The Northrop Grumman Foundation Earthwatch Educator Program
Fellowship Overview
The Northrop Grumman Foundation has partnered with Earthwatch Institute to develop an innovative environmental education program for teachers. Educators from Northrop Grumman communities across the country will have the opportunity to participate in an Earthwatch expedition focused on climate change or oceans preservation. This is an invaluable experience intended to be transferred to the classroom and shared with students year after year.
There is a growing concern regarding the number of students in the United States entering science, technology, engineering and mathematic careers. One way to reverse that trend is to make science and math fascinating and applicable for students. To accomplish that goal, The Northrop Grumman Foundation is helping Earthwatch to provide educators with a hands-on professional development opportunity, which will ultimately impact students' math and science education and help create our next generation of environmental ambassadors.
http://www.northropgrumman.com/corporate-responsibility/environment/earthwatch.html
The Nature of Learning Grant Program
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (Foundation), in cooperation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) National Wildlife Refuge System and the National Conservation Training Center (NCTC), and National Wildlife Refuge Association, is pleased to solicit applications from organizations interested in initiating The Nature of Learning in their communities. The Nature of Learning is the FWS National Wildlife Refuge System's community-based environmental education initiative that seeks to:
* Use National Wildlife Refuges as outdoor classrooms to promote a greater understanding of local conservation issues;
* Encourage an interdisciplinary approach to learning that seeks to enhance student academic achievement;
* Utilize field experiences and student-led stewardship projects to connect classroom lessons to real world issues; and
* Involve a partnership among local schools, community groups, natural resource professionals and local businesses.
http://www.nfwf.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Charter_Programs_List&CONTENTID=12457&TEMPLATE=/CM/HTMLDisplay.cfm
National Weather Association (NWA)
SOL HIRSCH EDUCATION FUND GRANTS
$500 grants are available annually from the NWA for teachers in grades K-12 to improve the education of their students in Meteorology.
Applications are due by 15 June each year.
The NWA Education Committee needs help from all members to spread the word to teachers in grades K-12 that $500 grants are available annually from the NWA to help improve the education of their students in meteorology. The teachers selected will be able to use the funds to take an accredited course in atmospheric sciences, attend a relevant workshop or conference, or purchase scientific materials or equipment for the classroom. Seven grants or more are possible each year (since 2004) thanks to the many members who have contributed to this fund in honor of Sol Hirsch who retired in 1992 after being the NWA Executive Director for 11 years.
Completed applications are due to the Education Committee by 15 June each year.
http://www.nwas.org/grants/solhirsch.php
NASA's Mars Exploration Program Rock Around the World
Collect and mail rocks to NASA for analysis
http://marsprogram.jpl.nasa.gov/rockworld/
Grant Opportunities and Resources for Students:
U.S. Department of Education “Preparing for College” Website The U.S. Department of Education recently unveiled
http://www.college.gov, a new web site that aims to motivate students with inspirational stories and information about planning, preparing and paying for college. To learn more about this new site, visit
www.college.gov <
http://www.college.gov>.