School of Rock 2025

School of Rock 2025

In the steps of Darwin: the geological and natural history of the Ring of Fire and the Galapagos Islands
Eligibility and Selection Criteria:
- Must be a classroom or informal science educator or a pre-service teacher
- Must be comfortable with a somewhat unpredictable environment and reasonably fit; we will be going on a number of field trips and you will likely have to walk, hike, get muddy, wet, etc.
- Must be available for the entire program scheduled for July 13-30 (inclusive of land-based field trip following the expedition)
DEADLINE: April 21

Components of a completed application include:
- this application form
- a letter of recommendation from a current or former employer or adminstrator as appropriate
- a draft dissemination plan for what you will do with the knowledge and skills learned in this workshop (it just has to be preliminary because we hope that it will change over the course of the experience)
If you are selected, travel, lodging and expenses to/from both ports will be covered.
1. Full Name (as it appears on a government-issued ID)*

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2. Home Address*

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School/Institution Address

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E-mail*
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Date of birth*

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Gender (needed for accommodation)*

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Are you Hispanic or Latino?

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Race (check all that apply)

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Were/are you the first generation in your family to attend college?

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Was your family eligible for free school lunch when you were growing up?

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Type of employment/employer*
Geography of employer*
We are encouraging applicants to apply in teams of two: a pre-service and in-service teacher who can closely collaborate. If you cannot find a partner, please reach out and we will try to match you up.
Name of team member (optional)
Courses you teach (in-service teachers) or plan to teach (pre-service):*
Levels you teach or plan to teach:*
Years of teaching experience:*
Please list laboratory and field science courses, workshops, and/or trainings you have completed:
How will increased knowledge of ring of fire/Galapagos geology, the nature/process of science and evidence from scientific ocean drilling enhance your professional capabilities?*
If accepted, you will be sailing with a small group of people in the relatively close quarters of a ship for 12 days. How would you describe your communication, interpersonal and conflict-management skills? *
Please describe your interest in and experience in mentorship and leadership activities.*
How did you learn about this program?*
Other: Is there anything special that you would like the review committee to know about your background?
Personal Statement: Briefly (3-4 paragraphs) describe why you are interested in School of Rock 2025 and what you hope to gain from it. Include how a collaborative partnership with your team member or others on the expedition will support you both during the workshop and beyond.*
Are you fluent in speaking and writing English?*

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Are you conversational or fluent in any other languages?

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If yes, which one(s)?
Please check if you have any special skills with the following:

video production/editingsoftware developmentvisual artswritingsocial media
If accepted to the 2025 School of Rock, you will be expected to:
- Arrive on schedule and participate in all aspects of the expedition from San Diego to the Galapagos and land-based field trips.
- Participate in pre- and post-workshop webinars.
- Create a realistic plan for your dissemination activities.
- Share your experience with colleagues.
- Participate actively in post-workshop evaluation.
- Adhere to all shipboard drug and alcohol policies
Typing your full name here indicates your commitment to these responsibilities and certifies that the information given in this application is complete and accurate:*
Upload a one-page dissemination plan. Team members can submit the same plan.*

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Please upload a recent resume or C.V. No more than 2 pages.

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Provide the name and contact information for the person (professor, academic advisor, employer, administrator) who is writing a recommendation letter for you. You should discuss this application with this person beforehand and forward the link to them (i.e., this does not happen automatically). Your recommender can access the form here.
Name of person submitting recommendation letter:*
Email*
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Phone Number*
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I waive my right to see this recommendation letter.*

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