CDC Science Ambassador Training – now accepting applications
2015 Come to Teacher Training at CDC!At the Fall KABT Conference, I spoke about my AMAZING experience at the CDC last July.
The application process has been opened up for the 2015 Science Ambassadors. I encourage you to apply! Please see the information below and/or distribute the at
tached pdf among your collegues:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) invites middle- and high-school teachers to attend the 2015 CDC Science Ambassador Workshop. The free* 5-day professional development workshop focuses on training teachers to use examples from public health to illustrate basic math and science principals and concepts in the classroom. The Workskhop will be held from July 20-24 at CDC headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.
Throughout the week, CDC scientists present information on current public health topics and collaborate with participants to develop challenging and innovative public health-based lesson plans that align with Next Generation Science Standards. As part of the 2015 Science Ambassador Workshop, participants will have the opportunity to:
- Attend seminars on current public health topics presented by CDC scientists
- Collaborate with CDC scientists to develop lessons plans based on public health science topics that will be published on CDC’s website
- Tour CDC’s state-of-the-art headquarters, including the Emergency Operations Center and the David J. Sencer CDC Museum
- Earn 4.0 Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
- Expand professional networks
To be considered for participation, please e-mail the following materials to scienceambassador@cdc.gov by April 15, 2015:
- Curriculum vitae or résumé
- Recommendation letter from your school’s principal, department chair, or a colleague.
- Personal statement (500 words or less) explaining your interest in the workshop, your expectations of the workshop, and how the workshop aligns with your teaching goals
*There is no charge for this workshop but participants are responsible for their own transportation, lodging and meals.
If you have any questions about this workshop or any of our other materials or activities, please visit the website at: http://www.cdc.gov/scienceambassador/ and/or to contact us by e-mail at scienceambassador@cdc.gov.2015 Come to Teacher Training at CDC!
