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| Name: | Pre-Service Teacher Internship |
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| School/Institution: | Pacific Northwest National Laboratory |
| City: | Richland |
| State: | WA |
| Opportunity Type: | DOE Laboratory |
| Teacher Status: | Preservice |
| Teacher Level: | Elementary School Middle School High School |
| Description: | The goal of the PST Internships project is to enhance the nation's source of proficient teachers of K-12 science, mathematics, and technology. The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) provides 10-week summer research appointments for pre-service teachers who plan on teaching mathematics, science or technology in K-12 schools. During the summer the pre-service teachers are immersed in engaging, clearly defined research experiences at DOE National Laboratories. The pre-service teachers are mentored by a "master" teacher and mentor scientists at PNNL to maximize the building of content, knowledge, and skills. The students spend 80% of their time on research and 20% of their time engaged in workshops with the master teacher, attending seminars and preparing their deliverables. The master teacher assists the pre-service teachers in translating their research experiences into inquiry-based K-12 educational modules that are aligned with national science standards. |
| Duration: | 10 weeks |
| Application Deadline: | 01/10/2012 |
| Opportunity Website: | http://science-ed.pnl.gov/students/undergrad/pst.stm |
| Sponsor Link: | http://science.energy.gov/ |
Benefits and Requirements | |
| Benefits: | Stipend Housing Travel Reimbursement |
| Benefit Explanation: | $425 salary per week $125/week housing reimbursement for those who live more than 50 miles away one-way from PNNL Maximum travel reimbursement of $500 for participants who live more than 50 miles away one-way from PNNL. |
| Citizenship Requirement: | U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Legal Resident |
| Other Prerequisites: | Currently enrolled student in undergrad/grad program intending to become a K-12 teacher in science, mathematics, or technology; at least 18; must have health insurance. |
Professional Development Opportunity Contact Information | |
| Contact: |
Ann Wright Mockler Pacific Northwest National Laboratory 902 Battelle Boulevard Richland, WA 99352 Phone: (509) 375-6795 |
