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Program Schedule

The schedule for participation as an MTF in the program runs from Spring 2019 - Fall 2023 and is outlined below. Activities such as orientation, meetings, conferences, and presentations are not include in this schedule because they will vary year to year. 
The Summer Research Immersion is a three-week commitment that focuses on the environmental sustainability theme of the year. Leadership development and science communication activities will be integrated into the program. The dates of the SRI will be determined by January of each year. 
Engagement in all courses and activities is required to remain in the program. For more information refer to the Requirements.

Year 1: Sustainability in Everyday Life

2019

Spring Semester

  • Geography 570: Contemporary Issues in Environmental Studies, Dr. Leslie Duram

Summer Research Immersion

  • Principles of Research
  • Hands-on activities led by Missouri Botanical Garden Earthways Center
  • Leadership Seminar, Dr. Judith Green
  • Communicating Science Seminar

Fall Semester

  • Curriculum and Instruction 544: Action Research: Implementation and Assessment of Research-Process Skills, Dr. Heidi Bacon

Year 2: Toxicology

2020

Spring Semester

  • Zoology 485: Seminar in Selected Topics: Toxicology, Dr. Michael Lydy

Summer Research Immersion

  • Hands-on research activities in toxicology led by Dr. Michael Lydy and SIUC graduate students.
  • Leadership activities
  • Communicating Science Seminar

Fall Semester

  • Educational Administration and Higher Education 501: Vision and Planning for School Improvement, Dr. John Dively and Dr. Judith Green

Year 3: Biodiversity

2021

Spring Semester

  • Educational Administration and Higher Education 511: Leading Curriculum and Assessment, Dr. John Dively

Summer Research Immersion

  • Hands-on research activities in biodiversity led by Dr. David Gibson and SIUC graduate students.
  • Leadership activities
  • Communicating Science Seminar

Fall Semester

  • Plant Biology: 493A: Research Topics in Plant Biology -- Ecology, Dr. David Gibson

Year 4: Climate Change

2022

Spring Semester

  • Geography 539: Global Climate Change, Dr. Justin Schoof

Summer Research Immersion

  • Hands-on research activities in climate change led by Dr. Justin Schoof and SIUC graduate students.
  • School Sustainability Project using CoCoRaHs
  • Leadership Seminar, Dr. Judith Green
  • Communicating Science Seminar

Fall Semester

  • Geography 435: Energy Planning, Mr. Aur Beck

Year 5:  Energy

2023

Spring Semester

  • Educational Administration and Higher Education 521: Leadership for Equity: Special Populations, Dr. Judith Green

Summer Research Immersion

  • Hands-on learning about solar energy and development of energy projects for schools led by Mr. Aur Beck
  • Leadership activities
  • Communicating Science Seminar

Fall Semester

  • Implementation of Energy Project, Capstone Leadership Activity, and Graduate Sustainability Certificate awards.
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