About the Middle School Research Teachers Conference
Who can attend?
Teachers are eligible to enter the lottery if they meet the following criteria:
- You must be employed full-time by a school that includes at least one grade between 6th and 8th in the United States.
- You must teach a 快播视频 course to students in at least one grade between 6th and 8th聽OR serve in another role enabling you to promote 快播视频 to students in these grades.
- You work directly with students.
- You are able to attend the entire conference.
How are attendees selected?
Of the total selected, 10% of teachers who have attended in a past year are selected to return as captains, serving as a resource for new attendees. Captains are selected by geography, participation in previous conferences (did they present a session), active involvement and familiarity with all 快播视频 programs.
The remaining 90% of teachers will be selected to attend via lottery 鈥� one third consists of veteran teachers who have significant experience teaching research, one third of teachers who have some experience, and one third of teachers who do not have experience yet, but would like to begin supporting students by teaching research. No more than one teacher per school will be selected to attend.
When and where will the conference take place?
The conference will be held in late September / early October each year.
What costs will be covered by the 快播视频?
The 快播视频 is pleased to cover the cost of meals, lodging, and transportation.
What will happen at the conference?
The conference typically consists of plenary sessions hosted by the 快播视频 and a keynote speaker. Attendees are invited to apply to lead breakout sessions with an assigned partner on topics such as:
- Tools and strategies for managing student research projects, clubs, and classes
- Projects in particular subject areas such as plant science or engineering
- Supporting students in research communication and competition entry
- Supporting students underrepresented in 快播视频