CDC Science Ambassador Fellowship

2017 CDC Science Ambassador Fellowship

The competitive fellowship is for teachers and educational leaders interested in bringing public health into current middle and high school classrooms. 

Dates: July 10-14

Location: CDC headquarters in Atalanta, GA

The 5 day summer course includes a 1 year distance based professional development opportunity. 

Applications are due February 15, 2017.

For more information, please click here.

International Curriculum Development Workshop

The Geographic Alliance of Iowa is offering an international curriculum development workshop; it is a National Geographic Expeditions trip that includes the Amazon Rain Forest and Machu Picchu.

Dates: June 24 - July 3

This workshop includes 3 hours of graduate credit in Geography from the University of Northern Iowa (UNI). UNI offers this graduate credit for a subsidized rate of $75 per credit hour and includes out-of-state residents.  

All in-service and pre-service educators are eligible for this reduced rate.

For more details, click here.

E-mail Alex Oberle before Friday, February 17 if you would like to sign up or would like more information; moreover, a commitment and down payment of $250 will be needed.

NCGE Conference Proposals and Award Nomination Submissions Extension

The deadline for conference proposals has been extended until February 17!

Make a contribution to the greater geography education community at the National Conference on Geography Education and participate by submitting a proposal. All presenters must be registered for the conference by April 30 to be included in the final program and conference app. Every person listed as a presenter on your abstract must be registered to attend the conference, as well.

The deadline for NCGE award nomination submissions has been extended until February 24! 

NCGE is dedicated to recognizing educators and advocates who have made outstanding contributions to geography education. Awards are given for teaching, research, and service, and all award recipients will be honored at the National Conference on Geography Education in Albuquerque, NM.

NCGE has negotiated special discounted room rates with the Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town for all conference attendees. Register to attend the conference and make your hotel reservations today!

Learn more about the National Conference on Geography Education here!