GIS Training Opportunities

Geological Society of America's ESSTEP Program

The Earth and Space Science Technological Education Project (ESSTEP) is a joint project of the Geological Society of America, the Space Science Institute and Cypress College. This NSF-funded project provides educators (Grades 8 - 16) with training and support for optimal classroom use of computer and information-based technologies in earth, space, and environmental sciences. Faculty apply as 2 - 4 person, multi-grade level, geographic-area teams to participate in two consecutive summer workshops which provide:

• hands-on experience in state-of-the-art data acquisition, manipulation, and presentation technologies, including Geographic Information Systems, Global Positioning Systems, Image Processing and the Internet,

• innovative strategies for using technology in classrooms to enhance student learning,

• internship opportunities in earth and space science technology fields,

• on-going support from peers and professionals via an on-line communication network (TappedIn).

Participants receive a $600 stipend year one, $300 in year two, in addition to room and board. Continuing education credits are available.

 Dates are July 6 - 17, 1999 in Boulder, Colorado, July 26 - August 7th, 1999, in Williamsburg, Virginia.

For an application contact:
Holly Devaul, Geological Society of America
PO Box 9140,Boulder, CO 80301
303-447-2020 ext. 150
hdevaul@geosociety.org
 
For more information visit the ESSTEP Home Page.

 Applications are due March 1, 1999.

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