Do you have a passion for advancing undergraduate education? Are you a leader for the advancement of teaching and learning in the biological sciences? The BEN Collaborative (BiosciEdNet; www.biosciednet.org <http://www.biosciednet.org/> ) is currently seeking faculty to become its 2008 cohort of BEN Scholars. BEN provides access to high quality teaching resources and serves as a catalyst for strengthening teaching and learning in the biological sciences. BEN Scholars will represent areas of expertise from across the biological disciplines, including ecology. The Ecological Society of America is a member of the BEN Collaborative through the EcoEd Digital Library (http://www.ecoed.net <http://www.ecoed.net/> ). The goal of the BEN Scholars Program is to promote the use of digital library resources and student-centered teaching methods in higher education, specifically in biological lecture and laboratory courses. Prospective BEN Scholars should have a demonstrated commitment to professional leadership and outreach and a good track record of implementing innovations in teaching and learning in their own classrooms. Using digital libraries, the BEN Scholars will have an opportunity to learn how to transform lectures and laboratories to become more student-centered and to integrate career exploration and science across fields into existing curricula. A successful candidate should aspire to be a BEN user, resource author, and digital library advocate. BEN Scholars will receive: (1) Training in effective use of digital libraries; (2) Resources to use in their own classrooms and to share with colleagues through presentations, workshops, and one-on-one mentoring; (3) Integration into the BEN Scholars Network; (4) Recognition from the participating organizations; (5) Travel support and a small stipend. BEN Scholars will: (1) Participate in the 2008 NSDL BEN National Leadership Training Institute scheduled for July 9-12, 2008 in Washington, D.C.; (2) Develop and submit a teaching resource to a BEN partner library (such as EcoEd Digital Library) for review and publication; (3) Complete pre- and post-Institute assignments and report on professional development for a minimum of 2 years; (4) Advocate digital library use through presentations and/or workshops on campus and at regional and/or national meetings Interested parties may download the application materials in DOC or PDF form from the BEN portal at http://www.biosciednet.org/portal/about/benScholars.php. The application deadline is March 11, 2008. Primary funding for the BEN Pathway and NSDL is provided by the National Science Foundation (NSF), which created the National Science Digital Library to provide organized access to high quality resources and tools that support innovations in teaching science, technology, engineering, and mathematics at all levels. Questions about the BEN Scholars Program may be directed to Shelia Clark, BEN Administrator at AAAS, at 202-326-6780 or [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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