Current funding allows for one teaching assistant (TA)-funded graduate student to work in the VGER lab. Topics for research projects include:

• Sense of belonging in STEM

• Effective teaching practices in geoscience courses

• Spatial thinking in the geosciences

• Effective training for Teaching Assistants (TAs) 

Preferred qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication

• Strong science content knowledge, particularly with respect to physical sciences

The ideal candidate would pursue an M.S. or Ph.D. in the Department of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment and take classes in other departments on education and psychology research methods. 

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Please contact Dr. Nicole LaDue (nladue@niu.edu) to discuss possibilities before applying.