Name the school in which you are currently employed. If you are a science instructional coach, state "OPS Science Coach."

A TRPP ID has been assigned to all former TRPP participants. If do not know your TRPP ID,  please email hdleas@unomaha.edu to request your ID #. If you have not participated in the TRPP previously, enter "000" and, if accepted, an ID will be assigned to you upon entry to the program.

Your personal statement should include the following: a) Statement of Interest: Explain your interest in research within the context of science and/or science education, and why you wish to participate in the TRPP,  b) Expected Impact: Describe the impact you hope/expect the TRPP experience will have on your classroom/teaching (i.e. how you would translate or incorporate your TRPP experience during the academic year).  

If accepted, these rankings will be used to assist with matching you with a research mentor/project. Indicate ONLY 1 response per column and complete all 4 preferences for full consideration (some rows will be left blank).

Clicking below indicates that you understand and, if selected, can meet the requirements of the TRPP, including but not limited to: attending mandatory orientation sessions (June 1, 2021), attending weekly journal club meetings (Wednesdays at 1:00 PM June 1 - July 15), completing a minimum of 80 hours of research in cooperation with your faculty mentor or mentors over the 6-week research period, participating in periodic focus groups (wks 1 & 6), interviews, surveys, etc., formally presenting research at the annual TRPP Research Symposium (posters will be due wk 6), and engaging with your mentor(s) post-project to benefit your K-12 students. You also acknowledge that, while every effort will be made to match teachers and mentors based on mutual interests, your indication of a particular area of interest and/or faculty member herein does not necessarily guarantee placement with a specific mentor/project.

Include here any special considerations, other commitments that may influence your TRPP research engagement during the summer/fall (i.e. summer school), mentor preferences, etc. related to your participation in the TRPP.