NCSE Executive Director Amanda L. Townley will be leading the Sound Science Fellowship.
The National Center for Science Education is embarking on a new partnership initiative with higher education faculty and museum educators to enhance professional learning opportunities in climate science, evolution, and the nature of science for K-12 science teachers; identify and resolve common misconceptions about those topics; and conduct research to develop best practices for science education.
The NCSE Sound Science Fellowship is a competitive research and service program providing networking opportunities for academics who share our passion for improving science education. Fellows will engage with NCSE’s Supporting Teachers program in an effort to better understand and redefine the teaching and learning of climate science, evolution, and the nature of science. For the two-year commitment, each Sound Science Fellow will receive a $3,000 honorarium, multiple opportunities to engage with their cohort and other educators nationwide, and amplification of work that impacts science education.
“We could not be more excited to announce this fellowship opportunity,” NCSE Executive Director Amanda L. Townley said. “By connecting science teacher educators, museum educators, K-12 classroom teachers, and our teacher support team, we will collaborate to create new and innovative pathways towards improving science education, particularly when it comes to combating anti-science sentiment and the proliferation of science misconceptions and disinformation. This fellowship is not just about personal growth, but about making a significant impact on science education.”
Applications will be accepted until Friday, October 18, 2024. Learn more about the fellowship as well as find a link to apply.