Call for Applications: 2011 BiosciEdNet (BEN) Scholars Program

The National STEM Education Distributed Learning (NSDL) Biological Sciences Pathway, BiosciEdNet (BEN), invites undergraduate biology faculty to apply to become BEN Scholars. The BEN Scholars Program is one of the grassroots outreach activities of the BEN Collaborative, which includes more than 20 life sciences professional societies. The goal of the BEN Scholars Program is to promote the use of digital library resources and student-centered teaching and learning methods in higher education, specifically in biological sciences lecture and laboratory courses, and in research training programs. BEN Scholars will receive recognition, travel support, and a small stipend for completion of all fellowship activities. BEN Scholars must be available to participate in the NSDL BEN National Leadership Training Institute, which is scheduled for January 25-28, 2012 in Washington, D.C. Applications are due by Thursday, September 22, 2011, midnight EST. For complete details, go to [http://www.biosciednet.org/portal/about/benScholars.php?nav=main](http://www.biosciednet.org/portal/about/benScholars.php?nav=main) and scroll to “Application Forms” to access the application guidelines and form.
Source: Education Reports - Category: Biology Authors: Tags: July/August Source Type: news