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本帖最后由 jfly 于 2012-1-6 04:43 编辑
2012 秋季入学
An opportunity for graduate study at the University of Maine.
Ph.D. Graduate Research Assistantship in Science and ESL Education
Project Reach at the University of Maine has an opening for a Ph.D. graduate research assistantship. The project seeks to understand how we can better prepare teachers to help students with English as a Second Language (ESL) to succeed in STEM areas. The Ph.D. student’s research will study the impact of the project’s teacher training efforts and contribute to a growing body of scholarship on STEM and ESL education.
Details
The student will enroll in a Ph.D. program from the following list, depending on his/her interests: Communication, Forest Resources, Ecology and Environmental Science, or Interdisciplinary Studies. The assistantship provides a stipend to support living expenses, tuition, and fees. The position will be renewed annually. The student will join a team of dynamic researchers at the University of Maine’s Sustainability Solutions Initiative (SSI): [ http://www.umaine.edu/sustainabilitysolutions/
]http://www.umaine.edu/sustainabilitysolutions/. SSI offers unprecedented opportunities for graduate students to experience a truly interdisciplinary learning experience. The SSI’s mission is to create an integrative research program and strong
stakeholder partnerships to generate improved solutions to intersecting ecological, social, and economic challenges in and beyond Maine.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have a M.S. or M.A. in communication, natural resources management, environmental science, environmental education, science education, ESL education, or a related field; GPA of 3.0 or better; strong GRE scores; solid writing
skills; and an interest in collaborative, multi-disciplinary approaches to research. Strong preference will be given to students with a background in quantitative techniques, familiarity with statistical software (e.g., SPSS), and a willingness to deal with large, complex data sets.
The University of Maine
The University of Maine, the flagship research institution in the state, is located in Orono. In a small college town bounded by the Stillwater and Penobscot Rivers, the campus is just eight miles north of Bangor, and four hours from Boston. The
Bangor region is centrally located in the state, providing nearby access to numerous outdoor recreation areas including Acadia National Park, Baxter State Park, and the Appalachian Trail. Detailed information about the University of Maine can be
found at: [ http://www.umaine.edu/ ]http://www.umaine.edu.
Application Procedures
Please submit the following information to laura.lindenfeld@maine.edu and jessica.leahy@maine.edu with subject line “Project Reach Graduate Research Assistantship":
· A letter detailing your interest in this position specifically and the goals of Project Reach in general;
· A CV;
· Photocopies of GRE scores and transcripts; and
· Contact information for three references familiar with your academic and research history.
Deadline
Review of applications will begin January 15th, 2012 and continue until the position is filled. On campus interviews are required, with travel stipends available.
For More Information Contact
Laura Lindenfeld
Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center
University of Maine
York Village, Building 4
Orono,ME 04469
Phone:207-581-3850
Jessica E. Leahy, Ph.D.
School of Forest Resources
University of Maine
219 Nutting Hall
Orono, Maine 04469 Phone:207-581-2834 |
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