Re: [Coehd] AERA Announces the 2018 Undergraduate Student Education Research Training Workshop

<mailto:Rosalind.Horowitz@utsa.edu> Dear Colleagues, Please share this excellent opportunity for Research Training for Undergraduate Students sponsored by the American Educational Research Association (AERA). Awards are granted to about 20 Undergraduates who express an interest in pursuing teaching and teacher education as well as a doctorate. There are typically about 200 applicants. The Application deadline is November 15, 2017. You are welcome to contact me for further information. Best regards. Rosalind Horowitz ________________________________ From: AERA Fellowships <fellowships(a)aera.net&gt; Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2017 1:18 PM To: Rosalind Horowitz Subject: AERA Announces the 2018 Undergraduate Student Education Research Training Workshop [http://www.aeramail.org//UserFiles/c_78/Image/AERA_Logo2017_Small.jpg] The American Educational Research Association (AERA<http://www.aera.net/Home/tabid/10041/Default.aspx>;) invites applications for an Undergraduate Student Education Research Training Workshop<http://www.aera.net/ProfessionalOpportunitiesFunding/FundingO... to be held Friday, April 13th through Sunday, April 15th during the 2018 Annual Meeting in New York, New York. This workshop is designed to build the talent pool of undergraduate students who plan to pursue doctorate degrees in education research or in disciplines and fields that examine education issues. Applicants are sought who have potential and interest in pursuing careers as education researchers, faculty members, or other professionals who contribute to the research field. We are seeking your assistance in sharing this information and identifying potential candidates. Below is a brief description. The application deadline is November 15, 2017. You may contact me at fellowships@aera.net<mailto:fellowships@aera.net> or 202-238-3200 if you have any questions or concerns. I thank you in advance for sharing information about this Fellowship. Best regards, George L. Wimberly Director of Professional Development Diversity Officer AERA Undergraduate Student Education Research Training Workshop Now accepting applications Deadline: November 15, 2017 The American Educational Research Association (AERA) is pleased to announce the AERA Undergraduate Student Education Research Training Workshop<http://www.aera.net/Professional-Opportunities-Funding/AERA-F...;. The workshop, led by junior and senior scholars, will give fellows an overview of how education research is designed across fields, how quantitative and qualitative research methods are used in studies, and how research is applied to education policy and practice. Senior researchers and faculty from both academic institutions and applied research organizations (i.e., The American Institutes for Research, Educational Testing Service, the College Board, and the Urban Institute) will introduce education research as a field and share their area of expertise and knowledge with the fellows. As part of the workshop activities, the fellows will attend pre-selected paper sessions and presentations during the AERA Annual Meeting. Workshop activities will also focus on exploring graduate education, applying to graduate school, and beginning a career in education research. Dates: The Workshop activities will take place Friday, April 13th through Sunday, April 15th during the AERA 2018 Annual Meeting in New York, New York. Award: Fellows will participate in the Undergraduate Student Education Research Training Workshop during the AERA 2018 Annual Meeting in New York, New York. They will also have the benefit of a distinguished mentor as part of the award. The award includes conference registration and two nights of lodging. The fellows and/or their home institutions are responsible for transportation costs to New York, New York. Eligibility: Candidates may come from a broad range of fields across the arts and sciences. Underrepresented racial and ethnic minorities and women are encouraged to apply. Candidates must be: * Students in their sophomore, junior, or senior year of college in good academic standing. * Interested in pursuing a graduate or professional degree that can lend itself to education research areas such as children and youth, school and schooling issues, higher education, education policy, student achievement, curriculum and instruction, education psychology, or education leadership. Where to Apply: AERA will accept applications via the online application system (AERA Undergraduate Research Training Workshop Application<http://forms.logiforms.com/formdata/user_forms/7993_956249...;). Applications will be reviewed by a selection committee of senior scholars and researchers. All materials must be received by 11:59pm (Pacific Time) on November 15, 2017. About AERA: AERA, founded in 1916, is concerned with improving the educational process by encouraging scholarly inquiry related to education and evaluation and by promoting the dissemination and practical application of research results. AERA shares the products of scholarly research with peers, future educational researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and the public through its annual meeting, publications, and professional development activities. Direct all questions to George L. Wimberly, Director of Professional Development, at 202-238-3200 or fellowships@aera.net<mailto:fellowships@aera.net?subject=AERA%20Undergraduate%20Student%20Education%20Research%20Training%20Workshop>. ________________________________ This email was sent to rosalind.horowitz(a)utsa.edu. You are receiving this email because of your association with AERA. Click the following link to change your preference or opt out of AERA emails: preferences<http://www.aeramail.org/util/opt_out.jsp?e=7lFjvf12KtGfge8... 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