2009 Annual Brochure

Between October and December of each year, the teachers who serve as Institute Representatives and Contacts canvass their colleagues and determine the subjects they would like the Institute to treat. The Institute organizes seminars that address teachers' needs and interests.

Offerings: In 2009 the Institute will offer five seminars to participating New Haven Public School teachers:

“Writing, Knowing, Seeing,” led by Janice Carlisle, Professor of English

“The Modern World in Literature and the Arts,” led by Pericles Lewis, Professor of English and of Comparative Literature

“Science and Engineering in the Kitchen,” led by Eric R. Dufresne, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering, of Chemical Engineering, and of Physics

“How We Learn about the Brain,” led by William B. Stewart, Associate Professor of Anatomy (Surgery)

“Evolutionary Medicine,” led by Paul E. Turner, Associate Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

Teachers interested in applying to one of these seminars should read the full description of the seminar that is available from school Representatives and Contacts.

Seminar Coordinators: A teacher acts as Coordinator of each seminar to provide teacher leadership and assist with the establishment of collegial rapport within the group. Coordinators are selected in February and serve through July, resolving any scheduling or administrative problems, and facilitating the smooth operation of the seminars. On the recommendation of the Coordinators, the Director may withdraw from the Institute any Fellow whose continued participation they deem to be detrimental to the program.

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