IISME (Industry Initiatives for Science and Mathematics Education)
Program Description
Berkeley Lab partners with Industry Initiatives for Science and Mathematics Education (IISME) to provide summer science research experiences for teachers. IISME is a one summer program with the possibility of a repeat appointment.
Support includes:
- $900/week stipend
- $1000 Academic year grant
For more information, see IISME website
Audience/Eligibility
Bay Area high school science teachers who:
- Have taught for at least two full years by June of the current school year
- Are contracted by a school to teach for the following year
- Are US citizens or permenant resident aliens
- Have health insurance coverage during their time at the Lab
Key Dates
Note: Dates applicable to Berkeley Lab only; dates on IISME website may differ.
- Applications available: 1-Nov-2009
- Applications due by: 30-March-2010
- Selection and Placements begin: 1-Feb-2010
- Last Day Offers made: 14-May-2010
- Program begins: 14-Jun-2010
- Program ends: 6-Aug-2010
Selection Process
- Scientists review applications and select a participant based on their needs.
- Please note that selection and placements start well ahead of the application deadline. Apply early to increase your chances of being selected.
Deliverables/
Requirements
- Eight weeks, 40 hours per week
- Attend mandatory meetings
- Design and implement an Education Transfer Plan to apply summer experience
- Carry out responsibilities as articulated by Mentor
- Participate in a Poster Session
