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This scholarship will send a K-12 teacher from Southern Azizona or Texas to the Invertebrates in Education and Conservation Conference (IECC). This conference, held annually in Tucson, AZ brings together people from across the entomological community to experience paper presentations, specialty workshops and field trips that are blended together to create a one-of-a-kind curriculum. Topics covered typically include (but are not limited to):
- Terrestrial invertebrate husbandry
- The design and operation of insect zoos, butterfly houses and other invertebrate exhibitions
- Education programs that utilize invertebrate animals
- Regulatory issues
- Conservation initiatives and programs that focus on terrestrial invertebrates.
Applicants Must Meet the Following Eligibility:
- K-12 teachers at public schools and first time attendee to IECC
- Based in Southern Arizona or Texas
Scholarship Winners Will Receive:
- Full conference registration ($325); 4 nights in hotel; additional $150 for travel expenses
- Participant's Choice of a Field Trip or Workshop
- A virtual session with a bona fide bug nerd for your classroom during the school year
- Tangible ways to incorporate live invertebrates into the classroom
- A copy of Ron's book "Adventures With Arthropods: Eco-Friendly Lessons for Middle School"
- Career exploration
- A network of invertebrate educators and zookeepers
- A chance to explore southern Arizona with experienced naturalists
Application: Two short essays
- a. Why do you want to attend IECC?
- b. How will you apply this experience to your classroom?
Deliverables from recipient:
Video or short essay sharing outcomes due 6 months after the conference
Prompts include:
- What is your favorite memory from IECC?
- What is the most useful thing you learned?
- How did this benefit your classroom/ learning environment?
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Applications for the 2023 scholarship will be accepted until March 15, 2023.
