Yakima WATERS : Applications

Project Details

The study of water's pathway through our environment is a rich and interdisciplinary topic - from water quality issues to the impact of climate change to modifications of the riparian habitat. If any component of watershed science interests you and if the idea of sharing this research with K-12 teachers and students is exciting, then the Yakima WATERS project may be the graduate program for you.

Yakima WATERS Project graduate fellows will:

• Receive $30,000 stipend + tuition + health fees for Year 1 of the MS Program
• Receive $8100 CWU teaching assistantship + tuition + health fees for Year 2 of the MS Program
• Spend 10 hours per week with the K-12 class of their partnered teacher
• Spend another 10 hours per week prepping for the class time
• Gain knowledge of inquiry-based curriculum development
• Gain skills conducting research in watershed science
• Earn a Masters of Science from Central Washington University

Selection Criteria

Central Washington University is soliciting applications from graduate students interested in becoming a GK-12 Fellow in the NSF-supported Yakima WATERS project. Fellows would work with a faculty mentor in Biology, Chemistry, Geology, or Resource Management as they relate to the investigation of local watersheds. Selection criteria include:

• Interest in interdisciplinary watershed research.
• Interest in working with K-12 teachers and students to integrate authentic watershed research into K-12 curriculum.

Successful candidates will be well organized and self motivated, can creatively problem solve, and have the initiative and discipline to develop an independent thesis project. Prior experience with watershed research (or work in closely related fields) and/or experience working with K-12 teachers is preferred.

Application Process

Complete and submit application for CWU graduate programs in Biology, Chemistry, Geology, or Resource Management.
Complete and submit application for Yakima WATERS project.

• A CWU Graduate School application may be obtained here. An online version is also available.
• WATERS application may be downloaded in Word or PDF.