[SEMCO] NOAA's Teacher at Sea Program

[Sheri DeRosa]

NOAA's Teacher at Sea Program: A Free Teacher Research Experience

Are you or your colleagues interested in gaining first-hand research 
experience on a government ocean research vessel?

If so, we encourage you to explore the opportunities offered by the 
National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Teacher at Sea 
program, now accepting applications until January 31, 2007. The mission 
of NOAA's Teacher at Sea program is to give teachers a clearer insight 
into our ocean planet and a greater understanding of maritime work and 
studies, and to foster an interdisciplinary educational experience that 
provides a unique environment for learning and teaching.

Since 1990, NOAA's Teacher at Sea Program has enabled more than 460 
teachers to gain first-hand experience of science and life at sea. 
Teachers have enriched their classroom curricula with a depth of 
understanding made possible by living and working side-by-side, day and 
night, with those who contribute to the world's body of scientific 
knowledge. No matter which type of cruise you embark on, you are bound 
to learn an array of new things!

Who May Apply
NOAA's Teacher at Sea Program accepts applications from currently 
employed K-16 teachers, both American and International. We regret that 
we cannot accept applications from student or pre-service teachers.

Types of Cruises
Teachers may select a cruise aboard one of NOAA's 18 ships, of which 
there are three main types. Fisheries research vessels perform 
biological and physical science studies in support of fisheries 
research. Oceanographic and coastal research vessels perform physical 
science studies in support of physical oceanography, atmospheric 
studies, and bathymetric mapping. And hydrographic survey vessels scan 
the coastal sea floor with side-scan sonar and sophisticated bottom 
sounding systems to locate submerged obstructions and navigational 
hazards for the creation or update of the nation's nautical charts.

Time Commitment
Teachers can expect to be at sea anywhere from one week to a month. Most 
teachers take advantage of cruises offered during the summer, but 
cruises take place throughout year.

Costs
All necessary travel costs are paid for by the NOAA Teacher at Sea 
Program. While airfare is paid for upfront by the government, all other 
necessary travel costs are reimbursed.

For more information please visit our Web site at 
http://teacheratsea.noaa.gov

Or feel free to contact the program at the information listed below.

Sincerely,

Elizabeth M. McMahon
Deputy Program Manager
NOAA's Teacher at Sea Program
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Office of Marine and Aviation Operations
8403 Colesville Road, Suite 500
Silver Spring, MD 20910
T: 301-713-7611
F: 301-713-1541
http://teacheratsea.noaa.gov
http://www.omao.noaa.gov
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