Applications are now being accepted for the 2016 Genetics and Public Policy Fellowship. Applications submitted by April 25, 2016 will be considered. Please apply online at: ASHG Genetics and Education Fellowship [ashg.org]
Sponsored by:
The American Society of Human Genetics
The National Human Genome Research Institute
National Institutes of Health
The National Human Genome Research Institute
National Institutes of Health
- Background
- Program Overview
- Activities
- Qualifications and Skills
- Selection Process and Application
- Contact
Background
Rapid advances in genetics and genomics research have been paralleled by innovations in education, especially those involving effective uses of technology and evidence-based teaching. Inquiry, backward design, formative assessment, and peer instruction are just a few examples of principles that have been demonstrated to improve teaching and learning. However, those principles are not ubiquitous in educational programs. Similarly, public education efforts and the formal genetics curriculum lag behind our enriched understanding of genomic architecture, variation, and their effects on health and disease. For those reasons, the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) and the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) co-sponsor the Genetics and Education Fellowship, which gives genetics professionals and opportunity to contribute to education program development and research at a national level.
The fellowship is designed as a bridge for genetics professionals wishing to transition to education careers. This unique fellowship provides several experiences: working with NHGRI's Education and Community Involvement Branch; working with the education department at ASHG; and an optional experience working with a federal public agency involved in substantive science education or genomic literacy initiatives. This variety of assignments challenges fellows to view genomics education from several critical viewpoints, to better understand how to effect improvements, to contribute directly to educational program development, and to build a professional network that advances their careers in education.
The fellowship is designed as a bridge for genetics professionals wishing to transition to education careers. This unique fellowship provides several experiences: working with NHGRI's Education and Community Involvement Branch; working with the education department at ASHG; and an optional experience working with a federal public agency involved in substantive science education or genomic literacy initiatives. This variety of assignments challenges fellows to view genomics education from several critical viewpoints, to better understand how to effect improvements, to contribute directly to educational program development, and to build a professional network that advances their careers in education.
Program Overview
Purpose: This is a fellowship program designed for genetics professionals with an advanced degree who are early in their careers and interested in the development and implementation of national genomic literacy efforts, or informal science education, or science education policy and program development, or education research. The fellow will have the opportunity to participate in genetics education program development with NHGRI and ASHG and to work directly with other organizations involved in genetics education (optional).
Length of Fellowship: 16 months
Start Date: August to early September (negotiable)
Compensation Package: annual $72,000 stipend plus benefits
Length of Fellowship: 16 months
Start Date: August to early September (negotiable)
Compensation Package: annual $72,000 stipend plus benefits
Designated Mentor(s):
- Carla Easter, Ph.D.
Chief, Education and Community Involvement Branch, NHGRI - Michael J. Dougherty, Ph.D.
Director of Education, ASHG
Rotations (schedule approximate)
| Sept. - Dec. 2016 | Education and Community Involvement Branch, Division of Policy, Communications, and Education at NHGRI: Participate as a member of the Branch on a variety of projects related to genomics education. |
| Jan. - June 2017 | American Society of Human Genetics: Participate in educational research and/or program development involving a range of audiences, including K-12, undergraduate, graduate, professional, and the public. |
| July - Dec. 2017 | Public or private organization involved in genetics education, e.g., Smithsonian Institution, National Science Foundation, educational foundations, museums, curriculum development groups (optional): Participate in educational program administration, grant oversight and evaluation, science policy development, curriculum development, public outreach. |
Activities
The activities of the fellow will vary with each rotation. They may include research and analysis, curriculum development, faculty development, public outreach, etc. on a wide range of genetics education issues affecting formal or informal K-16 education, professional training, and/or the educational implications arising from the translation of genomics into medicine. The fellow will participate in a variety of forums and represent the involved organizations effectively in individual meetings and larger settings.
Qualifications and Skills
Candidates must have an advanced degree in human genetics or a related field and prior experience in education. Ideally, candidates will have completed graduate training, but be early in the career development path. In addition to possessing a scientific knowledge base, the candidate must have a well-articulated interest in science education and demonstrated skills in oral and written communications.
Selection Process and Application
A committee of representatives from ASHG and NHGRI will review application materials, interview finalists, and recommend up to three candidates to the organizational leaders for the final selection decision. The experience, motivation, area of interest, and future plans of the candidates will be considered.
Submit an Application [ashg.org]
Contact
Questions can be directed to:
Michael J. Dougherty, Ph.D.
Director of Education
American Society of Human Genetics
E-mail: mdougherty@ashg.org
Director of Education
American Society of Human Genetics
E-mail: mdougherty@ashg.org
Carla Easter, Ph.D.
Chief, Education and Community Involvement Branch
National Human Genome Research Institute, NIH
E-mail: easterc@mail.nih.gov
Chief, Education and Community Involvement Branch
National Human Genome Research Institute, NIH
E-mail: easterc@mail.nih.gov
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