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NIST Summer Institute
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Summer Institute for Middle School Science Teachers is a two-week workshop for middle school science teachers featuring hands-on activities, lectures, tours, and visits with NIST scientists and engineers in their laboratories.
Application Open!
This year's workshop dates are July 10-21, 2023. To apply, go to www.usajobs.gov and search for “Summer Institute” or here to go directly to the announcement. The application deadline is April 15, 2023.
The Summer Institute is a two-week in-person AND virtual workshop for middle school science teachers featuring hands-on activities, lectures, virtual tours with NIST scientists and engineers.
Teachers who participate in the NIST Summer Institute gain:
- Increased understanding of the subjects they teach
- Increased understanding of how scientific research is performed
- Materials and resources to implement what they learned at NIST in their classrooms
- Increased enthusiasm for science
- A network of scientists and engineers at NIST with whom to consult
Teachers finish the NIST Summer Institute with a wealth of new knowledge about core topics such as forensics and materials science, and materials to integrate these topics into their classroom while meeting curriculum standards.
Contacts
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(301) 975-2471