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In partnership with
The Center for Engineering and
Computing Education, the CTE supports 2 fellowship opportunities open to USC
Graduate Students in Science, Engineering, Computing and Math. The GK-12 and Pi
Fellowship programs share the common goals of:
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Preparing today’s graduate
students to be tomorrow’s faculty by improving teaching and communication
skills |
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Providing enriching
learning experiences for middle school students of STEM (Science,
Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts and applications |
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Fostering STEM content gain
and professional development among participating middle school teachers |
GK-12 Fellowships:
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Spend 2 days working in a
middle school science classroom and 5 hours planning each week |
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Fellowship runs August 2008
- August 2009 |
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$30,000 yearly stipend
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Up to $10,500 additional
funds for tuition/fees |
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Provide direct assistance
in grade 6-8 science classrooms during the academic year |
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Instruct at the GK-12
Summer Institute for Teachers |
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GK-12 Fellow Expectations (PDF) |
Pi Fellowship Options:
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Option 1: Fall 2008 ONLY
This option is for you if you want a greater time commitment during one
semester only. In the Fall Only option, you will be in the classroom 2 days
per week, August – December, with approximately 10 hours per week of
planning, plus attending GRAD 800. The $10,000 is paid over a 4 ˝ month
period.
Pi Fellow Expectations
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Option 2: Fall 2008 –
Spring 2009
This option is for you if you prefer a supplemental appointment to a
research or teaching appointment you already hold. In the yearlong option,
you will be in the classroom 1 day per week with approximately 5 hours of
planning plus attending GRAD 800. The $10,000 is paid over a 9 month
period, August - May.
Pi Fellow Expectations
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Note: Fall 2008 positions are currently
filled.
Questions? E-mail Ruth Patterson, Program Manager,
ruthp@sc.edu.
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