Begin forwarded message:Washington State University
Pullman Campus
Research Assistant, Ph.D. in Mathematics and Science Education
Washington State University is pleased to announce the availability of a doctoral student assistantship related to the Mathematics and Science Education PhD program. The appointment begins in Fall 2017 and the program is currently accepting applications. Program and assistantship details are below.
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Washington
State University
Pullman
Campus
Research
Assistant, Ph.D. in Mathematics and Science Education
Washington
State University is pleased to announce the availability of a doctoral student
assistantship related to the Mathematics and Science Education PhD program. The
appointment begins in Fall 2017 and the program is currently accepting
applications. As a student in this program you will have opportunities to:
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work with nationally and internationally recognized faculty
with specific areas of expertise (e.g., STEM education, informal learning, scientific
and mathematical argumentation, student learning, teacher development, and equity)
who provide personal mentoring and instruction,
·
collaborate with students and faculty across four university
locations, giving you access to a wide variety of school contexts,
·
examine research in both mathematics and science education, allowing
you to focus on an individual discipline or an integrative STEM approach,
·
work with faculty on research and professional development projects
with local K-12 schools and state-wide agencies,
·
impact K-12 schools and teachers through your own research.
We
seek students who show a commitment to educational research in mathematics
and/or science education, and who have familiarity with K-12 school and other
relevant educational contexts. The program includes a blend of coursework, professional
experiences, and both collaborative and individual research.
Qualifications
for the Research Assistant position include admission to the program and
appropriate prior educational experience. Preference is given to individuals
with demonstrated excellence in teaching and at least rudimentary research experience.
The assistantship is a 1-year position that provides full-time student tuition
waiver as well as stipend, with a possibility for continued support for
additional years, subject to the availability of funding. Duties include assisting
research faculty in the College of Education with research-related activities.
The assistantship, which resides on the Pullman campus of WSU, requires:
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Full-time enrollment in the Math & Science Education PhD
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Ability and willingness to assist with various aspects of
educational research projects, including but not limited to data collection and
analysis, literature reviews, and the preparation of publications and
presentations.
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The requisite dispositions, knowledge, and time allowances
for academic success and full-time doctoral student enrollment
Pullman
is located in southeastern Washington State, within the Palouse region of the
Pacific Northwest.
Program
details and Student Handbook can be found at: https://education.wsu.edu/graduate/mathematicsandscienceed/
Questions
on the application process should be directed to Nick Sewell, Academic
Coordinator, at [log in to unmask] or
509-335-7016. Application materials are
at: https://education.wsu.edu/students/apply/
Further
inquiries on the program can be sent to David Slavit, Director of the WSU
Mathematics and Science Education Ph.D., at [log in to unmask] or 360-546-9653.