Develop your skills as a researcher in our summer program at Purdue University, where you will explore how a wide range of energy sources serve the needs of people, communities, and our changing world and create lessons for your classroom. Then, mentor kids to help them get excited about STEM in the NSBE Summer Engineering Experience for Kids (SEEK) program.

Program Goals

1. To provide middle school teachers with a background and first-hand experience in the design, methods, and analysis of engineering-related research.
2. To reinforce the value of incorporating scientific inquiry in the context of their school STEM curricula.
3. To provide teachers with the tools, experiences, and ongoing relationships with career scientists, engineering, and fellow teachers that will enable them to share with their students the latest developments in STEM fields and inspire their students with a desire to learn more about science and engineering and their related career paths.

Program Details: 

• 1 Week       Online training and background reading
• 4 Weeks (June 9 - July 3)   Work on research projects and classroom lessons on energy at Purdue University , learn about EPICS K12 and teaching     
• 4 Weeks  (July 7 - August 1)   Mentor kids at  NSBE SEEK working with kids on exciting STEM projects
• 1 Week      Implement the lessons you have created in your classroom

Eligibility

• Middle School teachers may apply.
• Program only open to US Citizens and Permanent Residents

Stipend

• $10,000 (for the combined program) 

• Classroom supplies allowance to incorporate science experience into classroom and curriculum: $1,500

APPLY HERE