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Program
Description
The
NASA/NIA/UMES Pre-Service Teacher STEM Institute (PSTSI) is a
two-week residential institute for college
students who are preparing to teach in an
elementary or middle school.
The program is designed to increase students' skills in teaching Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
Students develop a lesson that they teach to
children from a local school and will also teach in an
elementary or middle school when they return home.
Students must
attend a designated member institution. Check the Member Universities List to see if
your institution is enrolled.
A
financial support package is provided to all
participants.
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Stipends of $500.
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Transportation from city of residence to Norfolk International
Airport, Hampton, or Newport News Bus/Train Station or Airport.
Students must make their own travel
arrangements.
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Students
traveling in excess of 400 miles from NASA
Langley Research Center may fly and will be
reimbursed, for actual costs, up to $400 with receipts.
(Students should investigate their State Air
Travel Rates and reserve early.)
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Students
traveling less than 400 miles from NASA
Langley Research Center are expected to take
ground transportation and will be reimbursed at a rate of 50.5 cents per mile up
to $200 with receipts. Carpooling is encouraged whenever possible. Only drivers are reimbursed.
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Double
occupancy dorm rooms
are provided.
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Meals are
provided at NASA, and at
the dorms.
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Three -
ring binder is provided for
notes.
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Book bags are provided for carrying materials.
Program
Sponsors
OEOP/MURED,
CODE M, NASA Headquarters
OED/ Langley
Research Center
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