Applicant Information
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We invite middle and high school science teachers from public schools, private schools or homeschools in Washington State to apply.
Each application is read by SEP mentor scientists, and they each select one teacher-applicant as a partner for participation in SEP. A total of 25 teachers are selected each year.
When are applications available?
Applications for SEP 2008 are available NOW!! Please click here to download as a PDF. Or you can contact us and we will send you one by mail.
What is the application deadline?
Applications should be postmarked by March 3, 2008.
What time commitment does the SEP program require?
You must be able to commit to attending all scheduled days in order to participate.
Scheduled days for the 2008 SEP program include:
| 2008 SEP Brochure Click here to download the 2008 SEP brochure. |
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- Opening Day: Saturday, May 17, 2008
- Summer Session: Weekdays, July 14 - July 30, 2008
During the 13-day summer 2008 workshop you will be asked to keep a laboratory notebook, prepare a curriculum project, and participate in program evaluation.
- Kit Signup Day: Saturday, September 20, 2008
- Reflection Day: Saturday, May 2, 2009
Check the 2007-2008 Calendar for more details and dates of all upcoming events and workshops.
Additional requirements to attend:
- Participants are responsible for any lodging and food expenses, as well as transportation to and from Seattle. If this poses an impediment to participating, please explain and send in this additional form with your application. Application addendum
- Your district must commit one day of release time, or equivalent, as evidence of support for your application.
Program perks:
- Participants receive a $500 stipend for their training.
- Participants may earn 5 hours of graduate level credit (at low cost) through the University of Washington Department of Genome Sciences or 50 clock hours through the WSTA.
