce teachers to goals and skills for teaching science- related societal issues (SRSIs), to help them further develop and apply those skills and to prepare them to utilize curricular materials emphasizing these goals and skills in their classrooms. Both skill development (modular) materials, included on the U.S. Department of Education's "National Diffusion Network," and extended case study materials, will be distributed to and utilized by teachers. LOCATION: Melbourne, FL. ENROLLMENT: N/A. GRADE(S): 6-9. ELIGIBILITY: Full time teachers, grades 6-9 in science/social studies/math/language arts from districts in central and south Florida. DATES: 7/14-7/27. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5/1/96. CONTACT: Thomas Marcinkowski, Florida Institute of Technology, Science Education Department, 150 W. University Blvd., Melbourne, FL 32901. EMAIL: marcinko@winnie.fit.edu. University of Central Florida An Industrial Partnership to Improve Mathematics and Science Education in Central Florida Principle Investigator: Michael Hynes Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: This is an industrial/university/NSF partnership to prepare teacher leaders in mathematics and science for the elementary and middle schools. LOCATION: Orlando, FL. ENROLLMENT: 75. GRADE(S): K-8. ELIGIBILITY: Teachers from Orange, Osceola, and Seminole School Districts. DATES: 5/1-8/1. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 2/1/96. CONTACT: Judith Johnson, University of Central Florida, College of Education, Room 146, 4000 University Blvd., Orlando, FL 32816- 1250. PHONE: (407) 823-2950. EMAIL: jjohnson@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu. GEORGIA University of Georgia Leadership Resource Teams to Implement Interdisciplinary Middle School Science Principle Investigator: Wyatt Anderson Open to the public: No DESCRIPTION: Follow-up training in conducting inservices on the "People Making a Difference" - environmental issues and instructional processes. LOCATION: Athens, GA. ENROLLMENT: 40. GRADE(S): 6-8. ELIGIBILITY: Participants in the 1994/1995 summer courses. DATES: 2 weeks: 6/16-6/28. APPLICATION DEADLINE: N/A. CONTACT: Wyatt Anderson (Department of Science Education) or David Butts (Department of Genetics), University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602. PHONE: (706) 542-3400 or (706) 542-1763 respectively. HAWAII University of Hawaii - Hilo Volcanology for Earth Science Teachers Principle Investigator: James Anderson Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: VEST consists of classroom sessions and field excursions conducted by experienced volcanologists. Teachers learn about volcanic processes, products, and hazards; gain up-to-date information on volcanoes and related geologic phenomena; examine, feature and collect samples on one of the most active volcanoes in the world; and develop activities and instructional materials for classroom use. LOCATION: Hilo, Hawaii. ENROLLMENT: 25. GRADE(S): 6- 12. ELIGIBILITY: Middle & Secondary school earth science teachers from AK, HI, WA, OR, & CA only. DATES: 6/25-7/11. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 3/1/96. CONTACT: Janet Babb, University of Hawaii-Hilo, Department of Geology, 200 W. Kawili Street, Hilo, HI 96720-4091. PHONE: (808) 933-3398. EMAIL: jbabb@ununix.ubcc.hawaii.edu. ILLINOIS Central Jr. High School Developing Elementary and Middle School Mathematics Professionals Principle Investigator: Michael Koenig Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: The project will provide intensive education in mathematics and pedagogy for elementary and middle school teachers and implementation of authoritative curricula in their classrooms. Activities in the 3-year project are consistent with the new curriculum and teaching standards. LOCATION: Belleville, IL. ENROLLMENT: 100. GRADE(S): K-8. ELIGIBILITY: Teachers from 10 school districts in the Metro East area of St. Louis in Illinois. DATES: 6/6-7/3. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 12/31/95. CONTACT: Michael Koenig or Jerry Becker, Central Jr. High School, 200 S. Illinois St., Belleville, IL 62220-2193. PHONE: (618) 257-8047. EMAIL: mkoenig118@aol.com. Eastern Illinois University Formation of a Psychology Institute (PsyIns) to Provide High School Psychology Teachers with Interactive, Hands-On Lab Experiences to Teach Psychology as a Scientific Endeavor Principle Investigator: Fred Yaffe Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: This project uses demonstrations and experiments in experimental psychology to teach science in high school. Participants will be presented with an overview of experimental methodology and will then devise appropriate experiments and demonstrations appropriate for use in high school psychology classes. LOCATION: Charleston, IL. ENROLLMENT: 20. GRADE(S): 9-12. ELIGIBILITY: Psychology teachers only. DATES: 7/-7/26. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5/15/96. CONTACT: Fred Yaffe, Eastern Illinois University, Department of Psychology, Charleston, IL 61920. PHONE: (217) 581-2127. EMAIL: cffly@uxl.eiu.edu. Illinois State University The PUMP Algebra Project Principle Investigator: Jane Swafford Open to the public: No DESCRIPTION: The PUMP Algebra Projects seeks to increase the number of students, particularly minorities entering the algebra pipeline through a 3-year teacher enhancement effort with middle school teachers. LOCATION: Peoria, IL. ENROLLMENT: 48. GRADE(S): 5-9. ELIGIBILITY: 5-9 teachers in Peoria, IL who are project participants. DATES: 3 weeks: 6/3-6/20 and academic year - 6 half days. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 2/15/96. CONTACT: Jane Swafford, Illinois State University, Department of Mathematics, Box 4520, Normal, IL 61790-4520. PHONE: (309) 438-7797. EMAIL: swafford@math.ilstu.edu. University of Illinois - Chicago College Prepatory Mathematics Project Principle Investigator: John Baldwin Open to the public: No DESCRIPTION: CPMP is a comprehensive math program with a major goal of increasing minority representation in the mathematics and science pipeline. The primary strategy is cooperative learning. Teachers learn to work together and form a peer support group; then they enable their students to do the same in CPMP mathematics classes. LOCATION: Chicago, IL. ENROLLMENT: N/A. GRADE(S): 9-12. ELIGIBILITY: Participating in College Preparatory Mathematics Program. DATES: 5 weeks: 6/96-7/96. APPLICATION DEADLINE: None. CONTACT: John Baldwin or Robert Dees, University of Illinois - Chicago, M/C 249, 851 S. Morgan St., Chicago, IL 60607. PHONE: (312) 996-3381. EMAIL: jbaldwin@uic.edu or rdees@uic.edu. University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign Resource for Science Education: An Infrastructure for High Performance Computing and Communications in Education Principle Investigator: Scott Lathrop Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: Workshop to assist teachers with learning how to use computing, networking and visualization technologies to improve math and science education. LOCATION: Champaign, IL. ENROLLMENT: . GRADE(S): K-12. ELIGIBILITY: Varies by Workshop. DATES: Activities throughout the year-summer schedule not completed yet. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Undetermined. CONTACT: Umesh Thakkar, University of IL - Urbana-Champaign, 605 E. Springfield Avenue, Champaign, IL 61820. PHONE: (217) 244-0072. EMAIL: uthakkar@ncsa.uiuc.edu. University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign High-Performance Computing and Communications Education Affiliations in Support of K-12 Education Principle Investigator: John Ziebarth Open to the public: No DESCRIPTION: This program is intended to support educational organizations that do a significant amount of teacher training by providing technological assistance and training in high-performance computing, visualization techniques, and advanced information technologies. NCSA has formed affiliations with a variety of such organizations and will be working with them during the summer of 1996 to provide advanced training for their teacher trainers. LOCATION: Kansas City, MO; Austin, TX; and Elgin, IL. ENROLLMENT: 50. GRADE(S): K-12. ELIGIBILITY: IL, KS, MO, and TX teacher trainers only. DATES: Not yet determined. APPLICATION DEADLINE: not yet determined. CONTACT: Lisa Bievenue, University of Illinois - Champaign, National Center for Supercomputing Applications, 605 E. Springfield Avenue, Champaign, IL 61820. PHONE: (217) 244-1993. EMAIL: bievenue@nesa.uiuc.edu. INDIANA Ball State University Building Bridges to the Future: The Next Generation of Science-enabled Elementary School Teachers Principle Investigator: Susan Johnson Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: The project is designed to enhance the science knowledge, skills, and teaching ability of elementary school teachers in participating Indiana school districts through intensive summer workshops and classes during the academic year. LOCATION: Fort Wayne, IN. ENROLLMENT: 85. GRADE(S): K-8. ELIGIBILITY: Elementary teachers from previously designated school corporations in IN. DATES: 7/8-8/9, 5 weeks. APPLICATION DEADLINE: N/A. CONTACT: Susan Johnson, Ball State University, College of Sciences and Humanities, NQ 112, Muncie, IN 47306. PHONE: (317) 285-1042. EMAIL: 00SMJOHNSON@BSUVC.BSU.EDU. Eagle-Union Community School Corporation Institute for Science and Technology Principle Investigator: Michael Rush Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: This Institute will provide teachers with an opportunity to engage in on-site visits to area science businesses; create in-depth student projects which include the use of telecommunications and multimedia; and improve their awareness of the changes occurring in the fields of science and technology. LOCATION: Zionsville, IN. ENROLLMENT: 80. GRADE(S): 5-9. ELIGIBILITY: Indiana residents only; science teachers, media specialists, elementary teachers (grade 5), interdisciplinary teams. DATES: 4 weeks, 4/26-27/96, 6/12/96-7/12/96 and 5 days during academic year. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 2/29/96. CONTACT: Michael Rush or Peggy Buchanan, Eagle-Union Community School Corporation, 4800 S. 975 E St., Zionsville, IN 46077. PHONE: (317) 873-1254. EMAIL: pbuchana@ideanet.doe.state.in.us. Purdue University Purdue Instrument Van Project: A University/High School Collaboration for Enhancing Learning in the Laboratory Principle Investigator: Harry Morrison Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: Teachers are instructed in the use of modern scientific instrumentation and current teaching pedagogy. During the school year, instruments are delivered to the school for hands-on use by students. LOCATION: West Lafayette, IN. ENROLLMENT: 40. GRADE(S): 9-12. ELIGIBILITY: Indiana chemistry and biology teachers from 15 specific counties. DATES: 6/9/96-6/28/96; 7/796-7/19/96. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 3/30/96. CONTACT: Diane Burnett, Purdue University, Department of Chemistry, West Lafayette, IN 47907-1393. PHONE: (317) 494-7861. EMAIL: burnett@chem.purdue.edu. Purdue University Research Foundation Earth Processes Education Program for Teachers (Grades 5-9) Principle Investigator: Lawrence Braile Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: Program is designed to improve the background of Earth processes science content, assist teachers in applying Earth science content in their classrooms through training in use of Earth science teaching materials, assist teachers in disseminating their understandings through local in-services, regional, and national presentation, and provide support for the teachers to return to their schools in leadership roles via opportunities in grant writing and modeling skills. LOCATION: W. Lafayette, IN. ENROLLMENT: f30. GRADE(S): 5-9. ELIGIBILITY: IN, IL, OH, KY, MI and St. Louis, MO area only. DATES: 7/7-8/2. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 3/15/96. CONTACT: Gerald Krockoven, Purdue University Research Foundation, Department of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences, 1397 Civil Building, W. Lafayette, IN 47907-1397. PHONE: (317) 494-5979. EMAIL: xvp2@sage.cc.purdue.edu. IOWA University of Iowa Science, Parents and Literature: The Science Pals Project Principle Investigator: James Shymansky Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: Teacher enhancement focused on children's ideas and children's literature. LOCATION: Iowa City, IA. ENROLLMENT: 100. GRADE(S): K-6. ELIGIBILITY: Iowa City Community School District Teachers only. DATES: 6/10-21; Academic year-one day per month. APPLICATION DEADLINE: N/A. CONTACT: James Shymansky, University of Iowa, 757 Van, Iowa City, IA 52242. EMAIL: shymansk@blue.weeg.uioun.edu. University of Iowa Iowa Scope, Sequence, and Coordination, Grades 6-10 Principle Investigator: Robert Yager Open to the public: No DESCRIPTION: Iowa-SS&C is a project designed to change the teaching and the materials used to conform to the National Science Education Standards. It attempts to broaden the definition of science content (as per NSES) and to implement constructivist teaching/learning practices. It adheres to the SS&C tenets as advanced by NSTA, including the idea that some of all the sciences should be taught to all 6-10 students each day each year. LOCATION: Leadership Conference: Iowa City, IA. ENROLLMENT: 150. GRADE(S): 6-10. ELIGIBILITY: Science Teachers in one of the 17 Iowa-SS&C districts. DATES: Leadership Conference: 6/19-25/96; Summer Workshops: 15 days each between 6/1/96 - 8/20/96, and 3 days each fall and spring. APPLICATION DEADLINE: N/A. CONTACT: Robert E. Yager, University of Iowa, Science Education Center, 769 Van Allen Hall, Iowa City, IA 52242. PHONE: (319) 335-1189. EMAIL: robert-yager@uiowa.edu. LOUISIANA East Baton Rouge Parish School System Primarily Physical Science Principle Investigator: Lola Soileau Open to the public: No DESCRIPTION: PPS focuses on improved training for K-3 teachers in 64 public elementary schools. A group of mentor teachers and lead teachers is being trained in activity- based science teaching with emphasis on use of science kits, alternative assessment, interdisciplinary focus, and higher- order thinking skills. Emphasis is placed on physical science concepts. LOCATION: Baton Rouge, LA. ENROLLMENT: 128. GRADE(S): K-3. ELIGIBILITY: Teachers are selected from East Baton Rouge school; 60 added from 32 additional schools. DATES: 7/10-7/25. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 3/1/96. CONTACT: Lola Soileau, East Baton Rouge Parish School System, P.O. Box 2950, Baton Rouge, LA 70821. Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge LSU SEPUP Implementation Center Principle Investigator: Shelia Pirkle Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: This project is meant to build the ability and leadership of physical science teachers. The use of hands- on activities in the science classroom as modeled by the use of SEPUP modules is also a major emphasis. The use of alternative assessments standards LOCATION: LSU, Baton Rouge. ENROLLMENT: 60. GRADE(S): 7-10. ELIGIBILITY: LA residents, preferably 8-9 grade; teach physical science. DATES: 6/6/96-7/3/96 & academic year: 3 2 day workshops. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 2/15/96. CONTACT: Melinda E. Oliver, Louisiana State-Baton Rouge, 107 Peabody Hall, Baton Rouge, LA 70803. PHONE: (504) 388-6001. EMAIL: oliver@lanmail.lsu.edu. Northeast Louisiana University Driver's Ed. for Teachers Navigating the Information Superhighway Principle Investigator: Virginia JoAnn Eaton Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: Participants will assume graduate assistant positions for 12 months at NLU. Coursework will not only include Internet training by incorporating the use of Internet mathematics and science applications into the classroom, but also education in methodology and leadership training. LOCATION: Monroe, LA. ENROLLMENT: 20. GRADE(S): K-12. ELIGIBILITY: Louisiana residents only. DATES: Academic year 1996-97. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5/1/96. CONTACT: Virginia JoAnn Eaton, Northeast Louisiana University, Department of Computer Science, Monroe, LA 71209- 0575. PHONE: (318) 342-1848. EMAIL: cseaton@alpha.nlu.edu. MARYLAND American Physiological Society Frontiers in Physiology: An Enhancement Program for Teachers Principle Investigator: Marsha Matyas Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: Participants in the Frontiers Program spend 7- 9 weeks doing cutting edge research in a physiology laboratory. In addition they attend a one week summer institute to learn how to translate their research experiences into exciting classroom activities. Time away from home is limited to one week since the research is done with a physiologist in the teacher's home community. LOCATION: Bethesda, MD. ENROLLMENT: 26. GRADE(S): 5-8;9-12. ELIGIBILITY: Middle or high school science teachers. DATES: 9 weeks-summer. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 4/1/96. CONTACT: Marsha Matyas, American Physiological Society, 9650 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20814-3991. PHONE: (301) 530- 7132. EMAIL: mmatyas@aps.faseb.org. Montgomery County Public Schools Elementary Science in Montgomery County (Maryland): A Comprehensive Transformation of a System-Wide Science Program Principle Investigator: Gerald Consuegra Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: Provide content and pedagogy training as part of the implementation of a revised science curriculum. LOCATION: Rockville, MD. ENROLLMENT: 1440. GRADE(S): PreK- 5. ELIGIBILITY: MCPS elementary teachers responsible for teaching science, grades PreK-5. DATES: 4 weeks: 7/31-8/25. APPLICATION DEADLINE: None, noncompetitive. CONTACT: William McDonald, Montgomery County Public Schools, NSF Project/MCPS-Room 258 CESC, 850 Hungerford Drive, Rockville, MD 20850. Montgomery County Public Schools Mathematics Content/Connections Principle Investigator: L. Odom Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: Mathematics content courses will be offered to elementary teachers, grade K-6. Training focuses on strengthening mathematics content knowledge and instructional strategies to improve teaching of elementary mathematics. LOCATION: Rockville, MD. ENROLLMENT: 300. GRADE(S): K-6. ELIGIBILITY: MCPS K-6 Elementary teachers. DATES: 7/8-7/19/96. APPLICATION DEADLINE: June, 1996. CONTACT: Norma B. Mellott, Montgomery County Public Schools, Mathematics Content/Connections Grant, 850 Hungerford Dr., Rm. 257, Rockville, MD 20850. PHONE: (301) 279-3372. University of Maryland - Baltimore County Integrating Science Across the Elementary and Middle School Curriculum Principle Investigator: E. Wendy Saul Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: The Elementary Science Integration Project (ESIP) is a collaborative community in which elementary and middle school teachers investigate connections between science and other curricular areas, particularly reading and writing. The program consists of a three week summer institute in July, five Saturday meetings over the following school year and approximately 8 days of workshops the following summer. LOCATION: Baltimore, MD. ENROLLMENT: 50. GRADE(S): PreK-8. ELIGIBILITY: Elementary and middle school teachers (within MD, VA or DC region preferred but not required). Application and acceptance required. DATES: 7/10-12, 7/15-19, 7/29-8/2, also dates in Fall '96, Winter and Summer '97 required for participation. APPLICATION DEADLINE: TBA. CONTACT: Barbara Bourne, University of MD - Baltimore County, Department of Education, 5401 Wilkens Ave., Baltimore, MD 21228. PHONE: (410) 455-2373. EMAIL: bbourne@umbc.edu. MASSACHUSETTS Boston College Implementation of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Standards in Discrete Mathematics, Phase II Principle Investigator: Margaret Kenney Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: Twenty-five middle and secondary school mathematics teachers and five collegiate mathematics teacher educators will participate in regional institutes. Participants will be involved in sessions that address five specific content areas of discrete mathematics namely social decision making, graph theory, counting and finite probability, matrices, and recursion. Two all day follow-up sessions will take place in the Fall of 1996. LOCATION: Various sites (see Eligibility). ENROLLMENT: 25. GRADE(S): 7-12. ELIGIBILITY: Middle and secondary mathematics teachers. Members and teachers of underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Locations: Boston College, MA; Grand Valley State University, MI; Bowling Green State University, OH; University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE; Valdosta State University, GA; and California State Polytechnic University - Pomona, CA. DATES: 7/87/26. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 2/15/96. CONTACT: Margaret Kenney, Boston College, NSF Discrete Mathematics Project, Chestnut Hill, MA 02167. PHONE: (617) 552-3775. EMAIL: Kenney/MT@hermes.bc.edu. Boston University Patterns in Nature: A New Approach to Interdisciplinary Science Principle Investigator: H. Eugene Stanley Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: The institutes introduce and prepare teachers to use hands-on activities, computer simulations, and experiments which engage students in cutting-edge investigations developed by research scientists at Boston University. LOCATION: Boston, MA. ENROLLMENT: 64. GRADE(S): 9-12. ELIGIBILITY: Teacher must have access to email via the Internet and access to PC computers (Macintosh or IBM) for use in classroom teaching. DATES: 6/24-7/5 and 7/15-7/26. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 3/15/96. CONTACT: Gerald Abegg, Boston University, 605 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, MA 02215. PHONE: (617) 353-4259. EMAIL: gabegg@bu.edu. Education Development Center Leadership for Urban Mathematics Reform Principle Investigator: Mark Driscoll Open to the public: No DESCRIPTION: The LUMR project, working in six sites, is guided by four fundamental principles: Effective teacher leadership requires extended support; structured experimentation is a catalyst for change; a focus on mathematical inquiry should drive reform efforts in mathematics teaching and learning; and systemic reform should be central to new visions of mathematics education. LOCATION: Los Angeles, CA. ENROLLMENT: 100. GRADE(S): 5-12. ELIGIBILITY: Teachers in LUMR Project. DATES: 3 weeks starting 7/15/96. APPLICATION DEADLINE: N/A. CONTACT: Mark Driscoll, Education Development Center, 55 Chapel Street, Newton, MA 02158-1060. PHONE: (617) 969-7100. EMAIL: MarkD@edc.or6. Education Development Center Mathematics For Tomorrow Principle Investigator: Barbara Scott Nelson Open to the public: No DESCRIPTION: This project aims to shift teachers beliefs about the nature of teaching and learning mathematics and deepen their content knowledge. LOCATION: Cambridge, MA. ENROLLMENT: 35. GRADE(S): K-8. ELIGIBILITY: N/A. DATES: 4 weeks plus academic year follow-up. APPLICATION DEADLINE: N/A. CONTACT: Barbara Scott Nelson, Education Development Center, 55 Chapel Street, Newton, MA 02158. Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical School Math/Science Enhanced Manufacturing Technology Training for Females and Minorities Principle Investigator: James Amara Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: Participants receive intensive workshops on current trends and practices in manufacturing. Topics include automation, electronics, mechanics and bio manufacturing. LOCATION: N/A. ENROLLMENT: N/A. GRADE(S): 6-12. ELIGIBILITY: N/A. DATES: 3 weeks. APPLICATION DEADLINE: N/A. CONTACT: James Amara, Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical School, 758 Marrett Rd., Lexington, MA 02173. PHONE: (617) 861-6500. Northeastern University Training Leadership Teachers to Enhance Science Education through Experiments and Demonstrations (SEED) Principle Investigator: Michael Silevitch Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: Project SEED, now in its 7th year, is an enhancement program for middle school science teachers. It is an inquiry/activity-based, integrated science/mathematics program that focuses on the physical sciences. It accepts teams of teachers that are involved in the systemic change process spearheaded by the Massachusetts SSI, Project PALMS. LOCATION: Northeastern University and Bridgewater State College. ENROLLMENT: 100. GRADE(S): 6-9. ELIGIBILITY: Science and math 6-9 teachers. DATES: 7/1-7/12 and 7/14-7/26 and 2 follow-up sessions. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 4/25/96. CONTACT: Christos Zahopoulos, Northeastern University, 716 Columbus Ave, Suite 378, Boston, MA 02120. PHONE: (617) 373-4583. TERC Inc. LabNet: Creating a National Electronically Supported Community of Practice Principle Investigator: William Spitzer Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: LabNet is an electronic community for science and math teachers, focused on supporting inquiry-oriented, project-based learning. LabNet offers discussions about teaching issues, resource sharing, on-line collaborative projects and seminars and on-line courses led by experienced teachers. LOCATION: telecommunications-based. ENROLLMENT: No maximum. GRADE(S): K-12. ELIGIBILITY: Open to all science and mathematics teachers. Membership also available for educators, researchers, and scientists. DATES: Year-round, time commitment of approximately 1-2 hours per week. APPLICATION DEADLINE: None. CONTACT: TERC LabNet, TERC Inc., 2067 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02140. PHONE: (617) 547-0430. EMAIL: labnet@terc.edu. University of Massachusetts - Amherst The 5C/5E Project: The Five College Education in the Earth's Environment, Ecology and Energy Project Principle Investigator: Morton Sternheim Open to the public: No DESCRIPTION: Graduates of program in which students engage in classroom research a) help train others; b) write reflectively about their experience; plan larger school projects; and d) help other teachers develop computer skills appropriate for research based classrooms. LOCATION: Amherst, MA. ENROLLMENT: 100. GRADE(S): 4-9. ELIGIBILITY: Leadership training for alumnae of the project. DATES: Jan- Sept. 1996. APPLICATION DEADLINE: N/A. CONTACT: Mary Alice Wilson, University of Massachusetts - Amherst, Five College/Public School Partnership, 97 Spring Street, Amherst, MA 01002. EMAIL: mwilson@k12.o.t.umass.edu. MICHIGAN Western Michigan University Mathematical Sciences Sequential Summer Institute for High School Mathematics Teachers Principle Investigator: Christian Hirsch Open to the public: No DESCRIPTION: This institute provides the opportunity for high school mathematics teachers to pursue intensive study of contemporary mathematics and applications while simultaneously developing as mentors for colleagues. A cohesive sequence of courses offered across three summers are linked by academic year capstone courses connecting study with classroom practice. LOCATION: Kalamazoo, MI. ENROLLMENT: 30. GRADE(S): 9-12. ELIGIBILITY: High School Teachers of Mathematics in Michigan. Teachers were selected in 1994 for a 3 year program. DATES: 6/17-8/1 and academic year follow-up - 1.5 days every 6 weeks. APPLICATION DEADLINE: N/A. CONTACT: Christian Hirsch, Western Michigan University, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Kalamazoo, MI 49008. PHONE: (616) 387-4595. EMAIL: christian.hirsch@wmich.edu. MINNESOTA Education Cooperative Service Unit - Twin Cities Enhancing Mathematics and Science Teaching by Using Computational Science Principle Investigator: Gerald Mansergh Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: We will develop a cadre of teachers using computational science, tools and techniques in the secondary classroom. These teachers will develop classroom lessons and teach their colleagues to use these techniques. LOCATION: St. Paul, MN. ENROLLMENT: 70. GRADE(S): 8-12. ELIGIBILITY: MN Math, Science, Technology Teachers. DATES: 7/8-8/9/96. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 2/15/96. CONTACT: Jerry Mansergh, Education Cooperative Service Unit - Twin Cities, 3499 Lexington Avenue North, St. Paul, MN 55126. PHONE: (612) 490- 0058. EMAIL: ecsu@informns.K12.mn.us. Saint Olaf College Teachers Empowering Teachers: Vertically-integrated, Inquiry-based Geometry in School Classrooms Principle Investigator: Richard Allen Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: Three year project to enhance teaching of secondary school geometry. Teams of middle and high school teachers will create a vertically-integrated geometry curriculum by writing plans for integrating geometry and visualization across the secondary mathematics curriculum. LOCATION: Northfield, MN. ENROLLMENT: 60. GRADE(S): 6-12. ELIGIBILITY: MN secondary teachers of math who teach some geometry. DATES: 6/9-6/22; Academic year-1 day a month. APPLICATION DEADLINE: N/A. CONTACT: Richard Allen, Saint Olaf College, Department of Mathematics, 1520 St. Olaf Avenue, Northfield, MN 55057. University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Middle Grades Teacher Enhancement: Model Program Development and Evaluation Principle Investigator: Thomas Post Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: This four-week program will focus on developing teachers' integrated mathematical, psychological, and pedagogical content knowledge as they prepare to implement new NSF middle grades curricula. This project will involve teacher teams in a two-year enhancement program beginning in June of 1996. Teachers will assist project personnel to document areas of professional growth, validate enhancement strategies and activities, and prepare enhancement materials to be used by other college and university teacher educators with similar needs and goals. LOCATION: Minneapolis, MN. ENROLLMENT: 35. GRADE(S): 5-8. ELIGIBILITY: Upper elementary (grades 5 & 6) and middle school (6-8) teachers in Minneapolis (in teams of 3-5). DATES: 4 weeks: 6/17-7/17; 1 day per month during academic year. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 3/15/96. CONTACT: Thomas Post, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, 175 Peik Hall, Minneapolis, MN. PHONE: (612) 625-0069. EMAIL: Postx001@maroon.tc.umn.edu.. University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Project "OPEN ACCESS" Principle Investigator: Thomas Berger Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: This project will provide teacher enhancement and leadership skills for middle and high school mathematics teachers in using NSF-supported mathematics materials in Minneapolis urban classrooms and neighboring districts. High school component will focus on the Interactive Mathematics Program. LOCATION: N/A. ENROLLMENT: N/A. GRADE(S): 6-12. ELIGIBILITY: Middle and high school mathematics teachers. DATES: 3 weeks. APPLICATION DEADLINE: N/A. CONTACT: Thomas Berger, University of Minnesota -Twin Cities, Minneapolis, MN. PHONE: (612) 625- 5000. EMAIL: tom@math.umn.edu. MISSISSIPPI University of Southern Mississippi Building Leadership to Enhance the Teaching of Secondary School Biology in Mississippi Principle Investigator: Rosalina Hairston Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: This workshop is an outreach activity of the master teachers to enhance the knowledge and instructional techniques of local teachers on cell and molecular biology. LOCATION: Starkville, MS. ENROLLMENT: 12. GRADE(S): 9-12. ELIGIBILITY: For MS Biology teachers only. DATES: Full day, one week 6/17-21 workshop. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5/30/96. CONTACT: Rosalina Hairston, University of Southern Mississippi, Box 5087, Hattiesburg, MS 39406. PHONE: (601) 266-4742. EMAIL: hairston@whale.st.usm.edu. MISSOURI University of Missouri - Columbia Reshaping Mathematics in the Middle Grades in Missouri: A Model to Improve Mathematics Curriculum, Teaching and Learning Principle Investigator: Barbara Reys Open to the public: No DESCRIPTION: Review of middle school curriculum developed by various NSF projects. Decision making regarding implementation during 1996-97. LOCATION: Columbia, MO. ENROLLMENT: 160. GRADE(S): 5-8. ELIGIBILITY: Missouri Middle Mathematics Project participants only. DATES: 6/11- 14; 7/22-26; 8/5-9. APPLICATION DEADLINE: N/A. CONTACT: Barbara Reys, University of Missouri - Columbia, Columbia, MO. MONTANA Montana State University Chemistry Concept Workshops Principle Investigator: Arnold Craig Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: Chemistry concept workshops offered by lead secondary teachers and university faculty to teachers of chemistry in Montana on a regional basis. Reinforcement and Enhancement of fundamental chemistry concepts and their presentation via Demo Analysis, Lab Development and Discussion. LOCATION: Various Regional Workshops will be held over next 15 months. ENROLLMENT: N/A. GRADE(S): 9-12. ELIGIBILITY: Montana Resident Teachers Only. DATES: Not yet set. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Various. CONTACT: Arnold Craig, Montana State University, Chemistry and Biochemistry Department, Bozeman, MT 59717-0340. Montana State University A National Science Teachers Network Principle Investigator: Gerald Wheeler Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: On-line courses offered on the Internet during the summer and academic year. Earn graduate credits without leaving home. LOCATION: Nationally. ENROLLMENT: . GRADE(S): 9-12. ELIGIBILITY: No restrictions. DATES: Various. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Various. CONTACT: Kelly Boyce, Montana State University, National Teachers Enhancement Network, 204 Culbertson Hall, Bozeman, MT 59715. PHONE: (406) 994-6683. EMAIL: ukskb@quest.oscs.montana.edu. NEBRASKA Creighton University High School Chemistry Teacher Demonstration Workshop. Fast- Track Skills Building for Underprepared Chemistry Teachers Principle Investigator: Bruce Mattson Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: This workshop is designed for teachers unfamiliar with demonstration techniques, including those in first 5 years of teaching experience. Participants develop a repertoire of fundamental chemistry demonstrations that are safe, inexpensive and are easy to use. Participants construct dozens of practical chemistry exhibits and visuals. LOCATION: Omaha, NE. ENROLLMENT: 25. GRADE(S): 9- 12. ELIGIBILITY: Chemistry Teachers Only. DATES: 2 weeks: 6/16-6/28/96 everyday. APPLICATION DEADLINE: open. CONTACT: Bruce Mattson, Creighton University, Department of Chemistry, Omaha, NE 68178. PHONE: (402) 280-2278. EMAIL: XENON@creighton.edu. NEVADA Clark County School District Mathematics and Science Enhancement Principle Investigator: P. Kay Carl Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: In the Science Inquiry Institute, teachers learn science content and process as active learners. Each participant becomes an expert in her/his area of investigation. Through follow-up sessions during the school year, participants work to reshape their own classrooms toward inquiry learning. NOTE: Other summer programs will be available, but scheduling is not yet finalized. LOCATION: Las Vegas, NV. ENROLLMENT: 40. GRADE(S): K-5. ELIGIBILITY: Selection by application/preference to teams of teachers from school with a science focus. DATES: 2 weeks: 6/10-21/96 and monthly follow-up sessions. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5/15/96. CONTACT: Linda Gregg, Clark County School District, 851 E. Tropicana, Room 22, Las Vegas, NV 89119. EMAIL: gregg@nevada.edu. NEW HAMPSHIRE Dartmouth - Thayer School of Engineering Engineering Concepts for the High School Classroom Principle Investigator: Carol Muller Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: The workshop investigates productive way to use problem-solving and engineering concepts in the high school classroom. In trying to interest more students in science, math, technology, and engineering, teachers are investigating new ways of teaching, including exposing students more to the process of scientific inquiry and open- ended questions. The cooperative learning practices used here provide first-hand experience useful in teaching students to work together. LOCATION: Hanover, NH. ENROLLMENT: 28. GRADE(S): 9-12. ELIGIBILITY: High school science, math, and technology teachers. DATES: 7/27-8/3. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 3/1/96. CONTACT: Carol Muller, Dartmouth - Thayer School of Engineering, 8000 Cummings Hall, Hanover, NH 03755. PHONE: (603) 646-3058. EMAIL: carol.muller@dartmouth.edu. St. Paul's School Conscious Creations: Computers, Minds and Society Principle Investigator: Janet Ward Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: CONSCIOUS CREATIONS offers NH K-12 teachers an opportunity to combine hands-on Computer Lab experiences in the use of the Internet and World Wide Web (and creation and use of WWW pages), simulation and neural network software, with thoughtful study and discussion of the impact of the computer on our society, particularly on education. LOCATION: Concord, NH. ENROLLMENT: 24. GRADE(S): K-12. ELIGIBILITY: NH (residency recommended but not required) K- 12 teachers (preferably pairs of teachers - one science and one humanities) from schools with Internet access who agree to present two days of inservice for homeschool colleagues on the use of the computer in their classroom based on their summer seminar experience. DATES: 4 weeks: 7/1-7/26. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 3/15/96. CONTACT: Janet Ward, St. Paul's School, The Scientist as Humanist Project, 82 Watchtower Rd, Contoocook, NH 03229. PHONE: (603) 746-4991. EMAIL: jwardnh@aol.com. NEW JERSEY Somerset/Hunterdon Business and Education Partnership Science Alliance 2 Principle Investigator: Mary Ribeiro Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: Teacher participants learn how to implement hands-on, consumer relevant science, math, and technology activities by attending the 5th annual Science Alliance Summer Institute. Activities are developed by teacher/scientist teams from a six county region in New Jersey. Catalogs containing module title, grade levels, and module descriptions are available by calling (908) 725-6032. LOCATION: Warren, NJ. ENROLLMENT: 300. GRADE(S): K-12. ELIGIBILITY: New Jersey educators who teach in Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Morris, Somerset and Union counties. DATES: 6/24-6/28. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5/15/96. CONTACT: Mary Ribeiro, Somerset/Hunterdon Business and Education Partnership, 64 West End Ave., P.O. Box 833, Somerville, NJ 08876-0833. PHONE: (908) 725-6032. NEW YORK Bronx Zoo/Wildlife Conservation Park Summer Seminars for Secondary School Teachers: Instruction in the Use of Zoological Collections in Teaching Science Principle Investigator: Annette Berkovits Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: A life science curriculum program for grades 7- 10, Project W.I.Z.E.: Survival Strategies combines classroom study with the unique resources available at zoos and other natural history institutions. This interdisciplinary program employs wildlife to teach scientific concepts and gives teachers and students the opportunity to become personally involved in local and worldwide conservation issues. LOCATION: Bronx Zoo, Bronx, NY. ENROLLMENT: 30. GRADE(S): 7-10. ELIGIBILITY: Science teachers currently teaching in grades 7-10 -- nationwide. DATES: 7/8-12, 1996. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 4/1/96. CONTACT: Rose Baker, Bronx Zoo/Wildlife Conservation Park, Bronx Zoo Education Department, Bronx Zoo, Bronx, NY 10460. PHONE: (800) 937-5131. EMAIL: aberkovi@inet.ed.gov. Brooklyn Technical High School Urban Mathematics, Science, and Technology Leadership Project Principle Investigator: Edward Goldman Open to the public: No DESCRIPTION: The Urban Mathematics, Science, and Technology Leadership Project is a teacher enhancement program for high school math, science, and technology teachers. The objective is to support participants in developing and applying new approaches to learning. Over three years, 72 NYC high school teachers will participate in summer and follow-up school year inservice, mentoring and leadership experiences. LOCATION: Brooklyn, NY. ENROLLMENT: 28. GRADE(S): 9-12. ELIGIBILITY: Math, science, and technology teachers in participating schools. DATES: 3 pre-summer: 3/21, 4/18, & 5/16; Summer Institute: 6/27-6/28, 7/1-7/3, 7/8-7/12, & 7/15-7/19; and 3 post-summer. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 3/16/96. CONTACT: Edward Goldman, Brooklyn Technical High School, 29 Ft. Greene Place, Brookline, NY 11217. PHONE: (718) 979-2285. EMAIL: egoldman@ralphbunche.rbs.edu. Buffalo Museum of Science TEAM 2000 Principle Investigator: Peter Dow Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: TEAM 2000 plans to implement a "state of the art" K-8 science program in all of Buffalo's 61 elementary schools by the turn of the century. It is establishing a teacher-planned center for inquiry and a science materials center to support reform effort. LOCATION: Buffalo, NY. ENROLLMENT: 60. GRADE(S): K-8. ELIGIBILITY: Buffalo Public School teachers and principals involved with TEAM 2000. DATES: 7/3-8/4 and academic year. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 4/5/96. CONTACT: Cathy Chamberlin, Buffalo Museum of Science, TEAM 2000 Project Administrator, 1020 Humboldt Pkwy, Buffalo, NY 14211. PHONE: (716) 896-5200. EMAIL: team@mailgate.drew.buffalo.k12.ny.us. Community School District #6, NY School System School Based Elementary Science Restructuring Program Principle Investigator: John Cafarella Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: Teachers explore Cooperative learning, inquiry questioning, guided inquiry and open-ended inquiry as the workshops focus on science content and the use of inquiry with FOSS and Insights modules. LOCATION: New York, NY. ENROLLMENT: 60. GRADE(S): K-6. ELIGIBILITY: Common Branches License. DATES: Academic year and 3 week summer Institute. APPLICATION DEADLINE: June. CONTACT: John Cafarella, Community School District #6, NY School System, CSD6, 4360 Broadway, New York, NY 10033. PHONE: (212) 795- 8032. EMAIL: Sy Yentz@aol.com. CUNY City College The Weatherwatch Leadership Network Principle Investigator: Martin Marin Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: An instructional program for teachers focusing on atmospheric sciences, weather education and the use of interactive telecommunications in the classroom. LOCATION: New York, NY. ENROLLMENT: 26. GRADE(S): 5-8. ELIGIBILITY: New York city intermediate science teachers. DATES: 7/1-7/31. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 4/1/96. CONTACT: Martin Marin, CUNY City College, School of Education R6/207, 138th St. and Convent Ave., New York, NY 11031. PHONE: (212) 650-6226. Hofstra University NYSTEN New York State Technology Education Network Principle Investigator: David Burghardt Open to the public: No DESCRIPTION: NYSTEN is an MST enhancement project in its final year. Seeking MST teams from states who wish to understand project for possible replication. This phase is 1 week long. LOCATION: Hempstead, NY. ENROLLMENT: 45. GRADE(S): 5-12. ELIGIBILITY: NYSTEN members and MST teams from states other than NY. DATES: 3 Weeks; 7/-7/26. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5/1/96. CONTACT: David Burghardt, Hofstra University, 133 Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY 11550. PHONE: (516) 463-5550. EMAIL: eggdmb@vaxc.hofstra.edu.. Institute of Ecosystem Studies SYEFEST: Schoolyard Ecology for Elementary School Teachers Principle Investigator: Alan Berkowitz Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: SYEFEST familiarizes teachers with schoolyard resources and organisms, strengthens skills in inquiry- based science through self-directed, hands-on investigations, and fosters reflective teaching practices. LOCATION: Millbrook, NY; Missoula, MT; Ferrum, VA; Logan UT; Bethlehem, PA; Holland, MI; Boston, MA and Chicago IL. ENROLLMENT: 15. GRADE(S): K-6. ELIGIBILITY: N/A. DATES: 2 weeks in summer and 3 follow-up days during school year. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Varies within site. CONTACT: Catherine Corey, Institute of Ecosystem Studies, Box R, Millbrook, NY 12545. PHONE: (914) 677-5358. EMAIL: 74301.1575@compuserve.com. Ithaca College Leadership Institutes To Promote Effective Computer Usage In Middle And Secondary School Laboratories Principle Investigator: Peter Seligmann Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: The Ithaca College Summer Institute for secondary science. Teachers is a program of leadership institutes and workshops improve laboratory instruction by providing teachers with microcomputer based tools to be used in conjunction with proven pedagogical techniques, and to train teachers to offer workshops and ongoing technical support to their colleagues. Particular attention is paid to the inquiry model, cooperative learning, and methods for making the study of science rewarding for all segments of the institute. LOCATION: Ithaca, NY. ENROLLMENT: 20. GRADE(S): 6-12. ELIGIBILITY: Middle and High School science teachers in targeted regions. DATES: 6/24-7/19, 1996; weekends throughout academic year. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 12/15/93. CONTACT: Marian McKiernan, Ithaca College, 261 New Science Building, Ithaca, NY 14850. PHONE: (607) 274-1864. EMAIL: white@ithaca.edu. NY Hall of Science The Science Discovery Lab System: Sustained Enhancement for In-service Teachers Principle Investigator: Alan Friedman Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: Science Discovery Lab is a teacher-operated and managed activity area in the museum. The three week summer institute prepares teachers to use the Discovery Lab during visits to the museum in the succeeding school year. A take-home/rental hit extends the Discovery Lab into the school and classroom. LOCATION: New York City, NY. ENROLLMENT: 30. GRADE(S): 6-8. ELIGIBILITY: NYC Region Only. DATES: 8/5-8/23/96. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5/15/96. CONTACT: Alan Friedman Indira Pooran-Rampersaud, NY Hall of Science, 47-01 111th Avenue, Corona, NY 11368. NORTH CAROLINA Camden County Schools Computational Training for Teacher Enhancement, Action, and Motivation Principle Investigator: Carole Smith Open to the public: No DESCRIPTION: Computational training for teacher enhancement, action and motivation for K-12 staff, principals and administrators. LOCATION: Camden and Research Triangle Park, NC. ENROLLMENT: . GRADE(S): K-12. ELIGIBILITY: Camden county school teachers only. DATES: 6/17-6/21; 6/24- 6/28; and 7/15-7/19. APPLICATION DEADLINE: N/A. CONTACT: Linda Mathias, Camden County Schools, 174 North 343, Camden, NC 27921. PHONE: (919) 335-0831. University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill North Carolina Leadership Network for Earth Science Teachers Principle Investigator: Russell Rowlett Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: This project is designed to provide professional development to earth science teachers of grades 6-12. The project will develop a network of professionals who will support field-based investigations in earth science. LOCATION: Chapel Hill, NC and Charlotte, NC. ENROLLMENT: 50. GRADE(S): 6-12. ELIGIBILITY: Earth science teachers of grades 6-12. DATES: 6/17-7/3. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 4/16/96. CONTACT: Cynthia Copolo, University of NC - Chapel Hill, Center for Math and Science Education, CB# 3500, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3500. EMAIL: copoloc@email.unc.edu. OHIO Canton City Schools Grassroots Science Leadership Institute Principle Investigator: Claudia Khourey-Bowers Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: Grassroots Science is a teacher enhancement project that simultaneously addresses content, self-efficacy, and pedagogy. LOCATION: Canton, OH. ENROLLMENT: 60. GRADE(S): PreK-5. ELIGIBILITY: Elementary teacher from Canton City Schools. DATES: 6/10-7/3. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 4/1/96. CONTACT: Claudia Khourey-Bowers, Canton City Schools, 617 McKinley Ave., S.W., Canton, OH 44707. PHONE: (216) 438-2712. EMAIL: claudiakb@aol.com. Case Western Reserve University Engineering Awareness for High School Teachers Principle Investigator: Lawrence Badar Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: Participants will be engaged in real-world problem-solving experiences in each of nine engineering departments (Biomedical, Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Macromolecular, Mechanical/Aerospace, Materials, and Systems) and will develop related classroom activities. Purpose is to enable participating teachers to become engineering career resources to their school communities. LOCATION: Cleveland, OH. ENROLLMENT: 30. GRADE(S): 9-12. ELIGIBILITY: Experienced teachers of high school science or mathematics. DATES: 7/8-19, 1996. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 3/15/96. CONTACT: Lawrence Badar, Case Western Reserve University, Department of Physics, 10900 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106-7079. PHONE: (216) 368-8779. EMAIL: ljb2@po.cwru.edu. Miami University - Middletown Teaching Science With Toys: Cultivating Advancements in Physical Science (TOYS: CAPS) Principle Investigator: Arlyne Sarquis Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: Participants in TOYS spend much of their time exploring hands-on, toy-based science activities that have been created for the grade levels they teach. Teachers gain experience in laboratory investigations and work with students in a summer science camp. District teams initiate plans to integrate TOYS into their core curriculum and provide other teachers with support via district- inservices. LOCATION: Oxford, OH. ENROLLMENT: N/A. GRADE(S): K-9. ELIGIBILITY: District teams consisting on one administrator and 2-3 classroom teachers, with each teacher coming from a different grade level range: K-3, 4-6, 7-9. DATES: 6/24-7/12 and 11/15-11/16 follow-up activity. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 3/8/96. CONTACT: Arlyne Sarquis, Miami University - Middletown, TOYS, Center for Chemical Education, 4200 East University Blvd., Middletown, OH 45042. PHONE: (513) 727-3318. Miami University - Oxford Teacher Enhancement in Molecular Biology and Recombinant DNA Technology Principle Investigator: Jnanendra Bhattacharjee Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: This summer workshop involves two weeks of intensive lectures, discussions, and hands-on laboratory experience dealing with the principles of molecular biology and recombinant DNA technology applicable to high school biology teaching. LOCATION: Oxford, OH. ENROLLMENT: 20. GRADE(S): 9-12. ELIGIBILITY: Primarily biology teachers of Ohio High schools. DATES: Two weeks 6/16-28. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 3/31/96. CONTACT: Jnanendra Bhattacharjee, Miami University - Oxford, Department of Microbiology, Miami University, Oxford, OH 45056. PHONE: (513) 529-4727. OREGON Multnomah County School District No. 1 Cross-Curricular Systems Thinking & Dynamic Using STELLA: Project CC-STADUS Principle Investigator: Diana Fisher Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: Teachers learn to design system models using STELLA II (Mac/IBM) software. Cross-discipline models created during last week. Participants receive STELLA II and 10-pk run time STELLA for Labs, and all materials/models created by the 3-year project. LOCATION: Portland, OR. ENROLLMENT: 30. GRADE(S): 9-12. ELIGIBILITY: Teachers who can commute to the training. No funds available for room, board or transportation. Teams of 3 from a school are given preference. DATES: 6/17-7/2. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 4/15/96. CONTACT: Diana Fisher, Multnomah County School District No. 1, Franklin High School, 5405 SE Woodward St., Portland, OR 97206. PHONE: (503) 280-5140. EMAIL: dfisher@pps.k12.or.us. Oregon Graduate Institute of Science Apprenticeships in Science and Engineering for Rural and Remote Areas Principle Investigator: Gail Whitney Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: Monitor 10-15 High School Apprentices at various mentor sites. Help run two conferences. Write summary reports. LOCATION: Beaverton, OR. ENROLLMENT: 20. GRADE(S): 8-12. ELIGIBILITY: Science, Math, Computer, Technology Teachers in OR and WA. DATES: 10 weeks June- August, Part Time. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 2/16/96. CONTACT: Steve Baker, Oregon Graduate Institute of Science, Saturday Academy, P.O. Box 91000, Portland, OR 97291. PHONE: (503) 690- 1395. EMAIL: SCBAKER@ADMIN.OGI.EDU. Oregon State University Marine Science Translating Current Global Environmental Change Research for Middle School Teachers Principle Investigator: Vicki Osis Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: Summer workshop to explore Global Environmental Issues, i.e. global warming, ozone depletion, overpopulation, loss of biodiversity and marine and coastal pollution. LOCATION: Newport, OR. ENROLLMENT: 60. GRADE(S): 6-9. ELIGIBILITY: WA and OR teachers. DATES: 7/1- 7/12. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 6/1/96. CONTACT: Vicki Osis, Oregon State University Marine Science, Hatfield Marine Science Center, 2030 Marine Science Dr., Newport, OR 97365. PHONE: (541) 867-0257. EMAIL: osisv@ccmail.orst.edu. PENNSYLVANIA Lebanon Valley College Science Education Partnership for South Central Pennsylvania Principle Investigator: Allan Wolfe Open to the public: no DESCRIPTION: Teacher Education in hands-on science for teachers grades K-8. LOCATION: Annville, PA. ENROLLMENT: 54. GRADE(S): K-8. ELIGIBILITY: Classroom teachers of grades K-6 and/or science teachers grades 6-8. Only school districts that are members of the partnership. DATES: 6/19- 7/3. APPLICATION DEADLINE: N/A. CONTACT: Marla W. Jones, Lebanon Valley College, Science Education Partnership, Annville, PA 17003. PHONE: (717) 867-6190. EMAIL: ma_jones@acad.lvc.edu. Temple University FINDING A WAY: Reaching Young Women of Diverse Ethnic and Racial Backgrounds in Geography Principle Investigator: Rickie Sanders Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: The Finding A Way Project will develop, evaluate, implement and disseminate instructional strategies that enhance the performance in geography of all students, especially underrepresented students in secondary schools, paying particular attention to female students of all racial/ethnic backgrounds. The project will develop learning activities that relate geography content to the every day worlds of students and that emphasize alternative strategies such as collaborative/group learning and problem solving. LOCATION: Philadelphia, PA. ENROLLMENT: 30. GRADE(S): 7-11. ELIGIBILITY: Geography/Social Studies teachers of grades 7-11. DATES: 7/14-7/31. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 3/15/96. CONTACT: Rickie Sanders, Temple University, 317 Gladfeltes Hall (025-26), Philadelphia, PA 19122. EMAIL: rsanders@astro.ocis.temple.edu. University of Pennsylvania Penn-Merck Collaborative for the Enhancement of Science Education Principle Investigator: Teresa Pica Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: This project enhances the teaching and learning of science in the elementary grades. The staff development effort is designed to increase teachers' knowledge about science, help them develop and implement learning strategies that engage children in science, and strengthen science learning by integrating the science and language arts curricula with its primary focus on teachers in the 25 elementary schools in West Philadelphia, the Districts Southwest region with its predominately minority population. The project includes a summer institute and ongoing academic year seminars for teachers, partnerships between teachers and scientists, and peer-mentoring by participating teachers. LOCATION: Philadelphia, PA. ENROLLMENT: 128. GRADE(S): K-4. ELIGIBILITY: K-4 teachers only from schools within what was until recently the Southwest Region of the School District of Philadelphia. DATES: 7/11-7/30 and academic year - 1 day per month. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Spring 1996. CONTACT: Jane Horwitz, University of Pennsylvania, Penn-Merck Program, Graduate School of Education, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6216. University of Scranton Advanced High School Economics Institute Principle Investigator: Edward Scahill Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: Teachers will be trained to teach advanced placement courses in Economics - Summer 1995 - training was given in principles of microeconomics. Summer 1996 - training will be given in principles of macroeconomics. LOCATION: Scranton, PA. ENROLLMENT: 16. GRADE(S): 9-12. ELIGIBILITY: Economics teachers. DATES: 4 weeks 7/8-8/2. APPLICATION DEADLINE: N/A. CONTACT: Edward Scahill, University of Scranton, Scranton, PA 18510-4602. PHONE: (717) 941-4187. EMAIL: EMS353@Jaguar.U of S.edu. RHODE ISLAND Brown University Zooscope: Focus on Middle School Teaching Principle Investigator: Laura Mack Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: The project is jointly hosted by Brown University's Institute for Secondary Education and the Roger William Park Zoo. Participants will investigate reproduction in a number of animals and will use the information obtained to develop strategies for successful breeding. LOCATION: Providence, RI. ENROLLMENT: 30. GRADE(S): 5-8. ELIGIBILITY: Middle School Life Science. DATES: 7/1-7/26. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 3/4/96. CONTACT: Laura Mack, Brown University, Institute for Secondary Education, Box 1938, Providence, RI 02912. PHONE: (401) 863- 1486. EMAIL: laura mack@borwn.edu. Brown University Math/Science Fellows: Restructuring Mathematics and Science in Essential Schools Principle Investigator: Mary Hibert Neuman Open to the public: No DESCRIPTION: The project provides teachers with advanced teaching in math and science; helps them modify/redesign, teach and implement integrated secondary school investigations; and assists them in understanding and incorporating recent research and pedagogical recommendations into their teaching. In addition, it prepares participants to work collaboratively with colleagues in their own schools and neighboring schools. LOCATION: Providence, RI. ENROLLMENT: 36. GRADE(S): 7-12. ELIGIBILITY: Teachers from schools associated with the Coalition of Essential Schools. DATES: 1/20/96-1/27/96 & 6/26/96-7/26/96. APPLICATION DEADLINE: December, 1995. CONTACT: Mary Hibert Neuman, Brown University, Coalition of Essential Schools, One Devol Square, Providence, RI 02903. PHONE: (401) 863-7970. EMAIL: Mary_Hibert_Neuman@CES.UU.HOLONET.NET. TENNESSEE East Tennessee State University Reaching For Excellence In Secondary School Science Principle Investigator: Jack Rhoton Open to the public: No DESCRIPTION: An in-service activity whose primary purpose is to train participants for using Macintosh computers for convenient access to Tenn-Net, Internet, and other telecommunications networks. The equipment is transported back to the school by participating teachers. LOCATION: Johnson City, TN. ENROLLMENT: 75. GRADE(S): 7-12. ELIGIBILITY: Follow-up training for teachers that participated in 1992-1995. DATES: 3 one week sessions; 6/10/96 - 6/28/96. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5/1/96. CONTACT: Jack Rhoton Jack Rhoton, East Tennessee State University, Box 70684, Johnson City, TN 37614. PHONE: (423) 929-4288. EMAIL: RhotonJ@ETSU.EAST-TENN-ST.EDU. TEXAS Texas A&M University Engineering Experiment Station Texas Regional Enhancement Program for Underprepared Physics Teachers (PEP) Principle Investigator: Robert Beck Clark Open to the public: No DESCRIPTION: A model three year teacher enhancement program of summer workshops and academic year follow-up workshops for Texas high school physics teachers whose academic training includes no more than 8 semester hours of college level physic or engineering courses. LOCATION: College Station, TX. ENROLLMENT: 24. GRADE(S): 9-12. ELIGIBILITY: Science Composite Physics teachers only. Deadline was in 3/1/95 for summer 1996. DATES: 7/8-7/19. APPLICATION DEADLINE: N/A. CONTACT: Robert Beck Clark , Texas A&M University, Department of Physics, College Station, TX 77843- 4242. PHONE: (409) 845-3332. EMAIL: rbc@aip.org. Texas A&M University Engineering Experiment Station Texas Regional Enhancement Program for Underprepared Physical Science Teachers (PEP) Principle Investigator: Robert Beck Clark Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: A model three year teacher enhancement program of summer and academic year workshops to prepare a cadre of outstanding Texas Physical Science Teachers to present teacher enhancement workshops. LOCATION: College Station, TX. ENROLLMENT: 24. GRADE(S): 9-12. ELIGIBILITY: Texas Physical Science Teachers. DATES: No workshops summer 1996. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 3/1/96. CONTACT: Robert Beck Clark, Texas Engineering Experiment Station, Department of Physics, College Station, TX 77843-4242. PHONE: (409) 845-3332. EMAIL: rbc@aip.org. Texas A&M University - Main Campus Texas Biotechnology Teacher Enhancement Project Principle Investigator: Robert James Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: Hands on training in the use of biotechnology techniques such as DNA extraction, restriction enzyme analysis, gel electrophoresis, Southern and Western blotting, PCR, plant tissue cultures and the use of the Internet. LOCATION: College Station, TX. ENROLLMENT: 32. GRADE(S): 9- 12. ELIGIBILITY: TX residents only and high school teachers of biology I and agricultural science. DATES: 2 weeks: 6/17- 6/29. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 3/1/96. CONTACT: Dwight Bohlmeyer, Texas A&M - Main Campus, EDCI, College Station, TX 77843-4232. PHONE: (409) 845-0825. Texas Christian University A Professional Development School Model of Teacher Enhancement in Elementary School Mathematics and Science Principle Investigator: Kathleen Martin Open to the public: No DESCRIPTION: The goal of the project is to improve the mathematical and scientific competence of elementary school students through the development of teacher enhancement models based in professional development schools. Specific objectives include improving the teaching of math and science by enhancing teacher knowledge and establishing linkages between teachers and community resources. LOCATION: Fort Worth, TX. ENROLLMENT: 32. GRADE(S): K-6. ELIGIBILITY: Participants in the four schools involved in the grant. DATES: 3 weeks --6/17-7/5, 1996. APPLICATION DEADLINE: N/A. CONTACT: Kathleen Martin, Texas Christian University, P.O. Box 32925, Fort Worth, TX 76129. PHONE: (817) 921-7698. EMAIL: kmartin@tenet.edu. University of Texas - American Astronomical Society American Astronomical Society Teacher Resource Agents (A- ASTRA) Principal Investigator: Mary Hemenway Open to the Public: Yes DESCRIPTION: During the summer, participants will perform hands-on astronomy activities, receive instruction and practice in workshop preparation, and engage in astronomy- related experiences unique to each site (e.g., telescopes, lectures, and field trips). During the following year, they will present workshops, serve as resource agents, and attend a national AAS meeting in North Carolina (June 1977). LOCATION: Flagstaff, AZ, College Park MD and Chicago IL. ENROLLMENT: 75. GRADE(S): K-12. ELIGIBILITY: National K-12 program for those interested in Astronomy. DATES: 4 Wks. 6/17-7/12 AZ; 6/27-7/25 MD; 7/8-8/2 IL. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 2/29/96. CONTACT: Mary Hemenway, American Astronomical Society Education Office, University of Texas, Austin, TX 78712-1083. PHONE: (512) 471-6503. EMAIL: aas@asstro..as.utexas.edu. VERMONT National Gardening Association Growing Science Inquiry Principle Investigator: Douglas Harris Open to the public: No DESCRIPTION: The Growing Science Inquiry Program is an emerging staff development model for supporting Inquiry Teaching with plants as the context. A partnership consisting of lead teachers and a site coordinator in a school district; a local horticultural partner; and National Gardening Association staff participate in intensive summer institutes for three years. The partners then implement a site-based staff development plan based on local priorities and needs. LOCATION: Burlington, VT & Fort Collins, CO. ENROLLMENT: 200. GRADE(S): Pre K-4; 5-8. ELIGIBILITY: Teachers in Growing Science Inquiry Schools and Horticultural Partners. DATES: 6/15-20 (VT); 7/17-8-1 (CO). APPLICATION DEADLINE: N/A. CONTACT: Douglas Harris, National Gardening Association, 180 Flynn Avenue, Burlington, VT 05401. PHONE: (802) 863-1308 ext. 30. EMAIL: Dharrisnga@aol.com. Saint Michael's College Vermont Rivers Teacher Enhancement Project Principle Investigator: Arthur Hessler Open to the public: yes DESCRIPTION: Aquatic biology, integrated, interdisciplinary; integrates content of disciplines in an interdisciplinary setting with extensive follow-up. For scientists and non- scientists in teams of 2-4. LOCATION: Colchester, VT. ENROLLMENT: 32. GRADE(S): 7-10. ELIGIBILITY: New England residents (others considered). DATES: 7/7-7/27 and academic year follow up. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 3/30/96. CONTACT: Arthur Hessler, Saint Michael's College, Associate Dean of the College, Colchester, VT 05439. EMAIL: hessler@sacvax.smcvt.edu. VIRGINIA National Science Teachers Association A National Teacher Enhancement/Implementation and Evaluation Project for Grades 9-10 Scope, Sequence, and Coordination in Science Principle Investigator: Bill Aldridge Open to the public: No DESCRIPTION: Tenth grade SS&C teachers will review and test tenth grade micro units for implementation in pilot schools. LOCATION: Houston, TX. ENROLLMENT: 100. GRADE(S): 10. ELIGIBILITY: Grade 10 science teachers in SS&C pilot project. DATES: 7/18-7/29 with academic year follow-up. APPLICATION DEADLINE: N/A. CONTACT: Bill Aldridge, National Science Teachers Association, 1840 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201. PHONE: (703) 312-9256. EMAIL: baldridge@nsta.org. National Science Teachers Association Principle Investigator: Arnold Strassenburg Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: This project features solar radiation, atmosphere oceans and landforms which determine climate regions; introduces and expands upon concepts of populations and ecosystems; and discusses various forms of energy. Instructional materials which reflect the vision of the National Science Education Standards will be introduced. LOCATION: Greenville, NC; Seattle, WA; and Madison, WI. ENROLLMENT: 50. GRADE(S): 6-9. ELIGIBILITY: Science teachers grades 6-9. DATES: 7/7-8/2; 7/7-8/2; and 6/30-7/26 respectively. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 3/31/96. CONTACT: Erma Anderson, National Science Teachers Association, 1840 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201-3000. PHONE: (703) 312-9256. EMAIL: erma_a@nsta.org. Old Dominion University VANT Outreach Program Principle Investigator: Marcia Tharp Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: The VANT Leadership Institute is designed to train technology specialists in the field of math and science to use an integrated approach that incorporates cutting- edge technology into the classroom before it becomes obsolete. In particular, teachers learn strategies for using the TI-83 graphing calculator, the calculator based laboratory, and the TI-92 Math Lab during integrated Math/Science lessons. Participants attend 3 in-depth follow-up workshops and work on creating teacher friendly materials that use cutting-edge technology with a reading to learn focus. LOCATION: Norfolk, VA. ENROLLMENT: 50. GRADE(S): 7-12. ELIGIBILITY: Teachers in VA and NC have first priority. DATES: 7/28-8/11 and 3-2 day follow-up workshops. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5/15/96. CONTACT: Marcia Tharp, Old Dominion University, Darden College of Education, Room 244 - Education Bldg., Norfolk, VA 23529. PHONE: (804) 683-3283. EMAIL: MLT100F@eagle.cc.odu.edu. WASHINGTON Eastern Washington University Restructuring Elementary School Science Principle Investigator: Robert Gibbs Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: This project is in its final stage of implementing an activity-based science program in elementary schools in Spokane, WA. LOCATION: Spokane, WA. ENROLLMENT: 340. GRADE(S): K-6. ELIGIBILITY: Teachers in Spokane Public Schools and 11 private schools in Spokane. DATES: 6/19-7/2 (Lead Teachers), 7/15-7/19 (K-3), and 7/22-7/26 (4-6). APPLICATION DEADLINE: None. CONTACT: Robert Gibbs, Eastern Washington University, Physics Department MS 68, Cheney, WA 99004-2431. PHONE: (509) 359-7469. EMAIL: rgibbs@ewu.edu. Highline School District Science is BASIC (Bridging Assessment into Science Instruction and Curriculum) Principle Investigator: Nancy Angello Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: Science is BASIC' offers a series of three courses that link assessment, curriculum and instruction in the elementary science classroom. LOCATION: Seattle, WA. ENROLLMENT: . GRADE(S): K-6. ELIGIBILITY: Highline school district and science kit center districts only. DATES: Summer 1996 - TBA. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 6/18/96. CONTACT: Nancy Angello Susan Wood Megrey, Highline School District, 15675 Ambaum Blvd. S.W., Seattle, WA 98166. PHONE: (206) 433- 2458. EMAIL: swood@psesd.wednet.edu. University of Washington Washington Initiative in Science Education-Science Teacher Enhancement Project Principle Investigator: Carole Kubota Open to the public: No DESCRIPTION: We will run leadership conference of WISE-STEP teachers only. LOCATION: Seattle, WA. ENROLLMENT: 40. GRADE(S): K-5. ELIGIBILITY: WA WISE-STEP teachers only (previously selected. DATES: Not set yet. APPLICATION DEADLINE: N/A. CONTACT: Carole Kubota, University of Washington, 122 Miller Hall, Box 355600, Seattle, WA 98195- 3600. Washington State University Teacher Institute for Science/Mathematics Education Through Engineering Experiences Principle Investigator: Richard Zollars Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: Institute involves combination of classroom instruction in engineering principles and hands on participation on on-going projects in the college. Participants develop teaching module for use in their classes as well as distribution across country. LOCATION: Pullman, WA. ENROLLMENT: 20. GRADE(S): 7-12. ELIGIBILITY: Math teachers; junior (middle school) and high school; community college. DATES: 6/24/96-8/2/96. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 2/1/96. CONTACT: Richard Zollars, Washington State University, Department of Chemical Engineering, Pullman, WA 99164-2710. PHONE: (509) 335-4332. EMAIL: rzollars@che.wsu.edu. Western Washington University Operation Physics Outreach Principle Investigator: James Stewart Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: Selected teachers in participating districts take 3 summers of instruction then provide training for others. Program integrates physics, writing, use of computers. LOCATION: Bellingham, WA. ENROLLMENT: 40. GRADE(S): K-9. ELIGIBILITY: Teachers in selected school districts in NW Washington. DATES: 6/19-7/2; 11 days during academic year. APPLICATION DEADLINE: N/A. CONTACT: James Stewart, Western Washington University, Physics Department, Mail Stop 9064, Bellingham, WA 98225. EMAIL: jstewart@newton.physics.wwu.edu. WISCONSIN University of Wisconsin - Madison Summer Institute Core, Outreach and Multiplier Program for Genetics Education Principle Investigator: Raymond Kessel Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: The Wisconsin Teacher Enhancement Programs in Biology (WTEB) provides a continuum of continuing education for K-12 science teachers, providing awareness and professional enrichment, background and update in content and new pedagogy, research and development of instructional resources, teacher leadership and dissemination. LOCATION: Madison, WI. ENROLLMENT: 20. GRADE(S): K-12. ELIGIBILITY: Open to everyone, WI as well as other states in U.S. Open to K-12 teachers. DATES: 6/10-8/9/96. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5/31/96. CONTACT: Ruth Owens, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Rm. 104 Genetics Bldg., 445 Henry Mall, Madison, WI 53706. PHONE: (608) 262-1006. EMAIL: reowens@facstaff.wisc.edu.. University of Wisconsin - Madison International Conference on Cost-Effective Science Education Principle Investigator: John Moore Open to the public: No DESCRIPTION: This workshop/conference will provide a platform for scientists, educators, and students to examine and validate materials that make hands-on science available at minimal cost. To capture and disseminate this state-of-the art set of materials, we will produce a conference proceedings, publish it, and distribute it worldwide. LOCATION: Madison, WI. ENROLLMENT: 30. GRADE(S): 9-12. ELIGIBILITY: By invitation only. DATES: 7/15-7/26. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 2/1/96. CONTACT: Amy Huseth, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Institute for Chemical Education, 1101 University Ave, Madison, WI 53706. PHONE: (800) 991-5534. EMAIL: huseth@chem.wisc.edu. University of Wisconsin - Madison Enhancement of Minority Student Achievement in the Science Classroom Principle Investigator: James Stewart Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: NSF funds are used to provide leadership development for the 4 lead teachers, who will act as catalysts in the districts to promote multicultural science at the elementary level. LOCATION: UW-Madison, WI. ENROLLMENT: 34. GRADE(S): Pre K-4; 5-8. ELIGIBILITY: Madison and Milwaukee Public School elementary teachers. DATES: 6/17-21; 6/24-28, 1996. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 4/17/96. CONTACT: James Stewart Lisa Wachtel, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Center for Biology Education, 1272 Genetics/Biotechnology Center, 425 N. Henry Mall, Madison, WI 53706. PHONE: (608) 262-5266. EMAIL: wachtel@facstaff.wisc.edu. University of Wisconsin - River Falls Physical Science Institutes for K-3 Teachers Principle Investigator: Marilyn Duerst Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: During summer workshops teachers will explore, critique and compare six hands-on science curricula. During the first academic year they will try out modules in their own classrooms and during the second year lead inservices for the rest of the K-3 staff in their schools. LOCATION: River Falls, WI. ENROLLMENT: 32. GRADE(S): K-3. ELIGIBILITY: Central MN or West Central WI K-3 teachers: nomination of principal. DATES: 7/8-7/26. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 4/1/95. CONTACT: Marilyn Duerst, University of WI-River Falls, Chemistry Department, 410 S. 3rd Street, River Falls, WI 54022-5001. PHONE: (715) 425-3654. EMAIL: marilyn.d.duerst@uwrf.edu. University of Wisconsin - River Falls Inservice Program in Biotechnology for Secondary Life Science and Agriculture Education Teachers Principle Investigator: Karen Klyczek Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: A variety of concepts, applications, techniques, and issues related to biotechnology are covered. Emphasis is on classroom implementation and the development of classroom activities. LOCATION: River Falls, WI. ENROLLMENT: 39. GRADE(S): 9-12. ELIGIBILITY: WI, MN, SD residents only. DATES: 7/15/96-8/2/96. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 3/8/96. CONTACT: Karen Klyczek Karen Klyczek, University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Biology Department, 410 S. 3rd Street, River Falls, WI 54022. PHONE: (715) 425-3364. EMAIL: karen.k.klyczek@uwrf.edu. Wisconsin Academy of Science Arts Project FIRST TWO Field Involvement: Research by Science Teachers Teams/Water/Ozone Principle Investigator: Gary Lake Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: Field Involvement -- Research by Science Teachers (FIRST) is designed to increase the content and understanding of the nature of science through field research. A participating teacher-researcher carries out an individual research project under the guidance of a mentor/and or is part of a team project. Team projects focus on (1) water quality issues using biotic indexing, and (2) environmental monitoring using common milkweed. LOCATION: Madison, Pigeon Lake & around the state. ENROLLMENT: 35. GRADE(S): K-12. ELIGIBILITY: Wisconsin residents/teacher only. DATES: Flexible except for 8/11-14, 1996. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 2/14/96. CONTACT: Gary Lake, Wisconsin Academy of Science Arts, 1922 University Avenue, Madison, WI 53705. PHONE: (608) 263-1692. EMAIL: gglake@facstaff.wisc.edu. Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters Field Institutes for Elementary School Teachers Principle Investigator: LeRoy Lee Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: This project is designed to increase the quantity and quality of field-based science experiences for elementary students in Wisconsin by providing field opportunities, networking, and a resource center for elementary school teachers and principals. Participants will expand their subject matter foundation in field ecology and field earth science through attending six field sessions, and learn skills necessary to develop local field experience modules. Project staff will work with participants and LOCATION: Wisconsin. ENROLLMENT: 26. GRADE(S): 3-5. ELIGIBILITY: Wisconsin elementary teachers only. DATES: 3/22-24;5/3-5;6/17-22;8/5-10;9/20-22;10/18-20. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 12/9/95. CONTACT: LeRoy Lee, Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters, 1922 University Avenue, Madison, WI 53705-4099. PHONE: (608) 263- 1692. EMAIL: lrlee@facstaff.wisc.edu. WYOMING University of Wyoming Model Masters Degree Program Principle Investigator: A. Duane Porter Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: This program leads to the most in mathematics. Participants spend 8-11 & 1-4 in class each day. Workshop materials are also prepared for participants use. LOCATION: Laramie, WY. ENROLLMENT: 27. GRADE(S): 9-12. ELIGIBILITY: Depends on Mathematics Background. DATES: 6/10-7/2. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 4/1/96. CONTACT: A. Duane Porter A. Duane Porter, University of Wyoming, Math Department, Laramie, WY 82071. PHONE: (307) 766-3395. EMAIL: ADPORTER@PLAINS.UWYO.EDU. LOCAL SYSTEMIC CHANGE THROUGH TEACHER ENHANCEMENT GRADES K-8 PROJECTS ALABAMA University of Alabama - Huntsville Principle Investigator: John Wright Open to the public: No DESCRIPTION: Implementation of an activity-inquiry science curriculum in grades K-6. Materials are provided to teachers through a materials center operated cooperatively by 7 school districts and the University of Alabama - Huntsville. LOCATION: Huntsville, AL. ENROLLMENT: 1600. GRADE(S): K-6. ELIGIBILITY: Local teachers and principals. DATES: 8/5-8/9 and academic year. APPLICATION DEADLINE: N/A. CONTACT: John Wright, University of Alabama - Huntsville, Institute for Science Education, Morton Hall Room 112, Huntsville, AL 35899. PHONE: (205) 895-6670. EMAIL: mossp@email.uah.edu. ALASKA Anchorage School District The ESIP (Earth Systems Program Implementation Project) Project Principle Investigator: Judy Reid Open to the public: No DESCRIPTION: The Earth Systems Implementation project is a 4.5 year Local Systemic Change project to implement ASD's newly revised elementary hands-on science program to 1050 teachers. The project includes teacher training in science content, process skills, inquiry teaching strategies, student assessment, summer field experiences, and building a support base for science education in the community. Training takes place on release days, summer and after school. LOCATION: Anchorage, AK. ENROLLMENT: 140. GRADE(S): K-6. ELIGIBILITY: Selection of project staff only of Anchorage elementary teachers. DATES: 7/2-8/6 and/or academic year 1 day per month. APPLICATION DEADLINE: N/A. CONTACT: Judy Reid, Anchorage School District, 2807 Sunflower, Anchorage, AK 99504. PHONE: (907) 269-8341. EMAIL: reid_judy@msmail.asd.k12.ak.us. ARIZONA Mesa Public Schools Mesa Systemic Initiative: Mentoring in Math & Science Principle Investigator: Susan Sprague Open to the public: No DESCRIPTION: This project is for outstanding classroom teachers who have been selected to serve as mentor teachers to new hires. These mentor teachers will have already had the general district inservice for mentors. These two days will focus on their exploring the national standards and finding ways to help their new teacher partners to see the teachers relationships between their teaching assignments and the national standards. LOCATION: Mesa Public Schools. ENROLLMENT: 90. GRADE(S): K-8. ELIGIBILITY: Prior selection as a mentor teacher for a teacher new to teaching or a teacher new to Mesa. DATES: 2 days between 8/8-8/14 to be set. APPLICATION DEADLINE: N/A. CONTACT: Bob Box, Mesa Public Schools, 143 S. Alma School Rd., Mesa, AZ 85210-1096. PHONE: (602) 898-7878. EMAIL: bbox@mesa.k12.az.us. Mesa Public Schools Mesa Systemic Initiative: You As A Change Agent Principle Investigator: Susan Sprague Open to the public: No DESCRIPTION: This is part of a continuing leadership development program for our most advanced leadership teams. Updates on other issues from the 1995-96 school year sessions such as equity in science and math, national standards, and alternative models of professional growth will be interspersed among the main topics. The major focus will be on continuing deeper into CBAM, team building, and site based decision making models. LOCATION: Mesa Public Science Resource Center. ENROLLMENT: 36. GRADE(S): K-8. ELIGIBILITY: Member of Mesa Public School MSI Synergy Teams. DATES: 5/28-5/31. APPLICATION DEADLINE: N/A. CONTACT: Mike Cowan, Mesa Public Schools, 143 S. Alma School Rd., Mesa, AZ 85210-1096. PHONE: (602) 898-7815. EMAIL: c/o ssprague@barnum.mesa.k12.az.us. CALIFORNIA California State University - Fullerton Santa Ana Systemic Change in Mathematics Project Principle Investigator: David Pagni Open to the public: No DESCRIPTION: Local Systemic Change project focusing on student learning of mathematics by stressing professional development, parent involvement, and local business and community collaborations. The project will assist teachers and students with a new math adoption. LOCATION: Santa Ana, CA. ENROLLMENT: 525. GRADE(S): PreK-9. ELIGIBILITY: Teachers, administrators, or instructional assistants of Santa Ana Unified School District. DATES: One day per month. APPLICATION DEADLINE: N/A. CONTACT: David Pagni, California State University - Fullerton, Mathematics Department, P.O. Box 34080, Fullerton, CA 92634-9480. PHONE: (714) 773-2671. EMAIL: dpagni@fullerton.edu. Fresno Unified School District Teacher Enhancement for Student Success (TESS): California Science Poject/USI Language Institute Principle Investigator: Charles McCully Open to the public: No DESCRIPTION: English language development and SDAIE strategies contextualized within science. LOCATION: Fresno, CA. ENROLLMENT: 30. GRADE(S): K-6. ELIGIBILITY: Fresno Unified Teachers only. DATES: Late July 1996. APPLICATION DEADLINE: N/A. CONTACT: Robert P. Grobe, Fresno Unified School District, ERAF Department, Tulare & M Streets, Fresno, CA 93721. PHONE: (209) 278-0284. EMAIL: robert_grobe@csufrenso.edu. Fresno Unified School District Teacher Enhancement for Student Success (TESS): Graphing Calculator Institutue-Algebra Calculator and Computer Enhancement Principle Investigator: Charles McCully Open to the public: No DESCRIPTION: This institute will develop a leadership cadre to serve as trainers for schools entering math training during the 1996-97 school year. LOCATION: Fresno, CA. ENROLLMENT: 80. GRADE(S): K-6. ELIGIBILITY: Fresno Unified Teachers only. DATES: 5-10 days in Summer 1996. APPLICATION DEADLINE: N/A. CONTACT: Robert P. Grobe, Fresno Unified School District, ERAF Department, Tulare & M Streets, Fresno, CA 93721. PHONE: (209) 278-0284. EMAIL: robert_grobe@csufrenso.edu. Fresno Unified School District Teacher Enhancement for Student Success (TESS): Graphing Calculator Institutue-Statistics Principle Investigator: Charles McCully Open to the public: Yes DESCRIPTION: This 30-hour course focuses on the implementation of the graphing calculator as an instruction tool in the classroom. Teachers will see the calculator used to incorporate critical thinking, so that students frequently explore the "what-if" questions. LOCATION: Fresno, CA. ENROLLMENT: 40. GRADE(S): 8-12. ELIGIBILITY: Open. DATES: 6/17-6/21 and 8/12-8/16. APPLICATION DEADLINE: N/A. CONTACT: Robert P. Grobe, Fresno Unified School District, ERAF Department, Tulare & M Streets, Fresno, CA 93721. PHONE: (209) 278-0284. EMAIL: robert_grobe@csufrenso.edu. Mills College Leadership Institute for Teaching Elementary Science (LITES) Principle Investigator: Jane Bowyer Open to the public: No CONTACT: Jane Bowyer, Mills College, Department of Education, 5000 MacArthur Blvd., Oakland, CA 94613. PHONE: (510) 430- 2118. EMAIL: bowyer_lites@mills.edu. University of California - San Diego National School District Systemic Teacher Enhancement Project (NSSTE) Principle Investigator: Paul Saltman Open to the public: No DESCRIPTION: The NSSTE program which began in the summer of 1995 is a program for approximately sixty K-6 National City School District teachers. The teachers will take part in a four-year program to bring about a science systemic reform in the district. LOCATION: La Jolla, CA. ENROLLMENT: 70. GRADE(S): K-6. ELIGIBILITY: National City School District teachers (CA) K-6 teachers.. DATES: 6/24-7/19 and academic year follow-up. APPLICATION DEADLINE: N/A. CONTACT: Robert Dean, University of California - San Diego, UCSD/PTEST, 0176, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093-0176. PHONE: (619) 534-8587. EMAIL: robert_dean@unexpost.ucsd.edu. University of California - San Francisco CITY SCIENCE -- A Systemic Plan for Elementary Science in San Francisco Principle Investigator: Peter Walter Open to the public: No DESCRIPTION: The K-5 Beginning Teacher Summer Institute is designed to provide an entry level understanding of science content, science process and classroom management. The Systemic Leaders will be provided opportunities to increase professional development by looking as elementary mathematics curriculum, increasing their understanding of important mathematics, explore effective instructional assessment strategies and equity and access issues. LOCATION: San Francisco, CA. ENROLLMENT: 400. GRADE(S): K- 5. ELIGIBILITY: San Francisco Unified School District K-5 elementary teachers. DATES: 6/20-7/19 and academic year 1 day per month. APPLICATION DEADLINE: N/A. CONTACT: Elizabeth Chatman, University of California - San Francisco, Science and Health Education Partnership, Campus Box 0905, San Francisco, CA 94143-0905. PHONE: (415) 476-0930. EMAIL: citysci@itsa.ucsf.edu. University of California - Santa Cruz Language Acquisition in Science Education for Rural Schools (LASERS) Principle Investigator: Patricia Stoddart Open to the public: No DESCRIPTION: A regional consortium that includes the University of California - Santa Cruz, Life Lab science program and seven school districts have joined together to (1) implement a science education program that is responsive to the cultural, linguistic, and individual variations among elementary school students; (2) involve schools and the community in a process of systemic educational change; and (3) develop a national model of bilingual science education. The focus of implementation will be students, teachers, administrators and communities in 49 elementary schools in rural tri-county area where 66% of the students are Hispanic, 48% are limited English speakers, and 33% are children of migrant agricultural workers. LOCATION: Santa Cruz, CA. ENROLLMENT: 60. GRADE(S): K-6. ELIGIBILITY: Resource teachers and administrators in participating schools. DATES: 7/2-8/6. APPLICATION DEADLINE: N/A. CONTACT: Patricia Stoddart or Robbie Jaffe, University of California - Santa Cruz, Education Board of Studies in Education, 1156 High St., Santa Cruz, CA 95062. PHONE: (408) 459-3850. EMAIL: stoddart@cats.ucsc.edu. GEORGIA Emory University Teacher Enhancement Through An Elementary Science Education Partners (ESEP) Program Principle Investigator: Robert DeHaan Open to the public: No DESCRIPTION: The ESEP project provides four components: (1) science partners: college science students trained to assist teachers 3-4 hours/week in the classroom; (2) grade appropriate science kits; (3) in-service staff development in hands-on inquiry-based science instructions; and (4) help in implementing appropriate evaluation instruments to assess learning in an inquiry-science program. LOCATION: Atlanta, GA. ENROLLMENT: 150. GRADE(S): K-5. ELIGIBILITY: CA residents only; Algebra/geometry teachers only. DATES: 7/2- 8/6 and academic year - 1 day per month. APPLICATION DEADLINE: N/A. CONTACT: Robert DeHaan, Emory University, Medical School, 1556 Clifton Rd, NE, Atlanta, GA 30322. PHONE: (404) 727-3050. EMAIL: rld@anatomy.emory.edu. ILLINOIS University of Illinois - Chicago UIC - All Learn Mathematics Principle Investigator: David Page Open to the public: No DESCRIPTION: The project includes a comprehensive staff development program for teachers, in-school follow-up support, math-related programs for families and students, and development of teacher leadership within schools. The ALM staff development program stresses: a range of mathematical topics with emphasis on problem solving and algebra readiness; the role of calculators and computers as aids to the development of thinking and communication skills; and the use of "authentic assessments" as an integral part of the instructional process. LOCATION: Chicago, IL. ENROLLEMENT: 600. GRADE(S): 4-9. ELIGIBILITY: Chicago Public School teachers. DATES: 2 days per month during the academic year and 5 to 10 half days during the summer. APPLICATION DEADLINE: N/A. CONTACT: Kathryn Chval, 851 S. Morgan (m/c 249), Chicago, IL 60607-7045. PHONE: (217) 333-1000. EMAIL: chval@uic.edu. INDIANA Ball State University Building Bridges to the Future: The Next Generation of Science-enabled Elementary School Teachers Principle Investigator: Susan Johnson Open to the public: No DESCRIPTION: This project seeks to enhance the science knowledge and teaching skills of approximately 600 teachers in the elementary schools of 14 mostly small and rural school districts in Indiana. Master teachers who have graduated from previous teacher enhancement projects play a major role in teaching new project participants. The "people bridges" between teachers in the same building, teachers in a district, teachers in nearby districts, teachers and students, teachers and administrators, teachers and scientists, teachers and other university faculty result in systemic reform and powerful science learning for students. LOCATION: Allen County, Indiana. ENROLLMENT: 85. GRADE(S): K-8. ELIGIBILITY: Members of selected school districts in northeastern Indiana. DATES: 7/8-8/9; Academic Year, meetings once a month, practicum assignments, and classroom visitations. CONTACT: Susan Johnson, Ball State University, College of Sciences & Humanities, NQ112, Muncie, IN 47306. PHONE: (317) 285-8831. EMAIL: 00SMJOHNSON@BSUVC.BSU.EDU. MICHIGAN Midland Public Schools Midland Public Schools Systemic Change Teacher Enhancement Institute Principle Investigator: Sarah Lindsey Open to the public: No DESCRIPTION: A cadre of teachers trained in 1995, two university professors, and local scientist will co-lead an institute to deepen the conceptual knowledge of science of elementary teachers, strengthen assessment skills, and enhance connections for improved teaching and learning of earth and space science. Parents, elementary principals and substitute teachers will engage in concurrent abbreviated sessions as well as participate with teachers for specific inquiries. LOCATION: Midland, MI. ENROLLMENT: 100. GRADE(S): K-6. ELIGIBILITY: Midland Public schools elementary faculty members, parents of MPS elementary students, local scientists, principals and selected substitutes.. DATES: 3 weeks: 7/22-8/8 and academic year. APPLICATION DEADLINE: N/A. CONTACT: Jody Pagel, Midland Public Schools, 815 State St., Midland, MI 48460. PHONE: (517) 839-2427. EMAIL: jpagel@aol.com. MONTANA Bozeman Public School District 7 KEYSTONE: A Rural Regional Training Program for Excellence in Science and Technology Principle Investigator: Myra Miller Open to the public: No DESCRIPTION: Keystone is a science and technology staff development project which serves 22 school districts that are spread over a huge geographic area thus our telecommunications component is invaluable. Through summer institutes and workshop sessions spread throughout the school year, participants are trained in content, process skills, constructivism,and inquiry strategies; partnerships are formed between scientists,community members, administrators, and classroom teachers; exemplary materials that address the standards are presented; and a model training program is being created whcih can be replicated in other rural areas. LOCATION: Bozeman, MT. ENROLLMENT: No more than 250 divided between the three sessions. GRADE(S): K-8. ELIGIBILITY: K-6 teachers and Middle School science/technology teachers from consortium districts. DATES: 6/17-6/21, 7/8-7/12 and 7/15-7/19. APPLICATION DEADLINE: N/A. CONTACT: Myra Miller, Bozeman Public School District 7, Willson Science & Technology School, 404 West Main St., Bozeman, MT 59715. PHONE: (406) 585-1500 Ext. 1565. EMAIL: wimill@hawks.bps.montana.edu. NEVADA Clark County School District Mathematics And Science Enhancement II Principle Investigator: P. Kay Carl or Linda Gregg Open to the public: No DESCRIPTION: The Inquiry Institute is designed for teachers to participate as learners and become confident inquirers. During individual investigations, participants gain insight into their own learning process as they learn content knowledge through interactions with materials and colleagues. LOCATION Las Vegas, NV. ENROLLMENT 45. GRADE(S) K-5. ELIGIBILITY Clark County K-5 teachers and administrators and teachers from rural Nevada by invitation. DATES 6/10-6/21. APPLICATION DEADLINE N/A. CONTACT: Lorraine Blume, 851 East Tropicana Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89119. PHONE: (702) 799-5685. NEW JERSEY Montclair State University Great Ideas in Science Consortium: Partners for Integrated Science Curriculum Reform Principle Investigator: Jacalyn Willis Open to the public: No DESCRIPTION: Local Systemic Change project in two urban districts for reform in science, math, and technology teaching of K-8 level. LOCATION: Upper Montclair, NJ. ENROLLMENT: 120. GRADE(S): K-8. ELIGIBILITY: Jersey City and East Orange District teachers only. DATES: 6/24-7/12 and 7/15-8/2. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 2/15/96. CONTACT: Jacalyn Willis, Montclair State University, College of Science & Math, Upper Montclair, NJ 07043. PHONE: (201) 655-7753. EMAIL: giacalone@aol.com. NEW YORK City School District #5 "SMART PROCESS" - Local Systemic Change Through Teacher Enhancement Principle Investigator: Gilbert Turchin Open to the public: No DESCRIPTION: The objective of the summer institute will be to educate teachers in the art and technique of investigating common phenomena to reveal underlying scientific understandings and to build a base of science inquiring in teachers. LOCATION: New York, NY. ENROLLMENT: 60. GRADE(S): K-6. ELIGIBILITY: Classroom teachers in SMART PROCESS Phase I schools. DATES: 2 weeks: Monday - Thursday in July/August. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 6/1/96. CONTACT: Hurbert Dyasi, City School District #5, The Workshop Center, NAC 4/220, 138th St. at Convent Ave., New York, NY 10031. PHONE: (212) 650-8436. EMAIL: tessa.harvey@nycps.nycenet.edu. City School District #5 "SMART PROCESS" - Local Systemic Change Through Teacher Enhancement Principle Investigator: Gilbert Turchin Open to the public: No DESCRIPTION: Professional development for Teacher Facilitators involved in implementing the SMART PROCESS with elementary classroom teachers (K-6). LOCATION: New York, NY. ENROLLMENT: 30. GRADE(S): K-6. ELIGIBILITY: SMART PROCESS Teacher Facilitators and Staff Developers. DATES: 7/8-7/19/96. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 6/1/96. CONTACT: Howard Nadler, City School District #5, 433 West 123rd Street, New York, NY 10027. PHONE: (212) 769-7552. EMAIL: hnadler@ralphbunche.rbs.edu. Buffalo Museum of Science TEAM 2000 Principle Investigator: Peter Dow Open to the public: No DESCRIPTION: TEAM 2000 plans to implement a "state of the art" K-8 science program in all of Buffalo's 61 elementary schools by the turn of the century. It is establishing a teacher-planned center for inquiry and a science materials center to support reform effort. LOCATION: Buffalo, NY. ENROLLMENT: 60. GRADE(S): K-8. ELIGIBILITY: Buffalo Public School teachers and principals involved with TEAM 2000. DATES: 7/3-8/4 and academic year. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 4/5/96. CONTACT: Cathy Chamberlin, Buffalo Museum of Science, TEAM 2000 Project Administrator, 1020 Humboldt Pkwy, Buffalo, NY 14211. PHONE: (716) 896-5200. EMAIL: team@mailgate.drew.buffalo.k12.ny.us. OHIO Stark County School District SEEDS (Science Education Enhancing the Development of Skills) Principle Investigator: Jane Hazen Open to the public: No DESCRIPTION: The SEEDS project goal is to implement hands- on, minds-on elementary science program supported by leadership team training, district immersion training, yearly action research seminars, and summer content workshops for teachers. All 1000 teachers are developing a personal professional development plan. LOCATION: Canton, OH. ENROLLMENT: 180 (30 per workshop). GRADE(S): K-6. ELIGIBILITY: Stark County Ohio elementary teachers. DATES: 7/2-8/6 and academic year follow-up. APPLICATION DEADLINE: NA. CONTACT: Jane Hazen, Stark County School District, 2100 38th Street, NW, Canton, OH 44707-2300. PHONE: (216) 492-8136. EMAIL: jbh2sc@bigbird.stark.k12.oh.us. PENNSYLVANIA ASSET Inc. Asset Teacher Enhancement Project Principle Investigator: Reeny Davison Open to the public: No DESCRIPTION: ASSET (Allegheny Schools Science Education & Technology) Inc. is an independent non-profit organization composed of business, education and community leaders committed to changing the way science is taught and learned at the elementary level. The ASSET initiative embraces the 5 elements of exemplary science: hands-on materials, professional development, centralized materials, support assessment and community involvement. LOCATION: Dawson, PA. ENROLLMENT: 100. GRADE(S): K-6. ELIGIBILITY: ASSET Leadership Teams only. DATES: 8/6-8/9. APPLICATION DEADLINE: N/A. CONTACT: Reeny Davison, ASSET Inc., 15 Terminal Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15219-1299. PHONE: (412) 488- 1444. EMAIL: davison@duq3.cc.duq.edu. RHODE ISLAND Rhode Island College The KITES Project: Kits in Teaching Elementary Science Principle Investigator: MacGregor Kniseley Open to the public: No DESCRIPTION: The primary goal of the KITES project is to improve the teaching and learning of science in K-6 classrooms in Rhode Island s 53 elementary and middle schools in the East Bay region. This goal will be accomplished by implementing an inquiry-centered science curriculum and building the necessary infrastructure to sustain the professional development and instructional materials for the next generations of teachers and students. LOCATION: Providence, RI. ENROLLEMENT: 180. GRADE(S): K-6. ELIGIBILITY: RI East Bay School Districts K-6 science teachers. DATES: 6/26-6/29. APPLICATION DEADLINE: N/A. CONTACT: Greg Kniseley or Gerald Kowalczyk, Rhode Island College, Department of Elementary Education, HM 205; 600 Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Providence, RI 02908-1991. PHONE: (401) 456- 8559. EMAIL: mkniseley@grog.ric.edu. TENNESSEE Tennessee State University Metro Nashville Public Schools Systemic Initiative to Improve Science Achievement for all Students Principle Investigator: Barbara Nye Open to the public: No CONTACT: Barbara Nye, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN. PHONE: (615) 963-7231. EMAIL: bnye@picard.tnstate.edu. WASHINGTON Pacific Science Center Foundation STAFF Leadership for Rural School Districts Principle Investigator: Dennis Shatz Open to the public: No DESCRIPTION: The Pacific Science Center and three rural school districts: Riverview, Skykomish and Snoqualmie Valley, will cooperatively create systemic change to how science is taught in their schools. This four year project will enable each district to: 1) develop a new vision for its elementary science education curriculum, 2) establish the mechanisms to implement and sustain this vision, and 3) provide staff development to all elementary teachers as a beginning to the implementation of this vision. Through extensive staff development, a group of 30 teachers called STAFF Leaders, will become leaders in their district's science education and will then provide 40 hours of science education staff development to each district's entire elementary teaching staff. LOCATION: Stillwater, WA. ENROLLMENT: 30 STAFF Leaders during the summer (+163 teachers throughout the year). GRADE(S): K-5. ELIGIBILITY: STAFF Leaders are selected by application process also all 163 teachers in the districts will participate. DATES: 2 weeks each summer and 5 days during the academic year - July 8-12 and August 19-23. APPLICATION DEADLINE: N/A. CONTACT: Dara Hallman, Pacific Science Center Foundation, Department of Education, 200 Second Ave. North, Seattle, WA 98109-4895. PHONE: (206) 443-2901. EMAIL: dara_hallman@pacsci.org. Seattle School District Hands-on Science in Seattle Public Schools, K-5 Principle Investigator: Arlene Ackerman Open to the public: No CONTACT: Arlene Ackerman, Seattle School District, Seattle, WA. PHONE: (206) 298-7180. EMAIL: aackerman@is.ssd.k12.wa.us. OTHER TEACHER ENHANCEMENT PROJECTS As of the print date we have not received information on the following projects. PI's should be contacted for information on possible summer components and eligibility requirements. ARIZONA Mesa Public Schools An Advanced Elementary Science Leadership Institute Principle Investigator: Susan Sprague PHONE: (602) 461-5300. University of Arizona Astronomy-Related Teacher In-Service Training Principle Investigator: Larry Lebofsky PHONE: (602) 621-2211. CALIFORNIA California State University - Dominguez Hills Math Teacher Institute (MTI) Principle Investigator: Eunice Krinsky PHONE: (310) 516-3300. California State Poly University - Pomona Alliance of Mentors For Physics Instruction: A Teacher Leadership Institute Principle Investigator: John Jewett PHONE: (909) 869-2950. Long Beach Unified School District Scientists in the Making Principle Investigator: Barbara Huntington PHONE: (213) 436-9931. Occidental College Teachers + Occidental = Partnership in Science (TOPS) Principle Investigator: Chris Craney PHONE: (213) 259-2500. Poway Unified School District Making Science Real Principle Investigator: Yvonne Lux PHONE: (619) 748-0010. San Jose State University Evolution and the Nature of Science Principle Investigator: Jean Beard PHONE: (408) 924-4870. San Jose State University The California Earth Science Academy Principle Investigator: Ellen Metzger PHONE: (408) 924-5048. University of California - Berkeley Summer Institutes for Teacher-Leaders in Global Systems Science Principle Investigator: Cary Sneider PHONE: (415) 642-6000. University of California - Los Angeles Leadership in Marine Science Principle Investigator: William Hamner PHONE: (213) 825-4321. University of California - Santa Barbara Improving Mathematics Education in Multicultural Classrooms Principle Investigator: Julian Weissglass PHONE: (805) 961-3355. University of California - Santa Barbara Equity in Mathematics Education Leadership Institute Principle Investigator: Julian Weissglass PHONE: (805) 961-3355. University of Southern California USC-LAUSD Science Institute for Elementary School Teachers - PRAXIS Principle Investigator: Harold Slavkin PHONE: (213) 743-2311. COLORADO Colorado College Colorado College -- Integrated Science Teacher Enhancement Program (CC-ISTEP) Principle Investigator: Paul Kuerbis PHONE: (303) 473-2233. Society Science Education Consortium Leadership Training Program for Secondary School Teachers in the History and Nature of Science and Technology Principle Investigator: James Giese PHONE: (303) 492-8154. University of Colorado - Boulder A Comprehensive Approach to Using Internet Resources to Enhance K-12 Education Principle Investigator: Kenneth Klingenstein PHONE: (303) 492-0111. University of Northern Colorado Chemistry and Physics Fundamentals for Pre-High School Teachers Principle Investigator: James Schreck PHONE: (303) 351-2881. CONNECTICUT Talcott Mt Science Center Resource And Training Network For Science Teachers In Urban Middle Schools of Connecticut Principle Investigator: Donald LaSalle University of Hartford Teachers, Technology & Environmental Concerns: Formula for Real Science in the Elementary School Principle Investigator: Marilyn Schaffer PHONE: (203) 243-4100. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA American Association For Advancement Science Integrated Environmental Science and Technology Education for Middle Grade Teachers Principle Investigator: Jerry Bell PHONE: (202) 326-6400. FLORIDA Museum of Science Inc. InTech National Dissemination Principle Investigator: Judy Brown PHONE: (305) 854-4247. University of North Florida Technology, Discovery and Communication in Secondary School Mathematics Principle Investigator: Leonard Lipkin PHONE: (904) 646-2666. GEORGIA University of Georgia Leadership Infusion of Technology in Mathematics and Its Use in Society (LITMUS) Principle Investigator: Larry Hatfield PHONE: (404) 542-4550. HAWAII Maui Economic Development Building Inc. Hands-On Science for Maui: Today's Children for Tomorrow's World Principle Investigator: Edward Boughton PHONE: (808) 875-0500. ILLINOIS Argonne National Laboratory Partial Support for the Department of Energy National Teacher Enhancement Project Principle Investigator: Samuel Bowen PHONE: (708) 252-3228. Elmhurst College A Mentoring Network for Increasing Technology-based Mathematical Instruction Principle Investigator: Jon Johnson PHONE: (312) 279-4100. Northern Illinois University Institute for Teacher Enhancement in Physics Principle Investigator: Thomas Rossing PHONE: (815) 753-8565. Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville Turning on the L.I.T.E.S. -- Leaders in Teaching Elementary Science Principle Investigator: David Winnett PHONE: (618) 692-2000. University of Chicago Project Linkage: New Resources, New Networks for Secondary Science Teachers Principle Investigator: Elizabeth Chandler PHONE: (312) 962-8805. University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign Materials Technology Workshop for High School Science Teachers Principle Investigator: Jennifer Lewis PHONE: (217) 333-1000. MARYLAND Hood College The Development of Teacher Enhancement Activities Based Upon Indicators of Institutionalization of an Exemplary Science Curriculum Principle Investigator: Dean Wood PHONE: (301) 663-3131. National Aquarium of Baltimore Aquatic Science Teacher Institute For Master Teachers Of "Living in Water" Principle Investigator: Valerie Chase PHONE: (301) 576-3887. MASSACHUSETTS Bolt Beranek & Newman Inc. The Mathematical Inquiry Videotapes: Tools for Professional Growth Principle Investigator: Richard Carter PHONE: (617) 873-4277. Boston College Implementation of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Standard in Discrete Mathematics Principle Investigator: Margaret Kenney PHONE: (803) 737-3240. Cambridge School Department Habits of Mind: Science in Cambridge Principle Investigator: Melanie Barron PHONE: (617) 349-6400. Education Collaborative for Greater Boston TRANSITION: Initiating Change in Mathematics Teaching and Learning Principle Investigator: Eileen McSwiney PHONE: (617) 738-5600. Harvard University The Community Science Connection Principle Investigator: Robert Cook PHONE: (617) 495-1000. Northeastern University Statewide Implementation Program (SIP) A CESAME EXTENSION Dissemination and Implementation of Exemplary Science and Mathematics Programs in Massachusetts Principle Investigator: Michael Silevitch PHONE: (617) 373-3033. Sea Education Association Sea Experience: Theoretical and Practical Summer Programs of Teacher Enhancement in Marine Science Principle Investigator: Paul Joyce PHONE: (508) 540-3954. Simmons College EnviroNet: Telecommunications Across the Curriculum Principle Investigator: Karen Talentino PHONE: (617) 738-2000. TERC Inc. Teacher Enhancement in Pedagogy and Ecology Principle Investigator: Prassede Calabi PHONE: (617) 547-0430. TERC Inc. Teacher Enhancement Electronic Communication Hall (TEECH) Principle Investigator: Jack Lochhead PHONE: (617) 547-0430. University of MA - Dartmouth Buzzards Bay Rim Project Principle Investigator: Timothy O'Sullivan PHONE: (617) 998-8000. MICHIGAN University of Michigan Enhancing the Teaching of Project-Based Science Principle Investigator: Joseph Krajcik PHONE: (313) 764-1817. MINNESOTA Intermediate District 287 Hennepin PriMath II: Developing Teacher Leaders to Foster Mathematics Talent in K-4 Students Principle Investigator: Mary Roberts PHONE: (612) 553-5666. MISSOURI University of Missouri - Kansas City Enhancing the Teacher's Role in Assessment Principle Investigator: Shirley Hill PHONE: (816) 276-1000. MONTANA Montana Office of Public Instruction Mathematics Technology Institute Principle Investigator: Daniel Dolan PHONE: (203) 347-9411. NORTH CAROLINA Jacksonville State University An Integrated Mathematics/Science Enhancement Program for Middle School Teachers Principle Investigator: Gladiola Dale PHONE: (205) 435-9820. North Carolina School of Science & Math Contemporary Calculus and Precalculus Lead Teacher Development Principle Investigator: Dorothy Doyle PHONE: (919) 286-3366. North Carolina State University Team Science Principle Investigator: David Haase PHONE: (919) 737-2011. University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill TEACH-STAT: Teaching Statistics Grades 1-6 - A Statewide Implementation Project Principle Investigator: Susan Friel PHONE: (919) 962-2211. University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill Reflecting on our Work: NSF Teacher Enhancement, K-6 Principle Investigator: Susan Friel PHONE: (919) 960-6605. University of North Carolina - Greensboro Technology Tools for Science and Mathematics Learning Principle Investigator: Gerald Meisner PHONE: (919) 379-5000. NEW HAMPSHIRE University of New Hampshire Middle School Mathematics and Science Collaborative Principle Investigator: Judith Kull PHONE: (603) 862-1234. NEW JERSEY Ramapo College Revitalizing Science Teaching Using Remote Sensing Technologies (RST)2 Principle Investigator: Angela Cristini PHONE: (201) 529-7637. Stevens Institute of Technology Enhancing Mathematics Instruction Through Computer- Oriented Active Learning Environments Principle Investigator: Edward Friedman PHONE: (201) 420-5100. NEW YORK American Physical Society ACTION PHYSICS: Science and Mathematics Education through the Physics of Movement Principle Investigator: Bonnie Brownstein PHONE: (212) 790-4395. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory A Two-Piece Program to Develop and Support a Nationwide Corps of Human and Molecular Genetics Resource Teachers at the Secondary Level Principle Investigator: David Micklos PHONE: (516) 367-7240. CUNY City College The Aerospace Science Leadership Institute Principle Investigator: Martin Marin PHONE: (212) 650-7000. National Council on Economic Education Enhancement of Analytic Thinking through Advanced Economic Education in Secondary Schools Principle Investigator: Robert Highsmith Norman Howard Supporting Middle School Learning Disabled Students in the Mainstream Mathematics Classroom Principle Investigator: Dana Packman NY City Board of Education Science in the SEAMLESS Day: An Interdisciplinary, Urban, Multicultural Enhancement Program for Elementary School Teachers Principle Investigator: Arthur Camins PHONE: (718) 698-4200. NY City Public Schools Real World Investigations Principle Investigator: Susan Zakaluk PHONE: (718) 935-2000. NY State Education Department Increasing Hands-on Elementary Science in the Classroom with the Use of Video Technology for Teacher Inservice Principle Investigator: William Halligan PHONE: (518) 474-7746. OHIO Case Western Reserve Retraining Program in Physics for Teachers Principle Investigator: John McGervey PHONE: (216) 368-2000. Miami University - Oxford Project Grow: The Development of Hands-on, Inquiry-Based Middle School Mathematics and Science Teachers Principle Investigator: Aaron Burke PHONE: (513) 461-3002. OREGON Catlin Gabel School Project PHYSLab Principle Investigator: Lowell Herr PHONE: (503) 297-1894. Oregon State University National Dissemination of Calculus Reform in High Schools by the Oregon State University Calculus Curriculum Project Principle Investigator: Thomas Dick PHONE: (503) 737-0123. Portland State University The Role of the Laboratory in Learning Chemistry in the 1990's Principle Investigator: Christie Borgford PHONE: (503) 229-4411. PENNSYLVANIA Academy of Natural Science of Philadelphia Environmental Focus Principle Investigator: James McGonigle PHONE: (215) 299-1057. Juniata College Juniata College Science Outreach Program Principle Investigator: Donald Mitchell PHONE: (814) 643-4310. Pennsylvania State University - University Park Empowering Mathematics Teachers in Computer-Intensive Environments Principle Investigator: M.Kathleen Heid PHONE: (814) 865-4700. Pittsburgh Board of Public Education Assessment Communities of Teachers (ACT) Principle Investigator: Diane Briars PHONE: (412) 622-3500. Saint Vincent College Building Relationships with Industry for Delivering and Generating Educational Support (BRIDGES) Principle Investigator: James Taubler PHONE: (412) 539-9761. SOUTH CAROLINA Clemson University SALT: Specialists and Lead Teachers in Elementary Mathematics Principle Investigator: Patty Smith PHONE: (803) 656-3311. University of South Carolina - Columbia Teachers Leading Teachers Principle Investigator: Daniel Antion PHONE: (803) 777-0411. SOUTH DAKOTA Sinte Gleska College Center Native American Mathematics and Science Education Leadership Principle Investigator: Leland Bordeaux PHONE: (605) 856-2886. TENNESSEE University of Memphis West Tennessee Geography Project Principle Investigator: Duane Giannangelo PHONE: (901) 678-2000. TEXAS Baylor College of Medicine Science Classroom Assessment and Teaching Strategies Principle Investigator: Linda Crow PHONE: (713) 798-4846. University of Dallas C3P Comprehensive Conceptual Curriculum For Physics Principle Investigator: Richard Olenick PHONE: (214) 721-5000. University of Houston High School Psychology Teacher Workshop -- A Network Approach Principle Investigator: Richard Kasschau PHONE: (713) 749-1011. William Marsh Rice University Rice Univ./HISD Science Partners for Houston Project Principle Investigator: Elnora Harcombe PHONE: (713) 527-4820. VIRGINIA American Statistical Association Science Education and Quantitative Literacy Principle Investigator: Jeffrey Witmer PHONE: (703) 684-1221. National Association of Biology Teachers Encouraging High School Student Research in Biology Through Teacher - Scientist Partnerships Principle Investigator: Mary Bellamy PHONE: (703) 471-1134. University of Virginia Summer Teacher Research Fellowship Program in Cell Biology Principle Investigator: Robert Bloodgood PHONE: (301) 530-7153. WISCONSIN University of Wisconsin - La Crosse Certification and Qualification Program for Underprepared Secondary Chemistry Teachers Principle Investigator: John Tonnis PHONE: (608) 785-8000. University of Wisconsin - Madison Earthkeeping: Restoration-based Teacher Training Institutes Principle Investigator: Molly Murray PHONE: (608) 262-5522. University of Wisconsin - Stevens Pt Using Polymers to Link the Sciences to Each Other and to Our World: Innovation in the K-12 Curriculum Principle Investigator: John Droske PHONE: (715) 346-3703. WEST VIRGINIA WV Geological & Economic Survey Earth Science in West Virginia for the Twenty-First Century Principle Investigator: Thomas Repine PHONE: (304) 594-2331. NSF 96-89 (replaces 95-57)