2010-2011 RET, Kate McLean, attaches nitrogen sampler to city building. (image: Kate McLean).

Educator involvement is integral to achievement of the BES mission. Opportunities exist for educators working with students at every stage of learning --- K-12, undergraduate, and graduate. Teachers involved in after school, community or summer groups are also welcome to share our resources.
 
The main question being addressed by BES III is "How do biogeophysical and social adaptive processes influence and respond to policies aimed at enhancing sustainability in the Baltimore region?"
 
Educators can learn with us and also directly contribute to answering one of the three focused research questions of the BES Project:
 
Focusing on sustainability plans, policies, and actions suggests three, more specific research areas: "How can information exchange and education improve adaptive processes?"
 

• Research Experiences for Teachers
   
  Four Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) Fellows will join the Baltimore Partnership for Environmental Science Literacy's unique research and education community to carry out an independent research project, participate in teacher workshops, and develop plans they will implement in the 2012-2013 school year. The RETs will be an integral part of the Pathways to Environmental Science Literacy Math Science Partnership Project funded by the National Science Foundation and taking place at the Baltimore Ecosystem Study and three other Long Term Ecological Research (LTER) sites around the nation. Note: 2012-2013 RET applications are no longer being accepted.
   
   
  Examples of past RET projects can be found [here].

 

• BES Teachers' Institutes: Investigating Urban Ecosystems Series
   
  Up to 18 middle and high school science teachers will join the BES Teachers' Institute in 2012. They will participate in 7 a day Summer Workshop and 5 Saturday Workshops during the 2012-2013 school year. Teachers will receive lessons and resources designed for use in biology and environmental science classes; support from project scientists and educators during the year; tools to assess student thinking about topics in environmental science; and stipends for participation and teaching supplies. Download the flyer [here]. Note: Applications for this term are no longer being accepted.

 

• Teacher in Residence
   
  The Baltimore Ecosystem Study Teacher In Residence (TIR) joins the Baltimore Partnership for Environmental Science Literacy's unique research and education community for a year of research, educational leadership and professional growth. Dates are summer 2012 - summer 2013. Note: 2012-2013 TIR applications are no longer available .

 

Bess Caplan - Ecology Education Program Leader
Baltimore Ecosystem Study
800 Wyman Park Drive, Suite 010
Baltimore, Maryland 21211
Telephone: 410-448-5663 ext. 125
Fax: 410-448-5895
Email: caplanb@caryinstitute.org
 
Alan R. Berkowitz, Ph.D. - BES Education Team Leader
Head of Education
Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies
PO Box R (181 Sharon Turnpike)
Millbrook, NY 12545
Telephone: (845) 677-7600 ext. 311
Fax: (845) 677-5976
Email: berkowitza@ecostudies.org