Program Description
Established in 2003, the Teacher Research Internship Program (TRIP) provides the opportunity for middle and high school science teachers from Boston and Cambridge to participate in a 6-week, intensive, hands-on mentored summer research experience with Harvard faculty. Participants work as full-time, active members of a research team while focusing on disorders that affect the heart, lungs and blood and/or other biological research topics. Teachers are also expected to develop mini case studies/lesson plans as part of their research experience to share with students at their home schools. Participants will receive a stipend upon completion of the internship.
Application Deadline:
Please mail all application
materials by May
15,
2008 by 5:00 pm EST.
Program Dates:
July 7 – August 15, 2008
- July 7 – July 9: Orientation/Safety Training (mandatory)
- July 10 – August 15: Laboratory Internship
- August 15: End of Program; Case Study Deadline
Eligible Teachers Must:
- Be a middle or high school science teacher in the Boston Public Schools or Cambridge Public Schools.
- Demonstrate an interest and ability in science, with a desire to encourage students to pursue a career in science and attend college.
- Be willing to attend all program seminars and activities.
- Be committed to participating in TRIP for program duration.
- Create a science-based case study/lesson plan by the end of the internship.
Application Process:
- Complete formal application
- Submit statement of interest
- Obtain endorsement from headmaster/principal
Publications:
For more information contact:
Felipe
Gómez
K-12 Liaison
Harvard Medical School
Office for Diversity and Community Partnership
Minority Faculty Development Program
felipe_gomez@hms.harvard.edu
617-432-1847
