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Echinacea Research Project

K-12 science educators from anywhere in the United States interested can gain summer field research experience by collaborating with Echinacea project research scientists. During a summer at the research site in western Minnesota, teachers will participate in the design and implementation of new experiments, modeling or analysis of experimental data, or other activities that will contribute to the Echinacea project. Teachers will develop a plan to bring their new experiences and knowledge at the emerging frontiers of science into their classrooms. Teachers may also help develop a summer research program for their students. We are looking for educators interested in integrating research and education about one or more of these topics: insects, plants, pollination, ecology, evolution, habitat fragmentation, conservation biology, modeling, geographic information systems (GIS), computer modeling, spatial mathematics.

Deadline typically January.