ALCOA, Tenn. – This summer, Alcoa Foundation will sponsor educators in Alcoa communities to participate in hands-on scientific research expeditions with EarthWatch Institute’s Teach Earth fellowship program. Eligible applicants and nominees must be primary or secondary school educators who are passionate about teaching and interested in learning more about environmental issues, as well as committed to engaging students and the community outside the classroom.
The summer’s week-long expeditions run seven to 14 days. Participants will collaborate with teachers from around the globe in one of three locations— Ecuadorian rainforest, the Chiricahua Mountains of Arizona or the Arctic’s edge in Canada. Alcoa Foundation pays for the program and all associated costs. The deadline to apply or nominate a teacher is February 20, 2015.
The purpose of the program is in part to add to the knowledge needed to build a sustainable future, while also providing teachers with a rich opportunity for personal development. The hands-on scientific field research expeditions have nurtured relationships between environmental and business organizations, as well as raised awareness and appreciation of the Earth’s ecosystems.
“We believe that providing educators with a chance to travel to a beautiful, natural environment and participate in hands-on, scientific research alongside the world’s top scientists is a win-win-win for the teachers, students and schools,” said Christy Newman, community relations manager for Alcoa Tennessee Operations. “This investment represents an investment in our entire community’s education.”
To receive an application form and find out more information, email Malika Harrison of Alcoa Foundation at [email protected].
About Alcoa Foundation
Alcoa Foundation is one of the largest corporate foundations in the U.S., with assets of approximately $470 million. Founded 62 years ago, Alcoa Foundation has invested more than $590 million. In 2013, Alcoa Foundation contributed more than $22 million to nonprofit organizations throughout the world, building innovative partnerships to improve the environment and educate tomorrow’s leaders for careers in manufacturing and engineering. The work of Alcoa Foundation is further enhanced by Alcoa’s thousands of employee volunteers who share their talents and time to make a difference in the communities where Alcoa operates. Through the Company’s signature Month of Service program, in 2013, a record 62 percent of Alcoa employees took part in nearly 1,300 events across 24 countries, benefiting more than 505,000 people and 1,900 nonprofit organizations. For more information, visit www.alcoafoundation.com and follow @AlcoaFoundation on Twitter.