R2P2 (Research to Practice Program) Team
The Institute for the Built Environment has been selected by the U.S. Green Building Council to pilot a national initiative to develop educational products from green building case studies. The goal of these “teaching case studies” is to illustrate general green building principles, to illustrate the application of specific green strategies, and to give learners the tools to apply principles and strategies in their own unique situations. The R2P2 team will work together to develop issue-based stories based on case study data, guided analysis for learners, and teaching notes for instructors.
Position Description
IBE staff and a small, diverse group of graduate students will form the R2P2 Team. A student is desired from the programs of Construction Management, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, Business Management, Technical Journalism, and Education with interests in green building, sustainable schools, teaching, and/or curriculum development.
The diverse Student Team Member experience will closely resemble a graduate level course. Each student will design and develop an educational product, guided by team leaders. Students will be required to attend weekly team meetings and periodic individual meetings with team leaders. A strong sense of self direction, motivation, and innovation is required. Skills in design, video, communication and web are a plus.
This single semester experience will end with the completion of example educational products in early December. The student created projects will be compiled into a publication for dissemination to teachers and professionals across the nation. Total expected time commitment is estimated at 45-55 hours. Course credit may be pursued through an independent study if desired. Stipends of $500 will be granted to students upon project completion.
If you are interested, please send a resume and letter of interest to Stephanie Barr, s.barr@colostate.edu , and copy Brian Dunbar, brian.dunbar@colostate.edu. Applications due by August 26th.
