Are you or someone you know looking for ways to combine art and science to engage youth? Now’s your chance to become a Cool Science Mentor!
Our workshops are for adults who work with at least 10 youth in grades K-12 in Massachusetts, Southern New Hampshire, Kansas, or Missouri. We provide the art materials and supplies. Win-win!
Five Cool Science workshop opportunities will be offered this summer:
| Type | Date | Location | Time |
| In-Person Workshop | June 17, 2022 | Kansas City, MO | 8:30am-4:30pm |
| In-Person Workshop | June 18, 2022 | Topeka, KS | 8:30am-4:30pm |
| In-Person Workshop | June 24, 2022 | Worcester, MA | 8:30am-4:30pm |
| In-Person Workshop | June 25, 2022 | Lowell, MA | 8:30am-4:30pm |
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3-Part Online Workshop Series | August 8-11, 2022 | Via Zoom |
5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. (Eastern) / 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. (Central) |
During this workshop series, you will learn how to educate youth about the science of extreme weather through artistic expression. You will enhance your understanding of both science and art, which will help you become a better youth mentor. And you will learn about our exciting art contest for youth:
2022-2023 Cool Science Artwork Competition
BONUS! Workshop participants will receive:
· Art and science resources
· Art supplies and lesson materials
· A pro-rated stipend of up to $200 based on the number of submissions to the Cool Science Art Contest* (Please note: Returning mentors have different stipend rates than new mentors)
*Mentors who attend either one in-person workshop or all three online workshop sessions and submits a copy of their accordion book will receive $50. Trained mentors will also receive $15 for each mentee that submits a piece of artwork, an artist statement, and an accordion book to the Cool Science Art Contest, up to a maximum of $150. All stipends will be paid after the contest submission deadline has passed.
You will also get a chance to provide feedback in surveys and focus groups for the project’s evaluation, if you are interested.
Space is limited. Apply Now!
Use the link below to apply by May 31, 2022. Applicants will be notified of their acceptance by June 3, 2022.
If the link above doesn’t work, you can cut and past the following url you’re your browser:
https://umasslowell.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_28ZIzMJiI1lnspM
You may contact Shanna Rose Thompson (shanna_thompson@uml.edu or 978-934-4641) if you have further questions.
Cool Science is funded by the National Science Foundation.
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