NSF-RET, Ecology, Network Science, and Plant Ecophysiology

The Macrosystems Ecology Laboratory at the University of California Berkeley is seeking a K-12 teacher to join our team in summer 2021 as part of an ecology project supported by the National Science Foundation. This Research Experience for Teachers (RET) would support lab and fieldwork based at the University of California, Berkeley, and at the University of California Botanical Garden (15 minute walk from Berkeley main campus), and would support 2021-2022 interactions between the teacher’s K-12 classroom and our research team.

Program dates
Dates are flexible based on teacher needs, and can span anywhere from mid May to late August 2021.

Location
Berkeley, CA

Compensation
The teacher will receive a $8000 stipend. Additionally, up to $2900 in travel and subsistence expenses will be reimbursed.  The teacher will also receive $500 after the conclusion of the summer research experience to purchase classroom materials and supplies for implementing lesson plans related to our research with their students.

How to apply
Fill out the web application at https://forms.gle/6dMKShXcdjMLa75Z8.

Application deadline
Sunday May 16, 2021 at 11:59PM (Pacific time zone). Late applications will be considered, but review will proceed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Decision date for applicants
Friday May 21, 2021

Learn more
https://benjaminblonder.org/join/research-experience-for-teachers-ret-opportunity-summer-2021/