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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) offers a variety of opportunities for educators and students including hands-on science, mathematics, geography, and technology activities. Teachers can interact with aerospace specialists, engineers, scientists, technicians, discuss current space and aeronautical discoveries, and apply to participate in classroom and other programs. For more information go to: http://www.nasa.gov/offices/education/about/index.html
The AFA invites all teachers to take place in various hands-on workshops. The teachers will be participating in educational lessons that will impact their students and enhance their literacy and learning skills in subjects such as mathematics, science, and English. It will take place at the Hope Hotel & Conference Center at WPAFB.
For more information go to: http://www.afa.org
Special teacher workshops related to STEM concepts and curriculum development are held each year at TechFest. Recent workshops included weather, math standards, chess, Lego Robots and technology for the multi-handicapped. Shiela Wallace welcomes your suggestions for future topics at swal3754@ameritech.net
The Air Force Association has grants for $250 available for teachers in grades 1-12. These grants can be utilized for STEM field trips and program development.
For more information contact Shiela Wallace at 937.429.2473 or email swal3754@amieritech.net The application is available on the Air Force Association website http://www.afa.org
This program awards middle and high school math teachers with Math Hero Awards. Raytheon, a defense and aerospace systems supplier, has launched the Math Moves U Grants and Scholarships Program, a new initiative designed to encourage participation and enthusiasm in math doing and teaching. The program is administered by Scholarship Management Services, a department of Scholarship America. As part of this effort, Math Move U seeks to reward real-life "Math Heroes" for their dedication to improving math education and their inspiration of participation in math. Teachers may be nominated by students, parents, other teachers, principals or school volunteers for awards and matching grants to their schools or other non-profit organizations dedicated to the improvement of math achievement.
Visit the Math Moves U Web site for complete nomination guidelines, nomination forms, and information on other elements of the Math Moves U program at www.mathmovesu.com
OSGC offers mini-grants up to $1500 to support innovative projects and programs from any discipline. The grants are available to any Ohio K-12 teacher who demonstrates an interest in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and space. Brochures describing the grants and applications can be found by clicking the link below or by contacting the Space Grant main office. Proposals may be submitted at any time. Teachers have a one year period to use the grant if they are awarded. Grant applicants can download the Grant Announcement (Flyer) and the Grant Application Form at: www.osgc.org/Minigrant.html#A
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