Thank you for your interest in the SciMatch program! SciMatch is an outreach program that connects STEM professionals with middle school classrooms. We are continuing our hybrid model again this year so you can let us know below if you prefer an in-person or virtual visit. Selected SciMatch STEM professionals will receive: A training webinar on science communication Opportunities to conduct virtual or in-person outreach visits with middle school students Milage reimbursement for travel to and from visit location at the 2025 federal standard mileage rates for all scientists One night of hotel reimbursement if traveling at or over 90 miles or 90 minutes from point of origin This program consists of the following commitments: Attend a short orientation webinar (date TBA in mid-January) Attend a virtual science communication workshop (date TBA in February) Meet virtually with the paired teacher once ahead of time Visit the paired teacher's classes for a day during April 2025 Complete program evaluations To apply, please provide the following information: Contact Information Contact Information First Name * Last Name * Email Address * Re-enter Email Address * Phone Number * xxx-xxx-xxxx Mailing Address Mailing Address Address Line 1 * Address Line 2 City * County * State * AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarshall IslandsMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Marianas IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPalauPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirgin IslandsVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyoming Application Application Information Have you participated in SciMatch before? * Yes No Unsure Where do you work? * What's your title? * Please briefly describe your area of work/research * 100 characters or less Do you prefer an in-person or virtual visit? * In-person Virtual Either How far are you willing to travel? * None Locally 1 hour 2 hours 3 hours 4 or more Are you interested in receiving travel reimbursement? * All SciMatch Scientists are eligible for gas reimbursement for travel at the rate of $0.67 per mile. If you are matched with an educator more than 90 miles from your point of origin, you may also qualify for accommodation reimbursement of 1 night at a hotel. Please Note: However you respond to this question does not affect your chances or ability to participate in the program. Yes No Maybe Have you participated in public outreach before? If so, what did you do? Select all that apply Visited schools Media interviews Blogging/social media Presented to elected officials Informal public education Other If you selected "Other", please describe Personal Information Personal Information The NCSciFest prides itself on diversity and having our scientists represent the diverse population of North Carolina. Age * 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65-74 75 or older I prefer not to answer Gender * With which of these groups do you identify? * Asian Black Indigenous, Aboriginal, or First Nations Latino or Hispanic Middle Eastern White Prefer not to answer Not Listed Do you have any special needs or considerations that we need to know about? If so, please elaborate and provide suggestions for proper accommodations.
