DIMACS Connect Institute 2005
APPLICATION FORM FOR
A PAIR OF TEACHERS FROM DIFFERENT SCHOOLS
Note: Use this application if you are pairing with a teacher from another school. One of you must be
from mathematical sciences and one from biological sciences.
The DIMACS Bio-Math Connect Institute program, running July 17 to July 29, 2005, will be held at
Rutgers University in Piscataway, New Jersey. Participants must have e-mail access from May 2005
through August 2006.
Checklist:
1. Five page Application form
2. Statement of Understanding: signed by applicant and school principal.
3. Graduate Credit Requirements: signed by applicant.
4. Letters of Recommendation. One from each teacher’s school principal and one from each
teacher’s curriculum supervisor or department chair. (Each teacher includes their own.)
Although these items may be mailed separately, only complete application files will be reviewed.
Deadline for submitting all documents is April 1, 2005.
Early Acceptance deadline is January 24, 2005.
1
CONTACT INFORMATION
Name:
E-mail (mandatory):
Social Security # (mandatory):
School:
Address:
City:
Phone:
Fax:
Home address:
City:
Phone:
Fax:
State:
Zip:
State:
Zip:
Name and School of Partner Applicant: __________________________________________________
Names of those writing letters of recommendation:
Principal: __________________________________________________________________________
Supervisor or Dept. Chair: _____________________________________________________________
School type: Public__ Private__ Rural__ Suburban__ Urban__ Magnet/Special Topic__
Comprehensive__ Comments:
Where did you find out about the Bio-Math Program? (Please be as specific as you can.)
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION INFORMATION
(optional)
Gender: Male__ Female__
Race or ethnic background: ___________________________
EDUCATION
Undergraduate degree:
Major:
Minor:
Year received:
Graduate degree(s) or certification:
Graduate courses taken:
Year received:
Is your school participating in any NSF Curriculum Programs?
Have you participated in other NSF enrichment workshops or programs for teachers? Please give
month/year(s) that you attended.
2
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Please answer all which apply (attach additional pages if necessary)
Classroom teacher (list grade levels and the number of years for each):
Math or computer science or biology supervisor (list number of years):
Other (describe and list number of years):
List the courses that you have taught in school:
List the courses that you will be teaching in the next academic year:
Please describe briefly any leadership roles that you have had in your school or district in the last few
years (curriculum development, Math or Science Club(s), conference organization, district-wide
presentations, talks, etc.).
For the math teacher applicant only: Please describe your prior exposure to discrete mathematics:
Please describe your prior exposure to the interface between the mathematical and the biological
sciences (if any -- not required).
COMPUTING EXPERIENCE
(Please note that participants will use PC’s in the computer labs at DIMACS.)
Describe how you've used computers in your classes:
How frequently do you check your email:
3
YOUR POTENTIAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PROGRAM
Why do you want to attend this program:
What can you bring to this program to add to the experience for other participants:
How will you and your partner teacher coach each other prior to the summer program? (Coaching
means helping each other with a small tutorial.)
Is there a teacher in your school from your partner’s discipline whom you will commit to interacting
with after the program?
APPLICATION FOR TRAVEL SCHOLARSHIPS
A limited number of Travel Scholarships may be available for participants who have a financial need.
(Limit up to $150.)
Are you applying for a travel scholarship? Yes___ No___
How much support are you applying for:
Please explain your need for such a scholarship:
ROOMING PREFERENCES
Please indicate if you would prefer a single room. You will have to pay the difference between the cost
of a single room and the cost of a double room.
4
CHOICE OF SECOND WEEK PROGRAM
(Complete together)
The program will have a common educational lecture series for all participants. However, in the
second week, participants must choose one of two options. Please indicate your choice of option below
by putting a mark next to the appropriate response
Week 2 Research Experience
___ first choice
___ second choice
___ don't consider me for this
Week 2 Classroom Materials Writing
___ first choice
___ second choice
___ don't consider me for this
5