Scientist-in-Residence Mentor

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The Scientist-in-Residence (SiR) program matches scientists with New York City public school teachers to scope out and lead year-long STEM projects with students. With summer training and professional development workshops throughout the school year, STEM professionals that are interested in exploring STEM teaching as a career can develop pedagogical skills and build productive mutual learning partnership with their host teachers. For more information and to apply, visit: www.nyas.org/sir

Qualified Scientists are:

• Graduate students, postdocs, or professionals from STEM disciplines who are interested in improving their pedagogical and communication skills and expanding teaching experience
• Located within commuting distance of New York City and/or willing to travel within the five boroughs
• Available and committed to attend all orientation, training, and meetings
• Able to provide a letter of support from their supervising scientist
• Individuals with a passion for serving their communities and inspiring the next generation of scientists and thinkers

• One-year complimentary New York Academy of Sciences membership
• $750 stipend
• $100 travel reimbursement

• July 31st 5pm-7pm Orientation
• August 28th & 29th 10am-4pm Summer Training
• September - April: In-Class Project Implementation(at least 10 school visits during school days 8am-3pm)
• April 29th End of Program Celebration