Workshops 2008

Dynamic Gene Workshops 2007/08





The Dolan DNA Learning Center is open to the public
Monday-Friday, 10 AM-4 PM
Saturday, 12 PM-4 PM
Sunday, closed
(Please call for holiday hours)

Dynamic Gene

1.5-DAY WORKSHOP FOR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS EDUCATORS
Use a multimedia-rich Internet site to teach the structure and function of genes!

Funded by a grant from the National Science Foundation

Please select a workshop:
Nov 27-28 2007 - Fernbank Science Center, Decatur, GA (prior to NABT '07)
Dec 7-8 2007 - Caltech, Pasadena, CA
Jan 18-19 2008 - Salk Institute, San Diego, CA
Mar 25-26, 2008 - Cambridge, MA
May 8-9, 2008 - Harlem DNA Lab, East Harlem, New York
Selection of workshop participants is competitive and based upon the potential of a participant to apply what has been learned. This will be determined from the information supplied by applicants. A complete application requires two steps: a) to submit the data requested below, and b) to submit by mail (or fax) a Statement of Support signed by applicant's principal and/or chair. The statement form can be downloaded/printed after submitting the data below. Alternatively, it can be downloaded here.

Personal Data
Title:
First Name:
Last Name:
Preferred Phone*:
Preferred Email*:
* To contact you with questions and/or notifications.
 
School / Institution / Organization:
School Type: High School
2-yr. College
4-yr. College
Street Address:
Street Address (cont.):
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Work Phone 1:
Work Phone 2:
Work Fax:
Work Email 1:
Work Email 2:
   
Home Street Address:
Street Address (cont.):
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Home Phone 1:
Home Phone 2/Cell:
Home Email 1:
Home Email 2:
   
Please check your gender:
 Female
 Male
Please check the group that best describes your ethnical/racial status:
 American Indian or Alaskan Native
 Asian or Pacific Islander
 Black, not of Hispanic Origin
 Hispanic or Latino
 White, not of Hispanic Origin
 Do not wish to respond
Please check your age group:
 Under 20
 21-30
 31-40
 41-50
 51-60
 Over 60
Approx. percentage disadvantaged/minority students at your institution:
Approx. percentage disadvantaged/minority students in your classes:
   
Selection Criterion 1: Professional Qualifications and Teaching Experience
Academic degree(s) and major(s):
Additional training:
Total number of years teaching:
Current Position:
Biology or genetics courses taught in school years 2003 - 2007:
Current teaching assignments for 2007/8:
Special positions or responsibilities within the department, e.g., chair, committee membership:
Participation in curriculum development or enrichment programs:
Active involvement in professional societies:
Participation in teacher outreach activities:
Experience using the Internet for classroom instruction:
   
Selection Criterion 2: Implementation
Describe your interest in attending this workshop:
Describe how you intend to use this training to augment instruction at your school:
 
Additional Information(Does not affect selection)
 
How did you find out about this workshop?
DNALC email
DNALC direct mail
On the DNALC Internet site
At a convention or trade show
Link from an Internet site
Internet search
Word of mouth
During a visit to the DNALC in Cold Spring Harbor
Through a local, regional, or national professional organization (such as Bio-Link)
Through a supply or equipment company (such as Carolina Biological Supply Company)
Other (please specify)
 
I have previously attended a DNALC workshop:
No
Yes (Please specify year and title)
 
 
Will you bring a laptop with wireless capabilities to the workshop?
No
Yes
 
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