About the Collaborative
The Education Collaborative is an effort of the Santa Maria section of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) and the Oil & Gas Industry to support the academic efforts of teachers and students on the Central Coast of California.
The Goals
The overall goal of this project is to effectively partner with the schools in our community to enhance the learning process while championing math and science curricula.
The Components
Contests
Poster & PowerPoint
An Oil & Gas theme will provide the foundation for students and teachers to create graphic presentations (traditional art murals and electronic PowerPoint) for contest entry.
Curriculum Integration
Scholarship Fund
Teachers and/or administrators will communicate their needs in a grant request to the scholarship committee on a semi-annual basis throughout a calendar year.
Volunteerism
Representatives from SPE and/or the Industry will take an active role in the classroom by participating in career days, guest speaking roles and/or other planned activities.
Enrichment Opportunities
The Education Collaborative will utilize its collective knowledge to connect teachers and students to organizations/special opportunities/activities that will enrich the learning process (i.e. offshore platform tours, teacher workshops, museums, etc.).
Dinner & Awards Ceremony
SPE members, the Oil & Gas Industry, teachers and dignitaries will celebrate success at an awards and showcase dinner in the Fall of 2010
Who's Eligible?
- Current funding initiatives are limited to projects in Santa Barbara County
- Any kindergarten through 12th grade teacher, group of teachers, or administrator in the geographic area referenced above.
- Grant requests should not exceed $1500 unless prior approval has been given.
