HOW TO PARTICIPATE
STATEMENT OF INTEREST
LETTERS OF INTENT / LETTERS OF COMMITMENT
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS
TERM & TERMINATION
The minimum research program cycle is 3 years beginning August 2015, as follows:
EQUIPMENT
QUESTIONS?
STATEMENT OF INTEREST
- Submit a Statement of Interest online by clicking on REGISTER YOUR SCHOOL or REGISTER links on this web site. You will be redirected to the SolarQuest web site to fill out an online Statement of Interest We then forward program details and schedule a telephone interview.
LETTERS OF INTENT / LETTERS OF COMMITMENT
- Letters of Intent for the NASA grant will be accepted MONTHLY on a revolving basis. Letters of Commitment for the NSF ITEST grant are due by SEPTEMBER 1, 2015.
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS
- Cooperative Agreements for the CURRENT NSF GRANT are currently being accepted. REGISTER YOUR SCHOOL TODAY
- Cooperative Agreements are subject to acceptance of Statements of Interest, Letters of Intent, receipt of other research grant(s) and/or other funding mechanisms.
TERM & TERMINATION
The minimum research program cycle is 3 years beginning August 2015, as follows:
- 1-yr. of program and curriculum development, including professional development for teachers;
- 2-yrs. of Action Research activities.
- Enrollment in the project begins upon the receipt of $2,450 annual subscription paid by the school, school sponsor(s), the proceeds of grant funds and/or a capital campaign, under the general terms and conditions of a Cooperative Agreement.
EQUIPMENT
- High schools will require a multi-workstation geospatial laboratory and Digital Video Globe (DVG) for the term of program participation. Funding will be arranged as necessary.
- Elementary and middle schools require DVG software only if school currently has an Apple computer, an iPad and a projection system. A portable DVG and display system can be scheduled for classroom use for a rental fee (covered by the proceeds of a capital campaign).
- The iGlobe Mini and iGlobe-3d Mini will be tested at all grade levels.
- Cost of all equipment shall be provided by SolarQuest under the terms of a Cooperative Agreement between SolarQuest and participating public schools or school districts.
QUESTIONS?
- Please use the CONTACT FORM to get your questions answered promptly.