Applicant Information

We invite middle and high school science teachers from public schools, private schools, or home schools in Washington State to apply.

Note: Due to our 20th Anniversary Celebration, there will not be a new cohort for 2010.

Each application is read by SEP mentor scientists, and each select one teacher-applicant as a partner for participation in SEP. Twenty-five teachers are selected each year to join the SEP community.

When are applications available for the 2011 Cohort?

We will begin accepting applications for the 2011 cohort after January 1, 2011. You can download one as a PDF here, or you can contact us and we will send you one by mail.

Please read the SEP brochure for more information.

What is the application timeline?

Applications should be postmarked by March 1.

Notification of cohort participants by April 15.

What time commitment does the SEP program require?
You must commit to attending ALL
scheduled days in order to participate.
Scheduled days for the 2011-12 SEP program include:
  • Opening Day: Saturday, May 21, 2011
  • Summer Session: Weekdays, July 11 - July 27, 2011
  • Kit Signup Day: Saturday, September 17, 2011
  • Reflection Day: Saturday, May 5, 2012

During the program you will keep a laboratory notebook, prepare a curriculum project, and participate in program evaluation.

To download a PDF of SEP requirements, please click here.

Additional requirements:

Program perks:


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