National Institute of Aerospace & Space Grant Educator Training Workshop

The National Institute of Aerospace (NIA) & Space Grant Educator Training Workshop is an opportunity for middle and high school teachers and administrators to delve into the world of aerospace. The training workshop will be an intense two weeks focused on current and past NASA research in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

The first week of the Institute will be held at the NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton, VA. During this week, the participants will learn about current NASA research, visit the center’s research labs and facilities, and participate in many STEM-related learning activities. Participants will also learn about NASA’s rich educational resources and how they can impact the classroom.

During the second week, participants will attend workshops at North Carolina Universities. Topics will include Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute, astronomy, state competitions, robotics, rocketry, etc… This week will give educators a chance to design a plan to best implement this training to have the greatest impact in the classroom.

All housing will be provided. In addition a stipend of $1500 will be paid to educators who participate in the entire two-week training workshop, except for educators already on 12-month appointments.

Dates of Workshop: July 9-21, 2006
Applications: on-line application form
Application Due Date: February 21, 2006
Program Flyer: PDF Format
General Info: PDF Format
Agenda: Week One - Week Two

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:

• 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

• US citizen

• Recommendation/Support Letters

CONTACT INFORMATION:

• National Institute of Aerospace: Holly Hanrahan

• Georgia Space Grant Consortium: Wanda Pierson

• Maryland Space Grant Consortium: Anne Anikis

• North Carolina Space Grant Consortium: Fred DeJarnette

• Virginia Space Grant Consortium: Chris Carter