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Sponsoring
a Workshop
Funded by the National
Science Foundation and Cornell University
Apply
to Sponsor a Workshop
The In-Touch Science Team will provide trainers for youth agencies
who wish to sponsor a workshop for their staff.
What
does In-Touch Science provide?
- Workshop leaders -1
leader/10 participants
(Includes leaders' time, travel, lodging, and meals)
- Publications for each
participant
- Workshop supplies
What
are the sponsor's responsibilities?
- Reimburse Cornell University at the rate of $100/participant.
- Provide adequate training
space. Remember that the Team will need 2-4 hours to set up
and 1-2 hours to clean up so reserve the facility for sufficient
time.
- Provide tables large
enough to seat 8 -10 persons and to set up supplies (8 tables
for 20 people; 12 tables for 40 people).
- Provide chairs (1 per
person).
- Provide overhead projector.
- Provide access to water.
- Recruit and register
participants.
- Inform participants
about housing, meals, transportation, and parking options. Sponsors
can choose to provide these services, charging an appropriate
fee.
- Share names and contact
information of participants with the In-Touch Science Team.
How
many people can be accommodated?
Minimum enrollment is 20. Maximum enrollment is 40.
Can
the host have input on the workshop agenda?
YES! Although the Team has standard workshops, we welcome suggestions
and ideas.
What
are the workshop hours?
Team-led workshops are 8-16 hours. The Team and sponsor agree
on a suitable date. Both weekdays and weekends are possible.
Apply
to Sponsor a Workshop
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