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- 1. Robert Noyce Program for Science TeachersRegina Toolin, Principal Investigator Lesley-Ann Dupigny-Giroux & Rory Waterman, Co-Principal Investigators Funded by the National Science Foundation University of Vermont Marketing and Recruitment Activities ≒ Direct e-mail solicitation to undergraduate students and faculty. ≒ Advertisement on UVM Noyce ScholarsWeb page, on social media, via list serves, and on various department websites in College of Arts and Sciences and College of Education and Social Service. ≒ Noyce posters around campus in key locales. ≒ Class announcements by science and education faculty. ≒ Direct mailing to other institutions particularly with students from underrepresented groups. ≒ Informational meetings. ≒ Collaboration with current and former Noyce Scholars and Summer Research Interns and their research advisors to spread the word. Noyce Programs at UVM Noyce Undergraduate Summer Science Research Program: Undergraduate first and second year students enrolled full-time in a science degree program are awarded $4,000 to complete the 10- week summer research institute that couples aspects of 7-12 science outreach with educators engaged in scientific research at UVM. Noyce Undergraduate Scholars Program: Undergraduate juniors and seniors enrolled full-time in a science degree program are awarded a $12,500 scholarship per year for up to two years as they complete their science degree and 7-12 grade science teacher licensure requirements. Noyce Graduate (MAT) Scholars Program: Science professionals and majors who have completed a BA/BS in science are awarded a $12,500scholarship for one year as they work towards an MAT degree and grade 7-12 science teaching certificate. Applicants Awards Summer Research Internships 2010 11 8 2011 14 8 2012 10 7 2013 18 7 Noyce MAT Scholars 2010-2011 16 7 2011-2012 7 7 2012-2013 5 4 2013-2014 9 5 Noyce Scholar Selection Process ≒ Identify academically competent undergraduate and graduate science students who demonstrate a strong interest in becoming teachers in high need schools, meet secondary education. program admission requirements, and have minimum of 3.0 GPA. ≒ Submit formal application to the secondary education program, including academic transcripts, 3 letters of recommendation, an academic or professional writing sample, and a two-page essay describing interest in science and teaching in high need schools. ≒ Review by selection committee consisting of PI, Co-PIs and faculty representatives to award most qualified students while keeping financial need and diversity in mind. ≒ Using the UVM Noyce 4-point scale admissions rubric, applications are assessed based on academic merit, recommendations, writing ability, and interest in teaching in high need schools. Noyce Scholar Initiatives at UVM ≒ Orientation at Burlingtons ECHO Science Education Center to outline program criteria, initiate community building activities, and learn about ECHO research, exhibits, and programs. ≒ Ongoing monthly seminars conducted by UVM faculty, visiting scientists and science teachers. ≒ Informal monthly brown bag lunches to address programmatic and teacher development questions and maintain student retention and interest in the program. ≒ Field-trips to university and industry-based science centers to enrich the overall science experiences for students. ≒ Presentation of action research projects at the local science conferences and the Noyce Annual Conferences by scholars. Program Evaluation Phase 1: Recruitment E鍖cacy ≒ How important and e鍖ective were the recruitment activities for students that enrolled in the program? Phase 2: Program E鍖cacy ≒ How important and e鍖ective is the coursework and field experience for student learning and development? Phase 3: Placement E鍖cacy ≒ Do graduates of this program seek job placements in high poverty rural and urban schools? ≒ What % work in such locales after graduation?