« Back to NewsUNIVERSITY STUDENTS SOUGHT FOR 2-WEEK NASA PRE-SERVICE TEACHER INSTITUTE
May 10, 2011NASA and the National Institute of Aerospace (NIA) are seeking junior and senior undergraduate students and graduate students who are pursuing a K-12 education career to participate in the NASA Pre-Service Teacher Institute.
Participants in this exciting two-week program have opportunities to interact with NASA scientists and engineers and make real-world connections to classroom content. During the NASA Pre-Service Teacher Institute, students will participate in hands-on activities and integrate NASA content into standards-based curriculum. The Institute will base its curriculum on scientific literacy by examining the science behind NASA missions and discoveries as announced through press releases. This approach makes the Institute relevant to all disciplines within the education, including language arts, earth science, life science, physical science, and mathematics.
Award-winning teachers share best practices in STEM education and students enrolled in the Institute walk away with a host of free resources to engage students in their own classrooms.
First held in 1995, the NASA Pre-Service Teacher Program has expanded to include over 150 universities from 37 states, 550 Congressional Districts, Institutes at six centers and two tribal colleges.
This year’s program is scheduled to be held at NIA in Hampton, Virginia from July 18-29, 2011. This opportunity is ideal for university students living in the Hampton Roads region or returning home to the area for the summer.
Space is limited and the application submission deadline is May 16, 2011. Applications to enroll and additional information about the program is online at: http://www.nianet.org/pstsp.
Selected students must be U.S. citizens; must have transportation to and from the National Institute of Aerospace campus in Hampton, VA each day; and must provide their own meals and lodging. A stipend will be provided to enrolled students who are selected to participate in the program.
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