STEM Workshop Facilitator Application

Thank you for your interest in the Education Justice Project. There are many opportunities to work for worthy projects on campus and in the Champaign-Urbana community. We are very grateful you have expressed an interest in our program.

The coordinators of EJP's STEM Workshops are Katrina Jones and Fahren Zackery. Please contact them at stemworkshops@educationjustice.net if you have any questions about the program or this application form.

The main purpose of our STEM workshop series is to provide EJP students an opportunity to learn topics that will prepare for, complement, or supplement the upper-level coursework EJP students complete during the academic year. We hope that after participating in a STEM workshop, whether it’s held over a single session or multiple sessions, an EJP student will gain further confidence in foundational skills in diverse disciplines within STEM and have a greater appreciation for the subject.

Previous workshop topics have included workshops on topics across the fields of algebra, sports sciences, genetics, statistics, special relativity, and fuel cell electrochemistry.

Please complete the electronic application below by Oct 2, 2023. You will be asked to submit a copy of your CV or resume. After we receive and review your application, we will send an invitation via email to schedule an online interview via Zoom.

Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree. We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. However, because EJP aims to create a supportive learning environment for our incarcerated students, we especially encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds align with those of our students. This includes members of racial minority groups, first-generation degree holders, and individuals from low socioeconomic status backgrounds.

Please note that the educational offices are on the second floor of the prison and that there is no elevator.

According to Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) policy, if you are formerly incarcerated within Illinois or are actively visiting a friend or family who is incarcerated in IDOC, it is unlikely you will be able to receive IDOC clearance. Unfortunately, this is beyond our control.

If you are selected to offer a workshop, you will need to send a title and 1-2 paragraph workshop description. This information is used to advertise the workshop to EJP students and should be written in accessible language that will generate student interest.

Please contact Katrina Jones and/or Fahren Zackery at stemworkshops@educationjustice.net if you have any questions about completing this form, EJP STEM Workshops programming, clearance procedures, or to discuss workshop ideas before you submit. Thank you!

Name*

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Address*

Street Address

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Phone Number*

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Email*

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Occupation*

Employer*

UI Department (if applicable):

What field is your Bachelor’s Degree in?*

What other degrees do you hold (if applicable)?

Why are you interested in facilitating a workshop at Danville Correctional Center? *

Proposed workshop subject(s) and a number of sessions preferred (please mention if you plan a math or science, or business workshop):*

Please highlight any skills and experiences that you believe prepare you for teaching this workshop. *

Working in a prison brings up many feelings and presents a range of challenges for most of us. What do you imagine might be the biggest challenges or concerns for you? *

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STEM Workshop Facilitator Application

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