Shodor Forms: Volunteer Application

Please read the following before proceeding with the volunteer application:

As a nationally recognized non-profit, Shodor strives to improve math and science education through the effective use of modeling and simulation technologies - "computational science". Shodor works to ensure that students are prepared to enter into computationally intensive scientific research fields through appropriate training and mentoring by active scientists.

Shodor welcomes both professional and student volunteers that are passionate about education, computational science, and engineering. Previous knowledge in computational modeling tools, programming languages, and web design is preferred. Volunteers with experience in developing lesson plans, knowledge of different teaching philosophies, and experience in the classroom are also welcomed.

Student Volunteers:
Student volunteers will be tasked with developing computational science resources and curriculum, editing current curriculum and website content, teaching offsite and summer workshops, and a variety of other related tasks. Volunteers will contribute their skills toward developing educational materials that will then be launched on Shodor's websites and used by educators and students as tools to improve math and science education. In addition, volunteers may teach off-site workshops for local partner organizations to utilize the tools they have helped to develop.

Professional Volunteers:
Professional volunteers will help train and mentor middle, high school, and undergraduate students in Shodor's Apprenticeship and Internship programs. Volunteers will provide guidance for students in developing computational science resources and curriculum, editing current curriculum and website content, teaching offsite and summer workshops, and a variety of other related tasks. Volunteers will work closely with students and help students develop skills in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

(Please note that items marked with a red star are required. Those items not marked with a red star are optional.)

First Name:

Last Name:

Email:

How did you hear about this program?

When are you available to volunteer?

In what capacity are you able to volunteer (i.e. teaching, mentoring, curriculum development, etc.)?

Current Employer (if applicable):

Title/Current Job (if applicable):

Please share your experience levels in the following areas:

Highest level of education completed:

Programming:

Programming languages in which you have experience (if applicable):

Databases:

Web Design:

Agent Modeling:

Systems Modeling:

Excel:

Windows Operating System:

Mac Operating System:

Unix Operating System:

Verification and Validation:

Training/Teaching Groups:

Graphics:

System Administration:

How familiar are you with the term "computational science"? What does it mean to you?

Please describe your interest in teaching. Why is it important to you?

Please describe your background and/or your interest in volunteering:

How can this program benefit you?

How can you benefit this program?

Please review this application and certify that all of the above statements are true:

I certify that all of the above statements are true.

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