Hello everyone, I would like to announce a summer workshop at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign intended for secondary science teachers and informal science educators interested in ecosystem ecology, climate change, and related fields.
This workshop is an opportunity for teachers to interact with nationally and internationally acclaimed ecologists involved in cutting-edge research. It incorporates scientific presentations, discussions, and original lesson plans all aimed at helping teachers incorporate ecosystem science and paleoecological concepts into their classrooms. There is an emphasis on current topics, ongoing research, and “real data,” including hands-on lab analysis of sediment cores. The workshop will run from June 18-21, 2012. Continuing Professional Development credits, as well as funding for meals and housing, are available. If you know of any teachers who may be interested in participating, please feel free to pass this information along. For those who wish to participate, please contact Barbara Hug (b...@illinois.edu) or visit us at www.life.illinois.edu/eew/ . Sincerely, Matias Fernandez Graduate Student Plant Biology Department University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign mcfer...@illinois.edu
