UAHuntsville is proud to offer a two-week teacher’s program (June 9 - 23) focusing on Climate Change and Sustainable Development in Latin America and the Caribbean. In partnership with the Water Center for the Humid Tropics of Latin America and the Caribbean (CATHALAC), teachers will have an opportunity to learn from professionals, and experience how global climate change influences sustainable development. Participants will have the opportunity to explore firsthand the diverse direct and indirect effects of a changing climate on natural and human systems and the challenging questions relevant to contemporary regional and national climate change problems. This unique program offers the opportunity to experience a new culture while learning about sustainable development in Latin America and the Caribbean.
* FULL FINANCIAL SPONSORSHIP including airfare, accommodation, meals, program tours, etc.
* Two weeks in Clayton, Panama
* Lectures from leaders in the field of climate change
* Site visits in and around the Panama Canal Zone
* 1 UAHuntsville credit available to qualified teachers
* Open to High School STEM teachers (2 openings)
* Application details at website: panama.uah.edu
* Contact David Cook with questions
* Application Deadline: March 30, 2012
Application Requirements
1. Current Resume/Curriculum vitae
2. A 1,000-word essay describing:
Your academic background and interests and how you would be a good fit for this program.
How you would use this program to complement your classroom teaching and enrich your students' understanding of your subject.
How you will use your participation to enhance relations between your school and UAHuntsville.
3. A letter of recommendation from your principal.
Please see the program website (panama.uah.edu) or contact David Cook (david.cook@uah.edu) for further details.
Application deadline is March 30, 2012
Your application may be E-mailed, faxed or mailed to:
david.cook@uah.edu
FX: 256.824.6783
Panama Teacher's Program
Office of Vice President for Research
University of Alabama in Huntsville
B20 Von Braun Research Hall
301 Sparkman Drive
Huntsville, AL, 35899
You may add additional information you consider relevant to your application.
Applicant's will be informed of results by the end of March. |
