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Postdoctoral Opportunities in Earth and Space Science Education Research at Arizona State University
The School of Earth and Space Exploration (SESE) at Arizona State University is again inviting applications for itsExploration Postdoctoral Fellowship Program. This program offers opportunities for postdoctoral research emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration.
Applications must include a research proposal that has been discussed with one or more prospective faculty mentors at ASU. Potential research topics span the full range of research interests of SESE faculty, including Earth and space science education research. Education-focused topics of current and particular interest within SESE include
• quantitative and qualitative assessment of Earth and space science learning in virtual and online environments,
• visualization and cognition in Earth and space science learning, and
• evaluation methods for informal and place-based Earth science teaching.
Potential Exploration Fellowship applicants who have interests in Earth and space science education research are invited to contact Professor Steven Semken at
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http://sese.asu.edu/opportunities.
Applications are due by 31 December 2011 and reference letters by 05 January 2012. Appointments will be for two years and will typically start between 01 July and 01 September 2012.
