Opportunities for K-12 Teachers

teacher at sea. Grants for Education in Microbial Science (GEMS)

Mini-grants (up to $1000) will be awarded to K-12 public school teachers to foster awareness in microbial science. Funds may be requested for equipment, consumable supplies, substitute teacher compensation to enable the teacher to participate in shipboard or laboratory experiences, bus transportation for field trips, and other projects related to microbial science. Every grant requires a C-MORE or University of Hawai‘i sponsor, so we expect this program to significantly promote interaction among scientists at six C-MORE institutions, other stakeholders in science and education at UH, K-12 teachers and students.

View examples of recently completed projects:

Download the GEMS application form (Word document).

Science Teachers Aboard Research Ships (STARS)

The next available dates for the STARS program are: June 24-28 and October 9-13.

Approximately once a month, the Hawaii Ocean Time-series (HOT) program operates a five-day research cruise to Station ALOHA. K–12 teachers are invited to apply for the opportunity to join a C-MORE Scientist / Educator for a “Teacher-at-Sea” experience on these cruises. Teachers will participate in every aspect of sampling aboard the ship, and will be working alongside other teachers and scientists. Activities range from hands-on deck board sampling, processing and analysis of samples in the lab, to classroom exercises and lectures. Although teachers will learn about all aspects of oceanography during these cruises, particular emphasis will be placed on the exciting and emerging field of microbial oceanography!

“It’s the best experience I’ve had in a long time, professionally and personally.”

Download the STARS teacher-at-sea application form (Word document).

Download a sample itinerary of the STARS program (PDF document).

STARS photo montage

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