2009 STAR Program alumni

Application

image floated right Congrats on your decision to apply for STAR! Please be sure to read the following information before applying to the program. Applications are available now, and will be due no later than January 31, 2012.

Applicants must have the following:

  • A demonstrated interest in becoming a science or mathematics teacher at the secondary level (grades 6-12)
  • Either a California State Univerty (CSU) student OR an NSF Noyce Scholar in the United States OR a STAR Alum with two or fewer years of participation (while alumni may apply in their first two years of teaching, first time participants must be pre-service teachers.)
  • Major or undergraduate coursework in science, engineering or mathematics
  • At least junior standing with strong science and mathematics course background
  • A minimum GPA of 3.0 is preferred, applicants below 2.7 will not be considered
  • U.S. citizenship or resident alien status

 

The application process will require you to upload the following documents:

  1. Resume - If you do not have a resume, you can use the sample resume template (Word) to create one. If you already have a resume, be sure it addresses each of the items from the sample resume template.
  2. Transcripts – copies of your transcripts (unofficial are fine, just be sure they are legible) from any college or university in which you have enrolled in courses.
  3. Letter of recommendation – Applicants are encouraged to choose recommenders who can speak to the applicant's (1) commitment, relevant experience, and potential as a teacher and (2) interest, relevant experience, and potential as a researcher. In many cases, two recommendations will be needed to address both teaching and research.


Please note:

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) hosts the STAR Application. When you click "APPLY NOW" you will be directed to the DOE Internship and Fellowship Programs Login Page. Create a new user ID and password to get started. Remember your username and password. You can save your progress on the application at any point, logout, and return later. You can also review all parts of the application before responding. By visiting the "Recommendations" page you may enter at least one recommender's email address. Once you submit a recommender's email, that person will receive an automated invitation to provide a recommendation--you do not need to finish the application before requesting recommendations. After you have completed all steps of the application, you must click the "final submit" button.

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Applications due January 31st, 2012