A new opportunity for graduate study in science education at
THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
Would you like to be part of the next generation of science education researchers?

If you are a highly motivated person with an interest in science and you want to make a difference in the teaching and learning of science in elementary and middle schools, then the UA Science Education Scholars Program may be of interest to you. We are UA faculty concerned with developing scholars who can contribute in a significant way to solving practical problems facing science education. We believe that all students should have access to ambitious science instruction and the opportunity to learn complex science ideas. To make this a reality, we aim to prepare doctoral students for sound educational research and scholarship in culturally and linguistically diverse elementary and middle school settings.

Our admissions for Fall 2008 is complete!   We are looking for candidates with a background in the sciences and a strong interest in addressing important issues in science education, especially with culturally and linguistically diverse student populations. We will offer a variety of funding opportunities to support your professional growth, including teaching and research assistanships. Upon completion of the Ph.D., you will be prepared for positions in university teaching and research, public and private research, and school leadership.

For additional inquiries about our program, please contact one of the following faculty members:

Dr. Bruce Johnson, Associate Professor of Science Education, UA College of Education. phone 621-7889 email

Dr. Vicente Talanquer, Associate Professor of Chemistry, UA College of Science. phone 626-8169 email

Dr. Norma Gonzalez, Professor of Language, Reading and Culture, UA College of Education.
phone 626- 2586 email

Dr. Christopher Harris, Assistant Professor of Science Education, UA College of Education phone 626-9700 email

To apply:

Please visit the UA College of Education Website OR our Science Education Website.

The Science Education Scholars Program is highly selective and will admit a small cohort of up to 5 students in Fall 2008. We will provide financial support packages to all admitted students.