Application Procedure for the LA-SiGMA RET hosted at Louisiana State University
(For the RET hosted at UNO, please follow this link; for the RET hosted at LA Tech, please contact Ms. Alicia Boudreaux at aliciab AT latech DOT edu .)
If you:
- are a middle school, high school or community college teacher currently teaching math, science, or technology
- have at least a bachelor's degree in math, science or engineering
- are interested in materials science and computational science
- able to conduct on-site research during the entire 6 weeks of the program
- are US citizen or a permanent resident
To apply you MUST complete the following steps:
- Complete the Online application.
- Send an e-mail with a 500 word statement as an attachment in "PDF" format covering the following:
- What are your professional development goals and how do you think this summer program will help you to meet them?
- How do you envision using this research experience in your classroom? How will the experience influence your classroom?
- What else makes you a good candidate for this program?
- Which project(s) you are interested in.
- Have one letter of recommendation on institutional letterhead from your current principal or head of school sent directly from them to Leigh Townsend (see below for address) with the subject of "RET letter of recommendation". This letter should speak to your overall commitment as an educator, your desire for further professional development, and any other professional qualities that would make you an ideal participant for this program.
- If you have been teaching for 10 years or more, no transcripts are required. If you have been teaching for less than 10 years,
you must submit a transcript for each college or university from which you have received a degree:
- Unofficial transcripts and photocopies of official transcripts are acceptable.
- Scan the transcript in and email it to Leigh Townsend at the email address below.
- One copy of your State or local science teacher certification or license or proof of eligibility (private and parochial school applicants may submit copies of college transcripts indicating sufficient coursework to be eligible for a science license and/or certificate).
Leigh Townsend
LA-SiGMA Outreach Coordinator
Either by e-mail:
lgalat1 -at- lsu.edu, e-mail subject: RET Applications,
or mail:
232 Choppin Hall
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA 70803,
or fax:
Fax: (225) 578-3458, Attn. Leigh Townsend
To be considered as an applicant, you need to submit all the required documents by application deadline of March 1, 2012.
For questions or concerns regarding these requirements, please don't hesitate to contact Leigh Townsend at lgalat1 -at- lsu.edu.
Selection
Teachers who meet the above requirements and complete the entire application process will be considered for selection. Selection for the RET will be made by faculty and research staff of LA-SiGMA.
Awards at LSU
Successful applications will receive a competitive stipend. Stipends will be $6000.00 for the six-week period paid over four pay periods. The award will also pay up to $1000 for a travel grant to a conference held after the RET program.