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Mini
Grants Guidelines and Application
I.
Purpose
The purpose of
the mini grant project for beginning mathematics and science teachers
is to build bridges that connect mathematics and science classes to
the community. The intent of the mini grants is to inspire collaborative
projects that utilize mathematical and scientific skills to address
social, health, or environmental challenges. As a result of these
projects, community support services will be delivered more efficiently,
effectively, and equitably. Moreover, the public will come to realize
the value of mathematics and science as problem solvers applying their
expertise for the good of the community.
II.
Application Process
Each project will:
- involve partnership
between an educational institution and a public, nonprofit, or grass
roots organization;
- have a significant
impact on the community served by the collaborating partner;
- expand the
role of science and mathematics beyond teaching, mentoring or tutoring.
Further guidelines:
- Work may be
accomplished by individuals or teams of faculty and/or students
(strongly encouraged);
- Entries will
be submitted by beginning teachers (i.e. first, second, third-year);
- The proposal
must have a plan of operation;
III.
Final submissions
Submissions will
be due July 1, 2002. Send final submissions to Donald Staub, Office
of Collaborative Education, 104 Porter Building, Eastern Michigan
University, Ypsilanti, MI 48197. Or, they can be emailed to donald.staub@emich.edu.
The final submission
should be two pages, double spaced.
Each proposal
should include:
- A clear description
of the problem or community concern
- The solution
the math or science class will investigate
- The Michigan
Benchmarks that will connect to the project using the MI CLIMB project
IV.
Judging Criteria
Submissions will
be judged in the following categories:
- Impact of the
service delivery or effect on community;
- Degree to which
a relationship is built among mathematical and science community,
service and mathematical and scientific knowledge;
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