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5th Annual NIA, NASA and Space Grant Educator Institute |
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Dates of Workshop: July 8-20, 2007
Workshop Flyer
Application Due Date: Closed
Agenda for Week 1 at NASA
Agenda for Week 2 in Virginia
NCSU Schedule and Information
Directions to NCSU
Workshop Participant Profiles
The National Institute of Aerospace (NIA), NASA Langley Research Center, and Space Grant Institute is an opportunity for middle and high school teachers and administrators to delve into the world of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). The institute will be an intense two weeks focused on current and past NASA research in STEM.
The first week of the Institute will be held at the NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton, VA. During this week, participants will learn about current NASA research, visit the centers research labs and facilities, and participate in many STEM-related learning activities. Participants will also learn about NASAs rich educational resources and how they can impact the classroom.
During the second week, North Carolina and Georgia participants will attend workshops at North Carolina Universities. Topics studied include PARI (Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute), astronomy, state competitions, robotics, rocketry, etc
Virginia and Maryland participants will remain in Hampton, VA at the Virginia Space Grant offices for the second week. They will cover topics such as astronomy, robotics, atmospheric science, engineering, microgravity, and implementing geospatial technologies in the classroom. This second week will give educators a chance to design a plan to best implement this training to have the greatest impact in their classrooms.
A stipend of $1500 plus lodging will be paid to educators residing outside of a 50 mile radius of Hampton, VA ($1000 to educators residing inside a 50 mile radius of Hampton, VA) who participate in the entire two-week training workshop, except for educators already on 12-month appointments.
GOALS:
Develop middle school and high school instruction and activities that will educate and excite students on how science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) can be applied to solve real world problems and improve the quality of life for humankind.
Enhance the education of middle school and high school students by fortifying competency materials in their current science and math curricula.
OBJECTIVES:
Provide educators with the opportunity to interact and collaborate with scientists, engineers, and educational specialists in science, technology, engineering, and math disciplines.
Improve the ability of educators to implement inquiry-based teaching strategies into the classroom.
Strengthen teacher content knowledge in the areas of aeronautics and aerospace.
Create networks among teachers, universities, scientists, and students.
Design curriculum links among the various middle and high school subjects to teach the importance of aeronautics and aerospace.
PARTICIPANT ELIGIBILITY:
US citizen
6-12 Educators or Administrators in Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, and Virginia OR 4-H, YMCA, or YWCA educator who interacts with 6-12th grade students.
Recommendation/Support Letters
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Workshop Coordinator: Holly Hanrahan
National Institute of Aerospace: Lisa Burke
Georgia Space Grant Consortium: Wanda Pierson
Maryland Space Grant Consortium: Terry Teays
North Carolina Space Grant Consortium: Fred DeJarnette
Virginia Space Grant Consortium: Chris Carter
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