Opportunity Details

OVERVIEW:
The STEM Action Center is proud to sponsor regional high school science and engineering fairs for the 2016-2017 school year. Winners of the regional fairs will be eligible to compete in the 2017 Intel Science & Engineering Fair (ISEF). Intel ISEF is one of the premier national student science and engineering competitions. Idaho does not currently have a statewide science and engineering fair that qualifies students for the national competition. As a result, Idaho students miss out on $4 million dollars in potential scholarships.

Sixty Idaho public high school teachers will be selected to participate in a two day professional development workshop and receive guidance on how to embed Intel ISEF projects into current classroom instruction.

If selected, the educator’s school will receive $3,000 to be used for participation in Intel ISEF. Educators will use the funds to travel to their local university (U of I, ISU or BSU) to attend the two day professional development in August 2016. Educators can use the remaining funds to purchase classroom materials for student projects. Funds will be used for the educator to return to their regional fair with at least three student projects to compete in spring 2017. Funds can also be used for educator stipends and/or professional development credits.

THE DETAILS:
WHO CAN APPLY?
Educators who will be teaching in a PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL (grades 9-12) during the 2016-2017 school year.
WHAT IS THE TIMELINE?
 
Notification of acceptance - June 24, 2016

Educators attend regional professional development (CEC available onsite)
-Boise State University: August 1 – 2, 2016 
-Idaho State University: August 4 – 5, 2016
-University of Idaho: August 8 – 9, 2016

Student project work: September 2016 – February 2017

Intel ISEF Fair Dates:
-Boise State University: Saturday - Feb 18, 2017 
-University of Idaho: Saturday - March 4, 2017
-Idaho State University: Saturday - March 11, 2017

Intel ISEF National Event: Los Angeles, Ca, May 14 – May 17, 2017
-Three projects per region (nine Idaho projects total) will receive an all-expense paid trip to compete at nationals.

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* 1. Applicant Contact Details:

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* 2. Please indicated which regional training you would like to attend: (NOTE: Please select the location closest to your school and where your students will compete in the spring fair.)

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* 3. Please read the following statements and check each box to indicate that you understand and agree. I WILL:

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* 4. Please share why you would like to participate in this opportunity.

OPTIONAL: This training is being offered as K-12 Teacher Professional Development for two (2) credits. Those interested in receiving credit will be responsible for paying the credit fee through the University associated with the 2 day PD at the rate of $60/credit.

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* 5. Are you interested in earning two (2) credits for your participation in the 2-day professional development? Credits will be provided through the University where you receive the PD.

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* 6. The signatures below indicate the agreement between the STEM Action Center and Applicant to engage in all the terms and conditions described in this application. All parties believe that the responsibilities and efforts as described previously reflect reasonable judgments as to what will be involved in efficient and effective conduct of the research. By signing this application, applicant ensures all information is complete and accurate.

(Just enter your name and your principal's for "signature.")

The application will be considered incomplete until all signatures are received.

You will be notified of your selection on or before June 24th, 2016 using the email addresses you provided above.

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