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Volunteer for the
Science Buddies Program
Convenient, Volunteer Opportunity: E-mentors Needed for Middle and High
School Science Students!
Find out more at a brown bag presentation:
September 16, noon
Sierra Room (Bldg. 40)
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FACT: Did you know that California students tied
for dead last among the 50 states in the most recent national assessment
of science education?
WHAT YOU CAN DO
Volunteer as a Science Buddies online “Advisor” and role model for science
students. Advisors provide real-world scientific knowledge and examples of
career diversity.
WHERE
Science Buddies is an online, peer-mentoring program for middle and high
school students with a fun, hands-on approach to science and access to
science and engineering-related career role models. The goal is for
students to successfully complete a science fair project and enter it in a
local science fair (with opportunities to further compete at regional and
state-level).
WHAT makes Science Buddies unique?
1. PEER MENTORING: Students help other students. A high school “Mentor” is
trained to take the lead in guiding the less experienced student who does
the actual project. The team Advisor serves as backup and takes a more
active role only when necessary.
2. CONVENIENT E-MENTORING: Team interaction takes place via online message
boards monitored by Science Buddies staff. Check in anytime, anywhere
there is Internet access.
3.
STRUCTURED: The interactive Web site leads students through a step-by-step
project framework, places “how-to” information at their fingertips, and
provides relevant samples.
We take care of all the details so Advisors can focus on the big picture!
WHEN
The
Fall 2003 program runs during science fair season from approximately
November through March.
Advisors spend around one hour per week online with their teams, and some
weeks are completely quiet. The program does everything it can to minimize
the demands on your time:
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High school student Mentors are trained to take the lead role in
responding to questions and
providing feedback.
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Email notifies Advisors when a student has posted a question. You log in
only when they
need you.
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Our
Web site and Staff provide resources to aid Advisors.
WHO
What Science Buddies looks for in Advisors:
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Desire to foster interest in the sciences at a pivotal age.
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Wish to give back to the community in a way that has high value but is not
time-consuming.
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Science or engineering background by education and/or profession.
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Accesses the Internet and E-mail on a regular basis.
Each Advisor is matched with a student team interested in the Advisor's
area of expertise. The Advisor helps them refine a topic suitable for
their skill level that also leverages the Advisor’s background and
training.
APPLY ONLINE!
www.sciencebuddies.org
Questions? Contact Shijun Liu at shijun@sciencebuddies.org
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