The Service, Teaching and Research (STaR) Program is now accepting applications for the 2022 cohort, which will meet in Park City, UT, June 20-25, 2022 (Mon.-Sat.). The STaR program is open to faculty members at U.S. institutions who are in their first or second year of an appointment at the time of application. The program provides an opportunity for early career faculty members to develop a network of peers and to interact with more experienced colleagues around issues of service, teaching, and research. Please encourage eligible mathematics education faculty members to learn more. Program and application information can be found on the AMTE website. The application deadline is December 6, 2021; decisions will be announced by January 31, 2022.

The STaR program is sponsored by AMTE, with funding being provided through two main sources:

• The generous support of various professional organizations (including AMTE, AMTE state affiliates, NCTM, SIG/RME, PME-NA, ASA, CPM and CMP) and private individuals. These funds are used to provide STaR Fellows with lodging and some meals
• The support of STaR fellows’ home institutions. These funds provide funding for transportation to and from Park City, some meals, and expenses associated with attending a follow-up meeting prior to AMTE in 2023. Institutional expenses are estimated at $1500.

The STaR program has supported 12 cohorts since 2010, and has thus far worked with 399 early career mathematics educators. These STaR Fellows come out of more than 100 different doctoral programs and hold positions at close to 200 different institutions of higher education. These STaR Fellows and the 2022 Institute Director, R. Judith Quander (email: judithquander@gmail.com), are happy to answer questions from prospective applicants. Feedback from the 2021 Fellows illustrates what one can expect from the program:

“I found STaR to be exactly what I needed at this early point in my career. It provided me the opportunity to interact and network with others who are in similar situations and also with more experienced professionals in our field. I realized that how I feel about many things with my job are not uncommon, and I was given practical tools and tips to help combat some of those struggles. I left the week feeling energized and excited about the relationships that were formed and the work we can do together.”

“During AMTE's STaR Fellows program, I have been able to meet an amazing cohort of mathematics teachers educators (who understand what I am experiencing), receive invaluable feedback on my scholarly work, and brainstorm with other new MTEs on topics ranging from course planning and design to current research areas in math education. I look forward to collaborating with the members of my STaR 2021 cohort for years to come!”

“STaR has been an incredibly powerful experience for me. For the past year, I have felt "stuck" in a lot of ways - my writing and research have been stalled, for obvious pandemic-reasons, and I've been struggling to find ways to get myself back on track. After this week of STaR, I've already begun writing a conference proposal, have a writing group that will begin meeting weekly in the fall, and have a potential future project in the works with some other STaR fellows. STaR has also allowed me to develop a network of colleagues who are in similar places in their career, as well as a wealth of more established folks who I hope will serve as mentors for me moving forward. I am so grateful for this experience.”

The STaR program is dependent on donations to ensure the future of this vibrant program. Of significance is the fact that over half of past STaR Fellows have contributed to the AMTE STaR fund. PLEASE consider giving $25, $50, $100 or more.

Visit the STaR Fellows Program Donation Page for information on how to donate to the STaR Program.