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Albert Einstein Distinguished
Educator Fellowship Program |
About Einstein
The Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Act was signed
into law in November 1994. The law gives the Department of Energy responsibility
for administering the program of distinguished educator fellowships for
elementary and secondary school mathematics and science teachers. Selected
teachers spend up to one year in a Congressional Office or a federal
agency. Agencies that have participated include: the Department of Energy
(DOE), the National Science Foundation (NSF), the National Aeronautics
and Space Administration (NASA), the National Institutes of Health (NIH),
the Department of Education (ED), National Institute of Standards and
Technology (NIST), the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy
(OSTP) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
The Fellows provide their educational expertise, years of experience
and personal insights to these offices.
Some of the outstanding contributions of Einstein Fellows have included:
- Drafting legislation and
influencing policy that seek to improve K-16 education in the United
States
- Initiating
collaborations and establishing partnerships among federal agencies
- Designing and implementing
national science, math, and technology education programs
- Creating Web-based science
education programs
- Establishing and evaluating national and regional programs centered
on school reform and teacher preparation in science, mathematics
and technology
The Triangle Coalition for Science and Technology Education assists
in the administration of the Einstein Fellowship program. The
Triangle Coalition
in coordination with the Office of Science handles the recruitment
of teachers, the application process, the selection process,
and the placement
and orientation of the Fellows. The Triangle Coalition will regularly
monitor and evaluate the quality of experiences the Fellows are
receiving in their respective positions. The Office of Science
remains the ultimate
steward of the program’s management. Information about the
current and past Fellows, how to contact them, their duties, and
day-to-day activities
can be found at the Triangle Coalition web site: http://www.triangle-coalition.org/ein.htm Expectations of Fellows
Fellows are expected to:
- represent educators in
a highly professional manner
- complete the ten month
appointment
- submit three written reports;
an initial placement report, an interim report and a final report
on their Fellowship duties and experiences
- participate in all scheduled
enrichment meetings and activities
This is not a JOB ... It is a fellowship and it is intended to
support the intellectual and professional development of teachers
who have a
sincere desire to contribute their expertise of and be involved
in the advancement of science, mathematics, and technology
education. Duration of Fellowship
Einstein Fellows usually serve for ten months in professional staff
positions in the U.S. Senate or House of Representatives, DOE, NASA,
NSF, NIH, ED, NIST, or OSTP. Appointments usually begin in September
and end in June.
Additional Information
If you have any questions or need additional information
regarding this application or the Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator
Fellowship Program, contact (202) 586-9742 or via E-mail sc.helpwithapplication@science.doe.gov.
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